New to Buddhism
Short talks introducing the Buddhist worldview and teachings based on Venerable Thubten Chodron’s introductory books.
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Buddhism for Beginners
A user’s guide to Buddhist basics that provides clear answers to commonly asked questions in plain English.
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Open Heart, Clear Mind
Learn fundamental Buddhist teachings to transform disturbing emotions and realize your full human potential.
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Taming the Mind
The essence of Buddhist philosophy and psychology and tools to apply them in our daily life.
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Why Study Buddhism?
Q&A on studying and practicing Buddhism in the West in the 21st century.
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Buddhism for Beginners
An accessible and engaging introduction to some of the most commonly asked questions about the essence of Buddha’s teachings.
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Open Heart, Clear Mind
A practical introduction to the application of Buddhist psychology to modern life in order to better understand ourselves and improve the quality of our lives.
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Open Heart, Clear Mind: Study Guide
A complementary resource to Venerable Chodron’s book, Open Heart, Clear Mind, this study guide contains key points for study and meditation. Based on introductory Buddhist teachings given by Venerable Thubten Chodron.
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Taming the Mind
A book showing us how to find peace and contentment through the application of the teachings of the compassionate Buddha. Practical guidance for everyday life challenges as well as helpful explanations of Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and its rich traditions.
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Buddhist Practice (Dharamsala 2018)
Questions and answers from an interview given at Tushita Meditation Centre in Dharamsala. With subtitles in Spanish.
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Question and answer session on Dharma practice.
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How the Buddhist view of life can be applied to everyday challenges within our relationships.
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Open heart, clear mind
How the mind affects our experience and how to create the causes for happiness.
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Taming the monkey mind
Applying the Buddhist worldview in daily life by overcoming the complaining mind.
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Working with the eight worldly concerns
A short talk on how to work with the eight worldly concerns: attachment to praise,…
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Buddhism for modern life
How our thoughts shape our reality and the power we have to transform them.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Meditation in the Tibetan tradition
The types and purposes of meditation as taught in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
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How to be a 21st-century Buddhist
Venerable Thubten Chodron on how wisdom and compassion can be taught in contemporary culture.
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Buddhism and social engagement
Venerable Thubten Chodron on attaining a balance between study, meditation, and social service.
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Buddhism in professional life
Venerable Thubten Chodron on practicing the Dharma in your work.
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