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Short talks introducing the Buddhist worldview and teachings based on Venerable Thubten Chodron’s introductory books.

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Why Study Buddhism?

The benefits of living as a monk or nun

In this interview, Venerable Thubten Chodron describes how becoming a monastic cleared away distraction.

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Why Study Buddhism?

The joy of living as a monk or nun

Part of a series of interviews with Venerable Thubten Chodron.

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Why Study Buddhism?

Want to become a monk or nun?

Venerable Thubten Chodron explains the importance of motivation in deciding to become a monastic.

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Why Study Buddhism?

Does everyone need to become a monk or nun?

Venerable Thubten Chodron discusses the benefits of a monastic life.

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Why Study Buddhism?

Tibetan Buddhism and other Buddhist traditions

Part of a series of interviews with Venerable Thubten Chodron.

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Why Study Buddhism?

What is Western Buddhism?

Venerable Thubten Chodron examines whether there is such a thing as Western Buddhism.

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Why Study Buddhism?

What is culture, what is Dharma?

In this interview, Venerable Thubten Chodron examines issues that come up with secular Buddhism.

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Why Study Buddhism?

Real life or online?

Part of a series of interviews with Venerable Thubten Chodron: The benefits and drawbacks of…

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Why Study Buddhism?

Why study Buddhism?

Part of a series of interviews with Venerable Thubten Chodron.

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Why Study Buddhism?

Study Buddhism: Introduction

The first in a series of interviews with Venerable Thubten Chodron.

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New to Buddhism

Supporting the Dharma practitioner

There is merit in supporting the Dharma practitioner, but we also need to practice the…

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New to Buddhism

Practice, study, and offer service

Each of us needs to find the right combination of study, practice, and service that…

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