New to Buddhism
Short talks introducing the Buddhist worldview and teachings based on Venerable Thubten Chodron’s introductory books.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The importance of devotion
Venerable Thubten Chodron on how to approach devotional practices in Buddhism.
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Logic and debate in Buddhism
Venerable Thubten Chodron discusses the importance of philosophical studies in Buddhism.
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Gender equality and the future of Buddhism
Venerable Thubten Chodron discusses the importance of gender equality for Western Buddhism.
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Buddhist vs Catholic ordination
Venerable Thubten Chodron explains some of the similarities and differences between living as a Catholic…
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Full ordination for Tibetan Buddhist nuns
Venerable Thubten Chodron explains some of the issues and controversies surrounding ordination for nuns.
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The need for monasteries in the West
Thubten Chodron explains how the existence of monasteries is beneficial in many ways.
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How to become a Buddhist monk or nun
In this interview, Venerable Thubten Chodron explains how important motivation is when contemplating the monastic…
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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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The joy of living as a monk or nun
Part of a series of interviews with Venerable Thubten Chodron.
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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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Does everyone need to become a monk or nun?
Venerable Thubten Chodron discusses the benefits of a monastic life.
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Tibetan Buddhism and other Buddhist traditions
Part of a series of interviews with Venerable Thubten Chodron.
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