In this weekly series, Venerable Thubten Chodron reads and provides commentary on Following in the Buddha's Footsteps, Volume 4 in the multi-volume book series of the "Library of Wisdom and Compassion" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron.
Zoom: ‘Searching for the Self’ Teachings on Emptiness
Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 2, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
‘Searching for the Self’ Teachings on Emptiness with Venerable Thubten Chodron
Saturday, Nov 2, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Pacific Time | Sunday, Nov 3, 10-11:30 a.m. Australian Eastern Time
Sponsored by Vajrayana Institute and Kunsang Yeshe Retreat Center
In "Searching for the Self" Venerable Chodron will delve into the topic of the ultimate nature of reality, presenting it from a variety of approaches while focusing on identifying our erroneous views and directing us to the actual mode of existence of all persons and phenomena.
The Heart Sutra with Venerable Thubten Chodron
November 6 – 10 | One teaching daily from 9:00 – 11:00am PST
Host: Gonpa Services
Gompa Services has invited Ven.Thubten Chodron to give a commentary on the Heart Sutra, a text said to be the most recited text in Mahayana Buddhism. Its popularity indicates its profundity, for penetrating the wisdom taught in the Heart Sutra is the pathway to liberation and awakening.
The most concise of the profound Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, the Heart Sutra was spoken for the benefit of those aspiring to become fully enlightened Buddhas for the benefit of all beings. Stating that all phenomena are empty of inherent existence yet exist dependently, it presents the Buddhist view of both the ultimate and conventional natures. Gaining a full understanding of this sutra takes time, dedicated study, and meditation.
You’re invited to join the Abbey in-person for her live teaching, offering one session daily, November 6-10, or longer as needed. Outside of the teaching, guests will participate in the monastic community schedule of practice and offering service. Commuters are welcomed.
Zoom: Dharma Chat – "Vajrayana and the Culmination of the Path"
Nov 6, 2024 - Nov 6, 2024
4:00 PM -
Wisdom Dharma Chat with Venerable Thubten Chodron: Vajrayāna and the Culmination of the Path
Wednesday, November 6 at 4:00 p.m. PST | 7:00 p.m. EST
Sponsored by Wisdom Publications
The Heart Sutra with Venerable Thubten Chodron
November 6 – 10 | One teaching daily from 9:00 – 11:00am PST
Host: Gonpa Services
Gompa Services has invited Ven.Thubten Chodron to give a commentary on the Heart Sutra, a text said to be the most recited text in Mahayana Buddhism. Its popularity indicates its profundity, for penetrating the wisdom taught in the Heart Sutra is the pathway to liberation and awakening.
The most concise of the profound Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, the Heart Sutra was spoken for the benefit of those aspiring to become fully enlightened Buddhas for the benefit of all beings. Stating that all phenomena are empty of inherent existence yet exist dependently, it presents the Buddhist view of both the ultimate and conventional natures. Gaining a full understanding of this sutra takes time, dedicated study, and meditation.
You’re invited to join the Abbey in-person for her live teaching, offering one session daily, November 6-10, or longer as needed. Outside of the teaching, guests will participate in the monastic community schedule of practice and offering service. Commuters are welcomed.
The Heart Sutra with Venerable Thubten Chodron
November 6 – 10 | One teaching daily from 9:00 – 11:00am PST
Host: Gonpa Services
Gompa Services has invited Ven.Thubten Chodron to give a commentary on the Heart Sutra, a text said to be the most recited text in Mahayana Buddhism. Its popularity indicates its profundity, for penetrating the wisdom taught in the Heart Sutra is the pathway to liberation and awakening.
The most concise of the profound Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, the Heart Sutra was spoken for the benefit of those aspiring to become fully enlightened Buddhas for the benefit of all beings. Stating that all phenomena are empty of inherent existence yet exist dependently, it presents the Buddhist view of both the ultimate and conventional natures. Gaining a full understanding of this sutra takes time, dedicated study, and meditation.
You’re invited to join the Abbey in-person for her live teaching, offering one session daily, November 6-10, or longer as needed. Outside of the teaching, guests will participate in the monastic community schedule of practice and offering service. Commuters are welcomed.
In this weekly series, Venerable Thubten Chodron reads and provides commentary on Following in the Buddha's Footsteps, Volume 4 in the multi-volume book series of the "Library of Wisdom and Compassion" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron.
The Heart Sutra with Venerable Thubten Chodron
November 6 – 10 | One teaching daily from 9:00 – 11:00am PST
Host: Gonpa Services
Gompa Services has invited Ven.Thubten Chodron to give a commentary on the Heart Sutra, a text said to be the most recited text in Mahayana Buddhism. Its popularity indicates its profundity, for penetrating the wisdom taught in the Heart Sutra is the pathway to liberation and awakening.
The most concise of the profound Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, the Heart Sutra was spoken for the benefit of those aspiring to become fully enlightened Buddhas for the benefit of all beings. Stating that all phenomena are empty of inherent existence yet exist dependently, it presents the Buddhist view of both the ultimate and conventional natures. Gaining a full understanding of this sutra takes time, dedicated study, and meditation.
You’re invited to join the Abbey in-person for her live teaching, offering one session daily, November 6-10, or longer as needed. Outside of the teaching, guests will participate in the monastic community schedule of practice and offering service. Commuters are welcomed.
The Heart Sutra with Venerable Thubten Chodron
November 6 – 10 | One teaching daily from 9:00 – 11:00am PST
Host: Gonpa Services
Gompa Services has invited Ven.Thubten Chodron to give a commentary on the Heart Sutra, a text said to be the most recited text in Mahayana Buddhism. Its popularity indicates its profundity, for penetrating the wisdom taught in the Heart Sutra is the pathway to liberation and awakening.
The most concise of the profound Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, the Heart Sutra was spoken for the benefit of those aspiring to become fully enlightened Buddhas for the benefit of all beings. Stating that all phenomena are empty of inherent existence yet exist dependently, it presents the Buddhist view of both the ultimate and conventional natures. Gaining a full understanding of this sutra takes time, dedicated study, and meditation.
You’re invited to join the Abbey in-person for her live teaching, offering one session daily, November 6-10, or longer as needed. Outside of the teaching, guests will participate in the monastic community schedule of practice and offering service. Commuters are welcomed.
In this weekly series, Venerable Thubten Chodron reads and provides commentary on Following in the Buddha's Footsteps, Volume 4 in the multi-volume book series of the "Library of Wisdom and Compassion" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron.
In-person & Zoom: The Path of Wisdom and Compassion
Nov 17, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Path of Wisdom and Compassion: A Conversation with Venerable Thubten Chodron
November 17th, 2024 | 9–11 a.m. Pacific Time | 5–7 p.m. London Time
Sponsored by The Contemplative Consciousness Network (The CCN)
Join Venerable Thubten Chodron as she shares the behind-the-scenes journey of an extraordinary literary endeavour. This year marks the completion of the ten-volume Library of Wisdom and Compassion series, which she co-authored with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This decades-long project presents the Dalai Lama’s practical approach to the Buddha’s teachings, guiding Western audiences through the complete path to full awakening in a clear and comprehensive manner, peppered with his own unique outlook. This series provides a bridge from introductory to profound topics for those seeking an in-depth explanation from a contemporary perspective.
In this session Venerable Chodron will reveal the intricate process of bringing the series to life. She will share her personal experiences of working closely with the Dalai Lama, offering unique insights and anecdotes. Additionally, she will provide a teaching on the key topics in the series, enriching our understanding of the Dharma from this remarkable collaborative effort.
In this weekly series, Venerable Thubten Chodron reads and provides commentary on Following in the Buddha's Footsteps, Volume 4 in the multi-volume book series of the "Library of Wisdom and Compassion" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron.
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path with Venerable Thubten Chodron
Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: Dharma Friendship Foundation
Location: American Evergreen Buddhist Association (see map below) | 13000 NE 84th St, Kirkland, WA
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path, written by the great Tibetan master Je Tsongkhapa, describes the three foundations of the path — the intention to be free (renunciation), the mind of enlightenment (bodhicitta), and the right view of the wisdom realizing emptiness — how to cultivate them, and how to know when you have realized them.
A foundational text of Mahayana Buddhism and considered a prerequisite for Vajrayana (tantric) Buddhism, it offers a succinct outline of the path to full enlightenment. Following on the visit earlier this fall from the Tibetan Buddhist nuns from South India and the creation of an enlightened sand mandala (an aspect of tantric practice), this is a precious opportunity to clear away misconceptions and gain deeper understanding of the complete Buddhist path by a teacher renowned around the world for her skillful explanations bringing Buddhist philosophy down to earth.
