Calendar
Here you'll find Venerable Thubten Chodron's teaching calendar. Visit the Sravasti Abbey website calendar for more Dharma events.
Events in December 2022
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Dec 3, 2022(1 event)
Livestream: Engaging in the Bodhisattva's DeedsLivestream: Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds Livestreamed weekly Saturdays at 8 am Pacific Time Join Venerable Thubten Chodron for live teachings on Shantideva’s classic text Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds. A text that the residents of Sravasti Abbey read annually on Christmas Day, this is a book that provides a road map to awakening you’ll keep coming back to. The Dalai Lama famously attributed any realization of compassion and bodhicitta he has to this text. Who it’s for: Engaging in a Bodhisattva’s Deeds is a text that lends itself to both new and seasoned Dharma practitioners. It covers the entire span of practices necessary to progress on the path to full awakening, in an easy to read format with stark imagery and reasonings to inspire and transform the mind. About the author: Shantideva lived in 8th century ancient India, was born into a royal family and set to assume the throne after his father. However, motivated to be of greatest benefit to all sentient beings, Shantideva left the royal life and entered monastic life at the renowned Nalanda Monastery. 692 Country Lane Newport, WA 99156 United States 509-447-5549 |
Dec 4, 2022
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Dec 6, 2022(1 event)
Seattle area: Transforming Anxiety and Depression in a Rapidly Changing WorldSeattle area: Transforming Anxiety and Depression in a Rapidly Changing World Transforming Anxiety and Depression in a Rapidly Changing World Pandemics, climate breakdown, social, economic and political unrest – these are just a few of the stressors confronting the 21st century psyche, often with painful outcomes. Nonetheless, Buddhist wisdom has much to offer in helping us weather the storms of modern life. Join Venerable Thubten Chodron as she offers easily accessible teachings on how to cultivate emotional resilience and spiritual peace in trying times. *Please wear a well-fitting face mask in order to protect against the spread of viral illness. The talk will also be streamed here with support from Eastside Insight Meditation: https://bit.ly/3FqwWfS |
Dec 7, 2022
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Dec 10, 2022(1 event)
Singapore: The Four Close Placements of MindfulnessSingapore: The Four Close Placements of Mindfulness The Four Close Placements of Mindfulness There’s no better way to end the year than by focusing our minds on what truly matters. Instead of losing our minds in sense pleasure, spend your weekend with Venerable Thubten Chodron and investigate how our body, feelings, mind, and phenomena actually exist. With more clarity and wisdom, we’ll be able to set clear priorities and create the causes for a meaningful new year. |
Dec 11, 2022(1 event)
Singapore: The Four Close Placements of MindfulnessSingapore: The Four Close Placements of MindfulnessThe Four Close Placements of Mindfulness There’s no better way to end the year than by focusing our minds on what truly matters. Instead of losing our minds in sense pleasure, spend your weekend with Venerable Thubten Chodron and investigate how our body, feelings, mind, and phenomena actually exist. With more clarity and wisdom, we’ll be able to set clear priorities and create the causes for a meaningful new year. |
Dec 12, 2022
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Dec 13, 2022(1 event)
Singapore: Searching for the SelfSingapore: Searching for the Self Searching for the Self Who am I, and how do I exist? Join Venerable Thubten Chodron for two thought-provoking talks that will challenge how we see ourselves and the world. She will unpack Buddhist views on the nature of reality based on Searching for the Self, Volume 7 of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion, a multi-volume series on the stages of the path to awakening by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. |
Dec 14, 2022(1 event)
Singapore: Searching for the SelfSingapore: Searching for the SelfSearching for the Self Who am I, and how do I exist? Join Venerable Thubten Chodron for two thought-provoking talks that will challenge how we see ourselves and the world. She will unpack Buddhist views on the nature of reality based on Searching for the Self, Volume 7 of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion, a multi-volume series on the stages of the path to awakening by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. |
Dec 15, 2022
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Dec 16, 2022(1 event)
Singapore: Practicing the Dharma in Difficult TimesSingapore: Practicing the Dharma in Difficult Times Practicing the Dharma in Difficult Times If the Dharma works, why am I still suffering? Well, don’t throw in the towel just yet. Venerable Thubten Chodron explains how to take the difficulties that are part of life in cyclic existence into our spiritual practice. By following the Buddha’s teachings, we can transform whatever challenges we face into the causes for personal growth, liberation, and awakening. No. 2, Geylang Lorong 24A 398526 Singapore +65 6746 8435 |
Dec 17, 2022(2 events)
Singapore: Finding Your Purpose in LifeSingapore: Finding Your Purpose in Life Finding Your Purpose in Life Go to a good school, get a good job, find a good spouse, raise good children. Is that the primary meaning and purpose of our lives? Venerable Thubten Chodron speaks especially to youths and young working adults on how to look inside our hearts and discover what we can contribute to the world with joy, instead of getting swept up in the stream of social pressures and expectations. Singapore: Book Launch of “In Praise of Great Compassion”Singapore: Book Launch of “In Praise of Great Compassion” Book Launch of “In Praise of Great Compassion” Venerable Thubten Chodron teaches from In Praise of Great Compassion, Volume 5 of The Library and Wisdom and Compassion, a multi-volume series on the stages of the path to awakening by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She explains how we can open our hearts to others and generate compassion, joy, and fortitude to make our lives meaningful by benefitting all beings. |
Dec 18, 2022(2 events)
Singapore: Live Each Day with Loving-KindnessSingapore: Live Each Day with Loving-Kindness Live Each Day with Loving-Kindness It might be easy to wish for ourselves and others to be well and happy on the meditation cushion. But can we generate loving-kindness when things don’t go our way? Or do we beat ourselves up for making mistakes and blame others for our problems? Venerable Thubten Chodron offers practical tips on how to bring loving-kindness into the ups and downs of our daily lives and interpersonal relationships. 2 Telok Blangah Street 31 #02-00 Yeo’s Building 108942 Singapore +65 6278 0900 Singapore: Lama Tsongkhapa Day Talk and PujaSingapore: Lama Tsongkhapa Day Talk and Puja Lama Tsongkhapa Day Talk and Puja Each year, Tibetan Buddhists commemorate the life and contributions of the great Tibetan master Lama Tsongkhapa on the anniversary of his passing into parinirvana. Venerable Thubten Chodron will offer an hour-long talk on Lama Tsongkhapa and his teachings, which will be followed by a celebratory prayer session. 44 Lorong 25A Geylang 388244 Singapore +65 6745 8547 |
Dec 19, 2022(1 event)
Singapore: Free Yourself From AttachmentSingapore: Free Yourself From Attachment Free Yourself From Attachment: Teachings on Shantideva’s “Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds” Venerable Thubten Chodron continues her annual teachings on the Indian sage Shantideva’s classic text, Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds. A revered Buddhist poem written in India around 700 CE, its ten chapters outline the development of bodhicitta, the awakened mind that seeks the liberation and enlightenment of all beings. In these talks, Venerable Thubten Chodron continues teaching on Chapter 8, on the far-reaching practice of concentration. Developing this stable, clear, and blissful mental state enables spiritual practitioners to focus on any object, especially virtuous attitudes that are essential for accomplishing our own benefit and that of others. |
Dec 20, 2022(1 event)
Singapore: Free Yourself From AttachmentSingapore: Free Yourself From AttachmentFree Yourself From Attachment: Teachings on Shantideva’s “Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds” Venerable Thubten Chodron continues her annual teachings on the Indian sage Shantideva’s classic text, Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds. A revered Buddhist poem written in India around 700 CE, its ten chapters outline the development of bodhicitta, the awakened mind that seeks the liberation and enlightenment of all beings. In these talks, Venerable Thubten Chodron continues teaching on Chapter 8, on the far-reaching practice of concentration. Developing this stable, clear, and blissful mental state enables spiritual practitioners to focus on any object, especially virtuous attitudes that are essential for accomplishing our own benefit and that of others. |
Dec 21, 2022
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Dec 22, 2022(1 event)
Singapore: Healing from the HeartSingapore: Healing from the Heart Healing from the Heart While modern medicine has made disease prevention and treatment possible, what about the age-old afflictions of ignorance, attachment, and anger that continue to plague our minds? In this talk, Venerable Thubten Chodron will teach about genuine healing that begins with cultivating a kind heart. |
Dec 23, 2022(1 event)
Singapore: Why Aspire for Rebirth in Pure Land?Singapore: Why Aspire for Rebirth in Pure Land? Why Aspire for Rebirth in Pure Land? Where is Amitabha’s Pure Land, and what is life like there? Why would Buddhists aspire to be reborn in such a place? Venerable Thubten Chodron addresses questions and doubts that may arise about the Pure Land practice that is popular in East Asia and also practiced within the Tibetan tradition. 20 Lorong 27A Geylang 388112 Singapore +65 6748 5132 |
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