Venerable Thubten Chodron

Pioneering American Buddhist teacher and founder of Sravasti Abbey, currently assisting His Holiness the Dalai Lama with The Library of Wisdom and Compassion book series.

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Unlocking Your Potential

Watch Venerable Thubten Chodron’s March 2nd talk on letting go of self-criticism and unrealistic expectations for Tushita Meditation Center’s 2025 Days of Miracles celebration.

The Buddha said we all have the potential for awakening. Do you want to tell him he's wrong?”
We limit ourselves with extreme views. It's either 'I can't do it' or 'It will get done with no effort'.”
To unlock our potential, we have to release our negative self-talk and our unrealistic expectations.”

Featured Teachings

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A small girl showing angry face Manjushri Winter Retreat 2008-09

Bad moods and self-criticism

The final discussion session of the retreat focuses on working…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Compassion as an antidote to low-self esteem

How compassion works as an antidote to low self-esteem.

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Venerable teaching and smiling. Love and Self-esteem

No need to fake it: Developing true self-confidence

Our good qualities, the basic purity of our mind and…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2007

Cultivating a healthy sense of self

Learn to distinguish between self-centeredness, self-grasping ignorance and genuine self-confidence.

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Working with Emotions

Compassion for oneself, compassion for others

How we can overcome self-hatred and self-criticism and learn to…

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Sign in the forest that says love On Self-Worth

Deserving love

Reasons why people do not feel worthy of love. Having…

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Books

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Book cover of "Vajrayana and the Culmination of the Path"

Vajrayana and the Culmination of the Path

The final volume of the Library of Wisdom and Compassion by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Vener...

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Book cover of Guided Buddhist Meditations

Guided Buddhist Meditations

This invaluable resource provides Dharma practitioners with clear explanations of the stages of t...

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Working with Anger

A variety of Buddhist methods for subduing anger, not by changing what is happening, but by worki...

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Book cover of Buddhism for Beginners

Buddhism for Beginners

An accessible and engaging introduction to some of the most commonly asked questions about the es...

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Book cover of Pearl of Wisdom I

Pearl of Wisdom, Book I

A compilation of prayers and practices commonly taught to people beginning to study and practice ...

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Book cover of Pearl of Wisdom II

Pearl of Wisdom, Book II

An inspiring resource for students who have already entered into the practice of Tibetan Buddhism...

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Book cover of Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Volume 3 of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion addresses the unsatisfactory nature of samsara, ...

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Book cover of Awaken Every Day

Awaken Every Day

An instant dose of everyday wisdom, these insightful reflections help us understand our minds, ou...

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Book cover of the Study Guide for Open Heart Clear Mind

Open Heart, Clear Mind: Study Guide

A complementary resource to Venerable Chodron’s book, Open Heart, Clear Mind, this study gu...

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