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Venerable Thubten Chodron Buddhism, modernism and mindfulness
A discussion on topics including Buddhist and secular mindfulness, the value of monasticism, and the…
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The rise of women in Buddhism: Has the ice been broken?
In this panel discussion recorded in 2014, Venerable Thubten Chodron and others consider the problems…
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Emptiness and conceptual designation
Applying emptiness to view events the events of 2020 including the pandemic. The four opponent…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Parts repairs and gratitude
Venerable Chonyi reflects on the kindness of health practitioners.
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The four opponent powers
Explaining the four opponent powers of purification, and encouraging us to take responsibility for our…
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Venerable Thubten Kunga 
Subtle impermanence
Answering questions from retreat participants and teaching on understanding impermanence and generating love and compassion
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Venerable Sangye Khadro 
The compassionate kitchen and the economy of generosity
An interview with Sandie Sedgbeer of OMTimes.
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What is culture, what is Dharma?
In this interview, Venerable Thubten Chodron examines issues that come up with secular Buddhism.
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Incarcerated people A fight on the yard
An incarcerated person describes the disruption caused by a fight in the prison yard.
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Eight worldly concerns
Questioning and investigating what society says is normal and acceptable.
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