renunciation
Renunciation, or the determination to be free, is the attitude aspiring to be free from all suffering and to attain the liberation that is freedom from cyclic existence.
Latest Posts
View all posts in Venerable Thubten Chodron's teaching archive.
Venerable Thubten Chodron Pratimoksa precepts
An explanation of the divisions of precepts and clarification of particular vows.
View Post
Venerable Sangye Khadro Uncovering unrealistic expectations
A discussion about unrealistic expectations that can interfere with Dharma practice and ordained life.
View Post
Compassion observing sentient beings
Unpacking verse 3 of Chandrakirti’s "Homage to great compassion."
View Post
Compassion and the determination to be free
Completing Chapter 9, describing how to think about the four truths in terms of three…
View Post
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Conventional and ultimate bodhicitta
An in-depth discussion of the two types of bodhicitta: conventional and ultimate.
View Post
Developing equanimity
How to meditate on equanimity as the prelude to developing loving kindness and compassion.
View Post
Meditating on suffering
An explanation of the types of suffering experienced in various realms of samsara.
View Post
What is samsara and nirvana?
The proper foundation on which we should practice tantra and the meaning of samsara, nirvana,…
View Post