Thubten Chodron

Teachings by Venerable Thubten Chodron.

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Dharma in Daily Life

The eight worldly concerns

Examining our attachment and aversion in the eight worldly concerns.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Awareness of our buddha nature eliminates hindrances

Concluding teaching from the text, "Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature", covering the topic are we…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Causal clear light mind

Describing the clear and cognizant nature of the mind and innate clear light mind, covering…

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Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Remembering the kindness of the guru with Ven. Chodron

Stories about Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe from Venerable Thubten Chodron’s experience.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Nothing is to be removed

Explaining how the uninterrupted path leads to liberated path, transforming buddha nature and the third…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Turning the Dharma wheel and buddha nature

Explaining how the progression of teachings in the three turnings of the wheel presents the…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Four puzzling points

Explaining the four puzzling points, from the section, "A Puzzle", in Chapter 13.

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Thubten Chodron

Q&A session in Bodhgaya, India

Answers to questions on Dharma practice and experience as a Buddhist nun.

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Buddhist nun making an offering to her teacher.
A Nun's Life

Women in Buddhism

A discussion on the status of nuns in the Buddhist community.

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