Thubten Chodron
Teachings by Venerable Thubten Chodron.
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Three aspects of the Tathagatagarbha
Explaining the three aspects of the Buddha Essence, from the section "Three Aspects of the…
View PostWorking with the eight worldly concerns
A short talk on how to work with the eight worldly concerns: attachment to praise,…
View PostWhat obscures our buddha nature
Explaining the remaining five similes, from the section, "Nine Similes for Tathāgatagarbha" and beginning the…
View PostWhat if the Buddha were a lay woman?
Questions from the Hamburg Dharma College about Venerable Thubten Chodron's personal practice, monastic life, and…
View PostKindness in practice
How might we respond with kindness towards others no matter what situations arise?
View PostLike gold in filth
Explaining the third and fourth similes, from the section “Nine Similes of Tathagatagarbha”, in Chapter…
View PostThe four thoughts that turn the mind
A series of Buddhist contemplations on the preciousness of our human life, impermanence and death,…
View PostApplying Buddhist logic in meditation
Why Buddhist meditation and logic are important for Western students who are interested in practicing…
View PostAre sentient beings already Buddhas?
Explaining whether sentient beings are already buddhas and covering the buddha nature according to tantra,…
View PostAsia Teaching Tour 2023
In-person teachings in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
View PostTransforming and naturally abiding Buddha nature
Explaining the meaning of naturally abiding buddha nature and transforming buddha nature, from the section…
View PostCompassion as an antidote to low-self esteem
How compassion works as an antidote to low self-esteem.
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