Thubten Chodron
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Venerable Thubten Chodron What obscures our buddha nature
Explaining the remaining five similes, from the section, "Nine Similes for Tathāgatagarbha" and beginning the…
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What if the Buddha were a lay woman?
Questions from the Hamburg Dharma College about Venerable Thubten Chodron's personal practice, monastic life, and…
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Kindness in practice
How might we respond with kindness towards others no matter what situations arise?
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Like gold in filth
Explaining the third and fourth similes, from the section “Nine Similes of Tathagatagarbha”, in Chapter…
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The four thoughts that turn the mind
A series of Buddhist contemplations on the preciousness of our human life, impermanence and death,…
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Applying Buddhist logic in meditation
Why Buddhist meditation and logic are important for Western students who are interested in practicing…
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Are sentient beings already Buddhas?
Explaining whether sentient beings are already buddhas and covering the buddha nature according to tantra,…
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Asia Teaching Tour 2023
In-person teachings in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
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Transforming and naturally abiding Buddha nature
Explaining the meaning of naturally abiding buddha nature and transforming buddha nature, from the section…
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Compassion as an antidote to low-self esteem
How compassion works as an antidote to low self-esteem.
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Overcoming obstacles to practice
What hindrances affect our practice? Examples of these and how to overcome them.
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Arya disposition and Buddha nature
Describing the arya dispositions according to different tenet systems, from the sections "Ārya Disposition according…
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