Thubten Chodron

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Venerable Chodron teaching the Dharma and smiling very happily.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Finding our spiritual guide

Why we need a spiritual mentor, the qualities to look for, and how to go…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Advantages of cherishing others

The advantages of cherishing others, what it means to cherish others, and how to view…

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Cover of Guided Meditations on the Stages of the Path.
On Working with Afflictions

The Dharma works

It is freeing to realize that happiness does not depend on what material possessions we…

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Rays of sun coming through trees.
Seven-point Mind Training

Replacing self-centeredness with cherishing others

It is essential to cherish others in order to rid ourselves of self-centered thought. In…

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Seven-point Mind Training

The effects of self-centeredness

How the self-centered attitude is not who we are, and how not to confuse it…

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Venerable teaching at Thösamling Institute in India.
Monastic Life

How to approach Dharma practice

Practical advice on applying the Dharma in everyday life, making the teachings transform our minds…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Review: Death and impermanence

Review session on the second of the four preliminary practices, the impermanence of all things…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 4: Verses 17-26

Transforming our motivation for daily life and the importance of creating virtue while we have…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 4: Verses 1-8

A review of chapters 1-3, and how the true purpose of our life is to…

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Cover of Transforming Adversity into Joy and Courage.
Thought Training

Transforming adversity

How we can act wisely when faced with a difficult situation.

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Ice on the case
Short Verses to Cultivate Bodhicitta

Verse 41: Praising the Buddha

Praising and prostrating to the Buddha and rejoicing when seeing others paying homage or praising…

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