Thubten Chodron
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The Buddha as a reliable guide
Explaining the four syllogisms of the forward order that prove how the Buddha is a…
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Ten advantages of establishing precepts & skand...
How the precepts help us in a modern world.
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Making the unfamiliar, familiar
An explanation of different levels of ordination across Buddhist traditions.
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Qualities of Buddha’s body, speech and mind
Explaining the qualities of Buddha's body, speech and mind, and beginning the section on Buddha…
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Monastic etiquette
Balancing the monastic way of life and staying in touch with family, plus how to…
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Great vehicle driver’s ed
Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho, and Ayyā Ahiṃsā interview Venerable Chodron about her decades of experience…
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Things to consider before ordaining
Important things to consider before ordaining such as where you'll go for guidance, where you'll…
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Small acts of compassion can have big results
The far-reaching effects of small acts of kindness.
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The spread of Buddhism
How Buddhism spread to new areas and adapted to different cultures.
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Last six of the unshared qualities
Covering the last six of the eighteen unshared qualities of a Buddha, teaching from Chapter…
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Origins of precepts and monastic ordination
Continuation of the Buddha's life story, about the early monastic sangha.
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