Thubten Chodron

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Practicing Buddhist mindfulness

The practice of mindfulness from a Buddhist perspective. How mindfulness should be linked with ethical…

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Illumination of the Thought

Sustaining a steady Dharma practice

A steady, sustained Dharma practice through good and bad times is the fuel for spiritual…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2019

Actions to abandon and adopt

The Buddha talked about the attitudes and actions to abandon and those to adopt to…

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Young people and a monastic sitting in a discussion circle.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2019

Resolving difficulties without anger

Anger is not needed to resolve a disputes. Without anger it's possible to connect and…

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Why Study Buddhism?

How to be a 21st-century Buddhist

Venerable Thubten Chodron on how wisdom and compassion can be taught in contemporary culture.

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Why Study Buddhism?

Buddhism and social engagement

Venerable Thubten Chodron on attaining a balance between study, meditation, and social service.

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Why Study Buddhism?

The importance of devotion

Venerable Thubten Chodron on how to approach devotional practices in Buddhism.

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Why Study Buddhism?

Logic and debate in Buddhism

Venerable Thubten Chodron discusses the importance of philosophical studies in Buddhism.

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Why Study Buddhism?

Gender equality and the future of Buddhism

Venerable Thubten Chodron discusses the importance of gender equality for Western Buddhism.

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