Thubten Chodron
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“Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature”
Nirvana is not a place but a state of mind attained by internal transformation. The…
View PostIs the Buddha’s word always spoken by the Buddha?
Three sections in Chapter 5, including proving that the Mahayana sutras are the words of…
View PostDefinitions
Continuing the section on Definitions in Chapter 20 "Definitions, Divisions, and Illustrations."
View PostThe seven jewels of the aryas: Cultivating wisdom
Discussing the seventh jewel of the aryas, wisdom, and the three ways we can develop…
View PostAuthenticity of the mahayana scriptures
Covering the section in Chapter 5 on discussions surrounding the authenticity of the Mahayana scriptures.
View PostThe seven jewels of the aryas: Personal integrity
How to increase your integrity and consideration for others, considering what kind of person we…
View PostThe three purposes of debate
Teaching on the three purposes of debate, and beginning Chapter 20 on definitions, divisions and…
View PostThe seven jewels of the aryas: Consideration for sel...
Personal integrity and consideration for others, the fifth and sixth jewels of the aryas.
View PostBuddhist religious practitioners should serve as soc...
In an interview with Dharma Drum Mountain, Venerable Chodron explains how the monastics of Sravasti…
View PostThree turnings of the Dharma wheel
Explanation of the three turnings of the Dharma wheel in terms of when and where…
View PostThe seven jewels of the aryas: Learning in Tibetan M...
The study programs in the Tibetan monasteries, which is very different from learning programs in…
View PostManjushri, the special deity of debate
Teaching on Chapter 18, 'Manjushri, the special deity of debate', and beginning of teaching on…
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