A compilation of the teachings of Venerable Thubten Chodron on taking refuge in the Three Jewels.
Tag Archives | Thubten Chodron
Refuge discussion questions
Some of the questions a person might want to consider as he or she prepares to take refuge.
A broad perspective
Finishing Chapter 1, Exploring Buddhism, focusing on the value of a broad perspective when beginning to learn about Buddhism.
Exploring Buddhism
Teaching on Chapter One: Exploring Buddhism, looking at the relationship between Buddhism, science and other religions.
Taking and giving
How to practice tonglen, the taking-and-giving meditation.
Being a Dharma community
There is value in practicing and meditating with others. When we participate in our Dharma community, the practice of everyone in the group flourishes.
What is wisdom?
The Buddhist perspective of wisdom and how it contributes to cultivating love and compassion.
Twenty-first century Buddhists
Covering the Prologue by His Holiness on what it means to be a 21st Century Buddhist and starting the Preface, which lays out the history and purpose.
Who are you judging?
Working on our anger and our judgmental minds in order to be able to see other beings as wish-fulfilling jewels.
Internal matter
Finishing the section on tangible objects and continuing to internal matter.
