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Thubten Chodron

About Thubten Chodron

Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron is the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey in Newport, Washington, and the author of Don’t Believe Everything You Think. She was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1977 and received full bhikshuni ordination in Taiwan in 1986.

Practicing for Myself?

by Thubten Chodron| November 2, 2020

Practicing for Myself?

A Mahayana Buddhist who is encouraged to practice for the benefit of all sentient being feels like they are only practicing for their own benefit. Venerable Thubten Chodron answers.

Ask the Teachers: Is happiness really the central goal of Buddhist practice?

by Anushka Fernandopulle, Thubten Chodron and Kaira Jewel Lingo| September 30, 2020

Ask the Teachers: Is happiness really the central goal of Buddhist practice?

Anushka Fernandopulle, Ven. Thubten Chodron, and Kaira Jewel Lingo discuss the real meaning of “happiness” in Buddhism.

Ethical Conduct Is the Essence of Dharma Practice

by Thubten Chodron and The Dalai Lama| September 25, 2020

Ethical Conduct Is the Essence of Dharma Practice

The Dalai Lama and Thubten Chodron outline three levels of Buddhist ethical codes and how we can follow them.

The Heart of the Buddha

by Thubten Chodron| August 31, 2020

The Heart of the Buddha

Thubten Chodron on how to develop bodhichitta, the aspiration to attain buddhahood in order to benefit others.

Understanding Dukkha

by Thubten Chodron, Bhikkhu Bodhi, Mark Unno and Konin Cardenas| December 17, 2017

Understanding Dukkha

Konin Cardenas, Mark Unno, Thubten Chodron, and Bhikkhu Bodhi examine what dukkha is, why it matters, and how we can approach it in our lives.

Oh Tara, Protect Us

by Thubten Chodron| August 12, 2014

Oh Tara, Protect Us

In this teaching, Thubten Chodron comments on a prayer to the buddha Tara to protect us from the eight dangers.

19th Annual Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering: A personal report from Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron

by Thubten Chodron| November 6, 2013

19th Annual Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering: A personal report from Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron

A personal report from Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron after she attended the 19th Annual Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering.

A report from the 17th annual Buddhist monastic gathering

by Thubten Chodron| October 27, 2011

A report from the 17th annual Buddhist monastic gathering

Bhiksuni Thubten Chodron reports on the 17th annual Buddhist monastic gathering, a non-sectarian gathering of ordained practitioners.

Reflections on renunciation

by Thubten Chodron| December 16, 2010

Reflections on renunciation

A reflection on a recent gathering of Buddhist monks from various traditions, and their discussions of Vinyana, by Bhiksuni Thubten Chodron.

Monastics Go Green: Treating Planet Earth with Non-greed, Gratitude, and Simplicity

by Thubten Chodron| October 22, 2009

Monastics Go Green: Treating Planet Earth with Non-greed, Gratitude, and Simplicity

Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron reports from a meeting of Buddhist monastics on the theme of “Monasticism and the Environment”.

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