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Venerable Thubten Chodron describes the obstacles to meditation, how to have good meditation posture, and the objects of meditation. For more Buddhist teachings visit http://www.sravasti.org and http://www.thubtenchodron.org

Venerable Thubten shares a response to a query from a SAFE student on how to have an optimistic mind when deepening our renunciation towards cyclic existence. A talk in response to “The power of optimism“. Facing difficulties with optimism
. How optimism is not counter to generating renunciation
. Being optimistic implies a certain understanding and acceptance of the nature of samsara. For more Buddhist teachings visit http://www.sravasti.org and http://www.thubtenchodron.org

How our actions have effects on ourselves and others, and how to make wise decisions with the understanding of karma in mind. For more Buddhist teachings visit http://www.sravasti.org and http://www.thubtenchodron.org

A talk given at Shantideva Meditation Center in New York City on concepts in the Buddhist worldview that Westerners tend to struggle with. For more Buddhist teachings visit http://www.sravasti.org and http://www.thubtenchodron.org.

Venerable Thubten Chodron talks on how mindfulness of the actions of our three doors is crucial in creating happiness for ourselves and others. For more Buddhist teachings visit http://www.sravasti.org and http://www.thubtenchodron.org

HVenerable Thubten Chodron explains how to reason with the afflicted mind and deal with "freak-outs" in our practice. Similarities and differences between the vinaya lineages. For more Buddhist teachings visit http://www.sravasti.org and http://www.thubtenchodron.org