Venerable Thubten Chodron
Pioneering American Buddhist teacher and founder of Sravasti Abbey, co-author of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion book series with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

The Alternative of Fortitude
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Featured Teachings
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Practicing fortitude in daily life
How to let go of anger and practice fortitude in…
View postAntidotes to delusion
The nature of delusion and its antidotes with an emphasis…
View postChapter 13: Fortitude through wisdom
The perfection of fortitude and how we can incorporate this…
View postFortitude and diligence
The fortitude of voluntarily enduring suffering, armor-like diligence, and unrelenting…
View postFortitude and religious intolerance
Teaching on responding to religious intolerance and hate with fortitude…
View postVerse 100: The armor of fortitude
How to practice the fortitude of experiencing suffering, hearing harsh…
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Keep up with recent teachings by Venerable Thubten Chodron and other Sravasti Abbey monastics.
Patience with suffering and certainty in Dharma
Accepting suffering and bringing it into the path.
View PostAvoiding the two extremes
A teaching on how the Middle Way avoids the two…
View PostThe Alternative of fortitude
Fortitude allows us to remain calm in the face of…
View PostMeditation on the disadvantages of anger
Reflection on how anger affects the body, mind and those…
View PostStopping anger for contempt and criticism
How to avoid anger when criticized or insulted.
View PostFreedom behind bars
Inspiring stories and reflections on the Prison Dharma Outreach program.
View PostThe emptiness of an inherent self
A teaching on the emptiness of inherent existence covering verses…
View PostTaming the five hindrances
Describing many efffective antidotes for taming the five hindrances, continuing…
View PostAnger is unjustified on analysis of the basis
Using analysis and reflection to develop patience.
View PostUpcoming Live Teachings
Follow Venerable Thubten Chodron's teachings at Sravasti Abbey, online, and worldwide.
- Aug 1, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Aug 8, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Aug 15, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Aug 16, 2025 5:00 pm
Online: Realising the Profound View: Does the World Exist Objectively? with Ven. Thubten Chodron
- Aug 22, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
- Aug 29, 2025 6:00 pm
Online: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
Books
Learn more about Buddhist books written and edited by Venerable Thubten Chodron.
Vajrayana and the Culmination of the Path
The final volume of the Library of Wisdom and Compassion by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Vener...
View DetailsGuided Buddhist Meditations
This invaluable resource provides Dharma practitioners with clear explanations of the stages of t...
View DetailsWorking with Anger
A variety of Buddhist methods for subduing anger, not by changing what is happening, but by worki...
View DetailsBuddhism for Beginners
An accessible and engaging introduction to some of the most commonly asked questions about the es...
View DetailsPearl of Wisdom, Book I
A compilation of prayers and practices commonly taught to people beginning to study and practice ...
View DetailsPearl of Wisdom, Book II
An inspiring resource for students who have already entered into the practice of Tibetan Buddhism...
View DetailsSamsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature
Volume 3 of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion addresses the unsatisfactory nature of samsara, ...
View DetailsAwaken Every Day
An instant dose of everyday wisdom, these insightful reflections help us understand our minds, ou...
View DetailsOpen Heart, Clear Mind: Study Guide
A complementary resource to Venerable Chodron’s book, Open Heart, Clear Mind, this study gu...
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