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Mission
To nurture a flourishing monastic community where learning and practicing the Buddha’s ancient teachings cultivates peace in the hearts of its residents, visitors and, by extension, in the world in which we live. Read more.

Ven. Chodron (founder and abbess) talks about the Abbey: Click Here.

Sravasti Abbey on YouTube. Click here.

For live Internet teachings, most Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time - Click here

For archived video teachings - Click here

For "Bodhistattva's Breakfast Corner," archived video of daily motivations - Click here

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Endorsements:

His Holiness the Dalai Lama "Over recent years as interest in Buddhist teachings has grown in Western lands, monastics have faced various difficulties. Now that Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron is endeavouring to provide a situation in which Western monastics can pursue the discipline exemplified by our teacher, Buddha Shakyamuni, in a stable manner, I am happy to give her my support and encourage others who share this interest to do likewise." - His Holiness the Dalai Lama. See Letter in full.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche "Ven. Chodron has been dreaming, had this dream to establish Abbey for so many eons (laugh). For so many eons, so now it happens, now it's actualized and I think it's very wonderful...I thought when I came from down there, when you can see the house, it felt like going to see a very precious temple or holy place. That was the feeling. So I think feeling is good. Not that I have clairvoyance or anything, but in general case that it is helpful for Dharma practice. I think people that come here to practice, I think lucky people, lucky people. It's good." - Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Read more.

Panchen Otrul Rinpoche "Now it is time for the flourishing of Tibetan Buddhism also in the West. Dharma centers are not sufficient; a proper monastery is needed. ...Establishing a monastery is an important job, and I am very happy you are doing this work. I hope that this will be very successful!" - Panchen Otrul Rinpoche. Read more.

Khensur Jampa Tegchog Rinpoche "Thank you for having me at your centre, which you established for the temporal and ultimate good of the Dharma and living beings. Establishing a centre for Buddhist learning and practice, and more important, running it successfully, you are rendering the greatest service to Buddha…Please keep up the good work. - Khensur Jampa Tegchog Rinpoche. Read more.

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Sravasti Abbey - Chenrezig Hall

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Chinese Bodhisattva Breakfast Corner
Sravasti Abbey is pleased to announce the launch of the Bodhisattva Breakfast Corner Chinese channel, 早安，菩萨！Thanks to an enthusiastic team of volunteers from Singapore, Venerable Chodron’s talks on how to incorporate the Dharma into daily life are now available dubbed in Chinese. You can also download the transcripts of the talks in English and Chinese .

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Timeless Wisdom: Being the Knowing (DVD)

In 1995, Ajahn Amaro from Amaravati Monastery in the UK and Ven. Chodron did a talk together called “Timeless Wisdom: Being the Knowing.” They discuss Buddhist meditation and philosophy. They also relate how they, as westerners, found their way to Buddhism and monastic life. Both Ven. Chodron and Ven. Amaro are heads of their own monasteries, have lectured and taught around the world, and have published many books.This talk, along with some recent short teachings, is now available on DVD.

It’s a great video; here’s a ten minute excerpt from it.

New Books by Venerable Chodron

El Camino a la Felicidad
by Ven. Thubten Chodron
The latest book is El Camino a la Felicidad, the Spanish translation of A Path to Happiness, which also talks about practical applications of the Dharma, how to work with anxiety, and Buddhism in modern society.

Don't Believe Everything You Think
by Ven. Thubten Chodron
"A must-read for aspiring bodhisattvas."—Tenzin Palmo, author of Reflections on a Mountain Lake

Insight into Emptiness
edited by Ven. Thubten Chodron
"One of the best introductions to the philosophy of emptiness I have ever read."
—José Ignacio Cabezón

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Daily Life Dharma
Meditations to Raise Consciousness for a Healthy Relationship with Nature by Thubten Ngawang

BuddhistNunsMonasticLife
Tsedroen Buddhist Nuns Ordination 2013 Photos

CurrentEvents
Towards a Century of Compassion and Peace
Universal Responsibility and the Global Environment

Daily Life Dharma
Work by Ken Mondal

Bodhisattva Breakfast Corner Channel Transcripts
2008年12月19日 [恐惧] 02 恐惧的智慧 - 早安, 菩萨!
抄本: 2008年12月19日[恐惧] 02 恐惧的智慧 - 早安, 菩萨!
视频: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWnZCWkrQRI

12-19-08 [Fear] 02 The Wisdom of Fear - BBCorner
Transcript : 12-19-08 [Fear] 02 The Wisdom of Fear - BBCorner
Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YK4vPqqtbM

Dealing with Emotions
Anger-Outline for Meditation
Antidotes to Afflictions
Taking The Ache Out of Attachmen t
Reformatting the Hard Disk of the Mind podcast

Prison Dharma
Ven. Chodron visits Al

Bodhisattva Breakfast Corner Channel Transcripts
2008年12月18日 [恐惧] 01 介绍 - 早安, 菩萨!
抄本: 2008年12月18日[恐惧] 01 介绍 - 早安, 菩萨!
视频: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmWxRdTYXu8

12-18-08 [Fear] 01 Introduction - BBCorner
Transcript : 12-18-08 [Fear] 01 Introduction - BBCorner
Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZYeoO2JpNk

Dharma Guidance on Current Events
Reflections on the Boston Bombings

The Sliver Lining, Pt. 3 (30 April 2013)
The Golden Rule, Pt. 2 (29 April 2013)
Reflections on Boston Bombings, Pt. 1 (26 April 2013)

Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas on the Middle Way
Ven. Chodron is currently giving a commentary on Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas on the Middle Way in preparation for the teachings on these stanzas by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe in July at the Abbey. These teachings are broadcast live on the Internet every Thursday.
Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas on the Middle Way

Sravasti Abbey on BlipTV
Sravasti Abbey on BlipTV features hour-long videos of in-depth teachings given at the Abbey on well-known Dharma texts and during retreats. Over five years of rich teachings are archived here.

Bodhisattva Breakfast Corner Channel Transcripts

2010年8月15日理解他人的善心 (第5部分) - 早安, 菩萨!
抄本: 2010年8月15日理解他人的善心 (第5部分) - 早安, 菩萨!
视频: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTCXVaSWVM

08-15-10 Seeing the Kindness of Others - BBCorner
Transcript : 08-15-10 Seeing the Kindness of Others - BBCorner
Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOkihq3Dwfc

Sharing the Dharma Day - Don't Believe Everything You Think
By Venerable Thubten Chodron and the Sravasti Abbey Community
A new talk in this series, recorded May 5, has been added.
Sharing the Dharma Day

Mind and Awareness
Ven. Chodron's weekly talk on "Mind and Awareness."
Talks through 18 April are currently available on the website.

Bodhisattva Breakfast Corner Channel Transcripts

2010年8月14日朋友，敌人，陌生人- 早安, 菩萨!
抄本: 2010年8月14日朋友，敌人，陌生人- 早安, 菩萨!
视频: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaS5qcnkZYk

08-14-10 Friend, Enemy and Stranger - BBCorner
Transcript : 08-14-10 Friend, Enemy and Stranger - BBCorner
Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbJffbW7Eis

Dharma Guidance on Current Events
Buddhist in Conflicts

Prison Dharma
Change is Indeed Possible by Bill Van Court

Bodhisattva Breakfast Corner Channel Transcripts

2010年8月13日不能容忍- 观察自心 (第3部分) - 早安, 菩萨!
抄本: 2010年8月13日不能容忍- 观察自心 (第3部分)- 早安, 菩萨!
视频: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlVx6w_ZW2g

08-13-10 Look into Your Own Mind - BBCorner
Transcript : 08-13-10 Look into Your Own Mind - BBCorner
Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoaNNbOaF6I

Daily Life Dharma
The 12 Steps of Codependence Anonymous

Dealing with Emotions
The Critical,Judgmental Mind by Dan
To Choose or Not to Choose by Isaac Estrada

Dependent Arising
From 24 June 2006 at Sravasti Abbey: Ven. Chodron teaches about dependent arising and its relationship to bodhicitta.
The Gradual Path to Enlightenment

Prayers and Practices
Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha (Espanol)
Morning Prayers (Espanol)
Abbreviated Recitations (Espanol)
The Eight Mahayana Precepts Ceremony (Espanol)

Bodhisattva Breakfast Corner Channel Transcripts
2010年8月12日非怨止怨 (第2分) - 早安, 菩萨!
抄本: 2010年8月12日非怨止怨 (第2部分) - 早安, 菩萨!
视频: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6YSZf2ejRQ

08-12-10 Hate is Not Conquered by Hate - BBCorner
Transcript : 08-12-10 Hate is Not Conquered by Hate - BBCorner
Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyztMuhtFuo

Current Events
Dependent Arising By Ruby Pan(Espanol)

Daily Life Dharma
Releasing the Need to Be the Best by Ken Monda (Espanol)

Prison Dharma
Turning My Life Around by Joshua(Espanol)

BuddhistNunsMonasticLife
Questions about Siksamana and Bhikshuni Ordinations

Interview with Ven. Thubten Chodron: Don't Believe Everything You Think
An interview with journalist Tracy Simmons of Spokane Faith and Values about Venerable's newly published book. Recorded 10 January 2013.
Interview

Thank You FOSA Singapore (blip.tv) from Sravasti Abbey

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Events at Sravasti Abbey: Please see Abbey Events and Calendar.

Events at Other Venues: Please see Activities

May 31, Spokane, WA: Auntie's Books, "Don't Believe Everything You Think" book reading, discussion, & signing with Ven. Thubten Chodron, a benefit for YES teens. 02 W Main Ave, 7 pm

June 5, Spokane, WA: St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Interfaith Panel Against the Death Penalty, including Ven. Thubten Chodron, 127 E.12th Ave,
June 7, Coeur d'Alene, ID: Life Center Therapies for Well Being, "Don't Believe Everything You Think," book reading, discussion, & signing with Thubten Chodron, a benefit for YES teens

KARMA:
The Functioning Of
Cause And Effect - Part 4 of 4

Does karma influence whom we will meet and the relationships we'll have with them? Can understanding karma help us to understand the events in our lives better?Can people be reborn as animals and animals as people? How is that karmically possible?

- An Excerpt from Buddhism for Beginners.

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Mission To nurture a flourishing monastic community where learning and practicing the Buddha’s ancient teachings cultivates peace in the hearts of its residents, visitors and, by extension, in the world in which we live. Read more.

Sravasti Abbey - Chenrezig Hall

Mission
To nurture a flourishing monastic community where learning and practicing the Buddha’s ancient teachings cultivates peace in the hearts of its residents, visitors and, by extension, in the world in which we live. Read more.