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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.

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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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Last Update: 18 May 2012

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click here for audio teachings from the 2010 White Tara retreat
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Grounds and Paths of the Perfection Vehicle
The Thursday evening series of teachings continues. Ven. Jigme and Ven. Tarpa lead discussions on May 3 and May 10.

Sharing the Dharma - 2012
Buddhism for Beginners - Buddhist Ideas for Everyone
By Venerable Thubten Chodron and the Sravasti Abbey Community
"Love and Compassion" recorded 6 May 2012

PrayersAndPractices
Ahora en Espanol:
The Three Principle Aspects of the Path (Los Tres Principales Aspectos del Camino)
The Foundation of all Good Qualities (El Fundamento de Todas las Buenas Cualidades)
Meditation on the Buddha (Meditación en el Buda)
Extensive Offerings (Ofrendas Extensas)

Prison Dharma Art Gallery
Painting of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Prison Dharma
Practicing in Prison by Albert Ramos
From Enemy to Brother by John Kevin McCombs

Daily Life Dharma
Generosity by Piper Rountree

Retreat
Vajrasattva Reflections by Ken Matthews
espanol

GradualPathToEnlightenment
Espanol
Las Meditaciones Guiadas del Lamrim de Venerable Chodron, fueron traducidas al español y grabadas por Venerable Saldon.

Taming the Mind
Two new talks from Ven. Chodron's Taming the Mind series, recorded 6 November and 4 December 2011

Retreat
Ven. Chodron: Vajrasattva Purification at Sravasti Abbey, Washington, USA. All the talks from the retreat are now online.

Prayers And Practices
41 Prayers to Cultivate Bodhicitta
Verse 1 Commentary (YouTube)
(video commentary) (YouTube)

For Those New to Buddhism
Three talks from Ven. Chodron's November 2011 teachings in Singapore:
   - My Favorite Pastime: Complaining
   - Simplifying Our Lives
   - Ethical Conduct in Modern Times

Mind and Mental Factors
This lecture series was held at the Seattle Dharma Friendship Foundation between January 1995 through April 1996. It represents the most comprehensive teachings on the subject that Venerable Chodron has given. Based on the Lo Rig text, topics include the five omnipresent mental factors, the five object ascertaining mental factors and the eleven virtuous mental factors.

Retreat
Ven. Chodron and Ven. Kacho: Vajrasattva Purification at Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek, CA, USA. Dec 2010 - Jan 2011.

Monastic
For Those Considering Monastic Ordination
Video Links

Retreat
Espanol
Preparativos para el retiro
Meditación y recitación de Vajrasattva
Purificación de Vajrasattva
Meditación guiada de la práctica de Vajrasattva-mp3

Monastic
The 16th Annual Buddhist Monastic Gathering: Reflections on Renunciation
Espanol
The 17th Annual Buddhist Monastic Gathering: Harmonious Sangha Communities Espanol

New Ven Chodron Portraits
(Aug, Oct 2011)

Daily Life Dharma
Precious Human Life By Jon Owen
Not criticizing bodhisattvas Espanol
A Bodhisattva's Determination
The Spark by Tim Mccorkle Espanol

White Tara Retreat 2010
Ahora en Español. Transcripts now available in Spanish, including
"Motivation and OUr Dignity"
"Questions on the White Tara Practice"
"The Four Immeasurables" .

Ven. Chodron’s talks in Spanish
blip.tv Video
Audio: Las Cuarto Nobles Veridades
Audio: Lineas de Experiencia

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

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.

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.