Venerable Thubten Chodron is an esteemed American Buddhist nun, teacher, and author. She is widely recognized as the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastic community located north of Spokane, Washington. With a rich background in Buddhist philosophy and meditation, Venerable Thubten Chodron offers teachings that emphasize the practical application of the Buddha's teachings in our daily lives.

Her warm, humorous, and lucid style of teaching has endeared her to students around the world. Venerable Thubten Chodron has authored numerous books on Buddhist philosophy and meditation, which have been translated into multiple languages. She is currently co-authoring a multidolume series of teachings on the Buddhist path, titled The Library of Wisdom and Compassion, with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

In addition to her writings, Venerable Thubten Chodron travels extensively to teach the Dharma, sharing her wisdom and insights with audiences across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and other parts of the world. Her teachings are easily understood and practiced by Westerners, making her a highly sought-after speaker. You can find Venerable Thubten Chodron's teachings in various formats, including written and audio form, short daily talks on video, longer video talks, and live Internet teachings.

Connect with her on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates. To learn more about Venerable Thubten Chodron and Sravasti Abbey, visit their website at sravastiabbey. org