Thubten Chodron
Venerable Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron is an American Buddhist nun born in 1950.
She studied Buddhism extensively in Nepal and India under various Tibetan masters, including the Dalai Lama.
Ordained as a bhikshuni in 1986, she has taught Buddhism worldwide, emphasizing practical applications for Westerners.
Chodron has been involved in interreligious dialogue and scientific discussions with the Dalai Lama.
She founded Sravasti Abbey to provide a monastery for Westerners studying Tibetan Buddhism.
Known for her warm, humorous, and lucid teaching style, Chodron has authored numerous books and continues to be an influential figure in Western Buddhism.
