grief
Advice and reflections about the causes of grief and how to work through the grieving process following changes that we do not welcome, such as the death of a loved one.
Latest Posts
View all posts in Venerable Thubten Chodron's teaching archive.
Buddha’s advice for a better world
Looking at what is really in our hearts. Responding to questions on motivations that one…
View Post
Dealing with violent acts
Sharing some perspectives from listeners on how to deal with the emotional responses to mass…
View Post
Fear and apathy in response to mass shootings
Instead of letting fear overcome us, we have to go about living our lives. But…
View Post
Sadness and anger in response to mass shootings
Working with the sadness and anger in response to mass shootings. How to generate compassion…
View Post
Notes on preparing for a loved one’s death
What we can do to support loved ones through the dying process, at the time…
View Post
Comparing ourselves with others
Antidotes that counteract comparing ourselves with others.
View Post
On friendship
What qualities we value in our friends, and what qualities we need to develop to…
View Post
How our conditioning affects us
A reflection on how we can make decisions about a spiritual path.
View Post
A meditation for survivors of suicide
Guided meditation on how to heal from a loved one's suicide.
View Post