In a session called “Thriving in Tough Times” for the Buddhist Library in Singapore, Thubten Chodron encouraged practitioners to view challenges as opportunities for personal growth rather than excuses to avoid practicing Dharma.
Thubten Chodron discussed the concept of thriving as personal development amid difficulties and focuses on meditation practices, including generating bodhicitta and reciting the four immeasurables, to cultivate compassion and alleviate suffering.
She emphasized the importance of motivation, shifting perspective, and recognizing shared desires for happiness among all beings.
The session covered various themes, including compassionate actions, the consequences of self-criticism, and the impact of ignorance and self-centeredness.
