Published Nov 27, 2019

What's Your Motivation? Thubten Chodron

Thubten Chodron delves into the profound impact of cultivating selfless motivations, sharing her personal journey from self-centeredness to altruism, and offering insights into how compassion and mindfulness can transform our lives and relationships. Discover practical methods for setting altruistic intentions and embracing a life of empathy and mindfulness.

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Life-changing Decisions

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What's Your Motivation? Thubten Chodron

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Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Life-changing DecisionsThubten Chodron shares her transformative journey from a self-centered life to one of altruism, highlighting the importance of setting selfless motivations. She discusses how letting go of worldly attachments allowed her to live a life dedicated to benefiting others.

Life-changing Decisions

Motivation ImportanceThubten Chodron explores the transformative power of setting selfless motivations in daily life. She shares practical methods for cultivating altruistic intentions and their profound impact on personal and professional success.

Motivation Importance

Compassion CultivationThubten Chodron discusses the interplay between compassion and the belief in rebirth, highlighting how this perspective can enhance our capacity for empathy. She also examines compassion's transformative power in personal development and its impact on relationships.

Compassion Cultivation

Mindfulness PracticeThubten Chodron shares insights on setting selfless motivations and living altruistically. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in daily life and offers practical techniques to cultivate a more present and meaningful existence.

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