Ven. Thubten Chodron is an American Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition, a renowned author and teacher, and the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey, a monastery for Western nuns and monks in the United States. She is a disciple of the Dalai Lama and many other great Tibetan masters. The Venerable Chodron is known for her warm, humorous, and clear teachings and her ability to highlight the practical application of the Buddha's teachings in our daily lives.