Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron has practiced the Buddha’s teachings for more than 35 years. She ordained as a nun in the Tibetan tradition in 1977 and has studied extensively with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tsenzhap Serkhong Rinpoche, Zopa Rinpoche, and Lama Thubten Yeshe among other Tibetan masters. With a clear, practical, and humorous style, she teaches Buddhist philosophy and meditation worldwide. Her numerous books, published in several languages, include Open Heart, Clear Mind; Buddhism for Beginners; Taming the Mind; How to Free Your Mind: Tara the Liberator; and Guided Meditations on the Stages of the Path.