Do Buddhists Pray? | Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron

Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron shares how Buddhist prayer is less about asking for miracles and more about aligning with the qualities of the Buddha you aspire to become—a conversation with your future, enlightened self. 00:00 What Does Prayer Mean in Buddhism? 00:40 Buddhist Prayer vs. Traditional Prayer 01:19 Prayer as Aspirations 03:30 The Role of Prayer in Buddhism 04:14 Communicating With the Future You 04:44 Can the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas Really Help Us? ___________________ Explore Buddhism at: https://www.studybuddhism.com The Study Buddhism channel features interviews with the world's leading Buddhist masters, practitioners and scholars. We discuss classical Buddhist topics such as karma, rebirth and enlightenment, and also look at Buddhism in the modern world, as well as its compatibility with science and psychology. Like Study Buddhism on Facebook:   / studybuddhism   Listen to guided meditations at:   / studybuddhism   Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / studybuddhism