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Buddhism for Beginners
Kunzang Palyul Choling - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Frequency: 1 episode/37d. Total Eps: 38
The Buddhism for Beginners Podcast is brought to you by Kunzang Palyul Choling (KPC). KPC was founded by Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo Rinpoche to uphold the Palyul lineage within the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. KPC is a hub of compassionate activity with a mission to inspire people to improve the world and end suffering for the benefit of all beings.
The Buddhism for Beginners podcast draws from a wealth of teachings by Jetsunma and other great masters from around the world. Gain insight and guidance into how you can apply foundational Buddhist principles and meditation techniques to use in your everyday life. For more teachings, meditations, and resources visit out online virtual temple at Tara.org.
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Experience Holidays with a Calm Mind
mercredi 6 décembre 2023 • Duration 01:09:58
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo gave this teaching Christmas eve 1995. In it she describes the hope and fear that is magnified during the holiday season, using it as a way to understand the habits of our minds. During the holiday season our minds become even more unstable than usual, according to Jetsunma. Our hopes and fears increase. "The more we grasp outwardly and try to secure what we want...the less happy we will be." Jetsunma discusses a compassionate way of life as a way to true and lasting happiness.
For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
Marrying Your Spiritual Life with Western Culture
mercredi 29 novembre 2023 • Duration 01:13:48
Our spiritual life can be a precious living truth inside of us if we develop a deep and ultimate connection with our spiritual path. Jetsunma explains to us that this is not easy to do because our society is materialistic and removed from the natural current of life.
For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
Turning the Mind to Dharma
lundi 20 février 2023 • Duration 39:01
One of the first things we hear about in Buddhism is "turning the mind to Dharma". This is a study of the first teachings of the Buddha. Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo walks us through this process, and explains how necessary it is to motivate us on the path.
For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
How to Pacify Increasing Desire
vendredi 27 janvier 2023 • Duration 44:44
The Buddha teaches us that the root of all suffering is desire. We've all had the experience of fulfilling one desire only to be overcome with the next. Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo helps us unravel this endless loop to look at how we can begin to pacify this thirst in our minds.
For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
Loving-Kindness is Your Practice, by Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
mardi 24 janvier 2023 • Duration 33:39
The basis for understanding your true nature is Bodhicitta - the compassionate intent to benefit all beings. Kindness then becomes the essence of your practice. Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo guides us in understanding how this works.
For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
Equality of All That Lives, by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
vendredi 20 janvier 2023 • Duration 38:53
Since all of us have the Buddha nature intact within us, we are all equal. How we can practice that is addressed by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo in this teaching on the reality of who we are.
For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
Desire & Dharma Warrior, by Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
mercredi 18 janvier 2023 • Duration 42:47
How does one fight desire in our minds? In this teaching, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo teaches the way of the compassionate warrior.
For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
Understanding Cause & Effect - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
mardi 27 décembre 2022 • Duration 40:15
What is karma? In this teaching, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo explains how the interdependence of cause and effect affects our lives.
For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
You Have the Power to Make a Better World - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
mercredi 14 décembre 2022 • Duration 56:15
It takes extraordinary effort to lift out of suffering and reach enlightenment. On the way, you rely on the lineage, the Guru, and the knowledge of cause and result. Then step by step, you will reach your goal.
For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
The Lama Never Leaves You - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Episode 21
lundi 12 décembre 2022 • Duration 01:08:07
In this teaching, focusing on the supports of Dharma, and the treasure they represent, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo explains that in truth, the Lama never leaves you.
For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org