Download of the Day: Dharma Talks by Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche
Lam Rim Retreat, August 2006 Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche
WHY SPIRITUALITY MATTERS
This recorded panel discussion took place at Stetson University in the USA. The topic of the symposium was “Why Spirituality Matters”. Members of the Hindu, Christian and Buddhist faiths were represented.
University professors from the Department of Religious Studies formulated the first section of questions. The final section comprised questions from the large audience of both students as well as adults from the community.
Representing the Hindu tradition was Swami Sadasivananda. A Monk of the Augustinian Order represented Christianity. A local Zen practitioner represented the Buddhist tradition.
LORD KRISHNA’S TEACHING ON RENUNCIATION AND SURRENDER
In this satsang, given by Swami Jyotirmayananda (yrf.org), we are given a clear interpretation on the true meaning of karma and renunciation. The Lord, in Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita, directs us how to advance internally, as we work to support and maintain our relationships with the world around us.
Amazing Grace – Part One – Swami Sadasivananda
This satsang is the first of three sections of a long talk that was held with devotees of the Sri Ramana Maharshi. The discussion centered on the life, writings and revelations of Divine Grace that came forth from Sri Muruganar, one of the foremost disciples of Sri Ramana Maharshi. Since the members of this
The Best Medication For Peace of Mind
Thursday, December 10, 2009 12:09 PM
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The Core Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi
This recording is a classroom discussion in which the core teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, Nan Yar or “Who Am I?” and Vichara Sangraham or “Self Enquiry”, are presented.
The setting of this discussion is before an
Judith Ragir Zen Priest – 12-Step Audio Lectures
These lectures were recorded at Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in an effort to bring together 12-Step recovery work, Buddhism and meditation. My mission, as stated often in the lectures or at the beginning of the meeting is:
Stepping Stones to Happiness, by Chan Kah Yein Date: 25th May 2008
Ven. Ribur Rinpoche
Exchanging Self with Others 2 parts
Ven. Ribur Rinpoche
Stages of Bodhicitta 2 parts
Face Your Fear; Kill Your Ego – Ven. Robina Courtin
(June 8, 2004)
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Women of Wisdom; Heart Advice for a Compassionate World
Venerable Robina Courtin – Changing the Mind
Venerable Thubten Chodron – Working with Anger
Venerable Sarah Thresher – Healing the Pain
Venerable Sangye Khadro – Balancing the Spiritual and the Material
Venerable Karma Lekshe Tsomo – Mindful of Our Actions
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To explore challenges of a meaningful existence, five western women, ordained within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, share their depth, wisdom and clarity in a series of lectures. Each lecture is devoted to one of these remarkable women, who speak of their own unique spiritual journey.
These women, all spiritual leaders renown
Karma and Dependent Arising – Ven. Losang Monlam
(February 13, 2007)
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According to Buddhists, karma, or the law of cause and effect, is the true creator of our world. Anytime we act, speak or think, we create karma and that karma eventually ripens into painful, pleasurable or neutral experience for us, depending on the action. The Buddha described reality in
How to Meditate Discovering Buddhism – Ven. Losang Monlam
(April 1, 2004)
Tse Chen Ling Center
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This primer provides the basics of meditation, how to sit properly, and how to setup a meditation session. Students will be taught different meditation techniques and how to recognize and deal with obstacles to their meditation practice.
Discovering Buddhism – Wisdom of Emptiness – Ven. Losang Monlam
(August 21, 2008)
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The wisdom of emptiness is the ultimate teaching in Buddhism; its main tenet is that our suffering is caused by our inability to perceive the true nature of reality.
These teachings on emptiness are very subtle, profound and deeply transforming, Yet with correct understanding, we can shift our experience of the world.
In this course, we’ll begin to explore these ideas through meditation, understanding the