Podcasts by Dharma Talks
One-hour Dharma Talks (many with Question and Answer sessions) by Lama Kathy Wesley and the Dharma Instructors of Karma Thegsum Choling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center in Columbus, Ohio. Talks emphasize daily life applications of traditional Tibetan teachings including the Six Perfect virtues, Karma, Rebirth, Compassion and Wisdom.
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In the Footsteps of Our Kagyu Masters: A Spiritual Treasury of Our Ancestors from 2022-04-18T02:35
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled In the Footsteps of Our Kagyu Masters: A Spiritual Treasury of Our Ancestors by Lama Tom Broadwater. This talk will include a very brief...
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To Fill the World with Love from 2022-04-10T17:42
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled To Fill the World with Love by Lama Kathy Wesley. Hearing the news of war in Europe and strife in local and national politics,...
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“Equality, Illusion, and Intention” from 2022-04-03T17:19
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Equality, Illusion, and Intention” by Lama Adam Berner. The first step toward finding true happiness is to understand suffering. We’ll explore...
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The Forgiving Heart from 2022-03-27T18:02
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Forgiving Heart by Lama Tom Broadwater. In the abstract, forgiveness makes so much sense! But where the “rubber meets the road” forgiveness can...
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Re-arising and Renewal: KTC Comes Home from 2022-03-21T02:40
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Re-arising and Renewal: KTC Comes Home by Lama Kathy Wesley. In this first Dharma Talk after the opening of the new KTC center, Lama...
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The Servant’s Heart from 2022-03-13T17:56
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Servant’s Heart by Lama Kathy Wesley. As we approach the reopening of Columbus KTC after six years of “nomad life,” it’s a great...
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Seven Branch Prayer from 2022-03-07T03:52
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Seven Branch Prayer by Cathy Lhamo Jackson. In many of our Sadhana liturgies there is a special prayer insert, called the Seven Branch. This...
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The Song of the Wild Asses from 2022-02-28T04:33
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Song of the Wild Asses by Lama Tom Broadwater. Milarepa, beloved 12 century Tibetan saint had a difficult student to teach…Rechumpa. We will...
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“Exploring Buddhist Prayer: Taking Refuge” from 2022-02-21T03:34
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Exploring Buddhist Prayer: Taking Refuge” by Lama Kathy Wesley. In this first in an occasional series on Buddhist Prayer, Lama Kathy reviews a praye...
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“Vajrayana Part 2: The Radiance of Mind” from 2022-02-14T03:34
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Vajrayana Part 2: The Radiance of Mind” by Lama Kathy Wesley. In this second installment, Lama Kathy picks up from her “Vajrayana Part 1”...
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Confession Practices in Buddhism from 2022-02-06T05:04
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Confession Practices in Buddhism by Cathy Lhamo Jackson. How do Buddhist practitioners cope with being human? With honesty of thought, word and actions. In...
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“The Last Six Years: Not All Wanderers Are Lost” from 2022-01-31T03:30
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “The Last Six Years: Not All Wanderers Are Lost” by Lama Kathy Wesley. Six years ago this week, the Columbus KTC’s temple was destroyed in...
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Meditation and Living on the Dot from 2022-01-24T00:43
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Meditation and Living on the Dot by Lama Adam Berner. Our lives can feel so spread out. Stretched from the distant past into a...
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“What Is Vajrayana Buddhism?” Part 1 from 2022-01-09T05:33
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “What Is Vajrayana Buddhism?” Part 1 by Lama Kathy Wesley. Tibetan Buddhism is often described as “Vajrayana Buddhism.” But what does this term mean?...
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When You Feel Powerless from 2022-01-03T04:45
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled When You Feel Powerless by Marcus Casey. In these times of upheaval, we often frustrated or angry. Much of that frustration arises because we...
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Giving Ourselves the Gift of Generosity from 2021-12-27T03:35
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Giving Ourselves the Gift of Generosity by Lama Adam Berner. Generosity is a primary teaching of the Buddha because it helps us tackle attachment...
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Reflections on the Four Noble Truths and the 8 Fold Path from 2021-12-20T01:01
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Reflections on the Four Noble Truths and the 8 Fold Path by Jim Dunn. The Dharma is so vast, it can be easy to...
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Creating Sacred Spaces from 2021-12-13T03:03
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Creating Sacred Spaces by Lama Kathy Wesley. As the Columbus KTC Rebuilding Project enters the final phase of Basic Construction, Lama Kathy will talk...
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Goodwill Toward All from 2021-12-06T02:46
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Goodwill Toward All by Lama Kathy Wesley. The Winter holidays are fast approaching, and as Buddhists we may wonder how to relate to holidays...
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Training Ourselves in Gratitude from 2021-11-29T03:00
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Training Ourselves in Gratitude by Lama Tom Broadwater. How are our apparent “enemies” kind to us? Why would we show gratitude to disagreeable people?...
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On and Off the Cushion – Bringing Life to Practice and Bringing Practice to Life from 2021-11-22T04:24
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled On and Off the Cushion – Bringing Life to Practice and Bringing Practice to Life by Eric Weinberg. How can we use meditation to...
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The Genius of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoché from 2021-11-07T21:21
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Genius of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoché by Lama Kathy Wesley. During the 43 years Khenpo Karthar Rinpoché taught in the United States, he represented...
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Resilience Made Simple from 2021-11-01T03:39
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Resilience Made Simple by Lama Tom Broadwater. There are enormous amounts of literature and study on resilience. However it is possible to distill much...
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A Mindful Day’s Work (and Reward) from 2021-10-25T03:14
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled A Mindful Day’s Work (and Reward) by Lama Adam Berner. Lama Adam explores ways in which we can support our practice of mindfulness in...
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Moving Beyond Anger in the Face of Injustice from 2021-10-18T02:29
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Moving Beyond Anger in the Face of Injustice by Marcus Casey. Can anger ever be righteous? Is there ever a good reason to be...
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How Do Buddhist Pray? And…Why? from 2021-10-11T01:39
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled How Do Buddhist Pray? And … Why? by Lama Kathy Wesley. When we hear that Buddhism is a “non-theistic” spiritual path, and hear that...
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My Favorite Dharma Book: Mountain Dharma, Part 2 from 2021-10-04T03:55
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled My Favorite Dharma Book: Mountain Dharma, Part 2 by Cathy Lhamo Jackson. Cathy Lhamo continues her exploration of Karma Chagme’s comprehensive book Mountain Dhar...
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Finding Our Learning Zone: The Middle Way, Day-to-Day from 2021-09-27T03:32
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Finding Our Learning Zone: The Middle Way, Day-to-Day by Lama Adam Berner. While it is important for us to know our potential for enlightenment,...
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Finding Love in the Well of Emptiness from 2021-09-20T02:23
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Finding Love in the Well of Emptiness by Lama Kathy Wesley. When people hear Buddhist teachings on Emptiness – that things in this world...
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The Monk Who Questioned Chenrezik from 2021-09-13T02:26
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Monk Who Questioned Chenrezik by Lama Tom Broadwater. This is the chapter title from Ringu Tulku’s book “Confusion Arising from Wisdom,” a commen...
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Dealing with Disappointment from 2021-09-06T02:56
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Dealing with Disappointment by Lama Kathy Wesley. The last 18 months have been a roller coaster of complex emotions for everyone. How do we...
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Practice: Why Consistency Matters and Some Ways to Build It from 2021-08-30T02:24
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Practice: Why Consistency Matters and Some Ways to Build It by Eric Weinberg. This talk is a reflection on questions. How do we live...
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How to Speak with Integrity in an Angry and Polarized World from 2021-08-23T01:45
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled How to Speak with Integrity in an Angry and Polarized World by Lama Tom Broadwater. The Buddha established some easily understood ways to speak....
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Creating a Culture of Kindness from 2021-08-16T02:55
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Creating a Culture of Kindness by Jim Dunn. One answer to the challenges that we are facing is developing and deepening our spiritual practice. ...
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Remember: The Power of Recollection in Dharma from 2021-08-08T17:03
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Remember: The Power of Recollection in Dharma by Lama Kathy Wesley. How often each day do we answer questions such as “what is your...
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My Favorite Dharma Book: Mountain Dharma from 2021-08-01T16:53
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled My Favorite Dharma Book: Mountain Dharma by Cathy Lhamo Jackson. This is an Introduction to Karma Chagme’s comprehensive book Mountain Dharma written in 1659....
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The Two Truths from 2021-07-25T15:07
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Two Truths by Lama Adam Berner. Lama Adam talks about The Two Truths using a chapter from Kalu Rinpoche’s book Luminous Mind. Topics discussed...
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The Rhythm of Practice from 2021-07-18T23:04
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Rhythm of Practice by Eric Weinberg. This Dharma Talk is about the music and grace notes of life and how Dharma practice creates conditions...
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Vajrayana: Path of Connection from 2021-07-11T04:08
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Vajrayana: Path of Connection by Lama Kathy Wesley. The Buddha’s teachings describe methods for breaking through our confusion about the nature of mind and...
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Transforming Adversity into the Path from 2021-07-05T03:24
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Transforming Adversity into the Path byMarcus Casey. One of the most important ways to take our practice off the cushion is to learn to...
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The Four Immeasurable: Stepping into the World of the Bodhisattvas from 2021-06-28T02:42
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Four Immeasurable: Stepping into the World of the Bodhisattvas by Lama Adam Berner. Lama Adam talks about our potential to experience the awakened...
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Ask The Lama: Questions and Answers about Buddhism from 2021-06-21T02:34
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Ask The Lama: Questions and Answers about Buddhism by Lama Kathy Wesley. In this talk, Lama Kathy will read questions submitted by dharma friends...
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The Life Changing Practice of Taking One Step Back from 2021-06-14T03:27
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Life Changing Practice of Taking One Step Back by Lama Kathy Wesley. Sometimes we feel helpless in the face of our bad habits;...
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Karma Chakme Rinpoche: Tibets 17th Century Mahasiddha and Author of Mountain Dharma from 2021-06-07T03:23
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Karma Chakme Rinpoche: Tibets 17th Century Mahasiddha and Author of Mountain Dharma by Cathy Lhamo Jackson. In this dharma talk Cathy Lhamo gives us...
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Saka Dawa Sunday: What Is Enlightenment? from 2021-05-30T04:41
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Saka Dawa Sunday: What Is Enlightenment?byLama Kathy Wesley. The Buddha’s teaching on the Six Realms describes the experiences of all the beings in the...
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Rediscovering Openness, Pt. 2: Transforming Our Kleshas from 2021-05-23T04:32
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Rediscovering Openness, Pt. 2: Transforming Our Kleshas by Lama Adam Berner. Lama Adam describes how our afflictive emotions can be transformed into the Five...
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Why We Need Virtue: The Seven-Branch Prayer, Part 3 from 2021-05-09T04:21
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Why We Need Virtue: The Seven-Branch Prayer, Part 3 by Lama Kathy Wesley. Lama Kathy concludes this series about the Seven-Branch Prayer by describing...
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Common Meditation Mistakes and Their Remedies from 2021-05-03T03:24
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Common Meditation Mistakes and Their Remedies by Marcus Casey. Do you sometimes get discouraged in your meditation practice? Do you struggle with consistency? In...
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Why We Need Virtue: The Seven-Branch Offering Prayer, Part 2 from 2021-04-26T03:00
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Why We Need Virtue: The Seven-Branch Offering Prayer, Part 2 by Lama Kathy Wesley. According to the Buddha, cultivating virtuous mind states and virtuous...
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Cultivation of Bodhicitta, Aspiration Bodhicitta and Action Bodhicitta from 2021-04-19T02:01
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Cultivation of Bodhicitta, Aspiration Bodhicitta and Action Bodhicitta by Eric Weinberg; based on chapters 9,10 and 11 of the Jewel Ornament Of Liberation by...
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Why We Need Virtue: The Seven-Branch Offering Prayer from 2021-04-12T01:52
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Why We Need Virtue: The Seven-Branch Offering Prayer by Lama Kathy Wesley. Since the time of the Buddha Shakyamuni, followers of the Dharma have...
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Faith and Doubt from 2021-03-29T02:31
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Faith and Doubt by Jim Dunn. When we meet a new spiritual practice, such as Buddhist practice, we may wonder about the practices, where...
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Rediscovering Openness, Pt. 1 from 2021-03-22T02:21
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Rediscovering Openness, Pt. 1 by Lama Adam Berner. In Part 1 of a series based on Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s The Five Buddha Families commentary,...
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White Tara: Princess of Health and Longevity from 2021-03-15T01:43
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled White Tara: Princess of Health and Longevity by Lama Kathy Wesley. With a White Tara Retreat planned for late March at our “home” monastery...
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From Being Blessed to Becoming a Blessing; Practicing Guru Yoga from 2021-03-08T02:36
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled From Being Blessed to Becoming a Blessing; Practicing Guru Yoga by Eric Weinberg. Guru Yoga is a brilliant way of integrating the foundational teachings...
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Learning How to Let Go When Things Go Wrong from 2021-03-01T02:50
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Learning How to Let Go When Things Go Wrong by Lama Kathy Wesley. Learning how to let go when things go wrong is a...
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Calling the Guru From Afar Pt. 1 from 2021-02-22T02:43
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Calling the Guru From Afar Pt. 1 by Cathy Lhamo Jackson. In the late 19th century, a great Tibetan Buddhist master named Jamgon Kongtrul...
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Finding True Love from 2021-02-15T04:06
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Finding True Love by Lama Kathy Wesley. In this talk, Lama Kathy talks about humanity’s quest for unconditional love, and how we can work...
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Transforming Suffering into Motivation from 2021-02-08T03:59
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Transforming Suffering into Motivation by Marcus Casey. As much as we may want to look away from our own suffering and the suffering around...
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Eight Worldly Concerns from 2021-02-01T04:16
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Eight Worldly Concerns by Lama Adam Berner. Lama Adam teaches from a chapter of Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo’s book Into the Heart of Life. This...
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Death and Dying from 2021-01-25T04:12
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Death and Dying by Lama Tom Broadwater. There are many difficulties we face in life – pain, aging, illness, even death. We may find...
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Introduction to the Four Thoughts from 2021-01-18T03:36
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Introduction to the Four Thoughts by Jim Dunn. Sometimes even spiritual seekers become weary along their path; remembering the “Four Reminders” – also call...
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The Three Trainings from 2021-01-11T03:29
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Three Trainings by Eric Weinberg. One of the earliest teachings given by the Buddha in the sutras is the teaching on the “Three...
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Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Ch. 20–21 from 2021-01-04T04:37
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Chapters 20 – 21: “Perfect Buddhahood;” and “The Activities of a Buddha,” by Lama Kathy Wesley. We all hear about...
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Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Ch. 18–19 from 2020-12-28T04:24
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Chapters 18 – 19: “The Aspects of the Five Paths;” and “The Levels of the Path,” by Eric Weinberg. The...
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Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Ch. 15–17 from 2020-12-20T07:11
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Chapters 15 – 17: “The Perfection of Diligence;” “The Perfection of Meditative Concentration;” and “The Perfection of Wisdom-...
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Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Ch. 12–14 from 2020-12-13T07:03
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Chapters 12 – 14: “The Perfection of Generosity;” “The Perfection of Moral Ethics;” and “The Perfection of Patience,” by Marc...
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Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Ch. 8 from 2020-11-29T05:21
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Chapter 8,by Lama Adam Berner. Lama Adam discusses Taking Refuge based on Chapter 8 of Thrangu Rinpoche’s commentary on the...
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Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Ch. 7 from 2020-11-22T05:13
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Chapter 7: “The Instructions on Meditation on Loving-Kindness and Compassion,” by Cathy Lhamo Jackson. The teachings of the Buddha ...
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A Lotus Blooms in Central Ohio – Episode 1 from 2020-11-20T03:35:54
This is the first episode of a new podcast series entitled, “A Lotus Blooms in Central Ohio.” This series will cover the history and activities of the Columbus Karma Thegsum...
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Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Ch. 4–6 from 2020-11-15T21:41
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Chapters 4 – 6: “The Instructions on Impermanence;” “The Meditations on the Suffering of Samsara;” and “Karma and Its R...
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Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Ch. 3: “The Spiritual Friend” from 2020-11-08T05:40
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Chapter 3: “The Spiritual Friend,” by Lama Kathy Wesley. Once we have established the wish to accomplish spiritual awakening for...
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Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Ch. 2 from 2020-11-02T03:44
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Chapter 2, by Eric Weinberg. We have all been through difficulties in our lives; however, we still have great potential....
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Jewel Ornament of Liberation from 2020-10-26T01:57
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Lama Tom Broadwater. Lama Tom will begin our study of The Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa. This text...
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Introduction to the Jewel Ornament of Liberation from 2020-10-19T03:43
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Introduction to the Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Lama Kathy Wesley. In this week’s talk Lama Kathy gives an overview of the upcoming eleven-part...
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A Mindful Life: Advice for Daily Living from 2020-10-12T03:36
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled A Mindful Life: Advice for Daily Living by Lama Kathy, Lama Tom, and Lama Adam. As part of a retreat program for KTC, the...
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Mind’s Veils from 2020-10-05T02:57
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Mind’s Veils by Eric Weinberg. According to the Dharma we all have Buddha nature – minds that are clear, open, and limitless. So why...
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Hindrances to Meditation and Practice from 2020-09-28T02:44
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Hindrances to Meditation and Practice by Lama Tom Broadwater In Buddhism there are said to be 5 hindrances, or mind states, that inhibit our...
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Surviving in a Partisan World from 2020-09-20T16:31
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Surviving in a Partisan World by Lama Kathy Wesley As the 2020 US presidential election approaches, more people are reporting feeling stressed and concerne...
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To Be a Blessing To the World from 2020-09-13T16:02
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled To Be a Blessing To the World by Lama Kathy Wesley In observance of the start of construction of the new Columbus Karma Thegsum...
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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Six Perfections: Meditation and Wisdom from 2020-09-07T02:49
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Six Perfections: Meditation and Wisdom by Lama Kathy Wesley As we train in the Buddhist methods that change our lives, Meditation...
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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Six Perfections: Joyful Effort from 2020-08-24T02:24
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Six Perfections: Joyful Effort by Lama Kathy Wesley Using the teachings of her master Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche as a guide, Lama...
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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Six Perfections: Ethics from 2020-08-17T01:21
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Six Perfections: Ethics by Lama Kathy Wesley Once we learn the perfect virtue of generosity, we find ourselves opening more to...
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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Six Perfections: Generosity from 2020-08-10T00:48
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Six Perfections: Generosity by Lama Kathy Wesley The path of wisdom and compassion has many practices, all of which increase our...
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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Six Perfections: Patience Part 2 from 2020-08-02T18:30
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Six Perfections: Patience Part 2 by Lama Kathy Wesley When difficulty arises in our lives, we often react out of habit,...
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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Six Perfections: Patience Part 1 from 2020-07-27T01:26
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s Six Perfections: Patience Part 1 by Lama Kathy Wesley When difficulty arises in our lives, we often react out of habit,...
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Mantras: Sound of the Sacred World from 2020-07-19T05:40
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Mantras: Sound of the Sacred World by Lama Kathy Wesley Buddhist teachings say we all possess the potential for enlightenment, or Buddhahood – called...
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Growing Our Identities as Buddhist Heroes from 2020-07-13T03:33
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Growing Our Identities as Buddhist Heroes by Lama Tom Broadwater The affects, actions and attitude of a Bodhisattva are “eternal because they implant the...
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Unhooking from Mental Afflictions from 2020-07-06T03:37
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Unhooking from Mental Afflictions by Lama Kathy Wesley. Much of the suffering we experience in our lives come from habits we feel unable to...
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Our Common Enemy from 2020-06-29T03:41
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Our Common Enemy by Lama Kathy Wesley. During difficult times, fear can overwhelm us and we can fail to see things clearly. This can...
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Buddhism Beyond Boundaries: The Practice of Being Human from 2020-06-22T02:59
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Buddhism Beyond Boundaries: The Practice of Being Human by Lama Tom Broadwater Practitioners have access to an ancient body of skillful means going back...
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Who and What Is My Teacher? from 2020-06-15T02:18
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Who and What Is My Teacher?” by Lama Tom Broadwater. Buddhist texts on the qualifications for teachers and students can fill whole libraries. So...
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Shantideva and the Path of Love, Part 3 from 2020-06-08T01:33
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Shantideva and the Path of Love, Part 3” by Lama Kathy Wesley. Once we begin to train our minds through meditation and mindfulness, we...
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Shantideva and the Path of Love, Part 2 from 2020-06-01T01:26
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Shantideva and the Path of Love, Part 2” by Lama Kathy Wesley. In the 8th Century, the Indian Buddhist saint Shantideva said that “except...
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Shantideva and the Path of Love, Part 1 from 2020-05-25T03:26
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Shantideva and the Path of Love, Part 1” by Lama Kathy Wesley. When the world seems hopelessly mired in confusion, delusion, and anger, we...
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Making Friends with Your Meditation, Part 4 from 2020-05-18T03:13
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Making Friends with Your Meditation, Part 4” by Lama Kathy Wesley. In this final talk in the four-part series, Lama Kathy reviews meditation techniques...
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Making Friends with Your Meditation, Part 3 from 2020-05-10T22:45
This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Making Friends with Your Meditation, Part 3” by Lama Kathy Wesley. After we’ve been meditating for a while, we might experience some relief from...
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Making Friends with Your Meditation, Part 2 from 2020-05-04T03:09
This week’s 1 P.M. Dharma Talk is entitled “Making Friends with Your Meditation, Part 2” by Lama Kathy Wesley. Once we’ve established a regular habit of practicing sitting meditation, we...
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Making Friends with Your Meditation, Part I from 2020-04-26T04:28
This week’s 1 P.M. Dharma Talk is entitled “Making Friends with Your Meditation, Part I” by Lama Kathy Wesley. These days more and more people are connecting to the practice...
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Back to Buddhist Basics, Part 3 from 2020-04-20T03:44
This week Lama Kathy will cover the third level of the Buddha’s teachings, the Vajrayana. Also called “The Indestructible Path,” the Vajrayana builds on the foundation of the Hinayana’s ethics...
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The Teachings of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoché: Transition to Perfection from 2020-04-20T03:33
This week’s 12 Noon Dharma Talk is entitled “The Teachings of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoché: Transition to Perfection” by Lama Tom Broadwater. At the beginning of the spiritual path is the...
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Back to Buddhist Basics Part 1&2 from 2020-04-13T03:28
In this Dharma Talk, Lama Kathy will review the first two of the three levels (often called the Three Yanas) of the Buddha’s teaching. The initial level of teaching, called...
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Four Noble Truths from 2020-04-13T02:24
This week’s 12 Noon Dharma Talk is entitled, “Four Noble Truths.” Two thousand five hundred years ago, a prince in northern India left his palace to find a solution to...
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Questions and Answers with Lama Kathy&Back to Buddhist Basics Part 1 from 2020-04-06T02:29
The first part of this talk answers questions from viewers of Lama Kathy’s video webcasts and covers the topics of the traditional Tibetan Buddhist 3-Year Retreat and meditation practice. In...
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What Is Buddhist Retreat?&How to Do Retreat at Home from 2020-03-29T06:37
This week’s talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley, is entitled, “What Is Buddhist Retreat? & How to Do Retreat at Home.” With so many of us under “stay-at-home” orders due...
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Prayers for a Pandemic, Part 2 from 2020-03-22T23:31
This week’s talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley, is entitled, “Prayers for a Pandemic, Part 2.” In this second talk given during the COVID-19 epidemic, Lama Kathy reviews the previous...
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Prayers for a Pandemic, Part 1 from 2020-03-16T03:17
This week’s talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley, is entitled, “Prayers for a Pandemic, Part 1.” The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic took much of the world by surprise in late 2019...
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Finding Inner Strength and Resolve from 2020-03-08T19:31
This week’s talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley, is entitled, “Finding Inner Strength and Resolve.” When we try to make changes in our lives, sometimes we meet with inner resistance...
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Path of Compassion, Path of Bodhisattvas, Part II: The Bodhisattva Vow from 2020-03-01T16:11
This week’s talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley, is entitled, “Path of Compassion, Path of Bodhisattvas, Part II: The Bodhisattva Vow.” The aspiration to be of benefit to others is...
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Path of Compassion, Path of Bodhisattvas, Part I: The Bodhisattva Attitude from 2020-02-24T03:03
This week’s talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley, is entitled, “Path of Compassion, Path of Bodhisattvas, Part I: The Bodhisattva Attitude.” Finding purpose and meaning in life is a quest...
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Going with the Flow of Blessings: The Buddhist New Year and Calendar from 2020-02-17T04:53
This week’s talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley, is entitled, “Going with the Flow of Blessings: The Buddhist New Year and Calendar.” The Buddha’s teachings on Interdependence tell us that...
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How Do We Pray when Our Teacher Passes Away? from 2020-02-09T22:30
This week’s talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley, is entitled, “How Do We Pray when Our Teacher Passes Away?” Buddhist Teachings say that our spiritual masters are essential to the...
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“Freedom Through Meditation” by His Holiness 17th Karmapa. Talk 1: Love and Compassion Are Critical to Our Lives from 2020-02-03T04:24
This week’s talk, given by meditation instructor Eric Weinberg, is the first talk in a series examining the book, “Freedom Through Meditation” by His Holiness 17th Karmapa. Talk 1: Love...
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The Eightfold Noble Path, Part III: Coming to Freedom through Meditation and Wisdom from 2020-01-27T03:06
This week’s talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley, is entitled, “The Eightfold Noble Path, Part III: Coming to Freedom through Meditation and Wisdom.” After changing our view of the world...
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The Eightfold Noble Path, Part II: Right View Produces Right Speech and Action from 2020-01-20T00:50
This week’s talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley, is entitled, “The Eightfold Noble Path, Part II: Right View Produces Right Speech and Action.” The Eightfold Noble Path is the “how-to”...
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The Eightfold Noble Path, Part I: Our Path Out of Confusion from 2020-01-13T04:15
This week’s talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley, is entitled, “The Eightfold Noble Path, Part I: Our Path Out of Confusion.” First given 2,500 years ago, the Buddha’s teachings on...
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The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer: A Guide to Practice, Talk 5 from 2020-01-06T04:56
This week’s talk, given by Senior Meditation Instructor Cathy Lhamo Jackson, is entitled, “The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer: A Guide to Practice, Talk 5.” The view of Mahamudra – that our...
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The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer: A Guide to Practice, Talk 4 from 2019-12-29T21:38
This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Marcus Casey, is entitled, The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer: A Guide to Practice, Talk 4. How can the nature of thought be nothing whatsoever,...
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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoché: A Remembrance, Talk 3, I Am Always With You from 2019-12-22T23:08
This week’s talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoché: A Remembrance, Talk 3, I Am Always With You. In this final installment of Lama Kathy’s remembrance of...
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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoché: A Remembrance, Talk 2: Reading Transmission and Carrying a Lineage from 2019-12-16T04:10
This week’s talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoché: A Remembrance, Talk 2: Reading Transmission and Carrying a Lineage. Since the time of the historical Buddha, the...
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The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer: A Guide to Practice, Talk 3 from 2019-12-09T04:26
This week’s talk, given by Senior Meditation Instructor Cathy Lhamo Jackson, is entitled, “The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer: A Guide to Practice, Talk 3.” All beginning students in our lineage are...
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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoché: A Remembrance, Talk 1: An Unexpected Retreat from 2019-12-02T04:57
This week’s talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoché: A Remembrance, Talk 1: An Unexpected Retreat. After returning from a four-month retreat at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Mon...
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Teacher-Student Relationship in Buddhism, Part 2 from 2019-11-25T03:08
This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Eric Weinberg, is entitled, “Teacher-Student Relationship in Buddhism, Part 2.” The devotion students have for their teacher and teachers have for ...
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The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer: A Guide to Practice, Talk 2 from 2019-11-18T04:20
This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Eric Weinberg, is entitled, “The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer: A Guide to Practice, Talk 2.” The Mahamudra Lineage prayer presents the entire path of...
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The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer: A Guide to Practice, Talk 1 from 2019-11-11T04:00
This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Marcus Casey, is entitled, The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer: A Guide to Practice, Talk 1. In it we explore the fascinating history of the...
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How to Deal with Difficult Emotions from 2019-11-04T03:37:29
This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Marcus Casey, is entitled, How to Deal with Difficult Emotions. We all struggle at times with emotions that overwhelm us. Usually we tend...
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“Interconnected” – Talk 12 from 2019-10-28T03:28:32
This week senior meditation instructor Cathy Lhamo Jackson concludes our series of talks based on the book Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society, by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang...
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Teacher-Student Relationship in Buddhism from 2019-10-21T03:19:20
This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Eric Weinberg, is entitled, “Teacher-Student Relationship in Buddhism.” We can sense the presence of Buddha nature in a spiritual friend, our Lama....
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Remembering Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche from 2019-10-14T03:31:32
In this very special Dharma Talk, led by Cathy Lhamo Jackson and Marcus Casey, we honor the life and activity of our beloved teacher Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche who passed on...
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“Interconnected”–Talk 11 from 2019-10-06T04:13:59
This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Jim Dunn, is entitled, “Lenses for Global Society,” and is the 11th in our series of talks based on the book Interconnected: Embracing...
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“Interconnected”–Talk 10 from 2019-09-30T02:42:20
This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Jim Dunn, is entitled, “The Value of Community,” and is the 10th in our series of talks based on the book Interconnected: Embracing...
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“Interconnected”–Talk 9 from 2019-09-23T03:16:12
This week’s talk, “Sharing Resources,” is given by Meditation Instructor Marcus Casey, and continues our series based on the book Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society, by His Holine...
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“Interconnected”–Talk 8 from 2019-09-16T02:49:47
This week’s talk, “Responsibility as Opportunity,” is given by Meditation Instructor Eric Weinberg, and continues our series based on the book Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society, ...
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“Interconnected”–Talk 7 from 2019-09-09T03:00:51
This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Jim Dunn, is entitled, “Authentic Freedom,” and is the 7th in our series of talks based on the book Interconnected: Embracing Life in...
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“Interconnected”–Talk 6 from 2019-09-02T02:41:25
This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Eric Weinberg, is entitled, “Opening Heart and Mind”, and is the 6th in our series of talks based on the book Interconnected: Embracing...
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“Interconnected”–Talk 5 from 2019-08-25T23:53:37
“There are no worlds that are apart from all other worlds. Our inner world evolves in conjunction with our outer world”– His Holiness XVII Karmapa In this week’s talk, given...
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The 17th Karmapa from 2019-08-18T04:05:11
This weeks dharma talk, by meditation instructor Eric Weinberg, concludes our series on the Lives of the Karmapas, focusing on His Holiness The Seventeenth Karmapa. Eric presents a brief sharing...
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“Interconnected”–Talk 4 from 2019-08-12T03:58:09
This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Marcus Casey, continues our series based on the book Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society, by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa...
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The 16th Karmapa from 2019-08-05T03:52:16
This week senior meditation instructor Cathy Lhamo Jackson, continues our series on the Lives of the Karmapas, presenting highlights from the amazing life of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung...
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Honoring the 3rd Jewel from 2019-07-29T03:39:17
This week’s talk by meditation instructor Eric Weinberg is entitled, “Honoring the 3rd Jewel.” Although much has been taught on experiencing one’s own enlightened nature (Buddha) & the teaching...
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Freestyle Dharma Q&A: Karma, Losing One’s Faith, and Pilgrimage from 2019-07-22T03:56:22
“Freestyle Dharma Q & A” is an occasional series of talks that take a deep dive into topics of curiosity and interest. In today’s talk, Lama Kathy discusses why not...
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Interconnected, Chapter 3 from 2019-07-14T04:29:20
In this week’s talk meditation instructor Jim Dunn continues to explore the book Interconnected, by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa. Today, we look at Chapter 3. In this chapter,...
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The 14th and 15th Karmapas from 2019-07-08T03:28:11
This week, senior meditation instructor Cathy Lhamo Jackson continues our series on the Lives of the Karmapas, taking a look at highlights from lives of the 14th and 15th Karmapas,...
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“Interconnected”Chapter 2 from 2019-07-01T03:33:46
This week meditation instructor Jim Dunn explores chapter two in our continuing discussion of the book, Interconnected, by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa. In this chapter, we’ll look ...
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A Harmonious Path for Buddhist Communities from 2019-06-24T03:47:07
This week’s talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: A Harmonious Path for Buddhist Communities. Dharma communities, like other human endeavors, struggle with human difficulties like anger, impatienc...
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The Gentle Power of Love: Part 3 from 2019-06-17T02:59:08
This week’s talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: The Gentle Power of Love: Part 3. Aspiration is a key method for beginning our training in love. If we can...
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The 12th and 13th Karmapas from 2019-06-09T23:42:56
In this weeks dharma talk by meditation instructor Eric Weinberg, we continue our series on the Lives of the Karmapas, focusing on the Twelfth and Thirteenth Karmapas. The 18th Century...
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“Interconnected”–Talk 1 from 2019-06-02T16:02:42
This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Marcus Casey, Is the first in a series based on the book Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society, by His Holiness the...
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Offering Respect and Kindness: An Introduction to Buddhist Ethics from 2019-05-26T21:29:22
This week, Meditation Instructor Jim Dunn gives a Dharma Talk entitled: Offering Respect and Kindness: An Introduction to Buddhist Ethics. According to Buddhist teachings, we can transform th...
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The 10th and 11th Karmapas from 2019-05-19T20:18:07
Happy Saka Dawa! In honor of this sacred day commemorating the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana, Meditation Instructor Eric Weinberg recalls his life and his teachings – particularly h...
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The Gentle Power of Love: Part 2 from 2019-05-12T19:33:19
This week Lama Kathy Wesley gives a talk entitled, “The Gentle Power of Love: Part 2.” Mindfulness helps us see our inner thoughts, feelings and motivations in ways that were...
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The Gentle Power of Love: Part 1 from 2019-05-05T15:58:11
This week Lama Kathy Wesley gives a talk entitled, “The Gentle Power of Love: Part 1.” For many of us, the practice of Mindfulness is the introduction to our path...
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Ultimately Perfect, Chapter 6: Ultimately Perfect from 2019-04-28T05:39:50
This week meditation instructor Jim Dunn concludes our examination of the book Ultimately Perfect by His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche, taking a look at Chapter 6: Ultimately Perfect. What is...
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Beyond Belief and Disbelief Part 2: The Four Seals of Buddhism from 2019-04-21T20:03:35
This week’s talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: “Beyond Belief and Disbelief Part 2: The Four Seals of Buddhism.” Many people struggle with Buddhist concepts such as impermanence...
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The 8th and 9th Karmapas from 2019-04-14T17:53:04
This week’s dharma talk by meditation instructor Eric Weinberg continues our examination of The Lives of the Karmapas. The 8th Karmapa Mikyo Dorje & The 9th Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje find...
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Ultimately Perfect, Chapter 5: The Essence of Dharma Is the Essence of Dharma from 2019-03-31T06:46:12
This week’s talk by meditation instructor Eric Weinberg is a continuation of our study of the book, Ultimately Perfect, by His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche, this week, addressing Chapter 5:...
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Belief or Disbelief from 2019-03-24T08:21:09
This week’s talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: “Belief or Disbelief.” Do we have to believe all facets of Buddhist teaching before we can commit ourselves to a contemplative path?...
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The Six States of Existence from 2019-03-17T08:07:01
This week’s talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: “The Six States of Existence.” According to the teachings of the Buddha we are all evolving, every moment of our lives. We –...
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The Sixth and Seventh Karmapas from 2019-03-10T16:29:44
This week’s dharma talk by meditation instructor Eric Weinberg begins with a few personal reflections, after which he continues our examination of The Lives of the Karmapas. The Sixth Kar...
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Ultimately Perfect, Chapter 4: Dharma for the Urban Professional from 2019-02-24T19:51:44
This week’s dharma talk by meditation instructor Marcus Casey, continues our examination of the book Ultimately Perfect by His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche. Today we look at Chapter 4: Dhar...
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How Do We Disagree? from 2019-02-18T03:01:57
This week Lama Kathy Wesley gives a talk entitled, “How Do We Disagree?” It’s so easy to label and dismiss others when we disagree over matters of politics – and even...
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Tibetan New Year Update from 2019-02-11T03:00:43
This week Lama Kathy Wesley gives a talk entitled, “Tibetan New Year Update.” This is a shorter than usual dharma talk, which includes updates about the Columbus KTC rebuilding project, and...
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The Fourth and Fifth Karmapas from 2019-02-04T02:59:10
In this weeks dharma talk by meditation instructor Marcus Casey, we continue our series on the Lives of the Karmapas. Today, we focus on the Fourth and Fifth Karmapas as...
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We All Will Live the Life of the Buddha from 2019-01-28T02:57:46
This week’s dharma talk, given by Lama Kathy Wesley, is entitled “We All Will Live the Life of the Buddha.” Reciting the prayer “Praising the 12 Deeds of the...
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Ultimately Perfect, Chapter 3: Stress Management from 2019-01-14T02:56:19
This week’s dharma talk by meditation instructor Marcus Casey, continues our examination of the book Ultimately Perfect by His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche. Today we look at Chapter 3: Stre...
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Aspiring to Accomplish Mahamudra from 2019-01-07T02:54:13
This week meditation instructor Eric Weinberg continues our series on the history of the Karmapas with an examination of the life of the Third Karma, Rangjung Dorje, entitled “Aspiring to...
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Bringing Your Light to the World from 2018-12-31T02:48:52
This week Lama Kathy Wesley gives a talk entitled, “Bringing Your Light to the World.” In observance of the western New Year, the Columbus KTC Dharma Community participates in a Lamp-Lig...
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The Most Important Decision of Each Moment from 2018-12-24T03:01:17
This week’s dharma talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled “The Most Important Decision of Each Moment.” Mindfulness meditation makes us more aware of our daily thoughts and patterns. This is...
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Dharma in Daily Life from 2018-12-17T02:59:18
What is dharma and how can it help us to meet the challenges we all face on a daily basis? In this week’s talk by mediation instructor Eric Weinberg, entitled...
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“Lives of Karmapas” Talk 3–“Man of Miracles”–HHK 2 from 2018-12-09T22:24:52
This week meditation instructor Marcus Casey continues our series of talks on the lives of the Karmapas. Today we explore the power of practice to subdue the ego and overcome...
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A Buddhist Walks Into a Hospital, Part 2 from 2018-12-02T21:30:03
This week’s podcast is the second part of a two part talk give by Senior Meditation Instructor Cathy Lhamo Jackson entitled: A Buddhist Walks Into a Hospital. As a hospital...
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“Taking Care of the‘Child of Our Mind’–Our Buddha Nature” from 2018-11-18T17:00:48
The Buddha taught that all beings possess the potential for spiritual awakening, and as such all are worthy of care and respect. But sometimes we act against our own best...
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“Ultimately Perfect,” Chapter 1, Part 2: The Purpose of Life from 2018-11-11T16:58:42
This week’s talk is given by meditation instructor Marcus Casey. What is the purpose of life? Is the meaning of life only the meaning we give it? We explore these...
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“A Buddhist Walks Into A Hospital.” from 2018-11-11T16:56:18
This week’s talk by senior meditation instructor Cathy Lhamo Jackson is entitled: “A Buddhist Walks Into A Hospital.” As a hospital chaplain, Cathy Lhamo has gained valuable insights regarding end...
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“Facing Tragedy and Finding Hope” from 2018-10-28T22:20:43
Welcome to the weekly Dharma Talk podcast from the Columbus Karma Thegsum Choling Buddhist meditation center. This week Lama Kathy Wesley give a talk entitled: “Facing Tragedy and Finding Hope.”...
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“What Illness Teaches Us” from 2018-10-21T22:19:23
This week’s talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: “What Illness Teaches Us.” No one plans to get a major illness, so when one strikes, one’s dharma practice can be...
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“Lives of the Karmapas”, Talk 2–Gampopa and HHK 1 from 2018-10-14T22:17:46
Meditation instructor Marcus Casey continues our series of talks on the lives of the Karmapas, based on the books: History of the Karmapas and The Karmapas and Their Mahamudra Forefathers....
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“Ultimately Perfect,” Talk 1–Part 1–Chapter 1: The Purpose of Life from 2018-10-07T22:13:34
This week meditation instructor Eric Weinberg gives the first in a series of talks based on the book Ultimately Perfect by His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche, taking a look at...
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Lives, Talk 1–Early Mother&Father from 2018-09-30T12:18:51
This is the first in a series of talks meant to introduce the lineage holders of the Karma Kagyu. We will be mainly relying on History of the Karmapas by...
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The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva; Chapter Six: Diligence from 2018-09-23T12:18:19
Lama Tom Broadwater continues his teaching from the book The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva. What is diligence, and how can it be applied to overcome obstacles to practicing...
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Created Nirmanakaya: Statues, Thankgas and Scriptures from 2018-09-16T21:25:39
The Buddha’s Body, Speech and Mind are often referred to as the “Three Bodies of the Buddha” and are called “Nirmanakaya” (form body), “Samboghakaya,” (majestic body), and “Dharmakaya” (Wisdom body...
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Bad News for Ego, Good News for Buddha Nature from 2018-09-09T21:30:54
As we go through our daily lives, we’re often confronted with criticism from other people. Whether true or untrue, these criticisms frequently get under our skin and bruise our ego....
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Moving Forward: A Group Discussion from 2018-09-02T21:20:13
Now that we have heard the teaching on Cultivating Bodhichitta, what steps will we take to realize these principles in our daily lives? After a short summary talk, we will...
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Cultivating True Compassion: The Bodhisattva Vow from 2018-08-26T14:59:27
Meditation Instructor Marcus Casey continues our study of the book Cultivating True Compassion by Thrangu Rinpoche, covering the chapter which focuses on The Bodhisattva Vow. Our high ideals in wan...
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Cultivating True Compassion, Training in Bodhichitta, Part 2: A Higher View from 2018-08-12T15:02:49
Meditation Instructor Eric Weinberg continues our study of Chapter 3 of the book Cultivating True Compassion by Thrangu Rinpoche. The title of today’s talk is Training in Bodhichitta, Part 2:...
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Cultivating True Compassion, Training in Bodhichitta, Part 1: Disciplines from 2018-08-05T15:09:26
Meditation Instructor Marcus Casey continues our examination of the book Cultivating True Compassion by Thrangu Rinpoche. Once we aspire to transform ourselves through love and compassion, we need ...
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The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer, Its History and Meaning from 2018-07-29T15:10:57
Meditation Instructor Cathy Lhamo Jackson reviews the proper posture for Shamata, or quiet sitting meditation, and gives a teaching on the Mahamudra Lineage Prayer, detailing its history, its meani...
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Lamas, Rituals, and Aspirations: Tibetan Buddhism Explained – Part 3 from 2018-07-09T00:33:46
Part 3 of Lama Kathy Wesley’s talk, “Lamas, Rituals, and Aspirations: Tibetan Buddhism Explained.” In this third segment, Lama Kathy shares a bit of her own story about how she...
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Lamas, Rituals, and Aspirations: Tibetan Buddhism Explained – Part 2 from 2018-07-02T00:31:21
“Lamas, Rituals, and Aspirations: Tibetan Buddhism Explained” Part 2. In this second lecture, Lama Kathy reviews how to properly view and evaluate a teacher, how to practice level-headed devo...
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Lamas, Rituals, and Aspirations: Tibetan Buddhism Explained – Part 1 from 2018-06-25T00:27:05
When Western scholars began to study Tibetan Buddhism decades ago, they called it ‘Lamaism’ because of its emphasis on the role of the teacher as a spiritual guide for the...
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Day of a Buddhist Practitioner, Part 3 from 2018-06-17T19:12:09
Dharma at the End of the Day Being tired at the end of the day, it’s easy to gear back, switch off and go numb as a reaction to the...
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Cultivating Bodhichitta, Part 1: The Three Stages of Developing a Loving Heart from 2018-06-10T19:10:24
Thrangu Rinpoche starts by showing how great masters studied and practiced bodhicitta (“the mind of awakening”) and then describes how we begin our practice and then develop in love through...
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Developing Love and Compassion from 2018-06-03T19:06:19
Living a life of love and compassion is an ideal for us all, but how do we even start on such a path? The great Indian Buddhist master Atisha gives...
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Day of a Buddhist Practitioner, Part 2: Dharma Throughout the Day from 2018-05-13T18:07:21
Series description: Being a dharma practitioner means developing mindfulness and insight not just when we’re on the cushion, but in our everyday lives. This series, loosely based on Bokar Rinpoche’...
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – Mahamudra in Five Easy Steps: The Practice of Chenrezig from 2018-05-06T19:23:58
Talk Eleven: Mahamudra in Five Easy Steps: The Practice of Chenrezig Mahamudra meditation is said to be a means of attaining buddhahood in one lifetime. But how can we, as...
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – A Story about the Mahamudra Lineage from 2018-04-29T19:23:54
Talk Ten: A Story about the Mahamudra Lineage How did Mahamudra meditation become the main practice of our Kagyu tradition? This talk briefly covers the history of the Mahamudra lineage...
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – What Are Thoughts, Really? from 2018-04-15T19:23:37
Talk Nine: What Are Thoughts, Really? When we are new to meditation, we experience thoughts as coaches, cheerleaders, critics and judges. Then we learn how to let go of them...
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – What Is Insight? from 2018-04-09T00:30:08
Calm abiding can help us pacify mental suffering, but the ego-fixation at the root of our attachment, aversion and bewilderment will continue to disturb us until they are dealt with...
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What Does It Mean to Be a Fool? from 2018-04-01T23:48:55
We’ve all felt foolish, at one time or another, and this talk – given appropriately on April Fool’s Day – takes a look at the teachings the Buddha gave about...
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The Way of the Bodhisattva, Chapter 4 from 2018-03-25T21:56:39
Lama Tom Broadwater – Shantidevas “Way of the Bodhisattva,” Chapter Four. In this chapter Shantideva writes about carefulness as it relates to our maintaining Bodhicitta…the mind and heart of...
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Day of a Buddhist Practitioner, Part 1: Dharma Upon Awakening from 2018-03-18T21:56:15
Series description: Being a dharma practitioner means developing mindfulness and insight not just when we’re on the cushion, but in our everyday lives. This series, loosely based on Bokar Rinpoche’...
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – Meditation’s Defects – And Antidotes from 2018-03-11T23:50:27
Sleepiness and agitation can be problems in meditation, but the Tibetan tradition has antidotes for them both. Learning how to apply them correctly, we gain confidence in our ability to...
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – Mental Calming – “Shinay” Part 2b from 2018-03-04T23:58:19
Meditation can be described as placing “body at ease” and “mind at ease.” The talk describes the role of physical posture in meditation and reviews basic techniques for placing the...
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – Mental Calming – “Shinay” Part 2a from 2018-02-25T23:53:01
Meditation can be described as placing “body at ease” and “mind at ease.” The talk describes the role of physical posture in meditation and reviews basic techniques for placing the...
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The Way of the Bodhisattva, Chapter 3: Taking Hold of Bodhichitta from 2018-02-11T14:22:34
The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva, Chapter 3: Taking Hold of Bodhichitta. Lama Tom Broadwater discusses how we can generate and hold onto Bodhichitta. There is a group recitation...
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Meditation Advice for Beginners – Mental Calming – “Shinay” Part 1 from 2018-02-04T14:22
How do we prepare for a session of Calm Abiding Meditation (called “shamatha” in Sanskrit, or “shinay” in Tibetan)? To help us stay on our meditation seats, we first must...
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The Way of the Bodhisattva, Chapter 2: Confession from 2018-01-28T14:15:50
Lama Tom Broadwater discusses how Bodhicitta arises. Stantdeva talks about making offerings, doing prostrations, and confession as steps of purification that are grounds for Bodhicitta.
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – Meditation Uncovers Three Hindrances to Freedom from 2018-01-21T15:44:36
It’s great that meditation helps us better understand our minds, but it also shows us the delusion and confusion that has kept us trapped in a world of suffering that...
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – The Meditating Mind Is Fertile Ground Part 3 from 2018-01-14T15:44:22
Once we learn to tame the mind with meditation, we begin to gain insight into how our minds work and how they create perception, emotion, and our experience of life....
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Lojong Slogan Spotlight: “Think of All Phenomena as Being Dreamlike” from 2018-01-07T15:40:29
Worry and anxiety are sometimes so close and immediate in our minds that we don’t always recognize their presence – but we can definitely feel their negative effects. Through understanding...
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Rebirth in Every Moment: How We Can Remove Obstacles to Change from 2018-01-01T15:39:06
This stand-alone New Year’s Day talk reviews common dharmic aspirations and how we might strategize success in our dharma practice in the coming year. Working to combat negative habits such...
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What Is the Nyung-ne Retreat? Also: Explanation of the Lojong Slogan, “Drive All Blames into One.” from 2017-12-31T15:32:24
In the first part of this two-part Dharma Talk, Lama Kathy explains the Tibetan fasting retreat called “Nyungne” and talks about the benefits of this two-and-a-half day retreat. In the...
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – The Meditating Mind Is Fertile Ground Part 2 from 2017-12-24T21:32:27
Once we learn to tame the mind with meditation, we begin to gain insight into how our minds work and how they create perception, emotion, and our experience of life....
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – The Meditating Mind Is Fertile Ground Part 1 from 2017-12-17T21:27:36
Once we learn to tame the mind with meditation, we begin to gain insight into how our minds work and how they create perception, emotion, and our experience of life....
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – The Meditating Mind: What’s It Like? from 2017-12-11T02:17:13
Meditation: Advice to Beginners By Bokar Rinpoche Presented by Eric Weinberg Talk Two: The Meditating Mind: What’s It Like? Buddhist texts speak of the Mind being like the sky –...
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Meditation: Advice to Beginners – Why Meditate? from 2017-12-04T02:13:08
Meditation: Advice to Beginners By Bokar Rinpoche Presented by Eric Weinberg Talk One: Why Meditate? In a busy world, meditation can seem like a pointless task. Why reduce our busy-ness?...
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Encouraging Ourselves from 2017-11-27T02:11:18
When we feel discouraged about ourselves, or about our ability to practice the dharma or meditation, we need to find ways to stay encouraged about dharma – and about life....
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Interdependence and Gratitude from 2017-11-20T02:03:38
The Buddha’s core teaching that “all things come from causes” can help us feel more gratitude every day of our lives. By understanding the interconnectedness of all beings and all...
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Journey through Difficulties: Walking Each Other Home from 2017-10-29T17:04:06
When we’re on a journey we may feel tired and upset along the way, but if we open our minds to the world and develop compassion for ourselves and others,...
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“Bringing Bodhicitta closer to home through vow and daily action.” from 2017-10-22T16:59:23
Every Buddha began their journey with the heartfelt desire to awaken for the benefit of all beings. We can formalize this intention by taking the bodhisattva vow. Lama Tom explores...
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“Confession is Good for the Soul.” from 2017-10-15T16:47:10
Even though Buddha didn’t teach the existence of a soul, this common English slogan has some meaning for Buddhists. Meditation, reflection and self-awareness can lead to changes in our lives,...
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Guidelines of Mind Training and Conclusion from 2017-10-08T16:42:35
Guidelines of Mind Training and Conclusion, from The Seven Points of Mind Training, by the Ven. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche — Eric Weinberg
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How To Do A Short Retreat from 2017-10-01T16:34:55
Taking time away from a busy life is not easy, but when we do, we are able to absorb ourselves in our practice and find new meaning and new freedom...
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The Benefits of Pilgrimage and Retreat from 2017-09-17T16:30:29
Sometimes it’s difficult to see beyond the mundane complexities of our lives – our assignments, our work, our chores – so to get closer to our spiritual life, sometimes we...
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The Bodhisattva Vow from 2017-09-09T17:06:02
Engendering Bodhichitta Through the Path of a Good Heart
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Evaluation of Mind Training from 2017-09-03T16:29:21
This talk is the ninth in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on the fifth point of mind...
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The Other: Bringing Understanding and Love to All Beings from 2017-08-27T20:08:08
When we see other beings suffer, it’s difficult to remain unmoved. We feel the sting of injustice; we feel the rush of anger; we feel the flood of compassion; we...
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Mantra Practice Overview, Part 2 of 2 from 2017-08-13T22:28:16
Mantra Practice is connected to various aspects of enlightenment, as embodied in the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Are Buddhas and Bodhisattvas real? How do we relate to them? How can they...
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Mantra Practice Overview, Part 1 of 2 from 2017-08-06T22:28:30
What is the function of Mantra meditation, and how does it work? Lama Kathy explains the meaning of the word “Mantra,” and how meditation on mantras is part of a...
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Clarifying Karma and Revealing Buddha Nature from 2017-07-16T20:47:54
We may feel sympathy for the Buddhist teachings about karma, and want to believe their hopeful message, but can we really take hold of the idea that because we are...
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Transforming Adverse Conditions Using Special Practices from 2017-07-09T20:35:04
This talk is the seventh in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on how to transform adverse conditions...
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Generosity Begins with A Smile from 2017-07-02T17:03:51
Buddhist teachings say the first of the perfect virtues that lead to Buddhahood is Generosity. How can we reach beyond our illusions and delusions of self and other and practice...
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Transforming Adverse Conditions by Relying on Ultimate Bodhicitta Pt. 2 from 2017-06-25T14:01:49
This talk is the sixth in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on how to transform adverse conditions...
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Transforming Adverse Conditions by Relying on Relative Bodhicitta from 2017-06-18T13:49:34
This talk is the fifth in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on how to transform adverse conditions...
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The Practice of Relative Bodhicitta: Part 2 from 2017-06-11T22:26:06
This talk is the fourth in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on how to train in relative...
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The Practice of Ultimate Bodhicitta from 2017-06-04T22:09:53
This talk is the third in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on how to train in ultimate...
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May My Path Be Cleared of Confusion from 2017-05-21T19:12:09
Even after we become comfortable with Buddhist study and practice, doubts about the path – and obstacles to deepening our practice – can arise. Bodhicitta can help us engage these...
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The Wheel of Life: Session 5 from 2017-05-14T16:00:43
Session five from a weekend teaching with Lama Kathy Wesley A basic wish in life is to be free from suffering and find happiness. But how do we free ourselves from negative habits,...
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The Wheel of Life: Session 4 from 2017-05-14T13:00:44
Session four from a weekend teaching with Lama Kathy Wesley A basic wish in life is to be free from suffering and find happiness. But how do we free ourselves from negative habits,...
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The Wheel of Life: Session 3 from 2017-05-13T16:00:42
Session three from a weekend teaching with Lama Kathy Wesley A basic wish in life is to be free from suffering and find happiness. But how do we free ourselves from negative habits,...
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The Wheel of Life: Session 2 from 2017-05-13T13:00:23
Session two from a weekend teaching with Lama Kathy Wesley A basic wish in life is to be free from suffering and find happiness. But how do we free ourselves from negative...
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The Wheel of Life: Finding Freedom in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition – Session 1 from 2017-05-12T13:00:43
Session one from a weekend teaching with Lama Kathy Wesley A basic wish in life is to be free from suffering and find happiness. But how do we free ourselves from negative...
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The Practice of the Preliminaries from 2017-05-07T13:56:47
This talk is the second in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. The talk covers Chapter 1, pages 11–20. Topics Discussed:...
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An Introduction to Mind Training from 2017-04-30T23:41:07
This talk is the first in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. This talk discusses: The sources of the mind-training teachings....
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May My Dharma Become a Path from 2017-04-16T23:11:26
Once we’ve chosen to follow the teachings of the Buddha, we face the challenge of remembering the teachings in times of adversity. We struggle to establish a regular dharma practice,...
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Concluding Remarks on the Chenrezik Practice from 2017-04-09T23:10:26
This talk is the last in a series of talks on Chenrezik: for the Benefit of All Beings, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. This talk discusses: The Chenrezik practice and the...
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May My Mind Follow the Dharma from 2017-04-03T01:32:32
Modern life is full of distractions that make it difficult for us to see deeper meaning and possibilities in our minds and lives. The Buddha’s teachings describe the causes and solutions for suffer...
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Staying Positive in a Divisive Political Climate from 2017-02-05T20:14:25
How can we stay positive in a divisive political climate? How can the teachings of mindfulness and compassion lead us when we feel like being led astray by angry political forces – both outside of ...
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How to Do the Things You Want to Do from 2017-01-29T23:19:02
The last facet of the discipline of New Year’s Resolutions concerns how to replace negative habits with positive ones. But sometimes we just don’t do the things that are good for us. How can we coa...
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How to Resist that Ego “Itch” from 2017-01-08T23:16:58
New Year is a time for Resolutions – and some of our Resolutions have to do with improving the way we treat ourselves and how we treat others. We want to improve our relationships with others, but ...
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2017 New Year’s Day Dharma Talk from 2017-01-01T23:11:52
New Year’s Message 2016. Lama Kathy takes a look at the previous year and suggests three Resolutions we can make for deepening our dharma practice in 2017.
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