![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Introduction to Basic Buddhist Thought - Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
Have you ever asked yourself the questions: "Why do I put so much energy into chasing after happiness, only to be disappointed?" or "Why is it so hard to find peace and contentment?" Buddhism teaches that true freedom and happiness can only be found within, by transforming our own minds. Find out more about this essential truth that the Buddha taught in this weekend course, based on the Four Noble Truths, the first teaching the Buddha gave after his enlightenment...
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi; 4 Noble Truths; Buddhist Thought; Buddhist Philosophy
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| Understanding the Buddhist View of Emptiness - Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
Join Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi, for an exploration of this often-misunderstood yet extremely fundamental Buddhist concept. She will refute the idea that everything exists fundamentally as nothingness, and guide participants through the process of understanding emptiness as the way in which phenomena exist in all their juicy variety. Saturday’s workshop will explore emptiness more deeply with an explanation of selflessness as it is taught in the major philosophical schools of Buddhism, and will inclu...
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Emptiness
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| Exploring the Heart Sutra: the Essence of Wisdom - Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
Weekend intensive - Fri, 10/23 - 7-9pm; Sat 10/24 - 9:30am-12:30pm and 2-5pm; Sun 10/25 - 9:30am-12:30pm and 2-4pm. Join beloved teacher, Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi, as she teaches on the Heart Sutra. In most Mahayana traditions, the Heart Sutra is recited every day either as a daily practice or as a preliminary to teachings. Many of us may have recited this sutra for years, but have little understanding of its meaning...
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi; Heart Sutra
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| Radical Compassion - Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
All levels. This workshop/retreat will specifically focus on the 7-Point Mind training by Geshe Chekawa. Its practical application is enormous, and it is radical in that it has the power to completely transform our lives into a tool for awakening our minds and learning to benefit others. This is the perfect workshop for people who are trying to figure out how to integrate the Buddhist teachings into crazy urban life in the 21st century...
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling; Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi; Tonglen
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| Dying Well - Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
Dying Well Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi Death is something we all have to deal with in our lives. We ourselves are going to die one day, and even before that, we will probably have relatives and friends who will die. It is only natural that we wish to face death with dignity and peace, but that may be difficult due to our fears, anxieties and attachments. Understanding impermanence can help our understanding of the death process and is beneficial for facing our fear of death and learning to live life.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Meditation; Death; Dying; Reincarnation; Bardo; Impermanence
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| Lojong "Mind Training" - Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
Lojong—Mind Training Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi Ven. Chogkyi explores ways in which the way we might transform the way we normally approach difficulties in our lives. Learn special methods and meditations of mind training or lo-jong as a means to transform your problems into happiness! An emphasis is made on integrating Buddha's teachings within our daily life and introducing meditations for self-examination.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Meditation; Mind Training; Mind Transformation; Lojong
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| Practice Retreat - Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
Practice Retreat Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi What exactly is retreat and how can it help our spiritual practice? Isn't it avoiding "real life" by running away to the mountains? Is it possible for ordinary people like us to experience the power of meditation retreat even though we still hold jobs and live in the city? Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi (Petra McWilliams) who has spent most of the past 5 1/2 years in retreat talks about the practice of meditation retreat.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Meditation; Retreat; Practice; Visualization; Analytical; Concentration
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| Calm Abiding Meditation - Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi Calm Abiding Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi gives some insight into how we can develop our meditation practice.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Meditation; Calm Abiding; Concentration
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| How to Meditate Lamrim Series - Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
How to Meditate Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi 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.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Lamrim; Special Insight; Concentration; Wisdom; Emptiness
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| Doing Retreat - Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
What exactly is retreat and how can it help our spiritual practice? Isn't it avoiding "real life" by running away to the mountains? Is it possible for ordinary people like us to experience the power of meditation retreat even though we still hold jobs and live in the city? Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi (Petra McWilliams) who has spent most of the past 5 1/2 years in retreat talks about the practice of meditation retreat...
Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Meditation; Buddhist teachings; Buddhist
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| Dying Well Weekend - Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi and Lennie Kronisch
Dying Well Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi and Lennie Kronisch Tse Chen Ling Center Learn to prepare for your death and help others die peacefully with openness, acceptance and a sense of humor in this workshop led by Tara Hospice founder Lennie Kronisch and accomplished meditator and hospice caregiver Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi. Using meditations, visualizations, discussion and practical guidance, you will learn spiritual and practical approaches to death and dying from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective.
Keywords: death; dying; tibetan buddhism; buddhism; tse chen ling; ven. tenzin chogkyi; lennie kronisch
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