![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Daily Practice in Tibetan Buddhism - Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa Daily Practice in Tibetan Buddhism Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa provides an overview of spiritual practice from our waking moments to the end of the day. He describes the basic practices that comprise the morning session; practices we take into the routines of our daily lives; and closing out the daily activities. Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa; Buddhist teachings Downloads: 2,213 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Death and Dying; Discovering Buddhism - Ven. Losang Monlam Death and Dying in Buddhist Philosophy Discovering Buddhism Ven. Losang Monlam 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. In this course consisting of talks, discussions and meditations we explore Buddhist perspectives on death and dying, as well as highly practical methods to prepare ourselves for death, and being of benefit to others who are dying... Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Losang Monlam; Discovering Buddhism Downloads: 3,369 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Death and Impermanence - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Death and Impermanence Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Marin Lamrim Series 2007 Another in the series on various topics of the lamrim (stages on the path), this topic deals with death and the impermanent nature of phenomenon. Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Death; Dying; Impermanence Downloads: 408 Average rating: (2 reviews) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Death and Rebirth - Ven. Rita Riniker Death and Rebirth in Tibetan Buddhism Ven. Rita Riniker Ven. Rita discusses death and dying, and introduces the subject of rebirth. Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Lamrim; Rebirth; Death Downloads: 353 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Death and the Process of Dying - Jon Landaw Whether our death is going to be an occasion for dread and panic, or an opportunity to gain unparalleled insight into the deepest nature of our mind, is solely a matter of attitude and preparation. In this course, Jon will introduce a variety of meditational practices, drawn from the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition, designed to transform our attitudes towards death and help prepare us to face the inevitable with confidence and clarity. Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling; Jon Landaw; Death and Dying Downloads: 124 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Death Dissolution Meditation - Ven. Losang Monlam Death Dissolution Meditation 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. This meditation on death dissolution is a powerful method for understanding the death process, for facing our fear of death and learning to live life... Keywords: Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Meditation; Ven. Losang Monlam Downloads: 1,476 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Death, Intermediate State and RebirthThree Basic Bodies - Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa Death, Intermediate State, and RebirthThree Basic Bodies Death, intermediate state and rebirth underpin samsara, the condition of repeated rebirth impelled by previous action and delusion. But they are also the three basic bodies of Highest Yoga Tantra practice, forming the bases for altruistic transformation into the Truth, Enjoyment and Emanation Bodies of a Buddha. This transformation is brought about by means of simulating in meditation the stages of the death process that result in manifest... Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa Downloads: 932 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Developing a Good Heart - Ven. Robina Courtin Ven. Robina Courtin A talk by Ven. Robina Courtin entitled "Developing the Good Heart". In Portland Oregon June 11th 2005. Sponsored by Matripa Institute. Held at the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association's Bhod Khang Shrine Room. Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin; Buddhist teachings Downloads: 4,893 Average rating: (6 reviews) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Developing a Good Heart - Ven. Robina Courtin Ven. Robina Courtin Developing a Good Heart Ven. Robina talks on the importance of maintaining loving kindness and different ways of developing a good heart. Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Lamrim; Bodhicitta; Loving Kindness; Mind Transformation; Wisdom; Six Perfections; Exchanging Self With Other Downloads: 354 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Developing Bodhicitta - Discovering Buddhism - Ven. Sangye Khadro Developing Bodhicitta - Discovering Buddhism Ven. Sangye Khadro A series of talks on the vast, beautiful mind of bodhicitta. Bodhicitta is the mind of ultimate love and compassion, seeking the truth in order to benefit others. Clear meditation instruction provided to develop our innate qualities of loving kindness and compassion. Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Lamrim; Bodhicitta; Loving Kindness; Mind Transformation; Wisdom; Six Perfections; Exchanging Self With Other Downloads: 472 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Developing Bodhicitta - The Good Heart - Ven. Carol Corradi Developing Bodhicitta The Good Heart Ven. Carol Corradi Learn more about transforming the mind from self cherishing to cherishing others; the mind of selfishness to the mind of infinite love and compassion. Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Lamrim; Bodhicitta; Loving Kindness; Mind Transformation; Wisdom; Six Perfections; Exchanging Self With Other Downloads: 150 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Developing Loving Kindness and Compassion - Ven. Rene Fuesi Developing Loving Kindness and Compassion Marin Series 2007 Ven. Rene leads a discussion on developing Bodhicitta; the ultimate good heart where we learn about the methods for enhancing loving kindness and compassion. Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Bodhicitta; Loving Kindness; Compassion Downloads: 219 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Developing Loving Kindness-Mind of Bodhicitta - Ven. Losang Monlam Developing Loving Kindness-Mind of Bodhicitta Share in this wonderful opportunity to generate the beautiful mind of loving kindness, compassion and the all-encompassing heart of bodhicitta. The mind of bodhicitta, the wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of others, is known to be the heart of Buddha's teachings. This class explores techniques and skillful means to inspire us to attain enlightenment with this wish to benefit others... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Lamrim; Bodhicitta; Loving Kindness; Mind Transformation; Wisdom; Six Perfections; Exchanging Self With Other Downloads: 3,873 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - All About Karma - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Karma - literally "Action" in Sanskrit - is the true creator of our world. Everything we think, speak and do, creates a potential that ripens into everything we experience - our bodies, environment, tendencies, and everything that we go through from life to life - even our rebirth itself! Karma isn't just the big stuff - it's everything. Come find out how it works so you can put it to work to create the results you want... Keywords: Lobsang Chokyi, karma, buddhism, tibetan buddhism, tse chen ling Downloads: 177 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - All About Karma - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Karma - literally "Action" in Sanskrit - is the true creator of our world. Everything we think, speak and do, creates a potential that ripens into everything we experience - our bodies, environment, tendencies, and everything that we go through from life to life - even our rebirth itself! Karma isn't just the big stuff - it's everything. Come find out how it works so you can put it to work to create the results you want... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Karma Downloads: 61 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Death and Rebirth - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Death is something we all have to face. Each us will one day die, and until that day, we'll also lose many of our closest relatives and friends. It's only natural to want to face death peacefully and without fear, but without preparation, that may be difficult due to our anxiety, ignorance and attachments to the things of this life. This 7-class course will look at the Tibetan Buddhist approach to dying, death and rebirth and how to best prepare for these undeniable and immensely important event... Keywords: Lobsang Chokyi, death, rebirth, buddhism, tibetan buddhism, tse chen ling Downloads: 329 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Death and Rebirth - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi This class will be held twice weekly (Tues/Thurs) starting Thurs, March 26 - April 16. Death is something we all have to face. Each us will one day die, and until that day, we'll also lose many of our closest relatives and friends. It's only natural to want to face death peacefully and without fear, but without preparation, that may be difficult due to our anxiety, ignorance and attachments to the things of this life... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Tse Chen Ling; Death; Rebirth Downloads: 128 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Developing Bodhicitta - Ven. Losang Monlam The compassionate heart of Buddhism. All levels. Share in this wonderful opportunity to generate the beautiful mind of loving kindness, compassion and the all-encompassing heart of bodhicitta. The mind of bodhicitta, the wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of others, is known to be the heart of Buddha's teachings. This class explores techniques and skillful means to inspire us to attain enlightenment with this wish to benefit others... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Guru Yoga; Tse Chen Ling; Ven. Losang Monlam Downloads: 145 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Establishing a Daily Practice - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Beginning a spiritual practice can be a daunting experience. Get some help assembling the tools you need to develop a inspiring daily practice that carries throughout the day. Using Lama Zopa Rinpoche's A Daily Meditation Practice, as a guide, become familiar with the elements necessary to generate realizations in the mind. Learn methods that can help make every action of the day meaningful. This is the first meeting of the Establishing A Daily Practice class, with more to be uploaded later as t... Keywords: daily practice; meditation; lama zopa rinpoche; buddhism; tibetan buddhism; lobsang chokyi; tse chen ling Downloads: 237 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - How to Meditate - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi This course 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. 6 classes. No classes on Jan 14 and 21st. Retreat Day to be held on Saturday, Feb 28. Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Meditate; Meditation; Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Downloads: 103 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Intro to Tantra - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi In this class, we'll discuss the concepts behind tantra and how to know when you're ready to enter the tantric path. Learn the definition of tantra, how tantra works and why it is a powerful form of practice. Get a broad overview of the four classes of tantra and learn how to practice simple Kriya tantric methods. In addition, find out how to integrate the practices of tantra with lam-rim meditation for optimal results... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Tantra; Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Downloads: 158 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Introduction to Tantra - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Introduction to Tantra Discovering Buddhism Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Learn the definition of tantra, how tantra works and why it is a powerful form of practice. Get a broad overview of the four classes of tantra and learn how to practice simple Kriya tantric methods. In addition, find out how to integrate the practices of tantra with lam-rim meditation for optimal results. Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Tantra Downloads: 646 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Mind and Its Potential - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Discovering Buddhism. All levels. This course introduces the Buddhist understanding of mind and its crucial role in our lives regardless of whether we have a religious perspective or not. There is no way to avoid working with our minds if we wish for any kind of happiness and the reduction of problems and suffering. During this course, we compare the Buddhist view of mind with the scientific materialist view of the mind/brain and explore the vital implications of these diametrically opposed view... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Mind; Delusion; Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Downloads: 146 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Presenting the Path - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Introductory level. This course is a complete overview of the Buddha's life as well as the entire spiritual path from the point of view of Tibetan Buddhism. In the 14th Century, Lama Tsong Khapa arranged the Buddha's teachings into a logical progression, making it easier to understand and practice in order to fully develop the individual human mind. Known in Tibet as the steps of the path to enlightenment (lam.rim), this genre of teaching is found in every major Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and i... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Lamrim; Tibet; Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Downloads: 61 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Presenting the Path - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Discovering Buddhism - Presenting the Path Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Tse Chen Ling Buddhist Center Introductory level. This course offers students a complete overview of the Buddha's life as well as the entire spiritual path from the point of view of the Three Principles of the Path and the Three Scopes. In the 14th Century, Lama Tsong Khapa arranged the Buddha's teachings into a logical progression, making it easier to understand and practice in order to fully develop the individual human mind... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Lamrim; Three Principles of the Path; Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Downloads: 229 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Seeking Refuge - Ven. Losang Monlam Seeking Refuge Discovering Buddhism Ven. Losang Monlam The practice that differentiates the Buddhist from those who follow other religions is that of refuge. Taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha, ie the Three Jewels, and committing to work for more than this life is the first step on the road to enlightenment. What is the spirit with which we make this committment? What is and what isn't refuge? When are we ready to take formal refuge? Learn what is meant by the Three Jewels, w... Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Losang Monlam; Discovering Buddhism; Buddhist teachings Downloads: 1,705 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Taking Refuge - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting Tuesday, August 18. Learn what it means to take refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha), and the essential practices of refuge. Lama Yeshe called it "doing refuge" because this is about cultivating a state of mind that you live in, day in and day out. Until we understand refuge, we can't progress at all on our path. We can't even say we're Buddhist! We'll also about the advantage of taking lay vows and their role in enhancing our spiritual growth... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Lobsang Chokyi; Mahayana; Refuge Downloads: 49 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - The Spiritual Teacher - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Introductory/Intermediate. Throughout our lives we rely on others who teach and guide us, from basic life skills to technical expertise. In our spiritual journey, the teacher is essential for us to develop our inner qualities. In this class we will investigate the role of the teacher on the spiritual path, the qualities to look for in the teacher and the qualities we need to develop as students We'll consider the challenges we face when thinking of entering into a "guru-disciple" relationship an... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Lobsang Chokyi; Spiritual Teacher; Guru; Guru Devotion Downloads: 16 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Transforming Problems - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Learn the disadvantages of self-cherishing and the advantages of cherishing others. Learn to employ the special techniques of mind training (lojong) to transform problems into happiness. Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling; Ven. Lobsang Chokyi; Lojong Downloads: 201 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Wisdom of Emptiness - Ven. Losang Monlam 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 process of attaining the wisdom understanding emptiness and practice some of the purificati... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Wisdom; Emptiness Downloads: 1,500 Average rating: (1 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism - Wisdom of Emptiness - Ven. Losang Monlam Discovering Buddhism- Wisdom of Emptiness Ven. Losang Monlam The realization of emptiness is crucial for the attainment of liberation and enlightenment. Take this opportunity to enhance your ability to bring about this realization. Learn how to develop calm abiding and different methods to use in meditation on emptiness. Practice accumulation of merit and purification of obstacles - indispensable for generating realizations within the mind... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Emptiness; Philosophy; Mahayana; Meditation; Ultimate Truth; Conventional Truth; Two Truths; Inherent Existence Downloads: 4,064 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering Buddhism: Integration Experiences - Ven. Lobsang Chokyi Ngondro: Overview, Prostrations, Vajrasattva This is the first of a two-Saturday workshop on the preliminary practices or ngundro that correlates with the 14th Module of the Discovering Buddhism Program. This series includes a total of four classes beginning with Overview and Prostrations on Saturday July 26 10:30 am â 1pm and Purifying with Vajrasattva that afternoon from 2-4, both led by Ven. Lobsang Chokyi... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Ngondro; Prostrations; Vajrasattva Downloads: 94 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Discovering BuddhismSamsara and Nirvana - Ven. Carol Corradi Discovering Buddhism Samsara and Nirvana What ìsamsaraî is and how we are stuck in it. What ìnirvanaî is and how to achieve it. Students are encouraged to develop the determination to be free from suffering and are provided with practical tools to deal with and eliminate disturbing emotions forever. Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Philosophy, Mahayana, Lamrim, Stages of the Path, Meditation, Wheel of Life, Karma, Samsara, Nirvana, Liberation, Cyclic Existence, Discovering Buddhism Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Discovering Buddhism; Ven. Carol Corradi Downloads: 795 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Do I Really Need a Guru? - Geshe Tashi Tsering Why is so much importance put on the "guru-disciple" relationship in Tibetan Buddhism? The interaction between student and teacher goes way beyond formal teachings and is deeper and more effective than anything we can learn in books or on the web. Teachers are a living demonstration of the dharma. They inspire us to think: "I can do it." They make the path something alive, possible and very, very real... Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling; Mahayana; Guru Devotion; Geshe Tashi Tsering Downloads: 22 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | 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 Downloads: 333 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | 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 Downloads: 308 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | 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 Downloads: 134 Average rating: (0 review) |