Apr 16, 2021

The Mahayana path targets our basic selfishness, or self-cherishing. Gradually, by understanding our interdependence, we can learn to put others first. 

13:57 | Extracted from "Courageous Compassion" teachings on Dec 9, 2020 at Gonpo Ludup Laguna Beach, CA. Full teaching: Audio

Mar 30, 2021

Calm Abiding, or concentration, is essential for understanding emptiness. For concentration, we need several special qualities operating together.

14:31 | Extracted from "The Six Perfections" teachings on Jan 31, 2021 at Thubten Kunga Ling. Full teaching: Audio

Dec 8, 2020

At first, we practice and study to address our own suffering. We accomplish that by analyzing our actions, words and thoughts. Look to see how attachment, anger and various mistaken views mess us up.   

13:37 | Extracted from "Be Your Own Therapist (Oct 18, 2020)" teachings at Thubten Norbu Ling Buddhist Center. Full...

Sep 1, 2020

How can we learn to work with impermanence, or rapid change, which seems so difficult? Buddha taught that rapid change is normal. It is our clinging fear of change that actually causes our suffering.

12:55 | Extracted from "Fireside Chat with Ven. Robina" at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London. Full teaching

Jun 16, 2020

In the Four Noble Truths, the Buddha explained the inner workings of our own fear, anxiety and jealousy.

12:15 | Extracted from "Managing Your Mind in Difficult Times" teachings given at Maitripa College. Full teaching