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This Buddhist program aims to give every listener an opportunity to ponder some of life’s deepest questions. Venerable Robina Courtin weaves a tapestry of modern Buddhist commentary as she illuminates this ancient spiritual path with humor, wit and intensity.

Oct 1, 2020

The practice begins with a visualization, described in vivid detail. Next we add the sound of the mantra. Reflect that all beings want happiness equally. Additional stages of this visualization makes this practice a profound tool for transformation.

8:05 | Extracted from "Fireside Chat with Ven. Robina" at Jamyang...


Jun 2, 2020

When we develop this skill, we see what’s happening in the mind. A focused awareness, along with mindfulness and alertness, create a strong and stable mind.

16:20| Extracted from "Managing Your Mind in Difficult Times" teachings given at Maitripa College. Full teaching


Mar 24, 2020

One practice that His Holiness the Dalai Lama recommends during this time of pandemic, is the Green Tara practice and mantra recitation.

6:39 | Extracted from “Buddhist perspective on how to think about the outbreak” teachings given at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London. Full teaching here


Mar 24, 2019

Ven. Robina leads a meditation on Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification. From a space of calm, we visualize a four-step practice to reckon any harm we may have caused. This rich visualization transforms our negative tendencies into natural compassion. This audio includes the 100-sylable mantra of Vajrasattva.

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Mar 13, 2019

Visualizing and meditating on Buddha Chenrezig, the embodiment of compassion, as well as reciting his mantra, OM MANI PEME HUM, helps us reveal our own marvelous potential for empathy and love and thus our capacity to be of benefit to others.  

For more information about this practice, read Lama Yeshe’s "Becoming the...