Basics of Buddhism

Please explore some the basic concepts of Buddhism by our Student lamas in training.

Change: Friend or foe?

• Join us as Lama Thekchen discusses change during this time of year when many of us are considering how to make positive change. Change is inevitable, and yet we tend to fear and resist it, and therefore become unhappy. Yet if nothing changed – if we did not change – we could not awaken. Rather than “going with the flow” and being at the mercy of the changes coming along the road, can we take a proactive and joyful approach?

Living with the End in Mind 

• In the Buddhist tradition, the actual experience of death is very important and one that some practitioners prepare for their entire lives. Most of us are hoping that when our time comes, we will die a peaceful death, but this will be difficult if we do not cultivate and live a peaceful life. Living with the end in mind inspires us to live with greater awareness of our actions, to deal with unfinished business and enter into a more vibrant relationship with ourselves and others. Lama Chonyi explores how to live each moment, each hour, each day with greater awareness and insight. Join Lama Chonyi  in this discussion on impermanence.

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Gratitude

• In this inspiring teaching, Wangmo discusses the elements of gratitude.  Learn contemporary research as well as Buddhist wisdom on the benefits of gratitude, and how to cultivate it.

• •  The 10 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude by Robert Emoons

Simple Mantra Practice to Relax

• Join Gyalmo in a simple mantra practice Video here.
• Mantra means “mind protection”.  Mantra practice “protects” the mind from ordinary negative thinking through substitution of a more positive thought.
• “Om Mani Peme Hum” is the the mantra of Compassion.  Meaning: “Behold! The jewel in the lotus!”     Pronounced: Ohm mah nee peh may hum

Clarity of Mind

We all seek happiness and wish to avoid suffering. Buddhism offers myriad tools and strategies to support you in making the positive changes you desire. Whether you are simply interested in gaining more wisdom in your own life path or are an experienced Buddhist meditator,  learn how Buddhist wisdom and meditation techniques can improve your life. Join Pema for this discussion.

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