Buddha presents a very direct, counter-intuitive way of addressing our own suffering. He asks us to look at how we cling to the ego when under pressure, thinking “It’s not my fault.” That closed-off attitude is what propels us into a spiral of blame, dissatisfaction and aching attachment. The irony is that if you let go of ego and the attachments and cravings cease. They are not an intrinsic part of your being and can be removed. 4:25 | Extracted from teachings given at <a title= "http://jamyangbath.org.uk" href="http://jamyangbath.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jamyang Buddhist Group</a>, March 2017.  Full teachings <a title= "https://archive.org/details/VenRobinaCourtinTheHeartSutra1.1March2017" href= "https://archive.org/details/VenRobinaCourtinTheHeartSutra1.1March2017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Buddha presents a very direct, counter-intuitive way of addressing our own suffering. He asks us to look at how we cling to the ego when under pressure, thinking “It’s not my fault.” That closed-off attitude is what propels us into a spiral of blame, dissatisfaction and aching attachment. The irony is that if you let go of ego and the attachments and cravings cease. They are not an intrinsic part of your being and can be removed. 4:25 | Extracted from teachings given at Jamyang Buddhist Group, March 2017. Full teachings here.

Buddha presents a very direct, counter-intuitive way of addressing our own suffering. He asks us to look at how we cling to the ego when under pressure, thinking “It’s not my fault.” That closed-off attitude is what propels us into a spiral of blame, dissatisfaction and aching attachment. The irony is that if you let go of ego and the attachments and cravings cease. They are not an intrinsic part of your being and can be removed. 4:25 | Extracted from teachings given at <a title="http://jamyangbath.org.uk" href="http://jamyangbath.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jamyang Buddhist Group</a>, March 2017.&nbsp; Full teachings <a title="https://archive.org/details/VenRobinaCourtinTheHeartSutra1.1March2017" href="https://archive.org/details/VenRobinaCourtinTheHeartSutra1.1March2017" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Buddha’s View of the Mind is Entirely Practical

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

“Why do bad and good things happen? Is it karma? How can I overcome insecurity and start to care deeply for other beings? Can I lessen my depression and fears?  Is reincarnation real? What is the mind? Exactly what is enlightenment?

A Buddhist nun since the late 1970s, Robina Courtin has worked since then with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, a worldwide network of Tibetan Buddhist activities of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinopche. She has served as editorial director of Wisdom Publications, editor of Mandala magazine, and executive director of Liberation Prison Project. Her life, as well as her work with prisoners, has been featured in the documentary films “Chasing Buddha and Key to Freedom”.

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Venerable Robina Courtin weaves a tapestry of modern Buddhist commentary as she illuminates this ancient spiritual path with humor, wit and intensity. This Buddhist program aims to give every listener an opportunity to ponder some of life’s deepest questions such as: “Why do bad and good things happen? Is it karma? How can I overcome insecurity and start to care deeply for other beings? Can I lessen my depression and fears? Is reincarnation real? What is the mind? Exactly what is enlightenment? A Buddhist nun since the late 1970s, Robina Courtin has worked since then with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, a worldwide network of Tibetan Buddhist activities of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinopche. She has served as editorial director of Wisdom Publications, editor of Mandala magazine, and executive director of Liberation Prison Project. Her life, as well as her work with prisoners, has been featured in the documentary films “Chasing Buddha and Key to Freedom”.

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