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- Why would we want to mold our mind into any shape we like? (STTA 289)
Something To Think About Series #289
Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin
2 min - For worries and fears, learn to change the thoughts (STTA 288)
Something To Think About Series #288
Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin
2 min - Don't put things off (STTA 287)
Something To Think About Series #287
Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin
2 min - Come to our own conclusions about who we are, not other people's (STTA 286)
Something To Think About Series #286
Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin
2 min - Use love from others to develop self-love (STTA 285)
Something To Think About Series #285
Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin
2 min - Fulfillment doesn't come from sense objects (STTA 284)
Something To Think About Series #284
Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin
2 min - Instead of being angry, say "What can I do to help?" (STTA 283)
Something To Think About Series #283
Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin
2 min - Work on the thoughts before they become emotional (STTA 282)
Something To Think About Series #282
Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin
3 min - Compassionate Activism (teaching)
It's a commonly held misconception that Buddhism and activism conflict. In fact, the logical consequence of spiritual practice is action for the sake of others; it just naturally follows. But our actions – helping our next-door neighbour or helping stop the destruction of the planet – need to be grounded in wisdom. As the Dalai Lama says, "Compassion is not enough; we need wisdom."
In other words, we need to work on our own minds first. We need to recognize our own suffering and how it's caused by our own attachment and anger the other unhappy emotions. Taking responsibility for these and wanting to change, based upon having compassion for ourselves, is what causes us to go beyond the narrow sense of self and realize we're all in the same boat.
This brings optimism and confidence that every small action counts and we develop the courage to never give up. The great bodhisattvas are fierce in their determination to never give up on sentient beings: they "think in terms of eons," as His Holiness the Dalai Lama says.
Tibet House, Sep 3, 2025.
1 hr 6 min - Know our limits (STTA 281)
Something To Think About Series #281
Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin
2 min
About The Workshop is in the Mind
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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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