The Workshop is in the Mind

By Ven. Robina CourtinReligion & Spirituality Buddhism

The Workshop is in the Mind episodes

December 22, 2020 A quick look at the Two Truths
Here is a quick overview and some definitions that help us understand the different ways things exist.

9:35 | Extracted from "How to Discover Our True Nature" teaching hosted by Zopa Noble Park Buddhists (Melbourne, Australia) Full teaching: Audio.
10 min
December 22, 2020 Internal and external energy
Body and mind make up essential parts of being and they are interdependent. Disturbances of mental energy can affect the health of the body.

3:46 | Extracted from "How to Discover Our True Nature" teaching hosted by Zopa Noble Park Buddhists (Melbourne, Australia) Full teaching: Audio.
4 min
December 08, 2020 Start with Your Own Suffering - Be Your Own Therapist series
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 teaching: Audio Video.
14 min
November 24, 2020 Be Your Own Therapist (Oct 11, 2020) - Personal Power
Can Buddhist training help develop self-esteem, confidence and personal power?

4:16 | Extracted from "Be Your Own Therapist (Oct 11, 2020)" teachings at Thubten Norbu Ling Buddhist Center. Full teaching: Audio Video.

5 min
November 24, 2020 Be Your Own Therapist (Oct 11, 2020) - Calm Abiding
Is this what is sometimes called "Calm Abiding" meditation?

3:48 | Extracted from "Be Your Own Therapist (Oct 11, 2020)" teachings at Thubten Norbu Ling Buddhist Center. Full teaching: Audio Video.

4 min
November 24, 2020 Be Your Own Therapist (Oct 11, 2020) - Mahamudra
A style of practice called Mahamudra meditation looks at the mind without getting caught up in thoughts. Ven. Robina describes the technique in introductory detail, dispelling misconceptions and elucidating its purpose.

40:21 | Extracted from "Be Your Own Therapist (10-11-2020)" teachings at Thubten Norbu Ling Buddhist Center. Full teaching: Audio Video.

41 min
November 11, 2020 The Path to Wisdom
The Lam Rim, or "Gradual Path" teachings provide a reliable sequence of contemplations that help us clarify our intentions.

17:05 | Extracted from "Finding Freedom and Ultimate Happiness" teachings given Aug 3, 2019 at Ocean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center. Full teaching here.
18 min
October 28, 2020 Four Noble Truths
17:26 | Extracted from "Karma, Morality & Happiness" on Lawudo Trek 2019. Full teaching here.
18 min
October 01, 2020 Medicine Buddha Meditation
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 Buddhist Centre London. Full teaching here.
9 min
September 15, 2020 What We Perceive
Sensory consciousness and mental consciousnesses do different things. Unraveling them we see that the senses are rather limited. It is the mental consciousness that creates mental judgments and opinions.

6:58 | Extracted from "Buddhist Psychology Part 1 with Ven. Robina" on Lawudo Trek 2019. Full teaching here.
7 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: