The Workshop is in the Mind

How can we learn to work with impermanence, or rapid change, which seems so difficult? Buddha taught that rapid change is normal. It is our clinging fear of change that actually causes our suffering.

12:55 | Extracted from "Fireside Chat with Ven. Robina" at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London. Full teaching here.

Our strong grasping that we exist independently, intrinsically from our own side, is actually completely mistaken. Ven. Robina breaks it down with precise definitions and relevant context.

10:23 | Extracted from "Subatomic (Dependent Arising is in the Details)" teachings given at Thubten Norbu Ling Buddhist Center. Full teaching here.

Dependent Arising? Emptiness? Details? How do we utilize these concepts in our every day life?

11:43 | Extracted from "Subatomic (Dependent Arising is in the Details)" teachings given at Thubten Norbu Ling Buddhist Center. Full teaching here.

Buddhism looks at anger with real precision. Consider how the angry mind seethes. It drives you crazy with depression and frustration. It distorts the way everything appears.

09:08 | Extracted from "Taste of Buddhism - Be Your Own Therapist with Ven. Robina Courtin" teachings given at Tse Chen Ling Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies. Full teaching here.

All suffering comes from our non-virtues. So, the first level of practice is to work on my own actions, my body, speech and mind.

04:00 | Extracted from "Enlightenment and Peace Are They Possible" teaching given at Maitripa College April 18, 2020. Full teaching here.

When it comes to activism, people think you need anger because it feels so noble. But anger exaggerates everything. It distorts complex situations. Anger makes you feel strong love this and strong hate for that. As an activist you would burn out very quickly.

17:57| Extracted from "Activism and Empathy" teaching given at Maitripa College April 17, 2020. Full teaching here.

In the Four Noble Truths, the Buddha explained the inner workings of our own fear, anxiety and jealousy.

12:15 | Extracted from "Managing Your Mind in Difficult Times" teachings given at Maitripa College. Full teaching here.

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 here.

We can counteract our negative attitudes. Rejoice in your good conditions and recognize the virtue in any situation. This drowns out the heavy delusions and their suffering.

6:05 | Extracted from "How To Approach Our Fear of Missing Out" teachings given at Buddhist Society of Western Australia. Full teaching here.

Let's look at the mechanics behind the natural law of cause and effect: karma. Everything we think, do, or say, is the process of programming ourselves, sowing seeds that will produce our future experiences.

12:57 | Extracted from teachings given at Buddhist Society of Victoria on Aug 18, 2018. Full teaching here.