There are subtle levels of cognition that help us understand who we are in vivid detail. But we have to get familiar with what we mean by "mind," or "mind stream." Buddha says "mind" is an experienced result from previous moments going back in time. And he challenges us to explore the mind, to ascertain how our senses and thoughts create positive, negative, and neutral experiences, habits and propensities. This is a radical discovery. 25:58 | Extracted from teachings given by <a title= "http://www.robinacourtin.com/" href= "http://www.robinacourtin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ven. Robina</a> on the 2017 Lawudo Trek - Stillness Beyond Samsara, April 04, 2017. Full teaching <a title= "https://archive.org/details/RobinaCourtin-2017-04-04-LawudoTrek2017" href= "https://archive.org/details/RobinaCourtin-2017-04-04-LawudoTrek2017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>

There are subtle levels of cognition that help us understand who we are in vivid detail. But we have to get familiar with what we mean by "mind," or "mind stream." Buddha says "mind" is an experienced result from previous moments going back in time. And he challenges us to explore the mind, to ascertain how our senses and thoughts create positive, negative, and neutral experiences, habits and propensities. This is a radical discovery. 25:58 | Extracted from teachings given by Ven. Robina on the 2017 Lawudo Trek - Stillness Beyond Samsara, April 04, 2017. Full teaching here

There are subtle levels of cognition that help us understand who we are in vivid detail. But we have to get familiar with what we mean by "mind," or "mind stream." Buddha says "mind" is an experienced result from previous moments going back in time. And he challenges us to explore the mind, to ascertain how our senses and thoughts create positive, negative, and neutral experiences, habits and propensities. This is a radical discovery. 25:58 | Extracted from teachings given by <a title="http://www.robinacourtin.com/" href="http://www.robinacourtin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ven. Robina</a> on the 2017 Lawudo Trek - Stillness Beyond Samsara, April 04, 2017. Full teaching <a title="https://archive.org/details/RobinaCourtin-2017-04-04-LawudoTrek2017" href="https://archive.org/details/RobinaCourtin-2017-04-04-LawudoTrek2017" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>

What is a 'mind?'

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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