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How do we navigate our lives in the midst of uncertainty? How do we bring our deepest intentions together with our actions? What is the purpose of spirituality? How do we accommodate both the beauty and the pain of life? These questions may never find definitive answers, but they are questions to live by. Join Buddhist student and teacher, Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, as she explores some of those genuine questions.
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- eB 147 - My Little Demon · 27 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 147Ego's arrogance ignores anything that doesn't serve "ME". "ME" is, in fact, the sole concern of arrogance, so it will hijack even our spiritual development. Bursting like a…
- eB 146 - In Your Own Way · 22 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 146The experience of getting in your own way is what we are referring to in Dharma teachings when we say neurosis. Dharma practice is intended to reduce that neurosis. But take…
- eB 145 - Friendly Competition · 20 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 145Survival of the fittest, is a well worn cliche deeply seeped into the fibers of our contemporary culture. Our every relationship can be influenced by a sense of competition and…
- eB 144 - The Buck Stops Here · 23 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 144We're quick to point a finger at another when anything's wrong. Sometimes the accusation might even be reasonable, but the point is, we have a tendency to blame others. Passing…
- eB 143 - A Question of Integrity · 27 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 143On the surface, many Lojong verses seem like do-this-don't-do-that dictates restricting and prohibiting our freedom. These verses are actually friendly cautions alerting us to…
- eB 142 - The Best Revenge · 21 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 142We are full of stories. Our whole relative experience can be seen as such, just stories. Stories are helpful in comprehending experience, but stories also confuse our very…
- EB 141 - What A Life · 30 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 141There are 59 verses in the root text of Lojong that function as pithy mind training slogans. Each verse is dialed into a specific way that we struggle with our self importance…
- eB 140 - The Great Debate · 21 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 140Humans have used debate for millennia because it effectively exposes assumption, bias and misunderstanding. Most debates these days, though, are undertaken not for the sake of…
- eB 139 - A Question of Loyalty · 19 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 139Loyalty is a charged concept these days. For some, loyalty is a noble quality. For others, loyalty provokes dismissive disdain, as if it were just another outdated notion. But…
- eB 138 - I AM NOT PREDICTABLE · 26 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 138Each of Lojong's 59 slogans are composed of carefully selected words that can become powerful and reliable resources on the spiritual path. One's own words. Years ago, when…
- eB 137 - The Thought That Counts · 23 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 137Ego loves attention. It loves to call the shots. Ego even inserts itself into otherwise positive, altruistic actions. The Buddhist tradition of Lojong enables us to refine our…
- eB 136 - Adventurous Mindset · 24 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 136Jampal Norbu considers the examined, meaningful life beyond self indulgence and impulse. Our impulsive behavior is dictated by the self important rascal called ego, whose every…
- eB 135 - The Land of Dragons · 24 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 135Sit by a riverside in The Kingdom of Bhutan with Jampal Norbu as he reflects on the value of our Buddhist heritage and history. The people, places and surprises encountered along…
- eB 134 - A Pilgrim In Sarnath · 18 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 134Jampal Norbu discusses the historical and cultural significance of the Deer Park at Sarnath, where the Buddha first turned The Wheel of Dharma. He emphasizes the unique context…
- eB 133 - Mind Your Own Business · 27 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 133The Lojong mind training slogans don't offer practitioners advice so that we might simply become nice or agreeable people. Mind training aims to aid us in genuine transformation…
- eB 132 - Everyone's A Critic · 31 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 132Have you heard of negativity bias? Recognizing threats to our well being is intuitive and alerts a sense of urgency around perceived negativities. However, this same quality can…
- eB 131 - Freedom Through Discipline Pt 2 with Pema Chodron · 44 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 131The practice of Lojong has a long and well established history. Many great practitioners have composed invaluable commentaries on its liberating effects. Their guidebooks reach…
- eB 130 - Freedom Through Discipline pt 1 with Pema Chödron · 30 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 130The practice of Lojong has a long and well established history. Many great practitioners have composed invaluable commentaries on its liberating effects that can reach across…
- eB 129 - The Responsibility of Freedom · 26 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 29Freedom is one of the fundamental rights for all human beings. But what does freedom look like on a personal level…on a spiritual level? Are we seeking freedom from…
- eB 128 - Self Discovery · 40 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 128Jampal Norbu examines the 22nd verse of Lojong: "You have reached proficiency if you can practice even while distracted." Transforming self concern into care for others is the…
