Columbus KTC

Dharma Talks at Columbus KTC

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One-hour Dharma Talks (many with Question and Answer sessions) by Lama Kathy Wesley and the Dharma Instructors of Karma Thegsum Choling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center in Columbus, Ohio. Talks emphasize daily life applications of traditional Tibetan teachings including the Six Perfect virtues, Karma, Rebirth, Compassion and Wisdom.

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The Benefits of Pilgrimage and Retreat 17.09.2017 47:10

Sometimes it’s difficult to see beyond the mundane complexities of our lives – our assignments, our work, our chores – so to get closer to our spiritual life, sometimes we […]

The Bodhisattva Vow 09.09.2017 43:12

Engendering Bodhichitta Through the Path of a Good Heart

Evaluation of Mind Training 03.09.2017 1:02:35

This talk is the ninth in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on the fifth point of mind […]

The Other: Bringing Understanding and Love to All Beings 27.08.2017 58:46

When we see other beings suffer, it’s difficult to remain unmoved. We feel the sting of injustice; we feel the rush of anger; we feel the flood of compassion; we […]

Mantra Practice Overview, Part 2 of 2 13.08.2017 56:35

Mantra Practice is connected to various aspects of enlightenment, as embodied in the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Are Buddhas and Bodhisattvas real? How do we relate to them? How can they […]

Mantra Practice Overview, Part 1 of 2 06.08.2017 55:13

What is the function of Mantra meditation, and how does it work? Lama Kathy explains the meaning of the word “Mantra,” and how meditation on mantras is part of a […]

Clarifying Karma and Revealing Buddha Nature 16.07.2017 57:43

We may feel sympathy for the Buddhist teachings about karma, and want to believe their hopeful message, but can we really take hold of the idea that because we are […]

Transforming Adverse Conditions Using Special Practices 09.07.2017 45:37

This talk is the seventh in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on how to transform adverse conditions […]

Generosity Begins with A Smile 02.07.2017 53:54

Buddhist teachings say the first of the perfect virtues that lead to Buddhahood is Generosity. How can we reach beyond our illusions and delusions of self and other and practice […]

Transforming Adverse Conditions by Relying on Ultimate Bodhicitta Pt. 2 25.06.2017 47:22

This talk is the sixth in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on how to transform adverse conditions […]

Transforming Adverse Conditions by Relying on Relative Bodhicitta 18.06.2017 54:46

This talk is the fifth in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on how to transform adverse conditions […]

The Practice of Relative Bodhicitta: Part 2 11.06.2017 53:23

This talk is the fourth in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on how to train in relative […]

The Practice of Ultimate Bodhicitta 04.06.2017 1:02:11

This talk is the third in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on how to train in ultimate […]

May My Path Be Cleared of Confusion 21.05.2017 53:37

Even after we become comfortable with Buddhist study and practice, doubts about the path – and obstacles to deepening our practice – can arise. Bodhicitta can help us engage these […]

The Wheel of Life: Session 5 14.05.2017 1:28:46

Session five from a weekend teaching with Lama Kathy Wesley A basic wish in life is to be free from suffering and find happiness. But how do we free ourselves from negative habits, […]

The Wheel of Life: Session 4 14.05.2017 1:29:48

Session four from a weekend teaching with Lama Kathy Wesley A basic wish in life is to be free from suffering and find happiness. But how do we free ourselves from negative habits, […]

The Wheel of Life: Session 3 13.05.2017 1:23:27

Session three from a weekend teaching with Lama Kathy Wesley A basic wish in life is to be free from suffering and find happiness. But how do we free ourselves from negative habits, […]

The Wheel of Life: Session 2 13.05.2017 1:18:53

Session two from a weekend teaching with Lama Kathy Wesley A basic wish in life is to be free from suffering and find happiness. But how do we free ourselves from negative […]

The Wheel of Life: Finding Freedom in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition – Session 1 12.05.2017 1:25:38

Session one from a weekend teaching with Lama Kathy Wesley A basic wish in life is to be free from suffering and find happiness. But how do we free ourselves from negative […]

The Practice of the Preliminaries 07.05.2017 48:30

This talk is the second in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. The talk covers Chapter 1, pages 11–20. Topics Discussed: […]

An Introduction to Mind Training 30.04.2017 44:37

This talk is the first in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. This talk discusses: The sources of the mind-training teachings. […]

Diligence 23.04.2017 49:50

Diligence is the fourth of the 6 Paramitas. How we practice this virtue is important. Being diligent is not a simple mustering of energy, gritting our teeth and enduring the […]

May My Dharma Become a Path 16.04.2017 54:50

Once we’ve chosen to follow the teachings of the Buddha, we face the challenge of remembering the teachings in times of adversity. We struggle to establish a regular dharma practice, […]

Concluding Remarks on the Chenrezik Practice 09.04.2017 53:59

This talk is the last in a series of talks on Chenrezik: for the Benefit of All Beings, by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. This talk discusses: The Chenrezik practice and the […]

May My Mind Follow the Dharma 03.04.2017 1:04:21

Modern life is full of distractions that make it difficult for us to see deeper meaning and possibilities in our minds and lives. The Buddha’s teachings describe the causes and solutions for suffering and show us how to make life meaningful.