The Workshop is in the Mind

We need to counteract negative states of mind with effective purification practice. Purification starts with the four R's: Regret, Reliance, Remedy and Resolve. 07:42 | Extracted from "Living With Uncertainty" teachings on Aug 15, 2020 at Langri Tangpa Buddhist Centre Brisbane . Full teaching:  Video

We  might  have  a  belief about how happiness and suffering em a nate from "out there."  We don't recognize our own minds' role in  our own happiness and suffering. That's being a "Samsara- ist . "   11:57 | Extracted from "Samsara and Nirvana" teachings on Jan 12-17, 2021 at Shantideva Center - Brooklyn, New York . Full teaching: Video

To practice compassion we need to subdue habitual selfishness. First, we need to understand some Buddhist psychology about the sources of suffering. Then, with wisdom, we become a suitable vessel for various Bodhisattva practices. 18:22 | Extracted from "Cultivating Happiness" teachings on Sep 11, 2020 at Vajrayana Institute Sydney . Full teaching: Video

Misconceptions cause incredible suffering. We can correct these misconceptions through a path of inquiry to get to the root of the problem. This inquiry leads us to the topic of emptiness. 19:17 | Extracted from "Living With Uncertainty" teachings on Aug 15, 2020 at Langri Tangpa Buddhist Centre Brisbane . Full teaching: Video

Sometimes we stick our noses in when it is not appropriate. We think that's compassion, but it's just coming from your own attachment. Wisdom sometimes means you leave people alone, especially when they aren't open to your help. 7:41 | Extracted from "Living With Uncertainty" teachings on Aug 8, 2020 at Langri Tangpa Buddhist Centre Brisbane . Full teaching: Audio

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .    

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 .  

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 .  

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 .

17:26 | Extracted from "Karma, Morality & Happiness" on Lawudo Trek 2019 . Full teaching  here .

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 .

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 .

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 .