Ven. Robina Courtin

The Workshop is in the Mind

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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...

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Ven. Robina Courtin

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Why would we want to mold our mind into any shape we like? (STTA 289) 31.12.2025 1:32

Something To Think About Series #289 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

For worries and fears, learn to change the thoughts (STTA 288) 30.12.2025 1:47

Something To Think About Series #288 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Don't put things off (STTA 287) 29.12.2025 1:39

Something To Think About Series #287 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Come to our own conclusions about who we are, not other people's (STTA 286) 28.12.2025 1:29

Something To Think About Series #286 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Use love from others to develop self-love (STTA 285) 26.12.2025 1:08

Something To Think About Series #285 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Fulfillment doesn't come from sense objects (STTA 284) 25.12.2025 1:30

Something To Think About Series #284 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Instead of being angry, say "What can I do to help?" (STTA 283) 24.12.2025 1:06

Something To Think About Series #283 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Compassionate Activism (teaching) 23.12.2025 1:05:44

It's a commonly held misconception that Buddhism and activism conflict. In fact, the logical consequence of spiritual practice is action for the sake of others; it just naturally follows. But our actions – helping our next-door neighbour or helping stop the destruction of the planet – need to be grounded in wisdom. As the Dalai Lama says, "Compassion is not enough; we need wisdom." In other word...

Work on the thoughts before they become emotional (STTA 282) 23.12.2025 2:19

Something To Think About Series #282 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Know our limits (STTA 281) 22.12.2025 1:24

Something To Think About Series #281 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

A book to read about how to meditate (STTA 280) 17.12.2025 0:47

Something To Think About Series #280 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

How to Let Go of Trauma (teaching) 16.12.2025 1:27:02

Venerable Robina discusses the three poisons - attachment, aversion, and ignorance. Attachment is a junkie that only wants everything to be nice, it's this fragile child in us, that can only handle everything going nicely, and when we understand this, we will totally understand trauma. What arises when attachment doesn't get what it wants, that's called aversion, and it's the interplay of these tw...

Don't be a doormat (STTA 279) 16.12.2025 1:00

Something To Think About Series #279 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Karma means you produce yourself (STTA 278) 15.12.2025 2:05

Something To Think About Series #278 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

We need others' approval because we don't have it for ourselves (STTA 277) 14.12.2025 1:21

Something To Think About Series #277 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Why do we hunger to be liked? (STTA 276) 13.12.2025 1:21

Something To Think About Series #276 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Be brave when things go wrong (STTA 275) 12.12.2025 1:30

Something To Think About Series #275 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Self-compassion (STTA 274) 11.12.2025 1:30

Something To Think About Series #274 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

How to Deal with Procrastination (teaching) 11.12.2025 1:15:55

You've got to know the reasons for something. If you can't identify the problem, then you can't identify the cause of it, how can you ever find the solution? Once you understand the cause of it, it's clear. The quality called enthusiasm or enthusiastic perseverance, or joyful effort, is the fourth of the six perfections on the bodhisattva path of the Lamrim. They all say that it's the most importa...

Point out our good qualities (STTA 273) 09.12.2025 2:15

Something To Think About Series #273 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

We need to do the inner work before dealing with others (STTA 272) 08.12.2025 1:39

Something To Think About Series #272 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

How can you help others if you can't help yourself (STTA271) 07.12.2025 1:57

Something To Think About Series #271 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Pay attention before thoughts rise to the surface as feelings (STTA 270) 06.12.2025 1:50

Something To Think About Series #270 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

When the world is too much for us (STTA 269) 06.12.2025 1:33

Something To Think About Series #269 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

Paths of Practice (discussion) 06.12.2025 49:34

Discussion with Vincent Moore - Aug 12, 2025 We talked about opinions and the impact of negative thoughts, prison chaplaincy and the doors that open when you adjust your attitude, activism and changing the world by exploring your self, the need to abstain in order to perceive the nature of your attachments, and the importance of recognizing your enormous potential.