The Workshop is in the 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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We Always Find Fault

Something To Think About Series #94 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

04-06
02:01

Dare to Face and Disarm Fear (Being Fearless in a Fearful World – Part 1 of 3)

At the base of many disturbing emotions lies fear.  Just look at an angry person’s face. We must learn the mechanics of these emotions – their causes and effects. 3:41| Extracted from teachings given at Vajrayana Institute, September 22, 2017. Full teaching here.

07-24
03:42

Buddha Is A Cognitive Therapist (STTA #99)

Something To Think About Series #99 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

05-24
02:01

Fearless Compassion (Part 2 of 2)

The second part of the teaching for the Mahamudra Centre, New Zealand on the bodhisattva path. Features a Q&A with thoughts on guilt; dealing with problems; attachment and aversion; more on the Eight Verses; tonglen; self-cherishing; exchanging self for others; a story about Harry Sutton; the purpose of meditation; single-pointed concentration; emptiness and dependent arising. 6 & 7 November 2020 YouTube

05-19
02:14:35

Fearless Compassion (Part 1 of 2)

Teaching for the Mahamudra Centre, New Zealand about the fearless path of the bodhisattvas. Thoughts include: the need to work on our own mind; taking inspiration from great beings like Geshe Lama Konchog and His Holiness the Dalai Lama; our attachment and aversion; exchanging self for others; Langri Tangpa’s Eight Verses 6 & 7 November 2020 YouTube

05-19
01:42:06

Overcoming Attachment (Part 2 of 2)

Teachings for White Mahakala Study Group, Cluj, Romania. 20 January 2021. YouTube

05-19
01:01:46

Overcoming Attachment (Part 1 of 2)

Teachings for Center of White Mahakala Study Group, Cluj, Romania. 20 January 2021. YouTube

05-19
01:18:02

You Are Your Own Worst Enemy (STTA #98)

Something To Think About Series #98 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

04-06
01:50

Addiction (STTA #97)

Something To Think About Series #97 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

04-06
02:14

How To Navigate This Crazy World

Something To Think About Series #96 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

04-06
02:01

Compassion Is Not Enough (STTA #95)

Something To Think About Series #95 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

04-06
01:32

What is Christmas?

Something To Think About Series #93 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

04-06
01:32

Om Mani Padme Hum

Something To Think About Series #92 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

04-06
01:21

Is All Suffering Bad?

Something To Think About Series #91 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

04-06
01:30

Anger and Compassion

Something To Think About Series #90 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

04-06
02:43

The Source Of Sanity

Something To Think About Series #89 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

03-25
02:50

Enjoy Being The Boss!

Something To Think About Series #88 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

03-25
01:58

Impermanence

Something To Think About Series #87 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin YouTube

03-25
01:03

Worrying About The Future

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

03-25
01:47

Thanksgiving

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

03-25
01:28
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