We think of our ego as our “self,” as “me,” who we are and what we have. Buddhism teaches us that our suffering is caused by clinging to this mistaken idea. In our upcoming Mitra Talk Mitra Lee Worley will discuss what it means to hold the principal witness.
The author shares a contemplative approach toward one’s environment, both inner and outer.
Mitra Karl’s latest book, Sounds of Innate Freedom: The Indian Texts of Mahāmudrā: Volume 5 discusses historic texts and songs, many of which were translated for the first time into English. This
While out shopping for groceries, the author gets inspired to challenge her fear of the coronavirus pandemic by safely connecting with others and choosing kindness.
Taught by Acharya Lhakpa Tshering, a Buddhist monk, scholar, and meditation master, this course gives you a practical introduction to the skills needed to confidently practice meditation in your own life and on your own time. Topics include how to sit for a meditation session, overcome common obstacles like forgetfulness, dullness, and so on, and different techniques for calming the mind. You will learn all the details of this traditional Buddhist meditation, make an in-depth exploration of your mind, and perhaps even come to know yourself beyond the thoughts and labels that obscure your true being.
Sun., February 14, 2021 – Sun., April 25, 2021 @ 10:30 am PST – 12:00 pm PDT –
Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen will teaches in our Sundays series on meditation and specifically the Eight Verses of Mind Training by Geshe Langri Tangpa. The verses teach us how to free ourselves from the demon of self-cherishing and give rise to bodhichitta. They teach us how to remain calm so that we are better able to help others. Join us on Sundays!
New Online Series of Mitra Dean Karl Brunnhölzl. We will explore the teachings on Mahāmudrā by the Tibetan master of yogīs, Milarepa, primarily based on his song called Ultimate View, Meditation, Conduct, and Fruition, which is his culminating instruction to Rechungpa, his main disciple besides Gampopa.
