“Meditation” does not mean meditating on something; rather, it means to become familiar with the nature of our mind. (Milarepa). This Mitra talk will be the first in a series, taught by Mitra Dean Karl Brunnhölzl, exploring the meaning of Mahāmudrā and the role of mindfulness in this, from a beginner up to “mindless Mahāmudrā.”
After the initial shock of a sudden company merger, and an accompanying resistance to that change, the author recalls a wisdom tale that illustrates the fluid concepts of “fortune” and “misfortune,” and recommends a journal exercise.
The intention to attain an enlightened mind for the sake of others is called Bodhicitta. In five sessions, Lama Rabten Tshering will explore five aspects of training in aspiration Bodhicitta and how to apply this in our practice.
The author contemplates death and impermanence, and shares a practice she learned from a friend, for considering one’s actions in light of this often-avoided inconvenient truth.
According to Tibetan Buddhist teachings, a person’s true nature – buddha nature – is the foundation from which all wisdom develops.
In this series of eight classes, Acharya Tashi will teach on the writings of the Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284-1339) with a focus on bringing the teachings into practice.
On a special day, in the wake of an argument, an unexpected event stops the author’s mind, and she uses the opportunity to contemplate “the suffering of suffering” as taught by the Buddha.
