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by Kunzang Palyul Choling - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
The Buddhism for Beginners podcast draws from a wealth of teachings by Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo Rinpoche and other great masters from around the world. Gain insight and guidance into how you can apply foundational Buddhist principles and meditation techniques to use in your everyday life.
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- 1 weeks ago37 min
The Equality of All That Lives
In her teaching “Experience the Equality of All Beings,” Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo dismantles the misconception that compassion is a fleeting emotional display, defining true bodhicitta instead as an intentional habit forged through steady spiritual practice. Rather than resting on polite sentimentality, genuine equality is rooted in Buddhist philosophy: every sentient creature—from an amoeba or insect to a predatory shark or human being—shares the identical, fully complete, and unalterable Buddha...
- Mar 20, 202644 min
Make a Habit of Compassion
Most of our day involves one habit after another. Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo teaches us how to make compassion a stronger and stronger habit, so we will experience happiness, and eventually liberation. Support the show For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
- Mar 13, 202644 min
How to Recognize a Qualified Teacher
You must have a qualified teacher to practice Vajrayana Buddhism. Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo clarifies the qualities to look for and how to avoid making a mistake. Support the show For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
- Mar 6, 202647 min
Conceptual Proliferation
Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo encourages us to unravel the many concepts we have, because they stand between us and having pure view. Support the show For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
- Feb 27, 202647 min
The Guru is the Light in Samsara
Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo takes us on a journey through samsara, emphasizing the light (Guru) that guides our path. Support the show For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
- Feb 20, 202657 min
You Need Patience & Courage on the Path
Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo explains the many ways it's important to have patience and courage as we begin a path to change our habits. Support the show For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
- Feb 13, 202651 min
Dispelling Dharma's Bad Rap
Buddhism often gets a bad rap for talking about suffering. Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo explains why it is totally unfounded. Support the show For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
- Nov 21, 202546 min
Perception is a Squirrel Cage of Reaction
Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo takes the concept of perception and describes just what it is like for us in samsara. Support the show For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
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