See Beyond Preconceptions

See Beyond Preconceptions

Author: Kunzang Palyul Choling - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo December 4, 2020 Duration: 57:02

There is a whole world outside of our concepts. Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo gives us the keys to unlocking it. 

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Stepping into the world of Buddhist thought can feel like entering a vast, ancient library-where do you even begin? Buddhism for Beginners offers a grounded path through that richness, presented by the community of Kunzang Palyul Choling and its founder, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo. This isn't a dry academic lecture series; it's a practical conversation rooted in the Palyul lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. You'll hear directly from Jetsunma's extensive teachings, broken down into accessible ideas that connect to everyday life. The discussions naturally explore how ancient wisdom can address modern struggles, touching on mental clarity, compassionate living, and a sense of genuine well-being. Each episode feels like a thoughtful guide, helping to unpack core concepts such as impermanence, compassion, and the nature of suffering in a way that resonates whether you're commuting or taking a quiet moment for yourself. This podcast serves as an open door, emphasizing that these teachings are part of a living tradition aimed at inspiring personal and collective change. Tuning in, you join a broader mission focused on alleviating suffering, starting with your own understanding. It’s a gentle, insightful companion for anyone curious about how Buddhist principles can inform a more mindful, resilient, and engaged life, all from a trusted source within the Vajrayana tradition.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 56

Buddhism for Beginners
Podcast Episodes
Planting Your Dharma Garden - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:20
This is a recording of a public talk given by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo entitled "Planting Your Dharma Garden"Support the showFor more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org
The Dharma of Hand-washing, as taught by Atira Zeoli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:39
Washing your hands is not about you -- and neither is meditation. In this class, participants will learn how to use the technique of one-pointed concentration to calm and center their minds, and how that practice opens t…
Live A Sacred Life - Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:14
The ideas of competition and materialism are taught to us as virtues during our childhood. Collecting things and going somewhere are pivotal ways of viewing our life’s progress. Jetsunma steers us away from these misconc…
The Practice of Generosity - Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:25
Generosity is the antidote to greed, which is one of the poisons that keeps us revolving in the six realms, never truly seeing our true nature. This teaching was originally given by Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo on November 6th,…
Bodhicitta is Your Essence - Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:44
Bodhicitta is Your Essence (Part 1 of Your Treasure is the Bodhisattva Heart)Bodhicitta, the Great Compassion, the Great Awakening, is often misunderstood by western students. To have an emotional experience of compassio…