How to Train Your Mind Throughout the Day (Podcast Episode #013)

How to Train Your Mind Throughout the Day (Podcast Episode #013)

Author: Selected Talks on Buddhism and Meditation by the Karmapa April 14, 2017 Duration: 2:03:03
Today's podcast episode is a very special two-part teaching from the Gyalwang Karmapa on the famous text known as the 8 Verses of Mind Training by the the renowned historical master, Geshe Langri Tangpa.

This particular text contains just eight verses on how we can live a meaningful life that is beneficial to both ourselves and others. For example, the Karmapa explains why we should consider other sentient beings as being more important than ourselves:

“Why are sentient beings so valuable? Because in order to achieve awakening we need bodhicitta, and in order to generate bodhicitta we need compassion. And because compassion must be generated with respect to sentient beings, sentient beings are infinitely precious and necessary for our awakening.”

This teaching contains many simple and practical tips for how to live a purposeful life, and how to deal with suffering and hardship in a way that transforms our being without weighing us down.

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Within the stream of daily life, it can be difficult to find a source of genuine wisdom and practical guidance. Selected Talks on Buddhism and Meditation by the Karmapa offers just that-a curated collection of teachings from His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa, who leads the Karma Kagyu lineage and serves as a spiritual guide for countless people worldwide. Each episode presents a stand-alone talk, carefully chosen to address the complexities of modern existence through the lens of ancient Buddhist philosophy. You’ll hear explorations that go beyond theory, touching on how meditation practice can transform our relationship with stress, anxiety, and the pace of contemporary life. The discussions often extend into our responsibility toward the environment and the cultivation of a resilient, compassionate happiness. This podcast doesn’t offer quick fixes, but rather invites deep listening and reflection. By presenting these selected talks directly, the series makes the Karmapa’s accessible insights on mindfulness, ethics, and inner development available to anyone, anywhere. Whether you are new to these concepts or have a long-standing practice, each session provides substance to ponder and integrate. Tuning in feels less like consuming content and more like receiving a thoughtful, personal teaching, creating space for clarity and calm amid the noise.
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