Karmapa Discusses Gender Equality and Effective Activism (Podcast Episode #003)

Karmapa Discusses Gender Equality and Effective Activism (Podcast Episode #003)

Author: Selected Talks on Buddhism and Meditation by the Karmapa December 3, 2015 Duration: 1:15:14
Today we are delighted to bring you the third episode in our new Podcast series.

This selected talk comes from the Karmapa's recent trip to the USA where he was invited to give a talk at the famous Princeton University.

The topic was gender equality and His Holiness spoke at length about his own role in this cause, and about how we can all be more effective activists by using patience and compassion. This wonderful lecture is an inspiring reminder about how each individual can make a difference to larger causes.

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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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 18

Selected Talks on Buddhism and Meditation by the Karmapa
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