This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Transforming Confusion into Wisdom: The Five Buddha Families, Part 2 by Lama Kathy Wesley. We can sometimes feel intimidated by the path to awakening;... The post Transforming Confusion into Wisdom: The Five Buddha Families, Part 2 appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Transforming Confusion into Wisdom: The Five Buddha Families, Part 2 by Lama Kathy Wesley. We can sometimes feel intimidated by the path to awakening;... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/transforming-confusion-into-wisdom-the-five-buddha-families-part-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transforming Confusion into Wisdom: The Five Buddha Families, Part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Transforming Confusion into Wisdom: The Five Buddha Families, Part 2

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Transforming Confusion into Wisdom: The Five Buddha Families, Part 1 by Lama Kathy Wesley. We can sometimes feel intimidated by the path to awakening;... The post Transforming Confusion into Wisdom: The Five Buddha Families, Part 1 appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Transforming Confusion into Wisdom: The Five Buddha Families, Part 1 by Lama Kathy Wesley. We can sometimes feel intimidated by the path to awakening;... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/transforming-confusion-into-wisdom-the-five-buddha-families-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transforming Confusion into Wisdom: The Five Buddha Families, Part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Transforming Confusion into Wisdom: The Five Buddha Families, Part 1

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Daily Practice: the Four Immeasureables Prayer by Cathy Lhamo Jackson. In this Dharma Talk we will be exploring the Four Immeasurables Prayer – its... The post Daily Practice: the Four Immeasureables Prayer appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Daily Practice: the Four Immeasureables Prayer by Cathy Lhamo Jackson. In this Dharma Talk we will be exploring the Four Immeasurables Prayer – its... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/daily-practice-the-four-immeasureables-prayer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daily Practice: the Four Immeasureables Prayer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Daily Practice: the Four Immeasureables Prayer

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled This Precious Life by Lama Kathy Wesley. When we face hard times, it’s hard to remember what the Buddha taught about our lives –... The post This Precious Life appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled This Precious Life by Lama Kathy Wesley. When we face hard times, it’s hard to remember what the Buddha taught about our lives –... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/this-precious-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Precious Life</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

This Precious Life

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Absolute and Relative Bodhicitta: What They Are, Why They Matter, and a Simple Way to Meditate on Them by Eric Weinberg. Eric sums up... The post Absolute and Relative Bodhicitta: What They Are, Why They Matter, and a Simple Way to Meditate on Them appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Absolute and Relative Bodhicitta: What They Are, Why They Matter, and a Simple Way to Meditate on Them by Eric Weinberg. Eric sums up... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/absolute-and-relative-bodhicitta-what-they-are-why-they-matter-and-a-simple-way-to-meditate-on-them/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Absolute and Relative Bodhicitta: What They Are, Why They Matter, and a Simple Way to Meditate on Them</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Absolute and Relative Bodhicitta: What They Are, Why They Matter, and a Simple Way to Meditate on Them

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “The Essence of Buddhism, Part 2” by Lama Tom Broadwater. In “The Essence of Buddhism, Part 1,” Lama Tom explained that the essence of... The post The Essence of Buddhism, Part 2 appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “The Essence of Buddhism, Part 2” by Lama Tom Broadwater. In “The Essence of Buddhism, Part 1,” Lama Tom explained that the essence of... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/the-essence-of-buddhism-part-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Essence of Buddhism, Part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

The Essence of Buddhism, Part 2

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Vivid and Insubstantial by Lama Adam Berner. Ourselves and everything we experience are both vivd and insubstantial.  Fixation on either one alone inevitably leads... The post Vivid and Insubstantial appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Vivid and Insubstantial by Lama Adam Berner. Ourselves and everything we experience are both vivd and insubstantial.  Fixation on either one alone inevitably leads... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/vivid-and-insubstantial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vivid and Insubstantial</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Vivid and Insubstantial

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Finding the Sacred in Every Moment: The Purpose of Buddhist Ritual by Lama Kathy Wesley. Tibetan Buddhism is famous for its many types of... The post Finding the Sacred in Every Moment: The Purpose of Buddhist Ritual appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Finding the Sacred in Every Moment: The Purpose of Buddhist Ritual by Lama Kathy Wesley. Tibetan Buddhism is famous for its many types of... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/finding-the-sacred-in-every-moment-the-purpose-of-buddhist-ritual/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Finding the Sacred in Every Moment: The Purpose of Buddhist Ritual</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Finding the Sacred in Every Moment: The Purpose of Buddhist Ritual

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Independence Day: Freeing Ourselves from Samsara” by Lama Kathy Wesley. The Buddha taught ways to free ourselves from the bondage of Samsara – the... The post Independence Day: Freeing Ourselves from Samsara  appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Independence Day: Freeing Ourselves from Samsara” by Lama Kathy Wesley. The Buddha taught ways to free ourselves from the bondage of Samsara – the... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/independence-day-freeing-ourselves-from-samsara/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Independence Day: Freeing Ourselves from Samsara </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Independence Day: Freeing Ourselves from Samsara 

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Customs and Rituals – Why we take off our shoes” by Cathy  Lhamo Jackson. Have you ever wondered why we have so many customs... The post Customs and Rituals – Why we take off our shoes appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Customs and Rituals – Why we take off our shoes” by Cathy  Lhamo Jackson. Have you ever wondered why we have so many customs... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/customs-and-rituals-why-we-take-off-our-shoes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Customs and Rituals – Why we take off our shoes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Customs and Rituals – Why we take off our shoes

One-hour Dharma Talks (many with Question and Answer sessions) by Lama Kathy Wesley and the Dharma Instructors of Karma Thegsum Choling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center in Columbus, Ohio. Talks emphasize daily life applications of traditional Tibetan teachings including the Six Perfect virtues, Karma, Rebirth, Compassion and Wisdom.

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Dharma Talks at Columbus KTC

This talk is the seventh in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on how to transform adverse conditions... The post Transforming Adverse Conditions Using Special Practices appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This talk is the seventh in a series of talks on The Seven Points of Mind Training, by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It gives instructions on how to transform adverse conditions... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/transforming-adverse-conditions-using-special-practices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transforming Adverse Conditions Using Special Practices</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Transforming Adverse Conditions Using Special Practices

This week’s podcast is the second part of a two part talk give by Senior Meditation Instructor Cathy Lhamo Jackson entitled: A Buddhist Walks Into a Hospital. As a hospital... The post A Buddhist Walks Into a Hospital, Part 2 appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s podcast is the second part of a two part talk give by Senior Meditation Instructor Cathy Lhamo Jackson entitled: A Buddhist Walks Into a Hospital. As a hospital... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/a-buddhist-walks-into-a-hospital-part-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Buddhist Walks Into a Hospital, Part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

A Buddhist Walks Into a Hospital, Part 2

Session one from a weekend teaching with Lama Kathy Wesley A basic wish in life is to be free from suffering and find happiness. But how do we free ourselves from negative... The post The Wheel of Life: Finding Freedom in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition – Session 1 appeared first on columbusktc.org.

Session one from a weekend teaching with Lama Kathy Wesley A basic wish in life is to be free from suffering and find happiness. But how do we free ourselves from negative... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/the-wheel-of-life-finding-freedom-in-the-tibetan-buddhist-tradition-session-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wheel of Life: Finding Freedom in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition – Session 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

The Wheel of Life: Finding Freedom in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition – Session 1

Series description: Being a dharma practitioner means developing mindfulness and insight not just when we’re on the cushion, but in our everyday lives. This series, loosely based on Bokar Rinpoche’s... The post Day of a Buddhist Practitioner, Part 2: Dharma Throughout the Day appeared first on columbusktc.org.

Series description: Being a dharma practitioner means developing mindfulness and insight not just when we’re on the cushion, but in our everyday lives. This series, loosely based on Bokar Rinpoche’s... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/day-of-a-buddhist-practitioner-part-2-dharma-throughout-the-day/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Day of a Buddhist Practitioner, Part 2: Dharma Throughout the Day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Day of a Buddhist Practitioner, Part 2: Dharma Throughout the Day

In these turbulent times, we yearn to find a secure anchor for our behavior and spiritual life.  The heroic path of the Bodhisattva provides such an anchor. The Bodhisattva strives... The post Patience appeared first on columbusktc.org.

In these turbulent times, we yearn to find a secure anchor for our behavior and spiritual life.  The heroic path of the Bodhisattva provides such an anchor. The Bodhisattva strives... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/patience/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Patience

The last facet of the discipline of New Year’s Resolutions concerns how to replace negative habits with positive ones. But sometimes we just don’t do the things that are good for us. How can we coach ourselves to “do the right thing” and be kind to ourselves at the same time? We discuss strategies here. The post How to Do the Things You Want to Do appeared first on columbusktc.org.

The last facet of the discipline of New Year’s Resolutions concerns how to replace negative habits with positive ones. But sometimes we just don’t do the things that are good for us. How can we coach ourselves to “do the right thing” and be kind to ourselves at the same time? We discuss strategies here. The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/how-to-do-the-things-you-want-to-do/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Do the Things You Want to Do</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

How to Do the Things You Want to Do

This week Lama Kathy Wesley gives a talk entitled, “The Gentle Power of Love: Part 1.” For many of us, the practice of Mindfulness is the introduction to our path... The post The Gentle Power of Love: Part 1 appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week Lama Kathy Wesley gives a talk entitled, “The Gentle Power of Love: Part 1.” For many of us, the practice of Mindfulness is the introduction to our path... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/the-gentle-power-of-love-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gentle Power of Love: Part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

The Gentle Power of Love: Part 1

This week Lama Kathy Wesley gives a talk entitled, “Bringing Your Light to the World.”  In observance of the western New Year, the Columbus KTC Dharma Community participates in a Lamp-Lighting... The post Bringing Your Light to the World appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week Lama Kathy Wesley gives a talk entitled, “Bringing Your Light to the World.”  In observance of the western New Year, the Columbus KTC Dharma Community participates in a Lamp-Lighting... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/bringing-your-light-to-the-world/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bringing Your Light to the World</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Bringing Your Light to the World

This week’s talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: A Harmonious Path for Buddhist Communities. Dharma communities, like other human endeavors, struggle with human difficulties like anger, impatience, negative emotions... The post A Harmonious Path for Buddhist Communities appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: A Harmonious Path for Buddhist Communities. Dharma communities, like other human endeavors, struggle with human difficulties like anger, impatience, negative emotions... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/a-harmonious-path-for-buddhist-communities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Harmonious Path for Buddhist Communities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

A Harmonious Path for Buddhist Communities

This week Lama Kathy Wesley gives a talk entitled, “How Do We Disagree?” It’s so easy to label and dismiss others when we disagree over matters of politics – and even... The post How Do We Disagree? appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week Lama Kathy Wesley gives a talk entitled, “How Do We Disagree?” It’s so easy to label and dismiss others when we disagree over matters of politics – and even... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/how-do-we-disagree/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Do We Disagree?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

How Do We Disagree?

Lama Tom Broadwater continues his teaching from the book The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva. What is diligence, and how can it be applied to overcome obstacles to practicing... The post The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva; Chapter Six: Diligence appeared first on columbusktc.org.

Lama Tom Broadwater continues his teaching from the book The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva. What is diligence, and how can it be applied to overcome obstacles to practicing... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/the-way-of-the-bodhisattva-by-shantideva-chapter-six-diligence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva; Chapter Six: Diligence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva; Chapter Six: Diligence

Talk Nine: What Are Thoughts, Really? When we are new to meditation, we experience thoughts as coaches, cheerleaders, critics and judges. Then we learn how to let go of them... The post Meditation: Advice to Beginners – What Are Thoughts, Really? appeared first on columbusktc.org.

Talk Nine: What Are Thoughts, Really? When we are new to meditation, we experience thoughts as coaches, cheerleaders, critics and judges. Then we learn how to let go of them... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/meditation-advice-to-beginners-what-are-thoughts-really/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meditation: Advice to Beginners – What Are Thoughts, Really?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Meditation: Advice to Beginners – What Are Thoughts, Really?

Taking time away from a busy life is not easy, but when we do, we are able to absorb ourselves in our practice and find new meaning and new freedom... The post How To Do A Short Retreat appeared first on columbusktc.org.

Taking time away from a busy life is not easy, but when we do, we are able to absorb ourselves in our practice and find new meaning and new freedom... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/how-to-do-a-short-retreat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Do A Short Retreat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

How To Do A Short Retreat

This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Marcus Casey, is entitled, How to Deal with Difficult Emotions. We all struggle at times with emotions that overwhelm us. Usually we tend... The post How to Deal with Difficult Emotions appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Marcus Casey, is entitled, How to Deal with Difficult Emotions. We all struggle at times with emotions that overwhelm us. Usually we tend... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/how-to-deal-with-difficult-emotions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Deal with Difficult Emotions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

How to Deal with Difficult Emotions

This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Marcus Casey, Is the first in a series based on the book Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society, by His Holiness the... The post “Interconnected” – Talk 1 appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Marcus Casey, Is the first in a series based on the book Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society, by His Holiness the... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/interconnected-talk-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Interconnected” – Talk 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

“Interconnected” – Talk 1

When we’re on a journey we may feel tired and upset along the way, but if we open our minds to the world and develop compassion for ourselves and others,... The post Journey through Difficulties: Walking Each Other Home appeared first on columbusktc.org.

When we’re on a journey we may feel tired and upset along the way, but if we open our minds to the world and develop compassion for ourselves and others,... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/journey-through-difficulties-walking-each-other-home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey through Difficulties: Walking Each Other Home</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Journey through Difficulties: Walking Each Other Home

This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Jim Dunn, is entitled, “Lenses for Global Society,” and is the 11th in our series of talks based on the book Interconnected: Embracing... The post “Interconnected” – Talk 11 appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s talk, given by Meditation Instructor Jim Dunn, is entitled, “Lenses for Global Society,” and is the 11th in our series of talks based on the book Interconnected: Embracing... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/interconnected-talk-11/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Interconnected” – Talk 11</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

“Interconnected” – Talk 11

This week’s talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: “What Illness Teaches Us.” No one plans to get a major illness, so when one strikes, one’s dharma practice can be... The post “What Illness Teaches Us” appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled: “What Illness Teaches Us.” No one plans to get a major illness, so when one strikes, one’s dharma practice can be... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/what-illness-teaches-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“What Illness Teaches Us”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

“What Illness Teaches Us”

This week’s dharma talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled “The Most Important Decision of Each Moment.” Mindfulness meditation makes us more aware of our daily thoughts and patterns. This is... The post The Most Important Decision of Each Moment appeared first on columbusktc.org.

This week’s dharma talk by Lama Kathy Wesley is entitled “The Most Important Decision of Each Moment.” Mindfulness meditation makes us more aware of our daily thoughts and patterns. This is... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/the-most-important-decision-of-each-moment/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Most Important Decision of Each Moment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

The Most Important Decision of Each Moment

Living a life of love and compassion is an ideal for us all, but how do we even start on such a path? The great Indian Buddhist master Atisha gives... The post Developing Love and Compassion appeared first on columbusktc.org.

Living a life of love and compassion is an ideal for us all, but how do we even start on such a path? The great Indian Buddhist master Atisha gives... The post <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org/dharma-talks/developing-love-and-compassion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Developing Love and Compassion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.columbusktc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columbusktc.org</a>.

Developing Love and Compassion

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Best True Crime Podcasts

The best podcasts on investing. For anyone interested in the stories in the investing industry, whether it's an interview with Ray Dalio or Ed Thorp to the writer of The Big Short. This topic includes the most fascinating stories from all the best investors. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!