Kadampa Podcasts: Living Clarity

The inner technology to increase human happiness

January 13, 2024

Gen-la Khyenrab

The inner technology to increase human happiness

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Teaching from Oral Instructions of Mahamudra, Gen-la introduces the basic Buddhist idea that happiness doesn’t come from material development but rather through inner contemplation on virtue.

Hope from Prayer

January 2, 2024

Gen-la Dekyong

Hope from Prayer

00:00 / 00:09:02

Finding Strength through Compassion and Prayer.

The flexibility that comes from mental suppleness

December 25, 2023

Gen-la Dekyong

The flexibility that comes from mental suppleness

00:00 / 00:17:52

Mental suppleness is a flexibility of mind induced by virtuous concentration.

A straightforward way to change our world for the better

November 20, 2023

Gen-la Dekyong

A straightforward way to change our world for the better

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The correct methods to improve our world lie in our own heart.

What makes an object virtuous or non-virtuous?

November 13, 2023

Gen-la Dekyong

What makes an object virtuous or non-virtuous?

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How do we practice consciousness? We have to tie our mind to a virtuous object.

Why do we need to apply effort?

November 7, 2023

Gen-la Kunsang

Why do we need to apply effort?

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If I lack the wish to apply myself to spiritual practice, how do I think my suffering will stop ever?

Appearances are like dreams

November 4, 2023

Gen-la Khyenrab

Appearances are like dreams

00:00 / 00:19:54

All Worlds Arise from the Mind

Using our wisdom as a direct antidote for anger

October 26, 2023

Gen-la Dekyong

Using our wisdom as a direct antidote for anger

00:00 / 00:20:09

According to Shantideva’s explanation, we are practicing the patience of definitely thinking about Dharma, Buddha’s teachings, when we use our understanding of profound Dharma instructions, such as those on emptiness or dependent-relationship, in order to deepen our experience of patience.