Buddhism for Beginners
The Buddhism for Beginners Podcast is brought to you by Kunzang Palyul Choling (KPC). KPC was founded by Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo Rinpoche to uphold the Palyul lineage within the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. KPC is a hub of compassionate activity with a mission to inspire people to improve the world and end suffering for the benefit of all beings.
The Buddhism for Beginners podcast draws from a wealth of teachings by Jetsunma and other great masters from around the world. Gain insight and guidance into how you can apply foundational Buddhist principles and meditation techniques to use in your everyday life. For more teachings, meditations, and resources visit out online virtual temple at Tara.org.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 41
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Lama Never Leaves You - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
In this teaching, focusing on the supports of Dharma, and the treasure they represent, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo explains that in truth, the Lama never leaves you.
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How To Reach Enlightenment
In this teaching, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo takes us through the steps that will support and lead to our own enlightenment as well as those who have hopes of us.
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AA, Buddhism, and Addiction - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
One of the few successful programs in treating substance abuse has been AA. Jetsunma explains how the AA method can be applied to our addiction to samsara.
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Dakini In the Sphere of Truth - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
In this live teaching from 1991, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo, following His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, opens the doors to the sphere of truth; sharing with us the qualities of activity expressed by the Dakin…
Creating a Deep Storehouse of Merit - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
In this teaching, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo gives us an in-depth understanding of the Buddhist concept of merit and how it works in our lives. Through lucid explanation and example, Jetsunma shows us how …
See Beyond Preconceptions
There is a whole world outside of our concepts. Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo gives us the keys to unlocking it.
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Experience the Equality of All Beings - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo not only explains the logic of the equality of all beings, she takes us through various ways to experience our sameness.
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Apply the Four Noble Truths - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
The "Four Noble Truths" was the first teaching given by the Buddha. In it he describes the truth of suffering, the end of suffering and the path out of suffering. Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo shows us that a…
Not Grasping Means Not Suffering - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Growing up in a materialistic culture, being taught to "be all that you can be", actually produces obstacles to the path to enlightenment. The definition of neurotic is acting in a way that is inappr…
Emptiness & Compassion for Westerners - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
In traditionally Buddhist countries in the East, concepts like emptiness and Bodhicitta are common knowledge. Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo explains how the fact that we did not grow up with this mind-set giv…
Methods for Awakening - Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
Awakening to enlightenment involves breaking habits we have had since "time out of mind". Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo gives us some methods using the Buddha's teachings that will help us accomplish our goal…
Qualities of Discursive Thought - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Have you ever wondered what makes up those "voices in your head"? They arise from discursive thought and Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo takes us through the process of identifying their cause, and applying the…
It's Decision Time: Who Are You? - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo explains clearly what it means to be a Buddhist and take refuge in the 3 jewels. Contrasting that is how we actually live our lives. This leads us to decision time.
Increase Your Stream of Merit - Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
Ever wonder why Buddhists talk so much about "merit" or "virtue"? Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo answers these questions and explains what merit is, why you need it, and what to do to get it and keep it.
How To Reach Enlightenment - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo takes us through the steps that will support and lead to our own enlightenment as well as those who have hopes of us.
This teaching was originally given on 4/27/1999
Bodhisattva Way of Life by Santideva - Part 1 - as taught by Khenpo Pem Tseri Sherpa
This episode is the first in a series on "The Bodhisattva Way of Life" by Shantideva. This course is taught by Khenpo Pem Tseri Sherpa from Kunzang Palyul Choling.
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Planting Your Dharma Garden - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
This is a recording of a public talk given by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo entitled "Planting Your Dharma Garden"
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The Dharma of Hand-washing, as taught by Atira Zeoli
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 …
Live A Sacred Life - Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
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 a…
The Practice of Generosity - Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
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 Lh…