The New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union
A thought provoking episode in which Gen-la Dekyong encourages us to think carefully about what the nature of the mind. She explains that true happiness is impossible unless we understand our mind an…
A thought provoking episode in which Gen-la Dekyong encourages us to think carefully about what the nature of the mind. She explains that true happiness is impossible unless we understand our mind an…
A wonderfully practical episode helping us to understand how it is lack of patience the brings stress and unhappiness in our life. We see how by accepting difficulties in our life we come to experien…
In this extract we learn a simple, practical method for going against our self-cherishing mind – just make others happy!
In this clip Gen-la Dekyong explains the uncommon meaning of this verse from Atisha’s Advice to help us find the inner peace of patience every day…
If we have strong uncontrolled desire we will never find happiness because we can never satisfy our desires. If instead we practice contentment and control our desires we will always be happy.
One of the special qualities of Kadampa teachings is that they show us how to transform daily appearances into spiritual lessons, so that even a normal busy day can help us make progress on the spiri…
Only as human beings do we have the opportunity to free ourselves from the darkness of ignorance and attain enlightenment this is a wonderful opportunity.
In this clip Gen-la Jampa encourages us to always remember to dedicate, explaining how to dedicate and the great results this will bring.
We live in a “luxurious prison”—comfortable but deceptive. If we don’t recognize our distorted mental constructs, we stay trapped. But by training the mind through spiritual paths and developing renu…
In this moving episode, Gen Gomlam explores the deep emotional pain that arises from our attachments to others. Whether through loss or the fear of losing someone, attachment often becomes a source o…
Kadam Morten talks about how to make sure our relationships are not just harmonious but an opportunity for spiritual growth. Our relationships, even the most challenging ones, become powerful tools f…
In this talk given at Tara KMC Dublin, Kadam Adam Starr encourages us to find balance in our lives—particularly the balance between inner and outer development. He explains that it is through finding…
In this podcast, we explore the profound question: Are the body and mind one and the same? Drawing on the logical insights of the Buddha, we examine how the body and mind are, in fact, distinct entit…
Gen Demo illustrates the difference between deluded pride and genuine confidence, revealing three essential forms of self-confidence: in our potential, in our positive actions, and in our ability to …