Lama Jigme GyatsoApr 9, 20231 minPutting Things in Perspective 9apr23This morning's video - https://youtu.be/gTOEtZvk-XI and this morning's practice - https://youtube.com/live/kwRNMrUBWlY?feature=share Let...
Lama Jigme GyatsoFeb 14, 20213 minWhat is the Difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?M. asked: “Is Hinduism like a spiritual Buddhism?” Let us side-step the metaphoric landmine of defining spirituality and simply contrast...
Lama Jigme GyatsoFeb 13, 20212 minTrouble Blocking Negative Thoughts during MeditationM. wrote: “Does anyone have trouble blocking negative thoughts during meditation, like I do?” Dear M., I am delighted to read that you...
Lama Jigme GyatsoFeb 12, 20213 minNeither Believing Nor DisbelievingAnother “A.” wrote: “I am struggling. I wish to become a Buddhist but I do not want to give up my belief that there is a supreme being. I...
Lama Jigme GyatsoFeb 11, 20215 minWhen SELF feels Tangible*NOTE to the reader/ viewer: It seems inevitable that there will be some conceptual overlap between this and previous lessons. And so if...
Lama Jigme GyatsoFeb 10, 20212 minAllowing the Villain In?No one makes it though life without acquiring a scar or two. And those scars don’t have to be on the outside. They can be on the inside...
Lama Jigme GyatsoFeb 9, 20212 minA Mantra for the Dyingnee asked, “When a person is nearing death, is there a mantra for the occasion?” Oh sure, I could teach you Om A-mi De-wa Hri the mantra...
Lama Jigme GyatsoFeb 9, 20213 minWhat's the Difference Between the Theravada and Mahayana Teachings of BuddhismAhamed recently asked a double question, “What’s the difference between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?” And, “Which is the true message...