Applied Meditation · Buddhism · Dharma Teachings · Podcast

The Root of the Path

The six conditions of an ideal meditation environment. The eight parts of ideal meditation posture. Introduction to the Lam Rim: Tibetan Buddhist enlightenment engine. How to find a Teacher, and how to treat them. Taking the opportunity of leisure and fortune. Getting in gear: imminence of death. Taught by Mojohito Tchudi in Chico, California on December 1st, 2016. To… Continue reading The Root of the Path

Applied Meditation · Buddhism · Dharma Teachings · Guided Meditation · Podcast

Guided Meditation – The Preliminaries

Guided meditation covering the traditional Tibetan Buddhist Preliminary practices: Seven point meditation posture Refuge and motivation Visualize the Teacher Gathering virtue Purify obstacles Rejoice in goodness Request teachings Request Teacher to stay Dedication Led by Mojohito von Tchudi in Chico, California on November 10th, 2016. To subscribe to the podcast of these recordings, put this link… Continue reading Guided Meditation – The Preliminaries

Applied Meditation · Buddhism · Dharma Teachings · Podcast

Applied Meditation

Meditation terminology from Sanskrit and Tibetan, defined in plain English. Review different types of meditation. Overview of the different parts of meditation, including environment, posture, and object. Learn the Six Preliminaries and Seven Ingredients of traditional Tibetan Buddhist meditation practice. Taught by Mojohito von Tchudi in Chico, California on November 10th, 2016. To subscribe to the… Continue reading Applied Meditation

Buddhism · Buddhist Refuge · Dharma Teachings · Podcast

Disproving Appearances

Identifying the object we wrongly believe exists. Got ya! Metaphors for experiencing emptiness directly: the magic show. Logical proof for emptiness: the one or many analysis. Deconstructing causation. The reasoning of interdependence. Taught by Mojohito von Tchudi in Chico, California on October 13th, 2016. To subscribe to the podcast of these recordings, put this link… Continue reading Disproving Appearances

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Entering Nirvana

Defining nirvana, the achievement of permanent peace. Breaking down the four divisions or aspects of nirvana. Describing the three main parts to the method for achieving nirvana. Why cultivating ethics is necessary to achieve peace. Taught by Mojohito von Tchudi in Chico, California on September 1st, 2016. To subscribe to the podcast of these recordings,… Continue reading Entering Nirvana

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The Power of Compassion

Defining bodhicitta and bodhisattva. The relationship between compassion and bodhicitta. The five stages of a bodhisattva’s evolution. Techniques for developing bodhicitta. Taught by Mojohito von Tchudi in Chico, California on August 11th, 2016. To subscribe to the podcast of these recordings, put this link in your favorite podcast app: https://mojohito.com/feed/podcast/ https://mojohito.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Buddhist-Refuge-part-2-mojohito.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download… Continue reading The Power of Compassion

Buddhism · Buddhist Refuge · Dharma Teachings · Podcast

What Can Protect You

Exploring how we protect ourselves from suffering. Examining what things can protect us, and what things cannot. Looking at how enlightenment, the path to reach enlightenment, and the community of practitioners who aim for this goal can offer real protection. How practitioners of lesser, middle, and greater scopes seek shelter. Taking refuge in your eventual enlightenment.… Continue reading What Can Protect You

Buddhism · Dharma Teachings · Podcast · The Principal Teachings of Buddhism

Hacking Reality

Deceptive reality vs. ultimate reality. Three different views of interdependence. What no-self does and does not mean. Relationship between causality and emptiness. Applying emptiness in your daily life Taught by Mojohito von Tchudi in Chico, California on June 9th, 2016. To subscribe to the podcast of these recordings, put this link in your favorite podcast app: https://mojohito.com/feed/podcast/ https://mojohito.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/The-Principal-Teachings-of-Buddhism-part-5-mojohito.mp3Podcast:… Continue reading Hacking Reality

Buddhism · Dharma Teachings · Podcast · The Principal Teachings of Buddhism

Compassion Matters

Discussing why compassion is necessary to become an enlightened being. Defining what it means to have Bodhcitta and become a Bodhisattva. The benefits of developing the wish to become enlightened. Describing the seven step method to develop unlimited compassion. Taught by Mojohito von Tchudi in Chico, California on May 12th, 2016. To subscribe to the podcast of… Continue reading Compassion Matters

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You Have to Want to Escape

Why to get serious about a spiritual life. Defining samsara, the cycle of rebirth. The relationship between having compassion for yourself, and having compassion for others. Discussion of why even the seemingly good things of life in fact bring suffering, Review the four principals of karma. Discussion of karma as seeds, and as momentum. How to develop spiritual motivation before you get… Continue reading You Have to Want to Escape