Public Talks
February 7, 2013
Preparing for Dying and Death
Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim
Tibetan Buddhism has a detailed view of what happens at the time of death and afterwards. That understanding leads to excellent instruction on how to approach life's final stages.
November 29, 2012
Stress Management
Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim
Is stress or dukha necessarily destructive? Can it be constructive or necessary for our daily life and spiritual practice? What are the similarities between Buddhist concept of "dukkha" and stress in western science? If stress is necessary for our life, what are the effective methods of living with stress instead of getting rid of it? What are the possible sources of stress and antidotes for it? What degree of stress is healthy and unhealthy for our daily and spiritual life?
October 4, 2012
Lojong
Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim
In October, Geshe Jamyang continues the teachings on Tibetan Mind Development practices (Lojong) that started with our August visiting teacher, Lama Pema Wangdak. The Oct 4 session by Geshe explores the reasons for doing Lojong and other Dharma practices.
September 6, 2012
Vipassana in Daily Life
Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim
Geshe's 1st "First Thursday" Dharma talk for Fall of 2012 was on Vipassana meditation. He gives detailed step-by-step instructions on how to use vipassana to help navigate daily life.
August 12, 2012
Lojong Workshop
Khenpo Pema
Khenpo Pema is abbot of the seven Palden Sakya Centers on the East Coast, Argentina, and Brazil; including the headquarters of the Sakya Lineage in North America in NY. In the summer of 2012, we had the good fortune of bringing Khenpo Pema to Olympia to speak about Lojong and general Buddhism.
June 7, 2012
Celebrating the Buddha's Enlightenment
Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim
July is the time of the year that falls within the 4th lunar month of the Tibetan Calendar. This is the month when Tibetan Buddhists remember Buddha Shakyamuni's birth and also his spiritual awakening. To honor the memory of this inspirational man, Geshe Jamyang discusses the highlights of The Buddha's life and teachings.