The Buddha teaches us that the root of all suffering is desire. We've all had the experience of fulfilling one desire only to be overcome with the next. Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo helps us unravel this endless loop to look at how we can begin to pacify this thirst in our minds. For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org  Support the show ..read more

The basis for understanding your true nature is Bodhicitta - the compassionate intent to benefit all beings. Kindness then becomes the essence of your practice. Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo guides us in understanding how this works.  For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org Support the show ..read more

Since all of us have the Buddha nature intact within us, we are all equal. How we can practice that is addressed by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo in this teaching on the reality of who we are. For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org The Littlest Headline A different kind of news podcast. Three teenagers read local newspapers from places... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show ..read more

How does one fight desire in our minds? In this teaching, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo teaches the way of the compassionate warrior. For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org Eye-Opening Moments Podcast Eye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Holistic Life Navigation This podcast explores how to heal stress & trauma holistically. I am your host, Luis... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show ..read more

What is karma? In this teaching, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo explains how the interdependence of cause and effect affects our lives. For more teachings, practices and resources visit www.tara.org Support the show ..read more

It takes extraordinary effort to lift out of suffering and reach enlightenment. On the way, you rely on the lineage, the Guru, and the knowledge of cause and result. Then step by step, you will reach your goal. For more teachings, resources and practices, visit www.tara.org Support the show ..read more

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. For more teachings, resources and practices, visit www.tara.org Support the show ..read more

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. For more teachings, practices, virtual temple, and resources, visit www.tara.org  Support the show ..read more

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. Support the show ..read more

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. Support the show (https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/441f9f97-db53-4e64-b9b8-39a83906d2d3 ..read more