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Conscious Living (1999-2003)  $80.00

Our lack of mindfulness brings much suffering upon ourselves and others. Through conscious living - living mindfully - we can benefit not only ourselves; but those around us.

Order CodeTape Details
CL99/1 The Difference a Touch of Awareness Can Make (1)    [30-07-1999]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Lama Choedak discusses how to deal with the conflict and challenges of modern living by adding a touch of awareness in everyday life.
CL99/2 The Difference a Touch of Awareness Can Make (2)    [30-07-1999]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Conclusion of Lama Choedak's talk; including a short guided meditation. 35 min
CL99/3 The Sign of Rising Indwelling Faith    [10-12-1999]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  To live consciously; we need to have faith in ourselves. Such inner faith will allow us to accept ourselves as we are; accept others; accept change; and ultimately to benefit not only ourselves but all those with whom we come into contact.
CL99/4 How to Cope with Life (1)    [03-03-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Many people find it hard to cope with the ever changing nature of things in life: relationships; job; health and so on. In this talk; Lama Choedak addresses how to cope with change and uproot the underlying causes of anxiety; depression and dissatisfaction.
CL99/5 How to Cope with Life (2)    [30-03-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Conclusion of Lama Choedak's talk. 50 min
CL99/6 How to Remedy Depression (1)    [16-06-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Introduction. Praise to the Deeds of the Buddha. Shakyamuni Buddha Mantra. Symptoms of Depression. How does depression arise? Depression can be prevented and overcome through meditation and the cultivation of gratitude. Seven steps to developing gratitude.
CL99/7 How to Remedy Depression (2)    [16-06-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Seven steps to developing gratitude ctd. Compassion and benefiting others. Conclusion. 40 min
CL99/8 Forgiveness (1)    [20-10-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Separate the person from their action; karma & defilements; understand actions as symptoms of suffering - leads to compassion. Avoid concepts of "right" & "wrong". Negative consequences of not forgiving. Ignorance - root of suffering. Forgive by stages. Benefits of daily reflection & confession. Self-reliability & confidence. Choose loving kindness & compassion. Apologising. Farewelling the past.
CL99/9 Forgiveness (2)    [20-10-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Effects of forgiveness. Have realistic expectations of others' response. Avoid attachment to act of forgiving. Prayer and mindfulness. Compassion; wisdom & concern for others. Impermanence. Q&A. 60 min
CL99/11 Conscious living: the Buddhist Way    [14-04-2003]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  A talk given on South Coast; NSW. This is a 120 minute tape.
CL99/12 Cave in the Snow and Spirituality in the Modern World    [17-04-2003]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Tenzin Palmo's experience as shown in the film Cave in the Snow; and gender issues. 60 min
CL99/C13 Forgiveness CD (1)    [20-10-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Forgiveness and end-of-day reflection; stages of forgiveness and model for end-of-day reflection; pwer of self reliability and self-restoration; focussing on positivity and focussing one's thoughts.
CL99/C14 Forgiveness CD (2)    [20-10-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Focussing on positivity and focussing one's thoughts (cont); conscious liviing and effort; the benefits of forgiveness; Questions and answers.

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“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.”
The Buddha