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Buddhism and Science
Peter Della Santina discusses some of the remarkable parallels between Buddhist teachings and modern scientific thought. (Please note that a Q&A session at the end of the seminar was not recorded due to a tape malfunction).

Buddhism in Everyday Life, 2000
Lama Choedak Rinpoche or Lama Rigzin discusses the application of Buddhist philosophy in everyday situations.

Buddhism in Everyday Life, 2002
Lama Choedak Rinpoche or Lama Rigzin discusses the application of Buddhist philosophy in everyday situations.

Buddhism in Everyday Life, 2003
Lama Choedak Rinpoche or Lama Rigzin discusses the application of Buddhist philosophy in everyday situations.

Buddhism in Everyday Life, 2004
Lama Choedak Rinpoche discusses the application of Buddhist philosophy in everyday situations.

Buddhist Traditions: Unity and Diversity
The Buddha encouraged his followers to think for themselves and to practice his teachings in keeping with their individual capabilities and inclinations. The liberal attitude towards religious authority first encouraged by the Buddha has characterised the development of Buddhism over time. Peter Della Santina discusses the origins, development, similarities and differences of the various Buddhist traditions.

Children's Retreat
Lama Choedak Leads a day retreat for primary school children.

Conscious Living
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.

Dealing with Emotions
Workshop with Ontul Rinpoche in Tibetan and English.

Dealling with Negative Emotions
A one-day workshop with Lama Choedak Rinpoche. Human experiences of happiness and suffering are determined by the various states of the mind, not by what people have or do not have.

Extraordinary Mindfulness at the Ordinary Workplace
Many people have requested to know how they can apply their meditation in the workplace environment. In this special workshop, Lama Choedak Rinpoche shows a set of tools that can be tested and utilised outside formal meditation, caves and robes. Buddhist meditation is not just for some people who give up their jobs and live in caves. It is about how to do ordinary jobs with extraordinary mindfulness, happiness and awareness.

Health and Healing
Public talk given by Lama Choedak Rinpoche in Batemans Bay.

His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche (2001)
Various teachings, pujas and practices in Canberra on the occasion of the visit of His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche in June 2001.

How to Live a Meaningful Life
Lama Choedak Rinpoche gives a public talk on this topic at the National Museum of Australia.

Introduction to Buddhism
Peter Della Santina examines the essentials of the Buddhist way of life, including the qualities which make Buddhism unique among the great world religions and particularly appropriate for people living in the 21st century.

Introduction to Lamdre (Series 1) General Buddhist Principles
Lamdre 'the path and its fruit' is a comprehensive vision of Buddhist practice based on the Hevajra Tantra for which the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhist is renowned.

Introduction to Lamdre (Series 2) Specific Aspects of Lamdre
This series continues from the 1995 Lamdre teachings outlining general Buddhist principles. Series 2 provides more detail on specific aspects of Lamdre.

Life and Death
What is the nature of life? Why do we die? What determines out lifespan? Can we prolonged our life, and if so, why should we? Lama Choedak Rinpoche answers these and other questions in this dharma talk and dissertation on Vagrindakirti's 11th century text "Cheating the Mara of Death". Rinpoche teaches from a previously-untranslated 18th century Tibetan commentary by Yonten Gyatso.

Lojong 7 Point Mind Training Teaching (2007)
Teaching given at Calm Abiding Retreat 2007.

Mindfulness in the Workplace
Conscious Living on the South Coast workshop

Mindfulness of Speech
A public teaching on the importance of speech in everyday life.

Nagarjuna's 'Letter of a Friend'
"The Letter of a Friend", by Arya Nagarjuna, provides a concise and comprehensive manual of instruction on Buddhist philosophy and practice. It has been held in high esteem by Tibetans throughout the centuries as a fundamental text for those embarking on the path of Dharma.

Opening Ceremony and Teachings at SIBA, Sept 2006
Teachings and Ceremonies conducted by His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, Lama Choedak Rinpoche and other Dignitories at the September 2006 opening of SIBA

Overcoming Fear and Anxiety (2002)
Lama Choedak Rinpoche discusses the fundamental fears and importance of mindfulness

Parting from the Four Attachments
Lama Rigzin elaborates on this famous teaching.

Prayer for the Happiness of All That Live
Lama Choedak Rinpoche gives a commentary on Ngorchen Kunga Zangpo's Prayer for the Happiness of All That Live. This prayer is chanted at the conclusion of practices and ceremonies of the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

Public Talks, (2005)
Public Talks given by Lama Choedak Rinpoche in 2005.

Public Talks, (2006)
Pulbic Talks given by Lama Choedak Rinpoche in 2006

Public Talks, (2009)
Public Talks given by Lama Choedak Rinpoche in 2009.

Questions and Answers series (2001)
Lama Choedak Rinpoche answers students questions on meditation and Buddhism

Questions and Answers series (2003)
Lama Choedak Rinpoche answers students questions on meditation and Buddhism

Questions and Answers series (2004)
Lama Choedak Rinpoche answers students questions on meditation and Buddhism

Reconnecting with Families
Conscious Living on the South Coast workshop

Refuge
Sunday Dharma Talk on the meaning of taking refuge and refuge ceremony.

Sleeping Yoga and Calm Abiding Weekend Retreat 2011
Lama Choedak Rinpoche teaches on Calm Abiding Meditation and Sleeping Yoga at a New Year retreat.

Sunday Dharma Talks (2002)
Lama Rigzin teaches on a series of texts providing valuable insights for living today.

Sunday Dharma Talks (2003)
Talks given at Sunday sessions at Sakya Losal Choe Dzong

Sunday Dharma Talks (2004)
Talks given at Sunday sessions at Sakya Losal Choe Dzong

Sunday Dharma Talks (2005)
Talks given at Sunday sessions at Sakya Losal Choe Dzong

Sunday Dharma Talks (2007)
Dharma talks given at Sakya Losal Choe Dzong

Sunday Dharma Talks (2010)
Dharma talks given on Sunday at Salya Losal Choe Dzong.

Sunday Dharma Talks (2011)
Dharma talks given on Sunday at Salya Losal Choe Dzong.

The Five Paths and the Ten Levels (2000)
Lama Choedak and Peter Della Santina teach on the five progressive paths of mental development (accumulation; preparation; meditation; seeing; no more learning) and the ten levels of enlightenment.

The Heart Sutra (2002)
Lama Rigzin teaches on this classic sutra.

The Science of Karma: The Law of Cause and Effect
What is karma? Why do we experience certain things rather than others during our lives? If karma is not fate, do we have control over our experiences? Learn the answers to these and other questions about the Law of Karma - one of the most important but often misunderstood concepts in Buddhist teaching.

The Three Levels of Tolerance
H.E. Ratna Vjra Rinpoche teaches at Virupa Retreat Centre

Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva
Lama Rigzin teaches on how to practice as a Bodhisattva.

Three Levels of Spiritual Perception
Series of teachings given at Calm Abiding Meditation Retreat 2001.

Tibetan Buddhism
Lama Choedak talks about Tibetan Buddhism.

Venerable Jhado Tulku Rinpoche (2001)

Visit by His Eminence Luding Khenchen Rinpoche (2004)
Public Talk, Joyous Living : Compassion and Wisdom.

Visit by His Holiness Sakya Trizin Rinpoche (1988)
Tapes from His Holiness's 1988 Australian Visit.

Visit by His Holiness Sakya Trizin Rinpoche (2003)
Tapes from public teachings and ceremonies held during His Holiness' 2003 Canberra visit.

Wheel of Life
The Wheel of Life, or Bhavacakra, is an important concept of Buddhist philosophy. Subdivided into six realms, it explains the nature of existence of living beings. Lama Choedak teaches from extensive Buddhist sources on the Wheel of Life, explaining the details of the realms and sub-realms and how all mental events may be connected with one of the realms. A one day workshop.