Judy courtin advocates for victims of child sexual abuse. Publications, editor of the fpmt magazine mandala and, until 2009, executive director of liberation prison project. He was incarcerated at pelican bay, a topsecurity prison in the north of the state, in his cell 23 h a day. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Apr 25, 2019 download pdf boundless vision a manual of dzogchen changter yoga free epubmobiebooks stay safe and healthy. Download pdf boundless vision a manual of dzogchen changter. Robina courtin born 20 december 1944, in melbourne, australia is a buddhist nun in the tibetan buddhist gelugpa tradition and lineage of lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoche. Robina courtin, she has edited transforming problems and the door to satisfaction, by lama zopa rinpoche, and the bliss of inner fire, by lama yeshe, for wisdom publications. She spent 10 years editing for wisdom publications followed by over 5 years as the editor of mandala, the magazine of the fpmt.
Our speaker has at buddhist centers around the world and is the editor of mandala, the international news magazine and foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition. Robina by her nephew, amiel courtin wilson, the internationally acclaimed australian filmmaker. Leading to liberation 12th sakyadhita international conference on buddhist women bangkok, thailand june 12 to 18, 2011. The editor of the book, robina courtin, has pulled together tips given by lama zopa during forty years of teachings. Most talks we podcast are by gil fronsdal and the insight meditation center. The bliss of inner fire by thubten yeshe overdrive. Robina courtin working with difficult emotions youtube. Taking the result as the path core teachings of the sakya lamdre tradition cyrus stearns, translator his holiness sakya trizin, foreword 4. Ordained since the late 1970s, ven robina courtin has worked full time since then for her gurus lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoches. Sep 29, 2010 robina courtin born melbourne, australia, december 20, 1944, is a buddhist nun in the tibetan buddhist gelugpa tradition and lineage of lama yeshe and lama zopa. Aabcap newsletter january 20 buddhism and psychotherapy. Create a conducive environment for a peaceful death the. Robina courtin teaching at yeshe norbu mind training centre in stockholm december 2018.
She has also edited rinpoches ultimate healing and how to be happy for wisdom. Robina courtin was raised in melbourne in a large catholic family. Weekend retreat cu venerabila robina courtin centrul. Robina courtin leads a weekend retreat at oddiyana dharma sanctuary on 20110129 and 20110. Dalai lama for over four decades, and teaches around the world with the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana. Because i have so many miles in my qantas plan, i get to stay in the first class lounges at the. Ailsa cameron, has worked so hard for years to preserve, edit and publish lama yeshe and lama zopa rinpoches teachings. In 1996 she founded the liberation prison project, which she ran until 2009. Venerable robina courtin weaves a tapestry of modern buddhist commentary as she illuminates this ancient spiritual path with humor, wit and intensity. The answers to these oftenasked questions are contained in this downtoearth book, compiled and written by kathleen mcdonald, a western buddhist nun with solid experience in both the practice and teaching of meditation.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. She has since worked fulltime for the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition fpmt in several roles. Robina has worked full time since then for lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoches fpmt. Venerable robina courtin ordained since the late 1970s, venerable robina has worked full time since then for lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoche s fpmt. Awakening to the suffering in our world columnists. A himalayan adventure and retreat with ven robina courtin.
Bodhi events 6 minutes of robina courtin chatting to. Courtin was raised catholic, and in her youth she was interested in becoming a carmelite nun. Over the years, she has served as editorial director of wisdom publications, editor of mandala magazine, executive director of liberation prison project, and as a touring teacher of buddhism. An awardwinning film by her nephew amiel courtinwilson, chasing buddha documents her life and work at kentucky state prison. Robina courtin is the author of the bliss of inner fire 4. Robina courtin, she has edited transforming problems and the door to satisfaction, by lama zopa rinpoche, and the bliss of inner fire, by lama yeshe. Publications, as editor of the fpmt magazine, mandala, and until 2009, executive director of liberation prison project. Payne, tim young, jan courtin, marshall harris, sarah thresher, karin zeitvogel, and the nuns of dorje pamo monastery for their invaluable suggestions. Robina courtin, a former editor of mandala, has been compiling and editing the teachings of lama zopa rinpoche into an accessible and clear book on death. Jan 18, 2018 in early 1996, when i was editor of mandala, the magazine of the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition, in santa cruz, california, i received a letter from a young mexicanamerican, arturo. Since 2005 we have been sharing one inspiring dharma talk every sunday with friends around the world. Venerable robina courtin ordained since the late 1970s, ven.
In this course venerable robina courtin explains how to employ the special tibetan buddhist techniques of mind training lojong to transform problems into happiness. Ordained since the late 1970s, venerable robina has worked full time since then for lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoches fpmt. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. An editors approach to the words of her perfect teacher lama zopa rinpoche at institute vajra yogini, france, may 2003 over the past several years, ven. An awardwinning film by her nephew amiel courtinwilson, chasing buddha documents her life as well as her work with prisoners. This buddhist program aims to give every listener an opportunity to ponder some of lifes deepest questions such as. Dealing with stress ven robina courtin teaches in her accessible, commonsense way about dealing with hardships by changing ones mind through mind training. Venerable robina courtin dr stephanie dowrick dr eng kong tan renate ogilvie please visit our website for more details and registration. A book like the bliss of inner fire by lama thubten yeshe complicates things. Chasing buddha film the awardwinning documentary about ven. Chasing buddha film tsatsa project in 2004 lama zopa rinpoche advised ven. The bliss of inner fire by is based on lama yeshes talks on the last two i have the fantasy that there is a perfect book out there for my next spiritual step. Robina has taught buddhist courses and retreats at fpmt centers worldwide.
Over the years she has served as editorial director of wisdom publications, editor of mandala magazine, executive director of liberation prison project, and as a touring teacher of. After working originally in india and nepal, she went to hong. Excerpts from a talk by venerable robina courtin given to the gay buddhist fellowship on july 30, 2000. Judy courtin advocates for victims of child sexual abuse posted on february 19, 2018 february 19, 2018 by adrian farrell judy courtin wasnt the first to call for a royal commission to investigate sexual assault and the catholic church. Prabuddha bharata, the magazine from the ramakrishna mission came out with a special issue in january 2016 titled reflections on tantra. Catch robina at one of her public talks during her visit in september. Venerable robina courtin has been a tibetan nun in the tradition of h. Thank you, nick, for all your editorial work and patient support as well as your encouragement and vision to create the heart advice series. An editors approach to the words of her perfect teacher. Robina became a student of lama yeshe and was ordained as a tibetan buddhist nun at kopan monastery in 1978. Robinas sister, janet, in a couple of excerpts from the film, chasing buddha, about my guest today, robina courtin on the spirit of things, abc radio national. Weekend retreat cu venerabila robina courtin centrul budist.
See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Dealing with the challenges of life with ven robina courtin weekend workshop on 910 march 20 and public talk on friday 8 march 20. Lama zopa rinpoche, in his book how to enjoy death, gives sound advice about exactly how to create an environment that will encourage the dying person to feel peaceful and at rest. Robina courtin december 20 january 8 born in australia in 1944, ven robina courtin spent the early part of her life studying classical singing, being involved with the radical left feminist activism and then, in her quest for a spiritual path, studying martial arts. Her life and work with prisoners have been featured in the documentary. When she was 4 years old she told her parents she wanted to be a priest.
Robina courtin editor ordained since the late 1970s, ven. Robina courtin, a nun for the past 20 years in the gelugpa tibetan buddhist tradition speaks on the roots of suffering as manifested by the delusional mind. Written by kathleen mcdonald, robina courtin editor, audiobook narrated by kate udall. Saja kursa godajama budistu mukene robina kortena stasta par problemu parveidi tematu, kas ir butiska tibetas budisma pakapeniska cela sastavdala. Download pdf mindfulness for beginners free epubmobi. Chasing robina the spirit of things abc radio national. If you find these talks helpful in your practice, we encourage you to visit the insight meditation center and audio dharma websites to fully explore the wonderful imc community. Leading to liberation sakyadhita international association. Robina courtin was visiting portland during this period and spending time with dechen. Venerable robina recommends venerable robina courtin has been a nun for 29 years in the gelugpa tradition of tibetan buddhism and is a student of the fpmts lama zopa rinpoche and lama yeshe. She encouraged carina, who is the former managing editor of mandala and now an editor for fpmt international office, to not label him with any disorder and to try and view his behavior in the context of dharma. A predawn drive with violette and francois from marzens to toulouse airport got me to my plane for london. Over the years she has served as editorial director of wisdom publications, editor of mandala magazine, executive dire.
Over the years she has served as editorial director of wisdom publications, editor of mandala magazine, executive director of liberation prison project, and as a touring teacher of buddhism. Robina by her nephew, amiel courtinwilson, the internationally acclaimed australian filmmaker. Robina courtin oddiyana weekend retreat 2011 201101. Becoming the compassion buddha by thubten yeshe overdrive. And he has a profound, deep, extensive explanation and view of what the mind is.