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Buddha's Botany of The MindAuthor: Zopa Noble Park Buddhists
The mind is like a garden. If you want a beautiful garden you need to know a bit about botany: which are the weeds and which are the flowers. These podcasts will help you explore the botany of the mind: discovering which mental states to cultivate, and which ones to weed out. Engage with the practice of transforming your outer world by understanding the workings of your inner world. Zopa Noble Park Buddhists is an outreach group of Atisha Centre (Bendigo). We are a Mahayana Buddhist study group located in Noble Park. These podcasts are recordings of teachings we've hosted. Language: en Genres: Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Seeing things as they really are and cultivating an other-centred attitude
Tuesday, 4 March, 2025
On March 3rd, 2025, Geshe Sherab delivered this insightful and thought-provoking talk on the power of intention, the nature of mind, and how cultivating a cherishing thought for others can transform our lives. Drawing from the profound wisdom of the Buddhist tradition, he explored how our perceptions shape our experiences, the role of self-centeredness in suffering, and the path to greater peace and clarity. Topics Covered:• The importance of intention in Mahayana Buddhism• Understanding suffering through afflictive emotions and self-grasping• How our perceptions create reality – is a table really a table?• The nature of dependent origination and ultimate reality• Practical methods to cultivate wisdom and compassion in daily lifeGeshe Sherab reminded us that true happiness does not arise from external circumstances but from transforming our own minds.Timestamps:[00:00:00] Opening reflections on intention[00:07:00] Guided meditation on settling the mind[00:11:05] The essence of the Buddha’s teaching: Transforming the mind[00:33:00] The illusion of inherent existence – seeing beyond appearances[00:53:00] Dependent arising: How everything is interconnected[01:20:00] Q&A: Understanding perception, suffering, and the power of the mindIf you found this teaching meaningful, consider sharing it with others who may benefit.#GesheSherab #Buddhism #Compassion #Wisdom #Mahayana #Meditation #DharmaTalk
