Dharma Talks Podcast

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Each Sunday that the Columbus KTC has its regular weekly events there are Dharma Talks – hour-long discussions that sometimes include questions and answers and comments from the audience.

Lama Kathy and KTC’s Senior Meditation Instructors share duties on the talks, which range from general dharma discussions to studies of great books by Kagyu lineage masters.

Dharma Talks at Columbus KTC

"Detachment is the foot of meditation." What does this mean?

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"Detachment is the foot of meditation." What does this mean?

Sep 19, 2023 •

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “Detachment is the foot of meditation.” What does this mean? by Eric Weinberg. In a follow up to Lopon Lama Topden’s teaching on the […]
The Question of Evil - A Buddhist Response

Sep 12, 2023 •

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Question of Evil – A Buddhist Response by Lama Kathy Wesley. Buddhist teachings say all beings possess a nature of Basic Goodness – […]
Are We Really Always Doing Our Best?

Sep 5, 2023 •

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Are We Really Always Doing Our Best? by Lama Kathy Wesley. One of the strongest teachings of the Buddha is the assertion that all […]
What Is Emptiness?

Aug 24, 2023 •

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled What Is Emptiness? by Marcus Casey. What do we mean when we say emptiness? What don’t we mean? In this talk, we try to […]
Devotion, I bet it's not what you think

Aug 17, 2023 •

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Devotion, I bet it’s not what you think by Eric Weinberg. Is devotion just a simple act of dedication, or is there something more […]
"There's One Good Thing About Bad Karma ..."

Aug 10, 2023 •

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled “There’s One Good Thing About Bad Karma …” by Lama Kathy Wesley. When most people hear about the Buddha’s teachings on karma, they mistakenly […]
The Path of Skillful Means: What Is Empowerment?

Aug 3, 2023 •

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Path of Skillful Means: What Is Empowerment? by Lama Kathy Wesley. Tibetan Buddhism is often called “Vajrayana Buddhism” because of its connection to […]
First Teachings: Buddha and His Female Disciples

Jul 26, 2023 •

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled First Teachings: Buddha and His Female Disciples by Lama Kathy Wesley. In observance of the holy day called Chokhor Duchen (The Great Occasion of […]
Remembrance of Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche

Jul 19, 2023 •

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Remembrance of Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche by Cathy Lhamo Jackson. In this week’s talk, Cathy Lhamo gives a brief review of Thrangu Rinpoche’s life, teachings […]
Secrets of Mind Training: 37 Ways to Develop Your Heart

Jul 12, 2023 •

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Secrets of Mind Training: 37 Ways to Develop Your Heart by Lama Kathy Wesley. In 12th Century Tibet, a young shepherd boy came upon […]