Becoming Your Own Therapist

with Venerable Jamyang

August 11 – 16, 2020

This course is open for beginners and experienced students alike!

We have the illusion that we are free – that we can choose what we do with our life, where we go, who we are with, what we eat, and so forth. This is what we think, but in reality we are not free. When we learn to know our mind, we begin to understand that in actuality we are controlled by our attachment.

Due to our lack of control over our disturbing emotions, we have expectations that are not in accordance with reality; we project our beliefs onto the world and think that this is reality itself. We keep looking for satisfaction in material objects even though we know we cannot find it there. By following our attachment we create many problems for ourselves and others.

Lama Yeshe said: “Knowing our own mind is the solution for our problems.” In this course we will discuss the nature of the mind and how the mind works. You will learn about the chattering voices in your head and how to relate to them skillfully. You will receive tools to develop your ability to examine your mind. When you understand your mind, control follows naturally. Self-analysis is like shining a light on our inner world; it opens the way to genuine freedom.

Teacher

Ven. Lhundup Jamyang was born in the Netherlands in 1961, and worked for 12 years as a physiotherapist with children. In 1997 she came into contact with Buddhism at Tushita Meditation Center in Dharamsala. It was here that she realized she had a strong connection with Lama Zopa Rinpoche. In 2000 she took ordination at Kopan, after which she went to Australia to study the 5-year Basic Program at Chenrezig Institute. In 2007 she went to Buddha House, Adelaide, where she worked as SPC and teacher. In 2009 Rinpoche advised her to study the Madhyamakavatara, which was taught at Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa, Italy, as part of the Masters Program. She completed the MP at the beginning of 2017, including the one year retreat requirement. She is co-writer of the study manual for the Madhyamakavatara, and has been painting thangkas for over 20 years.

Course Schedule

August 11 – 16, 2020

• Evening Online Class: 5:00 – 6:30pm (IST)

 

All times are based on India Standard Time. We recognize that for many of you outside of India, some of these times may not work. It can still be possible to use the recordings for those sessions and join in the live sessions that are convenient for you.

If you want to figure out the time in your country click here.

Video recordings of each session will be available for those who cannot make the live session.

 

Recommended Reading:

• Becoming Your Own Therapist  – Lama Yeshe
• Make Your Mind an Ocean – Lama Yeshe
• How to Practice Dharma – Lama Zopa Rinpoche

 

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