Videos by LSMVideos Videos by LSMVideos http://revver.com/u/LSMVideos/ http://revver.com webmaster@revver.com The Truth is Paradoxical Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:52:39 -0800

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A religious practitioner must have a high degree of tolerance for cognitive dissonance, for the truth often seems to us (ignorant ones) as paradoxical.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1999453/the-truth-is-paradoxical/ http://revver.com/watch/1999453 The Truth is Paradoxical A religious practitioner must have a high degree of tolerance for cognitive dissonance, for the truth often seems to us (ignorant ones) as paradoxical. A religious practitioner must have a high degree of tolerance for cognitive dissonance, for the truth often seems to us (ignorant ones) as paradoxical. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Working Hard (Happily) for Your Spiritual Goals Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:59:23 -0800

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One of the biggest obstacles to a spiritual life is laziness. Lama Marut here relays advice on how to overcome the inertia that keeps us from working hard, and with "joyful effort," for our spiritual goals.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1997953/working-hard-happily-for-your-spiritual-goals/ http://revver.com/watch/1997953 Working Hard (Happily) for Your Spiritual Goals One of the biggest obstacles to a spiritual life is laziness. Lama Marut here relays advice on how to overcome the inertia that keeps us from working hard, and with "joyful effort," for our spiritual goals. One of the biggest obstacles to a spiritual life is laziness. Lama Marut here relays advice on how to overcome the inertia that keeps us from working hard, and with "joyful effort," for our spiritual goals. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Three Problems of the Starbucks Cup Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:54:06 -0800

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Lama Marut talks about how to be a good student by avoiding three typical problems: thinking you have nothing to learn, improper motivation, and having the teaching go in one ear and out the other.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1991720/three-problems-of-the-starbucks-cup/ http://revver.com/watch/1991720 Three Problems of the Starbucks Cup Lama Marut talks about how to be a good student by avoiding three typical problems: thinking you have nothing to learn, improper motivation, and having the teaching go in one ear and out the other. Lama Marut talks about how to be a good student by avoiding three typical problems: thinking you have nothing to learn, improper motivation, and having the teaching go in one ear and out the other. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Creator Gods in the Making Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:57:35 -0800

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Because all things, without exception, are empty of self-nature, the world around us exists only as a projection. In this videocast Lama Marut proves that things can't exist "out there" at all. Because things are coming from us and not at us, we must be very careful about our karma, for it is karma that forces us to project the world we do.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1990481/creator-gods-in-the-making/ http://revver.com/watch/1990481 Creator Gods in the Making Because all things, without exception, are empty of self-nature, the world around us exists only as a projection. In this videocast Lama Marut proves that things can't exist "out there" at all. Because things are coming from us and not at us, we must be very careful about our karma, for it is karma that forces us to project the world we do. Because all things, without exception, are empty of self-nature, the world around us exists only as a projection. In this videocast Lama Marut proves that things can't exist "out there" at all. Because things are coming from us and not at us, we must be very careful about our karma, for it is karma that forces us to project the world we do. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Learning to be a Spiritual Warrior Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:57:35 -0800

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Stop playing footsies with samsara! Practice the bodhisattva's way of life in stead. Be a "saint in training" and train yourself in the perfection of giving - especially in the form of the gift of love, protection from fear, and the gift of the Dharma - and learn to live rationally instead of instinctually.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1990503/learning-to-be-a-spiritual-warrior/ http://revver.com/watch/1990503 Learning to be a Spiritual Warrior Stop playing footsies with samsara! Practice the bodhisattva's way of life in stead. Be a "saint in training" and train yourself in the perfection of giving - especially in the form of the gift of love, protection from fear, and the gift of the Dharma - and learn to live rationally instead of instinctually. Stop playing footsies with samsara! Practice the bodhisattva's way of life in stead. Be a "saint in training" and train yourself in the perfection of giving - especially in the form of the gift of love, protection from fear, and the gift of the Dharma - and learn to live rationally instead of instinctually. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Practicing for Showtime Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:57:35 -0800

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All our life is practice for death. At death we will lose everything, so practicing for it is matter of detaching from the things and people we can't keep.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1990549/practicing-for-showtime/ http://revver.com/watch/1990549 Practicing for Showtime All our life is practice for death. At death we will lose everything, so practicing for it is matter of detaching from the things and people we can't keep. All our life is practice for death. At death we will lose everything, so practicing for it is matter of detaching from the things and people we can't keep. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Happiness is Freedom Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:33:31 -0800

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We are enchained by our things, our possessions, our plans. Freedom comes from living happily in the present and letting go of the attachments that are causing us to suffer - especially our present sense of who we think we are.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1988213/happiness-is-freedom/ http://revver.com/watch/1988213 Happiness is Freedom We are enchained by our things, our possessions, our plans. Freedom comes from living happily in the present and letting go of the attachments that are causing us to suffer - especially our present sense of who we think we are. We are enchained by our things, our possessions, our plans. Freedom comes from living happily in the present and letting go of the attachments that are causing us to suffer - especially our present sense of who we think we are. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Filtering the World Throuhg Our Subjective Apparatur Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:33:31 -0800

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The appearance of things as if they existed apart from our perception of them is an illusion. We must admit that we are not and cannot be objective. Everything is filtered through our subjective perceptual apparatus, which in turn functions as it does because of our karma.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1987495/filtering-the-world-throuhg-our-subjective-apparatur/ http://revver.com/watch/1987495 Filtering the World Throuhg Our Subjective Apparatur The appearance of things as if they existed apart from our perception of them is an illusion. We must admit that we are not and cannot be objective. Everything is filtered through our subjective perceptual apparatus, which in turn functions as it does because of our karma. The appearance of things as if they existed apart from our perception of them is an illusion. We must admit that we are not and cannot be objective. Everything is filtered through our subjective perceptual apparatus, which in turn functions as it does because of our karma. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Slouching Towards Happiness Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:33:31 -0800

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When religion talks about the need for "renunciation," what's meant is renouncing pain and suffering. Religion should be fun, and should lead to the "funnest."

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1987510/slouching-towards-happiness/ http://revver.com/watch/1987510 Slouching Towards Happiness When religion talks about the need for "renunciation," what's meant is renouncing pain and suffering. Religion should be fun, and should lead to the "funnest." When religion talks about the need for "renunciation," what's meant is renouncing pain and suffering. Religion should be fun, and should lead to the "funnest." Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Abortion, Euthanasia, and the Impossibility of Living Without Killing Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:52:48 -0800

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While the Buddhist texts state that both abortion and euthanasia involve negative karma, the intention is critical. If one truly believes that a fetus is not a living being, for example, then the karma of abortion is less serious than otherwise. Lama Marut here addresses some of the more difficult moral dilemmas of the modern age.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1986017/abortion-euthanasia-and-the-impossibility-of-living-without-killing/ http://revver.com/watch/1986017 Abortion, Euthanasia, and the Impossibility of Living Without Killing While the Buddhist texts state that both abortion and euthanasia involve negative karma, the intention is critical. If one truly believes that a fetus is not a living being, for example, then the karma of abortion is less serious than otherwise. Lama Marut here addresses some of the more difficult moral dilemmas of the modern age. While the Buddhist texts state that both abortion and euthanasia involve negative karma, the intention is critical. If one truly believes that a fetus is not a living being, for example, then the karma of abortion is less serious than otherwise. Lama Marut here addresses some of the more difficult moral dilemmas of the modern age. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Be Happy, Be Grateful Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:52:38 -0800

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Lama Marute advises us to cultivate gratitude in order to live a happier life.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1978716/be-happy-be-grateful/ http://revver.com/watch/1978716 Be Happy, Be Grateful Lama Marute advises us to cultivate gratitude in order to live a happier life. Lama Marute advises us to cultivate gratitude in order to live a happier life. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ The Road to Bliss Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:52:38 -0800

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Consumer capitalism will not bring the happiness we are seeking in it. It is only the spiritual traditions that are teaching us the true road to bliss: learning to live a life of compassion and altruism towards others.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1978776/the-road-to-bliss/ http://revver.com/watch/1978776 The Road to Bliss Consumer capitalism will not bring the happiness we are seeking in it. It is only the spiritual traditions that are teaching us the true road to bliss: learning to live a life of compassion and altruism towards others. Consumer capitalism will not bring the happiness we are seeking in it. It is only the spiritual traditions that are teaching us the true road to bliss: learning to live a life of compassion and altruism towards others. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ The Specialists in Happiness Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:52:38 -0800

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The authentic, time-tested spiritual traditions are the only real specialists in happiness. If you're not getting happier practicing your spiritual life, you're not doing it right.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1978875/the-specialists-in-happiness/ http://revver.com/watch/1978875 The Specialists in Happiness The authentic, time-tested spiritual traditions are the only real specialists in happiness. If you're not getting happier practicing your spiritual life, you're not doing it right. The authentic, time-tested spiritual traditions are the only real specialists in happiness. If you're not getting happier practicing your spiritual life, you're not doing it right. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Things Exist Only When They Are Known Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:05:27 -0800

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The great Buddhist Philosopher Arya Nagarjuna proved that things aren't "out there" waiting to be discovered. Things exist when they are known - and not until.

]]> bhaktibuddhabuddhismemptinessenlightenedgurukarmalamamarutteacheryoga http://revver.com/video/1964045/things-exist-only-when-they-are-known/ http://revver.com/watch/1964045 Things Exist Only When They Are Known The great Buddhist Philosopher Arya Nagarjuna proved that things aren't "out there" waiting to be discovered. Things exist when they are known - and not until. The great Buddhist Philosopher Arya Nagarjuna proved that things aren't "out there" waiting to be discovered. Things exist when they are known - and not until. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut bhakti buddha buddhism emptiness enlightened guru karma lama marut teacher yoga nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Eliminating An Irritating Person Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:05:27 -0800

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We can get rid of the irritating people in our lives. Lama Marut gives us the three steps for doing so.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1964677/eliminating-an-irritating-person/ http://revver.com/watch/1964677 Eliminating An Irritating Person We can get rid of the irritating people in our lives. Lama Marut gives us the three steps for doing so. We can get rid of the irritating people in our lives. Lama Marut gives us the three steps for doing so. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Your Real Enemies Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:05:27 -0800

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Your real enemies are not external. They are the "mental afflictions," and disturbing your peace of mind is their very nature.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1964441/your-real-enemies/ http://revver.com/watch/1964441 Your Real Enemies Your real enemies are not external. They are the "mental afflictions," and disturbing your peace of mind is their very nature. Your real enemies are not external. They are the "mental afflictions," and disturbing your peace of mind is their very nature. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ The Emptiness of the Cup, Part 2 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:17:58 -0800

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Objects in the world have to be projections of wholes on the basis of parts. But the process of projection can't exist the way it seems to either. Projections themselves are projections!

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1961122/the-emptiness-of-the-cup-part-2/ http://revver.com/watch/1961122 The Emptiness of the Cup, Part 2 Objects in the world have to be projections of wholes on the basis of parts. But the process of projection can't exist the way it seems to either. Projections themselves are projections! Objects in the world have to be projections of wholes on the basis of parts. But the process of projection can't exist the way it seems to either. Projections themselves are projections! Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Overcoming the Blockage of Pride Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:49:49 -0800

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One of the most powerful motivations to overcome our pride and take ourselves to a spiritual teacher is when we have a personal disaster, when it becomes clear that life is indeed a suffering and that we actually need help. There is no refuge or protection from the realities of life other than a spiritual life, and this usually becomes clear only when the rug is pulled out from underneath us.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1353237/overcoming-the-blockage-of-pride/ http://revver.com/watch/1353237 Overcoming the Blockage of Pride One of the most powerful motivations to overcome our pride and take ourselves to a spiritual teacher is when we have a personal disaster, when it becomes clear that life is indeed a suffering and that we actually need help. There is no refuge or protection from the realities of life other than a spiritual life, and this usually becomes clear only when the rug is pulled out from underneath us. One of the most powerful motivations to overcome our pride and take ourselves to a spiritual teacher is when we have a personal disaster, when it becomes clear that life is indeed a suffering and that we actually need help. There is no refuge or protection from the realities of life other than a spiritual life, and this usually becomes clear only when the rug is pulled out from underneath us. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ The Emptiness of the Cup, Part 1 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:52:34 -0800

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The world can be divided into subjects, objects, and the relationship between them. None of them has any self-existence; they are all empty. If objects like a cup existed the way they seemed to, they would be “out there,” on their own, with some kind of self-nature. If the cups existed like this, it would have to be singular or plural, one or many. If it were one thing, how could we see parts in the cup? And if it were many things, how could it be one cup? The cup actually can't be "out there" at all!

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/1353479/the-emptiness-of-the-cup-part-1/ http://revver.com/watch/1353479 The Emptiness of the Cup, Part 1 The world can be divided into subjects, objects, and the relationship between them. None of them has any self-existence; they are all empty. If objects like a cup existed the way they seemed to, they would be “out there,” on their own, with some kind of self-nature. If the cups existed like this, it would have to be singular or plural, one or many. If it were one thing, how could we see parts in the cup? And if it were many things, how could it be one cup? The cup actually can't be "out there" at all! The world can be divided into subjects, objects, and the relationship between them. None of them has any self-existence; they are all empty. If objects like a cup existed the way they seemed to, they would be “out there,” on their own, with some kind of self-nature. If the cups existed like this, it would have to be singular or plural, one or many. If it were one thing, how could we see parts in the cup? And if it were many things, how could it be one cup? The cup actually can't be "out there" at all! Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Reaching Ecstasy Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:34:38 -0800

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How does one reach ecstasy via an authentic spiritual tradition?

]]> afflictionsbuddhabuddhismemptinessguruhappinesshappykarmalamamarutspiritualyoga http://revver.com/video/1183562/reaching-ecstasy/ http://revver.com/watch/1183562 Reaching Ecstasy How does one reach ecstasy via an authentic spiritual tradition? How does one reach ecstasy via an authentic spiritual tradition? Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut afflictions buddha buddhism emptiness guru happiness happy karma lama marut spiritual yoga nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Waking Up to Reality Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:52:53 -0800

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Most modern people aren't actually interested in what is real: we're too busy with our entertainment and games. We're addicted to our own unhappiness and ignorance and resist the very things that would overthrow them. To counter these tendencies we must train our minds and use our reasoning.If we do so, we will realize that everything is changeable and real happiness is potentially in our grasp.

]]> acıblissbuddhabuddhismecstacykarmamarutspiritualspirituality http://revver.com/video/1188113/waking-up-to-reality/ http://revver.com/watch/1188113 Waking Up to Reality Most modern people aren't actually interested in what is real: we're too busy with our entertainment and games. We're addicted to our own unhappiness and ignorance and resist the very things that would overthrow them. To counter these tendencies we must train our minds and use our reasoning.If we do so, we will realize that everything is changeable and real happiness is potentially in our grasp. Most modern people aren't actually interested in what is real: we're too busy with our entertainment and games. We're addicted to our own unhappiness and ignorance and resist the very things that would overthrow them. To counter these tendencies we must train our minds and use our reasoning.If we do so, we will realize that everything is changeable and real happiness is potentially in our grasp. Talk given by Lama Sumati Marut Talk given by Lama Sumati Marut acı bliss buddha buddhism ecstacy karma marut spiritual spirituality nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Resuscitating the God We Have Killed Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:52:53 -0800

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We are living in a radically secular time and place, where nothing is special. Within a world where nothing is sacred, we must rediscover the possibility of the miraculous, especially in the form of our teachers.

]]> acıblissbuddhabuddhismecstacykarmamarutspiritualspirituality http://revver.com/video/1188176/resuscitating-the-god-we-have-killed/ http://revver.com/watch/1188176 Resuscitating the God We Have Killed We are living in a radically secular time and place, where nothing is special. Within a world where nothing is sacred, we must rediscover the possibility of the miraculous, especially in the form of our teachers. We are living in a radically secular time and place, where nothing is special. Within a world where nothing is sacred, we must rediscover the possibility of the miraculous, especially in the form of our teachers. Talk given by Lama Sumati Marut Talk given by Lama Sumati Marut acı bliss buddha buddhism ecstacy karma marut spiritual spirituality nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Is There Anything Good About Suffering Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:52:53 -0800

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Are there any advantages to suffering? All experiences – bad and good – that have happened to us in the past were necessary to makes us the people we are now. We can begin to have a healthier attitude toward past and present suffering by cultivating acceptance, patience, and compassion for others.

]]> acıblissbuddhabuddhismecstacykarmamarutspiritualspirituality http://revver.com/video/1188217/is-there-anything-good-about-suffering/ http://revver.com/watch/1188217 Is There Anything Good About Suffering Are there any advantages to suffering? All experiences – bad and good – that have happened to us in the past were necessary to makes us the people we are now. We can begin to have a healthier attitude toward past and present suffering by cultivating acceptance, patience, and compassion for others. Are there any advantages to suffering? All experiences – bad and good – that have happened to us in the past were necessary to makes us the people we are now. We can begin to have a healthier attitude toward past and present suffering by cultivating acceptance, patience, and compassion for others. Talk given by Lama Sumati Marut Talk given by Lama Sumati Marut acı bliss buddha buddhism ecstacy karma marut spiritual spirituality nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Freedom From Karma Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:52:53 -0800

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Can we ever be freed from karma? In Eastern texts, "freedom" often means freedom from the illusion of a concrete entity we call "ourselves." Karma is stored in our present conceptualisation of ourselves. If we could learn how to change our understanding of ourselves, we could completely change our whole karmic record.

]]> acıblissbuddhabuddhismecstacykarmamarutspiritualspirituality http://revver.com/video/1187998/freedom-from-karma/ http://revver.com/watch/1187998 Freedom From Karma Can we ever be freed from karma? In Eastern texts, "freedom" often means freedom from the illusion of a concrete entity we call "ourselves." Karma is stored in our present conceptualisation of ourselves. If we could learn how to change our understanding of ourselves, we could completely change our whole karmic record. Can we ever be freed from karma? In Eastern texts, "freedom" often means freedom from the illusion of a concrete entity we call "ourselves." Karma is stored in our present conceptualisation of ourselves. If we could learn how to change our understanding of ourselves, we could completely change our whole karmic record. Talk given by Lama Sumati Marut Talk given by Lama Sumati Marut acı bliss buddha buddhism ecstacy karma marut spiritual spirituality nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Being in the World But Not of It Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:27:21 -0800

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The Bhagavad Gita teaches us how to act properly in a messy, imperfect world. First and foremost, we must understand the real principles of causality – which is one element of what the Gita calls “karma yoga.” Everything is in the nexus of causality and change. There are no “things” in the world. Everything is just movement or process; everything is coming from karma.

]]> aci-laacilabhagavadbrian smithbuddhismbuddhistchristie mcnallydharmaemptinessenlightenmentgeshe michaelgitahappinessje tsongkhapakarmalamalama marutmarutmeditationmonkreligionsamsaraspiritualitysufferingsutratantratibetantibetan buddhismyogayoga sutra http://revver.com/video/999580/being-in-the-world-but-not-of-it/ http://revver.com/watch/999580 Being in the World But Not of It The Bhagavad Gita teaches us how to act properly in a messy, imperfect world. First and foremost, we must understand the real principles of causality – which is one element of what the Gita calls “karma yoga.” Everything is in the nexus of causality and change. There are no “things” in the world. Everything is just movement or process; everything is coming from karma. The Bhagavad Gita teaches us how to act properly in a messy, imperfect world. First and foremost, we must understand the real principles of causality – which is one element of what the Gita calls “karma yoga.” Everything is in the nexus of causality and change. There are no “things” in the world. Everything is just movement or process; everything is coming from karma. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut aci-la acila bhagavad brian smith buddhism buddhist christie mcnally dharma emptiness enlightenment geshe michael gita happiness je tsongkhapa karma lama lama marut marut meditation monk religion samsara spirituality suffering sutra tantra tibetan tibetan buddhism yoga yoga sutra nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Committing Karmic Suicide Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:24:49 -0800

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Added: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:24:49 -0800
Duration: 271

When we don’t have enough karma to get what we want without depriving others, we should commit “karmic suicide.” Instead of pushing the karmic envelope, let it ride; let others go first or have what you wanted. Sacrificing what you want creates the karma to have an abundance of it in the future.

]]> aci-laacilabhagavadbrian smithbuddhismbuddhistchristie mcnallydharmaemptinessenlightenmentgeshe michaelgitahappinessje tsongkhapakarmalamalama marutmarutmeditationmonkreligionsamsaraspiritualitysufferingsutratantratibetantibetan buddhismyogayoga sutra http://revver.com/video/999585/committing-karmic-suicide/ http://revver.com/watch/999585 Committing Karmic Suicide When we don’t have enough karma to get what we want without depriving others, we should commit “karmic suicide.” Instead of pushing the karmic envelope, let it ride; let others go first or have what you wanted. Sacrificing what you want creates the karma to have an abundance of it in the future. When we don’t have enough karma to get what we want without depriving others, we should commit “karmic suicide.” Instead of pushing the karmic envelope, let it ride; let others go first or have what you wanted. Sacrificing what you want creates the karma to have an abundance of it in the future. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut aci-la acila bhagavad brian smith buddhism buddhist christie mcnally dharma emptiness enlightenment geshe michael gita happiness je tsongkhapa karma lama lama marut marut meditation monk religion samsara spirituality suffering sutra tantra tibetan tibetan buddhism yoga yoga sutra nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ What if God was One of Us Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:24:49 -0800

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Added: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:24:49 -0800
Duration: 483

There are enlightened beings all around us, trying to help us. But the way they help us is to teach us how to help ourselves. And so one of the most obvious manifestations of the divine in our lives is in the form of our teachers who are doing the work of the Buddhas. The enlightened ones can also come as our husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, or our children. Do we really know who the people close to us really are?

]]> aci-laacilabhagavadbrian smithbuddhismbuddhistchristie mcnallydharmaemptinessenlightenmentgeshe michaelgitahappinessje tsongkhapakarmalamalama marutmarutmeditationmonkreligionsamsaraspiritualitysufferingsutratantratibetantibetan buddhismyogayoga sutra http://revver.com/video/999589/what-if-god-was-one-of-us/ http://revver.com/watch/999589 What if God was One of Us There are enlightened beings all around us, trying to help us. But the way they help us is to teach us how to help ourselves. And so one of the most obvious manifestations of the divine in our lives is in the form of our teachers who are doing the work of the Buddhas. The enlightened ones can also come as our husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, or our children. Do we really know who the people close to us really are? There are enlightened beings all around us, trying to help us. But the way they help us is to teach us how to help ourselves. And so one of the most obvious manifestations of the divine in our lives is in the form of our teachers who are doing the work of the Buddhas. The enlightened ones can also come as our husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, or our children. Do we really know who the people close to us really are? Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut aci-la acila bhagavad brian smith buddhism buddhist christie mcnally dharma emptiness enlightenment geshe michael gita happiness je tsongkhapa karma lama lama marut marut meditation monk religion samsara spirituality suffering sutra tantra tibetan tibetan buddhism yoga yoga sutra nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Selfless Action Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:49:35 -0800

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Added: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:49:35 -0800
Duration: 552

Karma yoga in the Bhagavad Gita means, among other things, “selfless action” – learning how to act in the world without creating negative karmic consequences or repercussions. How do we do this? Primarily through selfless action – compassion action in the service of others. Taking the self-interest out of action defuses negative karmic fruits.

]]> aci-laacilabhagavadbrian smithbuddhismbuddhistchristie mcnallydharmaemptinessenlightenmentgeshe michaelgitahappinessje tsongkhapakarmalamalama marutmarutmeditationmonkreligionsamsaraspiritualitysufferingsutratantratibetantibetan buddhismyogayoga sutra http://revver.com/video/935520/selfless-action/ http://revver.com/watch/935520 Selfless Action Karma yoga in the Bhagavad Gita means, among other things, “selfless action” – learning how to act in the world without creating negative karmic consequences or repercussions. How do we do this? Primarily through selfless action – compassion action in the service of others. Taking the self-interest out of action defuses negative karmic fruits. Karma yoga in the Bhagavad Gita means, among other things, “selfless action” – learning how to act in the world without creating negative karmic consequences or repercussions. How do we do this? Primarily through selfless action – compassion action in the service of others. Taking the self-interest out of action defuses negative karmic fruits. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut aci-la acila bhagavad brian smith buddhism buddhist christie mcnally dharma emptiness enlightenment geshe michael gita happiness je tsongkhapa karma lama lama marut marut meditation monk religion samsara spirituality suffering sutra tantra tibetan tibetan buddhism yoga yoga sutra nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Enlightened Self-Interest Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:52:35 -0800

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Added: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:52:35 -0800
Duration: 420

Doing something for others – preferably anonymously – everyday is one of the secrets of happiness. Helping others is actually the best thing we can do for ourselves. Altruistic behavioir is the cause of our own happiness and is therefore in our “enlightened” self-interest.

]]> aci-laacilabhagavadbrian smithbuddhismbuddhistchristie mcnallydharmaemptinessenlightenmentgeshe michaelgitahappinessje tsongkhapakarmalamalama marutmarutmeditationmonkreligionsamsaraspiritualitysufferingsutratantratibetantibetan buddhismyogayoga sutra http://revver.com/video/935048/enlightened-self-interest/ http://revver.com/watch/935048 Enlightened Self-Interest Doing something for others – preferably anonymously – everyday is one of the secrets of happiness. Helping others is actually the best thing we can do for ourselves. Altruistic behavioir is the cause of our own happiness and is therefore in our “enlightened” self-interest. Doing something for others – preferably anonymously – everyday is one of the secrets of happiness. Helping others is actually the best thing we can do for ourselves. Altruistic behavioir is the cause of our own happiness and is therefore in our “enlightened” self-interest. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut aci-la acila bhagavad brian smith buddhism buddhist christie mcnally dharma emptiness enlightenment geshe michael gita happiness je tsongkhapa karma lama lama marut marut meditation monk religion samsara spirituality suffering sutra tantra tibetan tibetan buddhism yoga yoga sutra nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Smackdown With Anger Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:25:37 -0800

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Added: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:25:37 -0800
Duration: 627

It is possible to eradicate anger entirely. But it’s not easy. We need to have a “smackdown with anger” to overcome it. Lama Marut here tells us how to do this in three steps: 1) at first, you’ll need to just “run away,” that is, get yourself out of the situation if you can’t restrain yourself from retaliating; 2) when you get stronger and are ready, when the provocation starts you just take it without responding to anger with anger; 3) after practicing for a long time, instead of getting angry when someone is angry with you, you love them and feel compassion towards them.

]]> aci-laacilabhagavadbrian smithbuddhismbuddhistchristie mcnallydharmaemptinessenlightenmentgeshe michaelgitahappinessje tsongkhapakarmalamalama marutmarutmeditationmonkreligionsamsaraspiritualitysufferingsutratantratibetantibetan buddhismyogayoga sutra http://revver.com/video/934019/smackdown-with-anger/ http://revver.com/watch/934019 Smackdown With Anger It is possible to eradicate anger entirely. But it’s not easy. We need to have a “smackdown with anger” to overcome it. Lama Marut here tells us how to do this in three steps: 1) at first, you’ll need to just “run away,” that is, get yourself out of the situation if you can’t restrain yourself from retaliating; 2) when you get stronger and are ready, when the provocation starts you just take it without responding to anger with anger; 3) after practicing for a long time, instead of getting angry when someone is angry with you, you love them and feel compassion towards them. It is possible to eradicate anger entirely. But it’s not easy. We need to have a “smackdown with anger” to overcome it. Lama Marut here tells us how to do this in three steps: 1) at first, you’ll need to just “run away,” that is, get yourself out of the situation if you can’t restrain yourself from retaliating; 2) when you get stronger and are ready, when the provocation starts you just take it without responding to anger with anger; 3) after practicing for a long time, instead of getting angry when someone is angry with you, you love them and feel compassion towards them. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut aci-la acila bhagavad brian smith buddhism buddhist christie mcnally dharma emptiness enlightenment geshe michael gita happiness je tsongkhapa karma lama lama marut marut meditation monk religion samsara spirituality suffering sutra tantra tibetan tibetan buddhism yoga yoga sutra nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Our Infinite Potential Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:22:35 -0800

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Added: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:22:35 -0800
Duration: 554

Because things are “empty” of self-nature, both the perception of ourselves and that of the world around us are infinitely perfectible. Our sense of ourselves (that little inner voice we are forced to listen to) and of the world around us are both filtered through our subjectivity. What’s crucial is to learn what causes us to interpret our reality the way we do so that we can change it for the better.

]]> aci-laacilabhagavadbrian smithbuddhismbuddhistchristie mcnallydharmaemptinessenlightenmentgeshe michaelgitahappinessje tsongkhapakarmalamalama marutmarutmeditationmonkreligionsamsaraspiritualitysufferingsutratantratibetantibetan buddhismyogayoga sutra http://revver.com/video/931464/our-infinite-potential/ http://revver.com/watch/931464 Our Infinite Potential Because things are “empty” of self-nature, both the perception of ourselves and that of the world around us are infinitely perfectible. Our sense of ourselves (that little inner voice we are forced to listen to) and of the world around us are both filtered through our subjectivity. What’s crucial is to learn what causes us to interpret our reality the way we do so that we can change it for the better. Because things are “empty” of self-nature, both the perception of ourselves and that of the world around us are infinitely perfectible. Our sense of ourselves (that little inner voice we are forced to listen to) and of the world around us are both filtered through our subjectivity. What’s crucial is to learn what causes us to interpret our reality the way we do so that we can change it for the better. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut aci-la acila bhagavad brian smith buddhism buddhist christie mcnally dharma emptiness enlightenment geshe michael gita happiness je tsongkhapa karma lama lama marut marut meditation monk religion samsara spirituality suffering sutra tantra tibetan tibetan buddhism yoga yoga sutra nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Finding Your Teacher Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:22:36 -0800

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Duration: 662

What qualities should you look for in a spiritual teacher? Lama Marut reviews the list: You should have a strong attraction to them and they should be happy (since that’s what you want them to teach you!). They should be ethical, good at meditation, and intellectually know the nature of reality. Their spiritual qualities should exceed yours, they should be happily working hard to teach you, and they should know the spiritual texts that they are teaching. They should have a deep realization of ultimate reality, be a master instructor, teach because they love you, and not get discouraged and give up on you.

]]> aci-laacilabhagavadbrian smithbuddhismbuddhistchristie mcnallydharmaemptinessenlightenmentgeshe michaelgitahappinessje tsongkhapakarmalamalama marutmarutmeditationmonkreligionsamsaraspiritualitysufferingsutratantratibetantibetan buddhismyogayoga sutra http://revver.com/video/930387/finding-your-teacher/ http://revver.com/watch/930387 Finding Your Teacher What qualities should you look for in a spiritual teacher? Lama Marut reviews the list: You should have a strong attraction to them and they should be happy (since that’s what you want them to teach you!). They should be ethical, good at meditation, and intellectually know the nature of reality. Their spiritual qualities should exceed yours, they should be happily working hard to teach you, and they should know the spiritual texts that they are teaching. They should have a deep realization of ultimate reality, be a master instructor, teach because they love you, and not get discouraged and give up on you. What qualities should you look for in a spiritual teacher? Lama Marut reviews the list: You should have a strong attraction to them and they should be happy (since that’s what you want them to teach you!). They should be ethical, good at meditation, and intellectually know the nature of reality. Their spiritual qualities should exceed yours, they should be happily working hard to teach you, and they should know the spiritual texts that they are teaching. They should have a deep realization of ultimate reality, be a master instructor, teach because they love you, and not get discouraged and give up on you. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut aci-la acila bhagavad brian smith buddhism buddhist christie mcnally dharma emptiness enlightenment geshe michael gita happiness je tsongkhapa karma lama lama marut marut meditation monk religion samsara spirituality suffering sutra tantra tibetan tibetan buddhism yoga yoga sutra nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Is It a Pen or a Chew Toy? Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:46:19 -0800

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Duration: 621

Reality can be divided into how things appear and how things really are. Things exist “deceptively” in that they appear differently from how they really are. It seems that things are “out there,” independently and objectively. But actually they are “empty.” Things do exist, but only as projections coming from us due to how we’ve treated others in the past. Humans see a cylinder as pen while a dog might see it as a chew toy due to different karma. Because things are ultimately empty of self-nature, everything is perfectible.

]]> aci-laacilabhagavadbrian smithbuddhismbuddhistchristie mcnallydharmaemptinessenlightenmentgeshe michaelgitahappinessje tsongkhapakarmalamalama marutmarutmeditationmonkreligionsamsaraspiritualitysufferingsutratantratibetantibetan buddhismyogayoga sutra http://revver.com/video/929503/is-it-a-pen-or-a-chew-toy/ http://revver.com/watch/929503 Is It a Pen or a Chew Toy? Reality can be divided into how things appear and how things really are. Things exist “deceptively” in that they appear differently from how they really are. It seems that things are “out there,” independently and objectively. But actually they are “empty.” Things do exist, but only as projections coming from us due to how we’ve treated others in the past. Humans see a cylinder as pen while a dog might see it as a chew toy due to different karma. Because things are ultimately empty of self-nature, everything is perfectible. Reality can be divided into how things appear and how things really are. Things exist “deceptively” in that they appear differently from how they really are. It seems that things are “out there,” independently and objectively. But actually they are “empty.” Things do exist, but only as projections coming from us due to how we’ve treated others in the past. Humans see a cylinder as pen while a dog might see it as a chew toy due to different karma. Because things are ultimately empty of self-nature, everything is perfectible. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut aci-la acila bhagavad brian smith buddhism buddhist christie mcnally dharma emptiness enlightenment geshe michael gita happiness je tsongkhapa karma lama lama marut marut meditation monk religion samsara spirituality suffering sutra tantra tibetan tibetan buddhism yoga yoga sutra nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Obstacles to Working Hard for Happiness, Part 2 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:16:21 -0800

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Added: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:16:21 -0800
Duration: 572

Lama Marut continues the delineation of the main obstacles to working hard, happily, for real and lasting happiness. “Attraction to things that are bad” or bad habits means, among other things, watching TV instead of spending time more profitably. And feeling discouraged, low self-esteem, or depression – which has increased in proportion to our own affluence and is due to thinking about ourselves all the time – is another major obstacle to our spiritual progress.

]]> aci-laacilabhagavadbrian smithbuddhismbuddhistchristie mcnallydharmaemptinessenlightenmentgeshe michaelgitahappinessje tsongkhapakarmalamalama marutmarutmeditationmonkreligionsamsaraspiritualitysufferingsutratantratibetantibetan buddhismyogayoga sutra http://revver.com/video/928487/obstacles-to-working-hard-for-happiness-part-2/ http://revver.com/watch/928487 Obstacles to Working Hard for Happiness, Part 2 Lama Marut continues the delineation of the main obstacles to working hard, happily, for real and lasting happiness. “Attraction to things that are bad” or bad habits means, among other things, watching TV instead of spending time more profitably. And feeling discouraged, low self-esteem, or depression – which has increased in proportion to our own affluence and is due to thinking about ourselves all the time – is another major obstacle to our spiritual progress. Lama Marut continues the delineation of the main obstacles to working hard, happily, for real and lasting happiness. “Attraction to things that are bad” or bad habits means, among other things, watching TV instead of spending time more profitably. And feeling discouraged, low self-esteem, or depression – which has increased in proportion to our own affluence and is due to thinking about ourselves all the time – is another major obstacle to our spiritual progress. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut aci-la acila bhagavad brian smith buddhism buddhist christie mcnally dharma emptiness enlightenment geshe michael gita happiness je tsongkhapa karma lama lama marut marut meditation monk religion samsara spirituality suffering sutra tantra tibetan tibetan buddhism yoga yoga sutra nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Obstacles to Working Hard for Happiness Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:49:39 -0800

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Duration: 610

Why aren’t we doing the things in life we know are the most important? What’s preventing us from developing the “joyful effort” we need to progress in our spiritual lives? The main obstacle to working hard, happily, for real and lasting happiness is laziness.

]]> buddhabuddhismdharmahappinesshappyjoymkarmalamamarutspiritualyoga http://revver.com/video/927653/obstacles-to-working-hard-for-happiness/ http://revver.com/watch/927653 Obstacles to Working Hard for Happiness Why aren’t we doing the things in life we know are the most important? What’s preventing us from developing the “joyful effort” we need to progress in our spiritual lives? The main obstacle to working hard, happily, for real and lasting happiness is laziness. Why aren’t we doing the things in life we know are the most important? What’s preventing us from developing the “joyful effort” we need to progress in our spiritual lives? The main obstacle to working hard, happily, for real and lasting happiness is laziness. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut buddha buddhism dharma happiness happy joym karma lama marut spiritual yoga nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Taking Advantage of Your Miraculous Life Wed, 14 May 2008 02:46:16 -0800

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We are living miraculous lives, but what are we doing with them? We are mostly taking them for granted instead of taking full advantage of our amazing opportunity. We have are living the lives that millions of traditional practitioners have prayed for, and should not just sleep walk through it.

]]> buddhabuddhismguruhappinesskaramlamamarutmiraculous http://revver.com/video/885526/taking-advantage-of-your-miraculous-life/ http://revver.com/watch/885526 Taking Advantage of Your Miraculous Life We are living miraculous lives, but what are we doing with them? We are mostly taking them for granted instead of taking full advantage of our amazing opportunity. We have are living the lives that millions of traditional practitioners have prayed for, and should not just sleep walk through it. We are living miraculous lives, but what are we doing with them? We are mostly taking them for granted instead of taking full advantage of our amazing opportunity. We have are living the lives that millions of traditional practitioners have prayed for, and should not just sleep walk through it. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut buddha buddhism guru happiness karam lama marut miraculous nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ The Gita’s Three Yogas and Buddhism Wed, 14 May 2008 02:46:16 -0800

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Added: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:46:16 -0800
Duration: 694

The Bhagavad Gita is linked to the early texts of the Indian Mahayana Buddhist traditions by its emphasis on the three “yogas” of devotion, compassionate action, wisdom, and devotion or bhakti. In Buddhism, the pan-Indian devotional movement found expression not only in the notion also found in Hinduism that the divine is imminent, familiar, and appears all around us, but also in the figure of the bodhisattva whose compassion for other beings is so overwhelming that he or she would do practically anything to get enlightened in order to help them. “Karma yoga” in the Gita means selfless action, action done without regard to “what’s in it for me,” reverberating with the Buddhist emphasis on compassion and loving-kindness. And the “yoga of wisdom” teaches us that there is a reality beyond that of mere appearances, a concept found in many, if not all, of the world’s religions.

]]> bhagavadbhaktibuddhabuddhismemptinessgitagurukarmakrishnalamamarutyoga http://revver.com/video/885489/the-gitas-three-yogas-and-buddhism/ http://revver.com/watch/885489 The Gita’s Three Yogas and Buddhism The Bhagavad Gita is linked to the early texts of the Indian Mahayana Buddhist traditions by its emphasis on the three “yogas” of devotion, compassionate action, wisdom, and devotion or bhakti. In Buddhism, the pan-Indian devotional movement found expression not only in the notion also found in Hinduism that the divine is imminent, familiar, and appears all around us, but also in the figure of the bodhisattva whose compassion for other beings is so overwhelming that he or she would do practically anything to get enlightened in order to help them. “Karma yoga” in the Gita means selfless action, action done without regard to “what’s in it for me,” reverberating with the Buddhist emphasis on compassion and loving-kindness. And the “yoga of wisdom” teaches us that there is a reality beyond that of mere appearances, a concept found in many, if not all, of the world’s religions. The Bhagavad Gita is linked to the early texts of the Indian Mahayana Buddhist traditions by its emphasis on the three “yogas” of devotion, compassionate action, wisdom, and devotion or bhakti. In Buddhism, the pan-Indian devotional movement found expression not only in the notion also found in Hinduism that the divine is imminent, familiar, and appears all around us, but also in the figure of the bodhisattva whose compassion for other beings is so overwhelming that he or she would do practically anything to get enlightened in order to help them. “Karma yoga” in the Gita means selfless action, action done without regard to “what’s in it for me,” reverberating with the Buddhist emphasis on compassion and loving-kindness. And the “yoga of wisdom” teaches us that there is a reality beyond that of mere appearances, a concept found in many, if not all, of the world’s religions. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut bhagavad bhakti buddha buddhism emptiness gita guru karma krishna lama marut yoga nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ The Laws of Karma, Part 2 Wed, 14 May 2008 00:19:32 -0800

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Lama Marut discusses the three worldviews we use to explain how and why things happen to us in life. #1. Things happen for no reason. #2. God is micromanaging the Universe. Or #3. Everything is in the web of causality. We conveniently mix and match these worldviews to explain our circumstances, but a true believer of worldview #3 takes responsibility for everything that is happening in their world.

]]> bhagavadbhaktibuddhabuddhismemptinessgitagurukrishnalamamarutyoga http://revver.com/video/885462/the-laws-of-karma-part-2/ http://revver.com/watch/885462 The Laws of Karma, Part 2 Lama Marut discusses the three worldviews we use to explain how and why things happen to us in life. #1. Things happen for no reason. #2. God is micromanaging the Universe. Or #3. Everything is in the web of causality. We conveniently mix and match these worldviews to explain our circumstances, but a true believer of worldview #3 takes responsibility for everything that is happening in their world. Lama Marut discusses the three worldviews we use to explain how and why things happen to us in life. #1. Things happen for no reason. #2. God is micromanaging the Universe. Or #3. Everything is in the web of causality. We conveniently mix and match these worldviews to explain our circumstances, but a true believer of worldview #3 takes responsibility for everything that is happening in their world. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut bhagavad bhakti buddha buddhism emptiness gita guru krishna lama marut yoga nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ The Laws of Karma, Part 1 Wed, 14 May 2008 00:16:18 -0800

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Duration: 593

The Bhagavad Gita states, “No action in this world goes for naught, or brings about a contrary result.” Actions of selflessness and altruism toward others can bring nothing other than goodness to you, and actions of selfishness and harm to others can bring nothing other than harm. Although these laws do not always seem evident, if we fail to assume the basic principles of karma our whole moral code begins to crumble.

]]> bhagavadbhaktibuddhabuddhismemptinessgitagurukrishnalamamarutyoga http://revver.com/video/885414/the-laws-of-karma-part-1/ http://revver.com/watch/885414 The Laws of Karma, Part 1 The Bhagavad Gita states, “No action in this world goes for naught, or brings about a contrary result.” Actions of selflessness and altruism toward others can bring nothing other than goodness to you, and actions of selfishness and harm to others can bring nothing other than harm. Although these laws do not always seem evident, if we fail to assume the basic principles of karma our whole moral code begins to crumble. The Bhagavad Gita states, “No action in this world goes for naught, or brings about a contrary result.” Actions of selflessness and altruism toward others can bring nothing other than goodness to you, and actions of selfishness and harm to others can bring nothing other than harm. Although these laws do not always seem evident, if we fail to assume the basic principles of karma our whole moral code begins to crumble. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut bhagavad bhakti buddha buddhism emptiness gita guru krishna lama marut yoga nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ The Religious Teacher, Part 2 Tue, 13 May 2008 23:49:29 -0800

Author: LSMVideos
Added: Tue, 13 May 2008 23:49:29 -0800
Duration: 433

Can we prove that our spiritual teacher or guru is an Enlightened Being? Do we really know for sure, somehow, that our teacher is not a Buddha? Our preconceptions about what an Enlightened Being should look like prevent us from seeing our teacher for who he or she really is. The process of “guru yoga” is learning to be the teacher. If you see the teacher as perfect, you will become that.

]]> bhagavadbhaktibuddhabuddhismemptinessgitagurukrishnalamamarutyoga http://revver.com/video/885376/the-religious-teacher-part-2/ http://revver.com/watch/885376 The Religious Teacher, Part 2 Can we prove that our spiritual teacher or guru is an Enlightened Being? Do we really know for sure, somehow, that our teacher is not a Buddha? Our preconceptions about what an Enlightened Being should look like prevent us from seeing our teacher for who he or she really is. The process of “guru yoga” is learning to be the teacher. If you see the teacher as perfect, you will become that. Can we prove that our spiritual teacher or guru is an Enlightened Being? Do we really know for sure, somehow, that our teacher is not a Buddha? Our preconceptions about what an Enlightened Being should look like prevent us from seeing our teacher for who he or she really is. The process of “guru yoga” is learning to be the teacher. If you see the teacher as perfect, you will become that. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut bhagavad bhakti buddha buddhism emptiness gita guru krishna lama marut yoga nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ The Religious Teacher, Part 1 Tue, 13 May 2008 16:19:34 -0800

Author: LSMVideos
Added: Tue, 13 May 2008 16:19:34 -0800
Duration: 515

God can be understood to be a transcendent figure, outside of us, or as very close, right here in our lives. In the Bhagavad Gita, God is presented as Krishna, the guru and close friend of His devotee, Arjuna. We too can have an intimate relationship with the divine in the form of our religious teacher, but we must first must recognize the guru as our personal portal to the sacred and surrender ourselves to Him or Her.

]]> bhagavadbhaktibuddhismgitagurukrishnalamamarutyoga http://revver.com/video/884031/the-religious-teacher-part-1/ http://revver.com/watch/884031 The Religious Teacher, Part 1 God can be understood to be a transcendent figure, outside of us, or as very close, right here in our lives. In the Bhagavad Gita, God is presented as Krishna, the guru and close friend of His devotee, Arjuna. We too can have an intimate relationship with the divine in the form of our religious teacher, but we must first must recognize the guru as our personal portal to the sacred and surrender ourselves to Him or Her. God can be understood to be a transcendent figure, outside of us, or as very close, right here in our lives. In the Bhagavad Gita, God is presented as Krishna, the guru and close friend of His devotee, Arjuna. We too can have an intimate relationship with the divine in the form of our religious teacher, but we must first must recognize the guru as our personal portal to the sacred and surrender ourselves to Him or Her. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut bhagavad bhakti buddhism gita guru krishna lama marut yoga nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ The Ten Commandments of Karma Yoga Mon, 12 May 2008 19:46:27 -0800

Author: LSMVideos
Added: Mon, 12 May 2008 19:46:27 -0800
Duration: 770

At the very foundation of what the Bhagavad Gita calls “karma yoga” is understanding the grossest level of karmic management: don’t kill, don’t steal, don’t commit adultery, etc. We must become masters of morality; we can’t practice more advanced forms of a spiritual life until we are firmly grounded in the basics. We must “yogify our karma”: restrain ourselves from hurting other beings and cleanse the bad karma we have already committed.

]]> bhagavadbuddhismemptinessgitakarmalamamarutmisdeedsyoga http://revver.com/video/882044/the-ten-commandments-of-karma-yoga/ http://revver.com/watch/882044 The Ten Commandments of Karma Yoga At the very foundation of what the Bhagavad Gita calls “karma yoga” is understanding the grossest level of karmic management: don’t kill, don’t steal, don’t commit adultery, etc. We must become masters of morality; we can’t practice more advanced forms of a spiritual life until we are firmly grounded in the basics. We must “yogify our karma”: restrain ourselves from hurting other beings and cleanse the bad karma we have already committed. At the very foundation of what the Bhagavad Gita calls “karma yoga” is understanding the grossest level of karmic management: don’t kill, don’t steal, don’t commit adultery, etc. We must become masters of morality; we can’t practice more advanced forms of a spiritual life until we are firmly grounded in the basics. We must “yogify our karma”: restrain ourselves from hurting other beings and cleanse the bad karma we have already committed. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut bhagavad buddhism emptiness gita karma lama marut misdeeds yoga nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ True Happiness and the Fact of Suffering Mon, 12 May 2008 18:49:34 -0800

Author: LSMVideos
Added: Mon, 12 May 2008 18:49:34 -0800
Duration: 472

The spiritual path is meant to lead to “freedom,” liberation from suffering and unhappiness. But until we are enlightened, we don’t really know what true happiness would feel like. We are entrenched in suffering, no matter how materially comfortable our lives are. Recognizing our own unhappiness is a necessary precondition for starting on the path. We have to first get serious about the fact of suffering if we are going to be liberated from it.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsuffering http://revver.com/video/881953/true-happiness-and-the-fact-of-suffering/ http://revver.com/watch/881953 True Happiness and the Fact of Suffering The spiritual path is meant to lead to “freedom,” liberation from suffering and unhappiness. But until we are enlightened, we don’t really know what true happiness would feel like. We are entrenched in suffering, no matter how materially comfortable our lives are. Recognizing our own unhappiness is a necessary precondition for starting on the path. We have to first get serious about the fact of suffering if we are going to be liberated from it. The spiritual path is meant to lead to “freedom,” liberation from suffering and unhappiness. But until we are enlightened, we don’t really know what true happiness would feel like. We are entrenched in suffering, no matter how materially comfortable our lives are. Recognizing our own unhappiness is a necessary precondition for starting on the path. We have to first get serious about the fact of suffering if we are going to be liberated from it. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut suffering nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ The Three Spiritual Practices Mon, 12 May 2008 18:49:34 -0800

Author: LSMVideos
Added: Mon, 12 May 2008 18:49:34 -0800
Duration: 688

In the Bhagavad Gita, one of the classic texts in the history of religions, Lord Krishna teaches us three different but interrelated spiritual practices: the discipline of one’s actions (karma yoga), of wisdom (jnyana yoga), and of devotion (bhakti yoga). In this brief introduction to the text, Lama Marut reviews what each of these “yogas” entail and how we can begin to develop them in our own lives.

]]> bhagavademptinessgitahappinesskarmalamamarutwisdomyoga http://revver.com/video/881997/the-three-spiritual-practices/ http://revver.com/watch/881997 The Three Spiritual Practices In the Bhagavad Gita, one of the classic texts in the history of religions, Lord Krishna teaches us three different but interrelated spiritual practices: the discipline of one’s actions (karma yoga), of wisdom (jnyana yoga), and of devotion (bhakti yoga). In this brief introduction to the text, Lama Marut reviews what each of these “yogas” entail and how we can begin to develop them in our own lives. In the Bhagavad Gita, one of the classic texts in the history of religions, Lord Krishna teaches us three different but interrelated spiritual practices: the discipline of one’s actions (karma yoga), of wisdom (jnyana yoga), and of devotion (bhakti yoga). In this brief introduction to the text, Lama Marut reviews what each of these “yogas” entail and how we can begin to develop them in our own lives. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut bhagavad emptiness gita happiness karma lama marut wisdom yoga nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ What is the Real ‘Secret’? Mon, 12 May 2008 16:19:33 -0800

Author: LSMVideos
Added: Mon, 12 May 2008 16:19:33 -0800
Duration: 512

The real secret to obtaining true happiness is not just wanting it. We have to create the causes for it. Being happy is not a trivial goal. It is the precondition to being able to be compassionate toward others. And the only way to be happy is to worry about someone else’s happiness, and not obsess all the time about our own selfish desires.

]]> causescompassionemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutsecret http://revver.com/video/881743/what-is-the-real-secret/ http://revver.com/watch/881743 What is the Real ‘Secret’? The real secret to obtaining true happiness is not just wanting it. We have to create the causes for it. Being happy is not a trivial goal. It is the precondition to being able to be compassionate toward others. And the only way to be happy is to worry about someone else’s happiness, and not obsess all the time about our own selfish desires. The real secret to obtaining true happiness is not just wanting it. We have to create the causes for it. Being happy is not a trivial goal. It is the precondition to being able to be compassionate toward others. And the only way to be happy is to worry about someone else’s happiness, and not obsess all the time about our own selfish desires. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut causes compassion emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut secret nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Running With Scissors Mon, 12 May 2008 15:49:34 -0800

Author: LSMVideos
Added: Mon, 12 May 2008 15:49:34 -0800
Duration: 689

We can’t achieve the happiness we all are seeking if we continue to create the causes for suffering. We have to let go of the scissors with which we are cutting ourselves; we have to renounce the idea that our happiness (or unhappiness) comes from any place other than ourselves. No one can make us happy, and no one can make us unhappy. Our problems derive from our true and only enemies, the three main “mental afflictions” of desire, aversion and the ignorance that underlies them.

]]> buddhismemptinesshappinesshappykarmalamamarutwisdom http://revver.com/video/881616/running-with-scissors/ http://revver.com/watch/881616 Running With Scissors We can’t achieve the happiness we all are seeking if we continue to create the causes for suffering. We have to let go of the scissors with which we are cutting ourselves; we have to renounce the idea that our happiness (or unhappiness) comes from any place other than ourselves. No one can make us happy, and no one can make us unhappy. Our problems derive from our true and only enemies, the three main “mental afflictions” of desire, aversion and the ignorance that underlies them. We can’t achieve the happiness we all are seeking if we continue to create the causes for suffering. We have to let go of the scissors with which we are cutting ourselves; we have to renounce the idea that our happiness (or unhappiness) comes from any place other than ourselves. No one can make us happy, and no one can make us unhappy. Our problems derive from our true and only enemies, the three main “mental afflictions” of desire, aversion and the ignorance that underlies them. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut buddhism emptiness happiness happy karma lama marut wisdom nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Why Consumer Capitalism Won’t Make You Happy Fri, 09 May 2008 13:49:35 -0800

Author: LSMVideos
Added: Fri, 09 May 2008 13:49:35 -0800
Duration: 651

The purpose of a spiritual path is to lead the practitioner to happiness. The authentic and time-tested traditions work – they deliver the goods. But the false religion of consumer capitalism cannot bring the happiness we seek in it, and we are living proof of that. We got everything the ideology promised and were not made happy as a result.

]]> buddhismhappinesskarmalamamarutwisdom http://revver.com/video/875369/why-consumer-capitalism-wont-make-you-happy/ http://revver.com/watch/875369 Why Consumer Capitalism Won’t Make You Happy The purpose of a spiritual path is to lead the practitioner to happiness. The authentic and time-tested traditions work – they deliver the goods. But the false religion of consumer capitalism cannot bring the happiness we seek in it, and we are living proof of that. We got everything the ideology promised and were not made happy as a result. The purpose of a spiritual path is to lead the practitioner to happiness. The authentic and time-tested traditions work – they deliver the goods. But the false religion of consumer capitalism cannot bring the happiness we seek in it, and we are living proof of that. We got everything the ideology promised and were not made happy as a result. Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut Talk by - Lama Sumati Marut buddhism happiness karma lama marut wisdom nonadult http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/