Robina courtin by the time the book came to me to be put together from ecie hursthouse in new zealand, who got it started merry colony and her team in the education services department of the fpmt international office were already nearing completion of rinpoches heart advice for death and dying and its companion volume, heart. Robinas heart teachers are lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoche, founders of the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition. She teaches full time around the world at the centers of her teachers organization, the. Robina has worked full time since then for lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoches fpmt. Robina courtin for our fourth annual fifteenday himalayan adventure in october 2020 from kopan, lama zopa rinpoches monastery in the kathmandu valley, to his cave in solu khumbu in the mountains of nepal. Robina courtin, dechen bloom and carina rumrill reading the heart sutra, portland, oregon. Robinas life and work is the subject of the awardwinning documentary chasing buddha. Robina by her nephew, amiel courtin wilson, the internationally acclaimed australian filmmaker. Mahamudra how to discover our true nature d2s3 ven. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
A tibetan buddhist nun for 31 years, robina courtin founded liberation prison project in 1996. As well as giving teachings, venerable robina courtin will probably lead some meditation sessions in the morning and in the evening. Robina shared with mandala her process for developing this muchneeded publication, which is entitled how to enjoy death. Robina courtin has been a nun in the tibetan buddhist tradition for over 40 years. Dana meads hosts this in depth and entertaining conversation with the wonderful ven. 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. Her history has been one of extremes from life as a hippie to selfdeclared communist to feminist before she was drawn to buddhism.
She continues to teach all over the world, raising funds to support the prison project and working with people in prisons. 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. A tibetan nun for over forty years, she was a close pupil of the great lama thubten. Australia, leaving sydney on tuesday march 10, 2020 and returning tuesday 7 april. Robina courtin was due for another visit a few months after i received rinpoches advice so i thought he could at least have the first paragraph of the heart sutra memorized by then. She was also the founder and executive director of liberation prison project.
Robina courtin about how we all can be our own therapists and live a better life through the teachings of. This course will be led by renowned senior fpmt australian nun ven. Enjoy a vacationretreat of teachings, meditation, yoga, and the pleasure of the open sea. Becoming the compassion buddha and millions of other books are available for. Her blend of downtoearth practical advise, humor and intellect were exactly what i had been searching for.
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. Robina courtin in her unique, downtoearth and intense manner, robina will analyse how experience drives our emotions and how we can train our minds to develop emotional inner strength and balance. Robina courtin uses the buddhas unique psychological skills to help us loosen our clinging to a limited sense of self in this series of dharma talks. Robina courtin in zurich lhagsam tibetan meditation. Well known for her work with people in prisons, ven. Robina courtin on the luxurious sea princess for a 28day cruise that circumnavigates circumambulates. Robina courtin is a buddhist nun in the tibetan buddhist gelugpa tradition and lineage of lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoche. She has served as editorial director of wisdom publications, editor of mandala magazine, and the executive director of liberation prison project. A practical guide by mcdonald, kathleen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Over the years she has served as editorial director of wisdom publications, editor of. Biography of venerable robina courtin thosamling nunnery. Mahamudra how to discover our true nature d5s4 ven. As editor robina courtin states in her preface, when lama yeshe taught, enlightenment was a real possibility. Sep 19, 2014 dana meads hosts this in depth and entertaining conversation with the wonderful ven. Aug 23, 2017 robina courtin is a buddhist nun in the tibetan buddhist gelugpa tradition and lineage of lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoche. Venerable robina courtin is a renowned buddhist teacher in the tibetan tradition. Her life and work with prisoners have been featured in the documentary films. Australianborn tibetan buddhist nun robina courtin travels the world teaching buddhist psychology and philosophy.
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. Robina address one of the most common difficulties of the modern world distraction, anxiety, and our neverending busyness. Chasing buddha film tsatsa project in 2004 lama zopa rinpoche advised ven. She spent 10 years editing for wisdom publications followed by over 5 years as the editor of mandala, the magazine of the fpmt. Australian nurse bronnie ware in her book the five top regrets of the dying, says that the number one regret her dying patients express is, i wish id had more courage to live a life true to. More venerable robina courtin known for her clarity and energetic teaching style, covers a broad range of important buddhist topics in this short interview video with buddha weekly. Robina courtin, australianborn buddhist nun with a powerhouse personality has been a buddhist nun for nearly 40 years. Preparing for lifes final challenge without fear and will be. Robina courtin, a tibetan buddhist nun since the late 1970s, will use the buddhas unique psychological skills to help us loosen our instinctive clinging to a limited sense of self, which lies at the heart of our suffering. Robina will draw upon the recently published book of lama yeshes called mahamudra. Video webcast of ven robinas teachings in december 2016 at vajra yogini institute.
Ordained since the late 1970s, venerable robina courtin has worked full time since then for lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoches fpmt. Friday, may 15th sunday, may 17th interactive teachings with this dynamic teacher on how to begin looking deeply within ourselves to unravel the emotions and patterns that block us from opening up to our fullest potential. 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. Bookings are appreciated, but you can also come along on the night. Robina courtin is the author of the bliss of inner fire 4. In 1996 she founded the liberation prison project, which she ran until 2009. Teachings by ven robina courtin by jamyang buddhist centre londonb.
Venerable robina courtin known for her clarity and energetic teaching style, covers a broad range of important buddhist topics in this short interview video with buddha weekly. Robina courtin has been a buddhist nun for nearly 40 years. Karma explained, april 10, 2020 video we create our own reality workshop, part 1, april 11, 2020 video we create our own reality workshop, part 2, april 11, 2020 video. With boundless energy and charisma, her style when teaching the dharma is sparklingly clear, direct and compassionate. An editors approach to the words of her perfect teacher. Child of buddha favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite august 10, 2019 subject. Robina that raises funds for lawudo gompa, lama zopa rinpoches retreat center in the solu khumba.
Jan 16, 2018 venerable robina courtin is a renowned buddhist teacher in the tibetan tradition. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Robina will be based on the stages of the path to enlightenment tib. How to realise our true nature, a commentary on the first panchen lamas text, in which lama tells us that mahamudra is the the universal reality of emptiness, of nonduality and its unique characteristic is its emphasis on meditation. Karma explained, april 10, 2020 video we create our own reality workshop, part 1, april 11, 2020 video. Venerable robina courtin is a dynamic and candid dharma teacher. Jan 07, 2014 australian nurse bronnie ware in her book the five top regrets of the dying, says that the number one regret her dying patients express is, i wish id had more courage to live a life true to. The book also includes brief spiritual autobiographies that allow the reader to trace each contributors entry into and study of tibetan buddhism.
Dealing with anxiety in the time of pandemic with ven. Over the years she has served as editorial director of wisdom publications, editor of mandala magazine, executive director of liberation. Robina courtin, australianborn buddhist nun with a powerhouse personality. Robina by her nephew, amiel courtinwilson, the internationally acclaimed australian filmmaker. I first met my teacher, venerable robina courtin in 1989 when i attended a series of classes with her in kathmandu, nepal. See more ideas about buddhist nun, mindfulness and heart sutra. In 1996 she founded liberation prison project, which she ran until 2009. A himalayan adventure and retreat with ven robina courtin. Since her ordination in the late 1970s, the former australian singer has worked full time for lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoches fpmt. This book is based on lama yeshes commentary on a guruyoga practice sadhana created by h. About the retreat leader ven robina courtin is a buddhist nun in the tibetan buddhist gelugpa tradition and the lineage of lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoche. She is well known for her work running liberation prison project for 14 years, helping people in prisons in the us and australia with their spiritual practice, including inmates on death row.
Robina spent ten years editing for wisdom publications followed by over five years as the main editor of mandala magazine. Robina courtin is an australianborn, tibetan buddhist nun who has been teaching around the world for decades. Tantric mahamudra for everyday life kindle edition by yeshe, thubten, courtin, robina, sopa, lhundub. Her life and work with prisoners have been featured in. She was one of the early students of lama yeshe and lama zopa rinpoche, having met the lamas over 40 years ago.
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