Tibetan Buddhism Audio Library:
Dharma Talks
Lectures on Buddhism, streaming in RealAudio and mp3
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Dana: The Way of Generosity
explained by Ven. Thubten Chodron
Ven. Chodron explains the practice of dana, generosity, through which teachers, nuns and monks have traditionally been supported.
The Bodhisattva's Jewel Mala
by Ven. Thubten Chodron
A class series on thought transformation, a Mahayana practice that allows us to make each and every moment of our lives meaningful and peaceful by transforming anger and attachment and all types of suffering
"If Only . . . ":
Longing & the Quest for Happiness
by Ven. Thubten Chodron
We often think we'd be happy if some circumstance outside of ourselves were to change. But happiness comes from within.
The Four Noble Truths
explained by Ven. Thubten Chodron
Ven. Chodron explains the Buddha's very first teaching, in which he described his realization in terms of four facts of life.
What is Karma?
by Ven. Thubten Chodron
Even though the word is used and overused these days, its meaning remains unclear. But "karma" has a very specific meaning and an important place in the Buddhist outlook on life.
Refuge, Bodhicitta & the 4 Kayas
by Ven. Thubten Chodron
Refuge and bodhicitta are the basic, essential points of the Buddhist path, says Ven. Thubten Chodron. This talk is aimed primarily at students who already have an understanding of the major points of Tibetan Buddhism.
The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation
by Langri Tangpa
explained by Ven. Thubten Chodron
These eight simple-sounding verses provide a powerful way to deal with and transform the problems we encounter in day-to-day life
What Buddhism is All About
by H.H. the Dalai Lama's brother, Tenzin Choegyal Nyari Rinpoche
Questions and very down-to-earth answers from Tenzin Choegyal Nyari Rinpoche, younger brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Compassion in the Middle East
by Ven. Thubten Chodron
The story of Ven. Chodron's first conversation with her Israeli students since the recent riots began. She also describes leading a meditation on lovingkindness in the Gaza Strip.
Suffering and Our Junkie Mind
by Ven. Robina Courtin
Ven. Robina explains the key to happiness
Introduction to Buddhism: The 3 Principle Aspects of the Path
by Ven. Thubten Chodron
Tibetan Buddhism 101, in a three-part series
The Bodhisattva's Jewel Mala
by Ven. Thubten Chodron
113 lines of advice on thought transformation, a practice that allows us to make each and every moment of our lives meaningful
Is the Mind the Source of Happiness?
by Ven. Thubten Chodron & Ven. Sangye Khadro (Kathleen MacDonald)
Venerable Chodron on NPR
Links to more Buddhism audio
Computer requirements and instructions:
It's very easy to listen to these teachings. You will need at least a 28.8k modem connection to the web (unless your modem is very old, your Internet connection will probably be fine). You will also need a recent version of the free RealPlayer® Basic. (If you're not sure whether you already have it or not, try listening to one of the Dharma talks above. If it plays, you've got it. It can take 20 seconds or so to start.)
If you don't yet have the free RealAudio player, you can easily get it by following these instructions. Getting it can be slightly confusing, because Real Networks tries to steer you toward their retail version, but remember: You can download it for free — but they deliberately make it confusing to do so. So read these instructions first! After you click on the link below, look halfway down the page and look for the following text:
"RealPlayer 8 Basic - is our free player"
You'll see that at about the vertical center of the page. Then click on it. Okay, now to go to the RealAudio website and download the player.
What if I use a Macintosh?
Good for you! Everything on this website, including the audio, was created on Macs (and not even the latest ones), so it's all completely Mac-friendly.
How to benefit from these talks:
To fully benefit from these teachings, try to listen as if you were in class yourself. Reduce distractions to minimum, and sit comfortably. You might even want to take notes!
If you don't have time to listen to the whole lecture, note the time displayed on the RealPlayer. Next time, you can use the slider to resume listening from that exact point.
How to download a talk and listen to it later:
This is a new feature we have added based on people's requests. Every Dharma talk now has two options, and they look like this:
Listen now
Download to computer
and listen later
Simply click on "Download to computer and listen later" and remember where the file is saved on your computer. You can then play it back later by double-clicking on the file.
If the file starts playing, or your computer screen starts filling up with gibberish, the file is not being downloaded properly. If that happens, try right-clicking on "Download to computer and listen later" (if you're using a PC) or hold down the mouse button over it (if you're using a Mac), and from the list that pops up, choose either "Save Link/Target to Disk" or "Download Link to Disk." Remember where the file is saved on your computer. You can then play it back later by double-clicking on the file.
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