Buddhism for Beginners

The Buddhism for Beginners Podcast is brought to you by Kunzang Palyul Choling (KPC). KPC was founded by Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo Rinpoche to uphold the Palyul lineage within the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. KPC is a hub of compassionate activity with a mission to inspire people to improve the world and end suffering for the benefit of all beings. 

The Buddhism for Beginners podcast draws from a wealth of teachings by Jetsunma and other great masters from around the world. Gain insight and guidance into how you can apply foundational Buddhist principles and meditation techniques to use in your everyday life. For more teachings, meditations, and resources visit out online virtual temple at Tara.org.

Experience Holidays with a Calm Mind
Dec 6, 2023 – 01:09:58
Marrying Your Spiritual Life with Western Culture
Nov 29, 2023 – 01:13:48
Compassion Stops the Suffering
Nov 25, 2023 – 01:05:28
Live a Sacred Life
Nov 10, 2023 – 01:12:11
What do the Five Senses Really Tell You?
Oct 30, 2023 – 59:21
Go Beyond Safety to Love
Oct 18, 2023 – 53:42
Chöd (Cutting the Ego) Western-style
Oct 4, 2023 – 01:07:45
The Logic of Dharma Practice
Oct 4, 2023 – 01:03:25
Not Grasping Means Not Suffering
Sep 24, 2023 – 01:01:24
How we Experience Perception
Mar 7, 2023 – 43:36
Turning the Mind to Dharma
Feb 20, 2023 – 39:01
How to Pacify Increasing Desire
Jan 27, 2023 – 44:44
Loving-Kindness is Your Practice, by Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
Jan 24, 2023 – 33:39
Equality of All That Lives, by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Jan 20, 2023 – 38:53
Desire & Dharma Warrior, by Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
Jan 18, 2023 – 42:47
Understanding Cause & Effect - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Dec 27, 2022 – 40:15
You Have the Power to Make a Better World - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Dec 14, 2022 – 56:15
The Lama Never Leaves You - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Dec 12, 2022 – 01:08:07
How To Reach Enlightenment
Dec 5, 2022 – 01:15:03
AA, Buddhism, and Addiction - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Oct 15, 2021 – 44:35
Dakini In the Sphere of Truth - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Oct 10, 2021 – 51:42
Creating a Deep Storehouse of Merit - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Dec 23, 2020 – 57:45
See Beyond Preconceptions
Dec 4, 2020 – 57:02
Experience the Equality of All Beings - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Sep 2, 2020 – 55:30
Apply the Four Noble Truths - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Aug 16, 2020 – 36:50
Not Grasping Means Not Suffering - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Aug 12, 2020 – 56:45
Emptiness & Compassion for Westerners - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Jul 29, 2020 – 48:34
Methods for Awakening - Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
Jul 8, 2020 – 52:12
Qualities of Discursive Thought - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Jul 5, 2020 – 46:44
It's Decision Time: Who Are You? - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Jul 1, 2020 – 40:40
Increase Your Stream of Merit - Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
Jun 28, 2020 – 01:10:12
How To Reach Enlightenment - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
May 27, 2020 – 01:14:12
Bodhisattva Way of Life by Santideva - Part 1 - as taught by Khenpo Pem Tseri Sherpa
Apr 25, 2020 – 01:04:36
Planting Your Dharma Garden - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Apr 23, 2020 – 44:20
The Dharma of Hand-washing, as taught by Atira Zeoli
Apr 19, 2020 – 01:08:39
Live A Sacred Life - Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
Feb 27, 2020 – 01:09:14
The Practice of Generosity - Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
Feb 27, 2020 – 01:07:25
Bodhicitta is Your Essence - Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
Feb 26, 2020 – 44:44

Recent Reviews

Kzarc33

Awesome Podcast

Great teachings about Buddhist philosophy and principles. Immediately applicable to my life. I love the consistent underlying message of developing a compassionate heart and helping others, using your life in service of others. The fact that Jetsunma is a western woman teacher helps make the complexities of Buddhist philosophy immediately relatable for western audiences. Would recommend to anyone interested in meditation, mindfulness, or Buddhism.
Ani Zing

Love Love Love This!

I love the way Buddhism is explained in terms westerners can easily understand!
wiseowlj

Buddhism for Beginners

Wonderful podcast for all students of Buddhism, but especially Westerners. The teachers convey the dharma in a way that is inspiring and easy to understand!