Dharma Stories

In this new series of podcasts in English, Ven. Dharma takes us on a journey to discover Buddhism.

More on the three levels of suffering
If we want to be happy, that’s only possible if we are free of suffering. Understanding the types of suffering we encounter creates a basis for understanding how to stop the causes of suffering.
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Biography

Ven. Dharma (Sarah Brooks) has been practicing Buddhism and offering service for almost 30 years at FPMT centers and projects in the United States, New Zealand, Nepal, and Italy. After taking ordination from Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 2021, she began her ongoing advanced studies in Buddhist philosophy and debate.

In this new series of podcasts in English, Ven. Dharma takes us on a journey to discover Buddhism.

Three levels of suffering
If we check up on what we’re doing now to find happiness, we’ll find it’s probably having the opposite effect.

🎧 Press play. Happy listening, and enjoy your meditation.

Did you enjoy this podcast?

Visit our PerCorsi di Spiritualità website:
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Visit our Dharma Point website:
www.dharmapoint.it

Support us with a donation:
https://monasterobuddhista.it/en/dona/

Learn more about the Monastery:
https://monasterobuddhista.it/il-monastero/
__________

Biography

Ven. Dharma (Sarah Brooks) has been practicing Buddhism and offering service for almost 30 years at FPMT centers and projects in the United States, New Zealand, Nepal, and Italy. After taking ordination from Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 2021, she began her ongoing advanced studies in Buddhist philosophy and debate.

In this new series of podcasts in English, Ven. Dharma takes us on a journey to discover Buddhism.

Two types of consciousness
We can divide the way we perceive the world into mental consciousness and sense consciousness. Which plays a bigger role in our happiness?

🎧 Press play. Happy listening, and enjoy your meditation.

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Visit our PerCorsi di Spiritualità website:
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www.dharmapoint.it

Support us with a donation:
https://monasterobuddhista.it/en/dona/

Learn more about the Monastery:
https://monasterobuddhista.it/il-monastero/
__________

Biography

Ven. Dharma (Sarah Brooks) has been practicing Buddhism and offering service for almost 30 years at FPMT centers and projects in the United States, New Zealand, Nepal, and Italy. After taking ordination from Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 2021, she began her ongoing advanced studies in Buddhist philosophy and debate.

In this new series of podcasts in English, Ven. Dharma takes us on a journey to discover Buddhism.

How did the Buddha define “mind”? [part 2]
Understanding the Buddha’s definition of the nature and function of the mind is the key to learning how we can develop stable, lasting happiness.

🎧 Press play. Happy listening, and enjoy your meditation.

Did you enjoy this podcast?

Visit our PerCorsi di Spiritualità website:
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Visit our Dharma Point website:
www.dharmapoint.it

Support us with a donation:
https://monasterobuddhista.it/en/dona/

Learn more about the Monastery:
https://monasterobuddhista.it/il-monastero/
__________

Biography

Ven. Dharma (Sarah Brooks) has been practicing Buddhism and offering service for almost 30 years at FPMT centers and projects in the United States, New Zealand, Nepal, and Italy. After taking ordination from Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 2021, she began her ongoing advanced studies in Buddhist philosophy and debate.

In this new series of podcasts in English, Ven. Dharma takes us on a journey to discover Buddhism.

How did the Buddha define “mind”? [part 1]
Is the mind a physical process, or something else? Knowing the answer to this is essential for understanding Buddhist psychology.

🎧 Press play. Happy listening, and enjoy your meditation.

Did you enjoy this podcast?

Visit our PerCorsi di Spiritualità website:
www.corsi.monasterobuddhista.it

Visit our Dharma Point website:
www.dharmapoint.it

Support us with a donation:
https://monasterobuddhista.it/en/dona/

Learn more about the Monastery:
https://monasterobuddhista.it/il-monastero/
__________

Biography

Ven. Dharma (Sarah Brooks) has been practicing Buddhism and offering service for almost 30 years at FPMT centers and projects in the United States, New Zealand, Nepal, and Italy. After taking ordination from Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 2021, she began her ongoing advanced studies in Buddhist philosophy and debate.