Working in the World with Wisdom and Compassion (Germany 2018)

Teachings based on Approaching the Buddhist Path given during a retreat at Semkye Ling Retreat Centre in Schneverdingen, Germany.

Group photo of retreatants with Venerable Chodron at Semkye Ling.

“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Ex...

How Buddhism differs from theistic religions and scientific reductionism but can get along with both those of other religions and scientists.

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Group photo of retreatants with Venerable Chodron at Semkye Ling.

“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Th...

Examining emotions and steering the mind in a good direction. The Buddhist view of the mind and it's relationship to the body.

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Group photo of retreatants with Venerable Chodron at Semkye Ling.

“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Th...

The conventional and ultimate nature of the mind. How phenomena exist in relationship to the mind. By opting out of anger and grudges one finds…

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Group photo of retreatants with Venerable Chodron at Semkye Ling.

“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: De...

What it means to repay the kindness of others. How phenomena are empty and exist conventionally. The three levels of dependent arising.

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Group photo of retreatants with Venerable Chodron at Semkye Ling.

“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: De...

Mere designation by term and concept is the subtlest meaning of dependent arising. How Dharma practice is determined by motivation.

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Group photo of retreatants with Venerable Chodron at Semkye Ling.

“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Mi...

The practice of transforming adversity into the path sees difficulties as opportunities to learn and grow and frees us from habitual responses to problems.

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