Venerable Robina Courtin - Unpacking Karma | 19 OCT 2023

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ABOUT SPEAKER
Robina Courtin (born Melbourne, Australia, 20 December 1944) is a Buddhist nun in the Tibetan Buddhist Gelugpa tradition and lineage of Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Ordained since the late 1970s, Ven. Robina has worked full time since then for Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s FPMT.
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 life and work with prisoners have been featured in the documentary films Chasing Buddha and Key to Freedom.
Venerable Robina is a long-time friend and adviser to Maitripa College, visiting often to lead retreats, give public teachings, and meet with the staff and faculty..
BUDDHIST CENTRE
While registered as a Buddhist not-for-profit association, Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) welcome members of all backgrounds and religions.
Located in Melbourne, our East Malvern centre hosts programs that guide members on meditation; as well as practical Buddhist teachings for kids, teenagers, and adults.
Our spiritual advisor is Ajahn Brahm, the Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery located in Western Australia.
For more information: bsv.net.au/
FOREST MONASTERY
Newbury Buddhist Monastery is just 70 minutes from the heart of Melbourne city. The magnificent landscape and tranquil surroundings offer an inspiring backdrop for seclusion and meditation.
With its establishment, both male and female spiritual aspirants can seek out full ordination. This supports the cultivation of Buddhist teachers who in return, share Dhamma teachings across the world.
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[@hopelittwin]

You are such a gifted teacher. Thank you for this

[@CrueLoaf]

This is so good! No nonsense, no jargon. Clear as day. And this is what attracts me to Buddhism.
Thank you.

[@LG21-5]

Robina is great!

[@bds9402]

🙏 🙏 🙏

[@murielsweitzer7969]

I have listened to Robina’s talks for a long time. Thank you Venerable Robina. You have given me much food for thought. I truly admire you. You are a treasure.

[@thomaskendall4398]

Was a pleasure to be in the audience for this talk! Many many great insights. Thanks Robina and BSV.

[@hartmutveit4280]

Amazing powerful talk ❤

[@indreamswake]

❤Venerable Robina. Always so very helpful .

[@robertandsharon9428]

this hit the spot this morning.

[@josephmacraeballantyne4286]

Incredible, extraordinary insight into trauma/ PTSD, sooooooo grateful 🙏

[@joeykathlean9875]

Wonderful video of Venerable Robina Courtin ❤️🕉️😀🥰 Love her 🎉Thank you for sharing this 🙌🏻

[@ezeeproproperties8352]

Inspiring and just what I needed to hear in order to give my joyful enthusiasm a much needed boost👌👌👌💎💎💎🌈🌈🌈🙏🙏🙏🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️

[@letellierletellier3365]

Dommage pas de sous titre en français sniff 🙏🙏🙏❤

[@WatchingDude]

Try a day or 2 later when TH-cam subtitles will have had a chance to recognise the audio.

[@JoanieParkin-vx3hv]

Me too nuns. !Were. My good teachers pf Art's, language and. "Little lady" fornatiion Hurray we both got to be ❤Buddhist nunnies ani khe cho wangmo 75

[@user-ru7zf6rj7w]

I've loved Robina's teaching for many years. I will say though that I don't necessarily feel comparison to the Jesuit friend's explanation of sin is necessarily accurate. Yes, it is true that many Christians do believe sin is solely the act of doing what God says not to do; however, I think the Jesuit friend may have been answering for the core concept of 'original sin' (Adam & Eve choosing disobedience). For many contemplative Christians (of which I consider myself one) the view of sin is very similar to how Mahayana Buddhists hold the tension between natural law and karma/lower realms. God may indeed say not to kill, but holding a non-dual view is important to understand that there is a natural law at work. Creation is precious, life is precious... and this is WHY God says not to kill. Similar to the natural law as held by Buddhists... the repercussion of breaking these natural laws is a negative consequence (lower realms). Anyway, not something I get too wound up about... but it has helped me understand that actually Christianity has a deep connection to contemplative and non-dual thinking far more than the modern Evangelical tradition would lead one to believe.

[@ezeeproproperties8352]

I think it comes down to "what God says not to do" due to the sense that God created you, and then punishes and rewards accordingly - serves up eternal damnation or beatitude based on whether you abide by "What he says" or not.
There are heaven-wide differences between contemplative Christians and the Christians for who their practice is but an ornament on the shelf.

[@GodHelpMe369]

RAGE
RAGE
RAGE
I want to die
I want to die
I want to die
I can no longer bear the darkness
this grief and loneliness...
they rape me;
torture me;
on a soul level
my only prayer is for death
I'm in hell and I can't find escape
God has forsaken me
my whole life I've been tortured, bullied, abused, raped
all I do is suffer
my life is hell