The Wisdom and Compassion podcast is an offering by Lama Lekshe at Dekeling, a Buddhist meditation community in Portland, Oregon, where our aim is to make the ancient wisdom and practices of Tibetan Buddhism available to lay people today. Podcasts are organized by searchable categories below.
Calm Abiding in the Midst of a Storm
Sometimes nature gives you just what you need. In this case, it was a rainstorm outside the mediation hall.
Bring More Joy into Your Life
In this episode we look at 4 ways to experience more joy. Because... you need this. We all do.
The Sweet Joy of the Way
This episode includes verses about Joy from the Dhammapada. These are teachings of the Buddha. Here's how to activate this advice, 2500 years later, in the midst of all our challenges in modern life.
Death Will Come
Someone asked for a teaching on death. The certainty of death is something all people share, Buddhist or not. Familiarizing ourselves with death is a support for living more fully and in accord with your deepest values and aspirations.