Selected Talks on Buddhism and Meditation by the Karmapa

The Gyalwang Karmapa is the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and a guide to millions of buddhists around the world. This podcast is dedicated to bringing you selected teachings and talks on buddhist philosophy, meditation, the environment, happiness and much more. Subscribe in iTunes to be notified of new releases.

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18 episodes
Updated May 23, 2022

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May 23, 2022 · 1 hr 48 min
Karmapa Teaches Mindfulness and Meditation to Young People (Podcast Episode #018)
"We have to remember that we are always changing. Every second we're changing. We're changing from moment to moment. As the watch goes 'tick tock, tick tock' we are also changing with every second. So what this means is that while we might have a probl...
Oct 31, 2018 · 6 hr 56 min
How to Understand the Heart Sutra (Podcast Episode #017)
The Heart Sutra (Sanskrit Prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya or Chinese 心經 Xīnjīng) is one of the most popular and important texts for understanding the Buddha's view of reality, especially throughout East Asia, Tibet, and now the Western world.
Jan 8, 2018 · 51 min
Buddhism and Environmental Protection (Podcast Episode #016)
His Holiness the 17th Karmapa has long spoken of the importance of environmental protection and regularly encourages Buddhist students and others to engage in activities that benefit the natural world. - In today's podcast we go back to a short and po...
Nov 1, 2017 · 2 hr 6 min
Transforming Disturbing Emotions (Podcast Episode #015)
This very special episode comes from the Gyalwang Karmapa's recent trip to Canada where he participated in a dialogue between the three major traditions of the Buddha Dharma - the Theravada, Mahayana, and the Vajrayana. -
Jul 26, 2017 · 1 hr 22 min
How to Find Freedom Through Meditation (Podcast Episode #014)
Today's episode comes from the Gyalwang Karmapa's maiden tour of Canada where he gave teachings all over the country. Many Canadian students had been waiting for years to hear him speak, and so it was a particularly special occasion. -
Apr 14, 2017 · 2 hr 3 min
How to Train Your Mind Throughout the Day (Podcast Episode #013)
Today's podcast episode is a very special two-part teaching from the Gyalwang Karmapa on the famous text known as the 8 Verses of Mind Training by the the renowned historical master, Geshe Langri Tangpa. -
Dec 30, 2016 · 1 hr 43 min
The Relationship Between Buddhism and Science (Podcast Episode #012)
This week's podcast episode is a short teaching from the Gyalwang Karmapa on the relationship between Buddhism and science as well as a Q&A session on this and other topics. - The recording took place on the Gyalwang Karmapa's previous visit to Switze...
Oct 13, 2016 · 2 hr 36 min
The Four Noble Truths: How to Turn Suffering into Happiness (Podcast Episode #011)
Today's podcast episode comes from the Gyalwang Karmapa's first visit to Paris, France, and is a beautiful teaching on the Four Noble Truths. - This was the very first teaching that the historical Buddha gave and as such it is essential to Buddhists ...
Sep 13, 2016 · 1 hr 34 min
How to Use Emptiness as a Means to Develop Compassion and Freedom (Podcast Episode #010)
Today we are happy to bring you the tenth episode in the new Podcast series containing selected talks and teachings by His Holiness the 17th Karmapa. - This special teaching took place in the USA and has Tibetan with an English translation. -
Jul 14, 2016 · 23 min
Gyalwang Karmapa Teaches on the Seven Line Prayer to Guru Rinpoche (Podcast Episode #009)
Thursday the 14th of July, 2016, is a special day of Padmasambhava - one of the most important masters in history of Tibetan Buddhism. Also known as Guru Rinpoche, he is regularly referred to as 'the second Buddha' such is his importance to buddhists a...
Jun 29, 2016 · 2 hr 38 min
How to Use Meditation as a Source of Inner Peace (Podcast Episode #008)
Today's podcast episode is a special two hour event from the Karmapa's recent trip to Europe. - In this wonderful teaching, the Gyalwang Karmapa discusses how to use meditation to develop inner peace and contentment in a modern, fast-paced world.
May 8, 2016 · 1 hr 41 min
How to Cultivate Natural Loving Kindness (Podcast Episode #007)
This Sunday is Mother's Day in many countries around the world. In order to celebrate this occasion we have a very special teaching that the Karmapa gave in Berlin where he talks about his experiences with his mother and father in Tibet. -
Apr 26, 2016 · 1 hr 1 min
Q&A Session on the Environment, Wisdom and Finding a Teacher (Podcast Episode #006)
Today we are happy to bring you the sixth episode in the new Podcast series containing selected talks and teachings by His Holiness the 17th Karmapa. - This episode is from the Karmapa's recent visit to the Root Institute in Bodhgaya.
Jan 1, 2016 · 1 hr 19 min
A Teaching on Using Breathing Meditation to Overcome Dissatisfaction (Podcast Episode #005)
Today is the first day of 2016 and as such we are very happy to present you with a new Podcast episode where His Holiness gives a brief but powerful teaching on breathing (shamatha) meditation. - This particular recording comes from a recent trip to E...
Dec 12, 2015 · 1 hr 4 min
Gyalwang Karmapa Teaches on the Nature of Mind and Using Everyday Moments as Meditation (Podcast Episode #004)
Today we bring you the fourth episode in our new podcast series. - This very special informal teaching from His Holiness the Karmapa took place at the Root Institute in 2013. - The Karmapa received a question early in the session about Buddha Natur...
Dec 3, 2015 · 1 hr 15 min
Karmapa Discusses Gender Equality and Effective Activism (Podcast Episode #003)
Today we are delighted to bring you the third episode in our new Podcast series. - This selected talk comes from the Karmapa's recent trip to the USA where he was invited to give a talk at the famous Princeton University. -
Nov 19, 2015 · 1 hr 13 min
Overcoming Negative Emotions in Daily Life (Podcast Episode #002)
Today we are happy to bring you the second episode in the new Podcast series containing selected talks and teachings by His Holiness the 17th Karmapa. - This special teaching comes from Karmapa's most recent trip to the USA and has Tibetan with an En...
Nov 13, 2015 · 1 hr 11 min
Introducing the New Podcast: Selected Talks and Teachings from the 17th Karmapa (Episode #001)
It is with great pleasure that we bring to you a new Podcast called Karmapa - Selected Talks and Teachings. We're launching with the wonderful talk that His Holiness gave at Stanford University while visiting the USA in 2015. - Why a new podcast?

Selected Talks on Buddhism and Meditation by the Karmapa

Karmapa Teaches Mindfulness and Meditation to Young People (Podcast Episode #018)

How to Understand the Heart Sutra (Podcast Episode #017)

Buddhism and Environmental Protection (Podcast Episode #016)

Transforming Disturbing Emotions (Podcast Episode #015)

How to Find Freedom Through Meditation (Podcast Episode #014)

How to Train Your Mind Throughout the Day (Podcast Episode #013)

The Relationship Between Buddhism and Science (Podcast Episode #012)

The Four Noble Truths: How to Turn Suffering into Happiness (Podcast Episode #011)

How to Use Emptiness as a Means to Develop Compassion and Freedom (Podcast Episode #010)

Gyalwang Karmapa Teaches on the Seven Line Prayer to Guru Rinpoche (Podcast Episode #009)

How to Use Meditation as a Source of Inner Peace (Podcast Episode #008)

How to Cultivate Natural Loving Kindness (Podcast Episode #007)

Q&A Session on the Environment, Wisdom and Finding a Teacher (Podcast Episode #006)

A Teaching on Using Breathing Meditation to Overcome Dissatisfaction (Podcast Episode #005)

Gyalwang Karmapa Teaches on the Nature of Mind and Using Everyday Moments as Meditation (Podcast Episode #004)

Karmapa Discusses Gender Equality and Effective Activism (Podcast Episode #003)

Overcoming Negative Emotions in Daily Life (Podcast Episode #002)

Introducing the New Podcast: Selected Talks and Teachings from the 17th Karmapa (Episode #001)