The Science of Happiness

SH41 Forgiveness, Happiness and More

This question is at the root of many of the worlds great spiritual traditions. Lama Marut talks us thru the wisdom of one of the great texts of world religion, the Bhagavad Gita, to shed light on how to engage in life in a way that makes it worth living. World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. This podcast taken from a public talk given by Venerable Sumati Marut at the Three Jewels Community in Singapore and explores how we can use the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to live wisely in our modern situation. Venerable Marut - The Bhagavad Gita - Karma Yoga: 'How to Act Properly and Wisely in Our Modern World', Dec 06, 2012 You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?maxposts=20&teacher=2 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

Lama Marut brings it back to basics explaining why we should even be interested in using a spiritual path to bring us happiness. World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. This podcast taken from a public talk given by Venerable Sumati Marut at the Three Jewels Community in Singapore and explores how we can use the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to live wisely in our modern situation. Venerable Marut - The Bhagavad Gita - Karma Yoga: 'How to Act Properly and Wisely in Our Modern World', Dec 06, 2012 You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?maxposts=20&teacher=2 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

Desire to end our unhappiness is a great motivator, but isn't desire one of the things that stops us from being happy according to Buddhist philosophy? Lama Marut explores this paradox in this episode recorded on Bintang Island in Singapore. World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. Podcast taken from a Public talk given by Lama Marut called 'Developing and Discovering Your True Self', Dec 8th 2012 on Bintang Island, Singapore You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?maxposts=20&teacher=2 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

One of the things that defines our unhappiness is our resistance to something we can't change - the present moment. But by accepting where we find ourselves moment to moment we change our relationship to the present in an unexpected and positive way. Lama Marut explains how in this episode recorded on Bintang Island in Singapore. World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. Podcast taken from a Public talk given by Lama Marut called 'Developing and Discovering Your True Self', Dec 8th 2012 on Bintang Island, Singapore You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?maxposts=20&teacher=2 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

Most of us think "I'll be grateful when I have something to be happy about". Modern psychology and the ancient texts of Buddhism both argue that it's the gratitude that comes first, and this is what brings true happiness. World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. Podcast taken from a Public talk given by Lama Marut called 'Inciting Happiness', July 5th 2012 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?maxposts=20&teacher=2 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

In this episode Lama Marut discusses how our relationship with the past, present and future is one of the things that keep us unhappy, and how to change our understanding of it to create a happier life. World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. Podcast taken from a Public talk given by Lama Marut called 'Inciting Happiness', July 5th 2012 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?maxposts=20&teacher=2 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

One of the biggest obstacles to our happiness is our own resistance to it. Lama Marut shows us how to use the wisdom of a spiritual path to over come this resistance. This is the question section of the presentation which offers spontaneous gems of useable wisdom to questions from the audiences. (Part 6) World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. Podcast taken from a Public talk given by Lama Marut in Byfield, Mass., on Aug. 6, 2012 You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?maxposts=20&teacher=2 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

One of the biggest obstacles to our happiness is our own resistance to it. Lama Marut shows us how to use the wisdom of a spiritual path to over come this resistance. (Part 5) World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. Podcast taken from a Public talk given by Lama Marut in Byfield, Mass., on Aug. 6, 2012 You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?maxposts=20&teacher=2 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

One of the biggest obstacles to our happiness is our own resistance to it. Lama Marut shows us how to use the wisdom of a spiritual path to over come this resistance. (Part 4) World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. Podcast taken from a Public talk given by Lama Marut in Byfield, Mass., on Aug. 6, 2012 You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?maxposts=20&teacher=2 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

One of the biggest obstacles to our happiness is our own resistance to it. Lama Marut shows us how to use the wisdom of a spiritual path to over come this resistance. (Part 3) World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. Podcast taken from a Public talk given by Lama Marut in Byfield, Mass., on Aug. 6, 2012 You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?maxposts=20&teacher=2 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

One of the biggest obstacles to our happiness is our own resistance to it. Lama Marut shows us how to use the wisdom of a spiritual path to over come this resistance. (Part 2) World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. Podcast taken from a Public talk given by Lama Marut in Byfield, Mass., on Aug. 6, 2012 You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?maxposts=20&teacher=2 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

One of the biggest obstacles to our happiness is our own resistance to it. Lama Marut shows us how to use the wisdom of a spiritual path to over come this resistance. (Part 1) World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. Podcast taken from a Public talk given by Lama Marut in Byfield, Mass., on Aug. 6, 2012 You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?maxposts=20&teacher=2 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

Lama Sumati Marut leads a meditation on the emptiness of causation of anger as a practical application of the profound wisdom of The Heart Sutra. World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. Podcast taken from: Teachings on the Heart Sutra Retreat, Cape Ann, Oct, 2009 You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?teacher=2&topic=64 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691

There are 8 things known to someone who has had the profound mystical experience written about in the Buddhist text known as the Heart Sutra. Lama Marut explains them and why it’s important to cultivate love and compassion. World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of Buddhism in lay person's terms with great humor and compassion. Podcast taken from: Teachings on the Heart Sutra Retreat, Cape Ann, Oct, 2009 You can listen to the full teaching at: http://legacy.mahasukha.org/medialib/index.php/av_media/AudioDisplay/?teacher=2&topic=64 mahasukha.org Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles Mahasukha Center 6512 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (323) 617-3691