Lama Ole Nydahl is probably the most well known western Lama throughout the world and is holding together hundreds of Karma Kagyu centers on every continent, from Vladivostok to San Francisco. Over 30 years ago the 16th Karmapa asked that he open up the West to Tibetan Buddhist teachings. Visit http://www.diamondway.org/ to learn more. http://www.diamondway.org/podcasts/ka_logo.png http://www.diamondway.org/podcasts/podcast.rss Lama Ole Nydahl is probably the most well known western Lama throughout the world and is holding together hundreds of Karma Kagyu centers on every continent, from Vladivostok to San Francisco. Over 30 years ago the 16th Karmapa asked that he open up the West to Tibetan Buddhist teachings. Visit http://www.diamondway.org/ to learn more. http://dwpods.gporrata.com en-us Tue, 1 Jan 2008 10:21:16 GMT gporrata@gmail.com (George Porrata) 1 Lama Ole Nydahl distinguishes Buddhism from other religions and briefly describes the Buddhist view and goal. Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://http://www.diamondway.org/podcasts/Pod1_Intro_to_Buddhism.mp3 Qualities of a Buddha. Manifestation of Buddhas. Cosmology and cycles of the teachings of Buddhas. Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diamondway.org/podcasts/Pod2_Who_is_a_Buddha.mp3 Introduction to the Buddha's highest teachings: Vajrayana (Sanskrit), Diamond Way (English) Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diamondway.org/podcasts/Pod3_What_Does_a_Buddha_Teach.mp3 Lama Ole Nydahl demystifies a commonly misunderstood concept with a concise overview of Karma as defined by the Buddha, as well as practical Buddhist methods. Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diamondway.org/podcasts/Pod4_Karma_Cause_&_Effect.mp3 Recent scientific discoveries show the brain transforms but does not produce mind. This breakthrough is significant and in alignment with what the Buddha taught. Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diamondway.org/podcasts/Pod5_Differentiating_Mind_from_Brain.mp3 Description of the 2 main stages of all buddhist meditations, as well as the qualities and results of Diamond Way meditations. Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diamondway.org/podcasts/Pod6_Meditation.mp3 Description of mind's qualities, its significance, and its potential to change our lives to become joyful, fearless and kind. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diamondway.org/podcasts/Pod7_The_Nature_of_Mind.mp3 Overview of the Buddha's teachings: Cause and Effect, Trust in Emptiness, Energy and Identification. Fri, 1 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diamondway.org/podcasts/Pod8_The_3_Levels_of_Buddhas_Teachings.mp3