Becoming Your Own Therapist with Venerable Robina Courtin

We're back from our brief hiatus! Kicking off this next chapter of 21CV is the Venerable Robina Courtin. Having been an ordained Buddhist nun for the past 45+ years, Robina has gone on to spread the teachings to thousands of students across the globe. Most renowned for her work in bringing spiritual practice to inmates serving life sentences through her foundation, The Prison Liberation Project; Robina has worked tirelessly to be of service to those who are willing to receive it. In this conversation, we talk about her perennial message of learning how to become your own therapist and genuinely being able to change your mind through Buddhist practice. 

SHOW TOPICS

- Our Role in Creating Suffering
- Navigating Anger
- The Buddhist View of Trauma
- The Role of Meditation in Changing your Mind
- The Three Poisons
- Desire and Attachment
- Emptiness and Compassion
- Karma

LINKS/SUPPORT
If you resonate with this conversation, consider following her on social media or checking out the amazing documentary on her life, 'Chasing Buddha' which is free on YouTube. 
robinacourtin.com

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***Big thanks to Michael Rempel for creating the wonderful new intro music. If you want to commission a piece for your project, I highly recommend it. Check his website out for more awesome music and his contact link! http://michaelrempel.com/ ***