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Dharma Talks at Columbus KTC

Columbus KTC
Buddhism
Compassion
Meditation
Mindfulness
Karma
Dharma
Tibetan Buddhism
Buddha Nature
Bodhicitta
Mental Health
Bodhisattva
Impermanence
Milarepa
Gratitude
Wisdom
Patience
Samsara
Stress Management
Four Noble Truths
Five Buddha Families

One-hour Dharma Talks (many with Question and Answer sessions) by Lama Kathy Wesley and the Dharma Instructors of Karma Thegsum Choling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center in Columbus, Ohio. Talks emphasize daily life applications of traditional Tibetan teachings including the Six Perfect virtues, Karma, Rebirth, Compassion and Wisdom.

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Recent Guests

Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin
Renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher invited to provide Q&A session and teachings
Columbus Karma Thegsum Choling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center
Episode: Questions and Answers with Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin
Eric Weinberg
Dharma speaker, guest
Episode: As You Like It
Lama Karma Drodol
Nephew of Khenpo Karth Rinpoche and trained in Tibetan Buddhist traditions
Karma Thegsum Choling
Episode: Sacred Downloads: Tibetan Buddhist Reading Tranmissions, Explained
Togme Zangpo
Author of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva'
Episode: The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, Part 1
Lama Karma Drodal
Visiting teacher from the Himalayas, versed in traditional Tibetan teachings
Episode: Taking a Moment
Lama Lodro Lhamo
Visiting from Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Monastery, first woman president of KTD Monastery.
Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Monastery
Episode: Words of Our Teachers

Host

Lama Kathy Wesley
Dharma teacher and guide at the Columbus center, with emphasis on practical ethics, meditation practice, and community engagement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Ancient wisdom, modern application

    Lama Kathy of Columbus KTC and others provide weekly teachings based in ancient Tibetan wisdom that help us to cultivate compassion and equanimity in a chaotic modern world. I appreciate that the podcast format allows for convenient accessibility to these teachings. 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam Akiyo
    United States10 months ago
  • Useful offering of the Dharma

    Lama Kathy and crew offer useful, wise, and accessible Dharma talks. The talks are worth your time and can help make us more tender with one another. … Thank you for sharing these talks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AtomBombW/MothWings
    United States4 years ago
  • Columbus Dharma Talks

    Fantastic podcast with first class Buddhist information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Looranji
    Sweden6 years ago
  • Wonderful!

    This podcast is exactly what I needed to be a better human. I cannot always get to meditation on Sunday due to my work schedule. This podcast has been invaluable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vjnessap
    United States6 years ago
  • Timeless wisdom

    Spreading the dharma in the Ten Directions—and all the top-level domains. May all beings benefit! 🙏🏼📿

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mayor. Of Punkville
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners praise practical Dharma talks that blend ancient wisdom with daily life.
Many value the community feel and open Q&A format.
Audience notes accessibility and compassionate guidance for personal growth.
Some highlight the clarity of teaching across levels for newcomers and seasoned students.
A few mentions emphasize the impact on mindfulness and kindness in everyday interactions.

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Journey to India: Fulfilling a Promise to the Guru
Q: What's the difference between Theravada and Vajrayana?
Theravada and Vajrayana are different traditions with distinct emphases, but all three major Buddhist paths—Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana—originated in India and represent evolving approaches to practice and realization.
Questions and Answers with Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin
Q: How should one respond to oppression or anger in the community while staying true to Buddhist teachings?
If Dharma resonates with the situation, apply it to transform harm and seek non-harmful resolution; if the oppressor does not respond to Dharma, rely on truth and appropriate protective prayers or guardians, always maintaining the aim of benefiting all beings and using correct motivation.
Questions and Answers with Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin
Q: What is the biggest challenge for Buddhist practitioners to escape suffering and reach enlightenment, and what should one focus on in practice?
The main challenge is ego-clinging and fixed self-view; overcoming it requires deep study of Prajnaparamita and sustained meditation until clear realization, which leads to freedom from suffering and ultimately enlightenment.
Following the Guru’s Instructions
Q: How should one approach life changes or big decisions in light of Dharma practice?
The speaker suggests considering what helps the mind most and what conditions support consistent practice, using a mindful pro/con approach that weighs peace and practice feasibility over sheer ambition.
Transforming Everything to the Bodhisattva Path
Q: How do you gauge the fine distinctions between emotions like anger and indignation and keep responses from spiraling into negativity?
The guidance is to examine the mind honestly, avoid 'idiot compassion,' protect others from harm, and respond with discernment—discriminating between when action is needed and when it's counterproductive—while cultivating compassion for all involved.

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A thoughtful, practice-focused series offering Dharma talks rooted in Tibetan Buddhism with practical, everyday applications. Episodes emphasize mindfulness, compassion, ethical conduct, and wisdom, often featuring audience Q&A that grounds teachings in daily life. Core topics span meditation techniques, Bodhisattva principles, the Three Yanas, mantra and deity visualization, and guidance on teacher-student relationships, with a community-forward approach that ties traditional teachings to contemporary experience. Notably, sessions frequently weave personal stories, audience interaction, and rituals that help listeners translate ancient wisdom into concrete actions like kindness, resilience, and mindful daily living.

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1. Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin
2. Eric Weinberg
3. Lama Karma Drodol
4. Togme Zangpo
5. Lama Karma Drodal
6. Lama Lodro Lhamo

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