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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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This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled The Meaning of Lineage, and Lama Q&A by Lama Kathy Wesley. With the upcoming visit of Drupon Khenpo, Lama Kathy explains the function of […]

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Generosity…a Doorway to Enlightened Behavior: A Talk Honoring Volunteers by Lama Tom Broadwater. All generosity is beneficial. The generosity of an aspiring bodhisattva includes […]

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Compassion in Action: Columbus KTC’s Social Outreach Initiative by Lama Kathy Wesley. With the dedication of KTC’s new building, the sangha is ready to […]

This week’s Dharma Talk is entitled Curiosity and Fearlessness: Digging  Into Our Practice by Lama Kathy Wesley. “Be Curious, Not Judgmental.” This bit of wisdom from a popular television character […]

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Recent Guests

Lama Karma Drodhul
Visiting teacher from KTD Monastery
KTD Monastery
Episode: Gampopa and His Most Famous Book: Jewel Ornament of Liberation
Lama Tom
Senior student/teacher mentioned as present
Columbus Karma Thegsum Choling
Episode: Gampopa and His Most Famous Book: Jewel Ornament of Liberation
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 61 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 Statesa year 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.
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A few mentions emphasize the impact on mindfulness and kindness in everyday interactions.

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Compassion in Action: Columbus KTC’s Social Outreach Initiative
Q: How does the group plan to keep the long-term impact of the service project?
By scheduling regular, reflective opportunities before and after volunteering, training volunteers, and rotating responsibilities to sustain engagement and leadership within the community.
Generosity…a Doorway to Enlightened Behavior: A Talk Honoring Volunteers
Q: When is it appropriate to stop giving to someone who won't receive your generosity well, and how should boundaries be set?
Never stop being generous in principle, but you may momentarily adjust your approach or step back while maintaining the intention to help, using boundaries to protect both the recipient and yourself.
Generosity…a Doorway to Enlightened Behavior: A Talk Honoring Volunteers
Q: How do you reconcile generosity with skepticism or the fear of being scammed?
Discernment involves giving the benefit of the doubt while remaining open to new information, balancing openness with prudent boundaries and not letting past experiences close you off from future gifts.
Curiosity and Fearlessness: Digging Into Our Practice
Q: How can I apply this to fear about starting a new professional role?
Recognize fear as natural but not necessarily necessary in the current amount; be your own friend, lean on your support system, and reframe the situation as a learning experience and an aspiration for positive outcomes.
How Can We Live Through This Dystopian Age?
Q: How can we balance mindfulness with everyday coping tools like technology or routines without becoming it's slave?
Use the tools as gentle aids, not as the primary measure of self-worth; practice choosing when to engage and when to pause, and keep cultivating compassion for yourself.

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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. Lama Karma Drodhul
2. Lama Tom
3. Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin
4. Eric Weinberg
5. Lama Karma Drodol
6. Togme Zangpo
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