Why and How to Meditate

Venerable Robina Courtin gives an in-depth talk and answers questions concerning meditation in the Buddhist tradition.

[@suntzu2ya358]

The best, most describable explanation of what is meditation and how to do it! Thank you Honorable Robina

[@Abornazine_]

Robina is very direct and very smart. Brusque at times but that is her charm... she gets the teaching on a very cognitive, philosophical and psychological level which is the real brilliance of The Buddha’s teaching. It is a physician HEAL THYSELF kind of approach.

[@BrianArthurSolomonUE]

She is real! No bells and whistles! No woo-woo, no smokescreens, and hide-behind-rituals and religious baggage kind of authentic! A refreshing expression of what it means to be fully human and truly spiritual! Love her presence and clarity of teaching!

[@kennySg101]

Totally agreed. So far, the best and she does not project that she knows best and used all the technical terms to put you down. Best, she is opened to you not in agreement with her.

[@brianparkinson6528]

I like her s style of teaching, she's direct and straight to the point.

[@emilyyao168]

This is amazing teachings! Thank you Venerable Robina.

[@burnetthermina2553]

what a gorgeous woman... I did not know that Buddhas come like this... I hope for her that she gets there.... in the mean time she teaches me so much... strong yet so humble, outspoken yet so soft, opinionated yet surrendered... wow my guru

[@angelica64790]

What a remarkable comment! Eloquent, full of wisdom about my beloved Ven. Robina.

[@LandAnchor]

To begin with I found Robina irksome and tiring despite following Dharma practically myself. And then I realised I was in conflict with her points because they rang true, we are addicted to our own neuroses until such time as we can begin to change. What a wonderful human being.

[@carolwigley2545]

Here here💕

[@karensealy9782]

Well said 💎🙏🌈

[@drclueless48]

Love when I get to witness a victory!!!

[@Mrhasbarafree]

As someone who also grew up in the south east suburbs of Melbourne, her approach works for me. She doesn't dance around people's neuroses but cuts through with clarity. This is how we talk in Melbourne.

[@MarjorieWells-oc2rj]

Venerable Robina is absolutely wonderful with her explanations of the truth of the Buddhist path. I appreciate her teaching every day ❤ Closer to the Buddhaverse , it’s beautiful truth 💙

[@joefarah06]

This woman is truly remarkable. So articulate and passionate

[@joeykathlean9875]

Robina is an amazing teacher🙏🏼❤️ I love this woman

[@amc903]

i love you robina, I love your bluntness, straight to the point, and feisty. im hooked thank you and much love to you darling!

[@walterjoosten5750]

My favorite Buddhist teacher. Excellent.

[@ethicalphytophage]

I love Venerable Robina's precise analytical teaching style!

[@agoodman1111]

Brilliant! I discovered Robina only a day or so ago, and at first I was quite repelled by her, but once I'd listened to enough to hear the truth she speaks, and the wonderful manner in which she explains things, I became quite smitten with this fantastic teacher. She's one of us. She looks like a Buddhist, but she sounds like a mother-in-law (not sure what that really means!) yet the fact that she still has a long way to go in her path, and she doesn't use Tibetan words, makes her so easy to listen to and understood. "I need my iPad.." she says nearly half way through! Bless her... I am a great fan of Alan Wallace, but this adorable lady speaks in such colloquial terms that makes me want to listen to all her talks. So reassuring to hear her say "Just three or four minutes to start with. Starting with 20 minutes? That's ridiculous! [paraphrased by me]" when taking about how to start ones meditation practice. The Venerable Robina is my kind of teacher!

[@joefarah06]

Thats funny i just discovered her a day or so ago and i was immediately drawn to her in a positive way. I like her style. Glad you came around and gave her a chance :)

[@lemostjoyousrenegade]

Joe Farah Same here, Joe. I loved her straight away. I like truth in its fullness and delivered with a quickness - no beating around the bush or trying to appease people. Also, I detect/intuit bullshit right away. There's a quote I love..."Most people don't want the truth coming at them too fast. They prefer it in small, controllable doses." I have found that to be true, whether I'm speaking or listening to/overhearing the conversations of others. Much love❣️ .

[@jennyvandeete6411]

I'm in total agreement. I can learn from her in comparison to others. Finally someone who speaks in practical terms with practical examples. Love her.

[@famemar]

To the point. Precise. Wise. Delicate and beautiful she is, and her teaching is as well.

[@bharaniswati]

Can't thank enough for these videos. Listening it from the likes of Ven. Robina at the ease of a button and all the wisdom. Thanks a lot.

[@maccyd53]

So lucky to have her!

[@mackiceicukice]

Wonderful to listen to , so eloquent without sounding over the top , all to the point , no beating round the bush , yet so approachable . However what I really like about her apart from being a wonderful and passionate teacher, is her sense of humour.

[@Hugatree1]

This incredible woman is the right teacher at the right time with the right message.

[@superkb172]

Tera O The identification of her gender is a delusion. Namaste

[@victorroux493]

The best buddist teacher I have encountered. sadhu sadhu sadhu

[@karolfrench5816]

Incredibly straight forward and precise .step by step, breath by breath The wonderful teachings play on our hearts and clear the mind ,Wonderful teacher ,pealing away our delusions revealing incredible wisdom and compassion Think about it xxxx

[@beakf1]

Beautiful teacher xx

[@NovemberThreeThree]

Always such honesty. The truth is for me that getting the message and trying to live that way will really show me how far i have to go! So many attachments! Practice is a bugger isnt it 😊 Thank you Robina for sharing your learning 🙏

[@joeykathlean9875]

I really liked this a lot 🥹 Great teacher 👩🏻‍🏫 Strong 💪🏼 funny and straight to the point 🙏🏻 Thank you Venerable Robina ❤ 3/10/2024

[@silviudgherman]

Thank you, Venerable Robina 😊🙏🧡

[@mtm00]

34:04 "... unedited James Joyce" (that's mind-boggling)! 34:12 Help --- I don't get why we should "... forget" sitting for 20 minutes. 1:46 20 Marvellous understanding; what a wonderful tool/channel of the Universe she is.

[@janebaker6595]

Incredible! So much wonderful help ! Especially the information about helping others, I suffer when I see others suffering…. Thank you 🙏

[@superkb172]

A wonderful mind

[@mirsvima3]

Probably the only Buddhist teacher that speaks to me 100%. She is even better in explaining than Dalai Lama 😊.

[@londonbuddha]

Excellent talk.I like what Robina said about training one's mind to be better and one can write down his/her dreams (during the night) in order to be more aware & more in control.

[@crabbycat344]

You are amazing, i absolutely adore you. My eternal gratitude to you.

[@Patty62172]

Awesome teach..

[@mendy05]

remarkable woman. I do wish she spoke more slowly because sometimes I miss her wisdom.

[@Hugatree1]

Jimmy Adikavi double Sag- that explains a lot

[@juliaomelchenko1132]

Emanuel Gottesdiener By listening to her speak, I learned to think faster

[@beachesney7920]

Thanks so much - I benefited greatly from your thoughts 🌻

[@reginadegiovanni6685]

🙇🙇🙇🙏🙏🙏🌻🌻🌻

[@ramoesgaston9966]

I am a buddhist and I have done studies for over twenty five years. An would you believe after taking vows for eleven years devotional practice. I learn not to get in my my own way. To put it simply but the battle doesn't stop. It just always me to welcome it calmly.

[@alext1686]

Ive been trying to meditate for 4 months now and i just cant reach the meditative state. Please help

[@maccyd53]

It's hard because of the nature of our everyday mind. The only important thing to remember is: Don't give up! Try short sessions of 3 or 4 minutes each, getting up and walking around in between them. You will succeed!

[@------6ampoems]

seems like you might have expectations of having a certain experience .... drop your expectations & see what happens

[@lydiadavis4931]

A lot of valid information. I only wish that she would slow down and not talk non-stop

[@reginadegiovanni6685]

Play at .75 speed

[@mackiceicukice]

I wish she wouldn’t.

[@reginadegiovanni6685]

☕🍰

[@roseapplehousenolabysidmon6635]

Bowing in gratitude. 🪷