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SBT - CommunityTheravada Buddhism- SBE: Episode 13Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, a...
2025-12-1445 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityDecline of Indian Buddhism- SBE: Episode 12Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, autho...
2025-11-3042 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityIndian Vajrayana - SBE: Episode 11Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, a...
2025-11-2354 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityIndian Buddhism - SBE: Episode 10Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teache...
2025-11-1650 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityMisconceptions - SBE: Episode 9Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a te...
2025-10-061h 08SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityBuddhist World View - SBE: Episode 8Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is...
2025-09-2952 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityKarma - SBE: Episode 7Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa...
2025-09-2258 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityRebirth - SBE: Episode 6Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable T...
2025-09-1452 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySangha Spotlight Episode 5 - Tenzin GarudaSBT Sangha SpotlightThis interview series shines a light on the lives and journeys of our community members. Hosted by our dear Tenzin Tashi, each episode features heartfelt conversations with fellow SBT Sangha members as they share their unique paths. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and prioritizing thos...
2025-09-1022 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityCommon and Awakened Existence - SBE: Episode 5Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerab...
2025-09-0758 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityThe Buddhist Path SBE: Episode 4Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Ven...
2025-09-011h 04SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityWhat the Buddha Taught-SBE: Episode 3What the Buddha Taught. Secular Buddhist Essentials: Episode 3Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Bud...
2025-08-2454 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityWhat is Buddhism-SBE: Episode 2What is Buddhism? Secular Buddhist Essentials: Episode 2Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhis...
2025-08-1752 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySBE: Program Orientation-Episode 1Program Orientation Secular Buddhist Essentials: Episode 1Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: https://sbtonline.org/sbe/  Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tra...
2025-08-1038 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySangha Spotlight Episode 4 - Tenzin LabdronSBT Sangha SpotlightThis interview series shines a light on the lives and journeys of our community members. Hosted by our dear Tenzin Tashi, each episode features heartfelt conversations with fellow SBT Sangha members as they share their unique paths. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and prioritizing those aspects that we d...
2025-08-0419 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySBT Saka Dawa Celebration 2025Saka Dawa, also known as Vesak, Vishakha, Buddha Jayanti,Buddha Purnima, and Buddha Day, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana (passing away) of the Buddha. Traditionally, during the month of Saka Dawa, practitioners work to attain merit (good karma) gained through study, practice, reciting sutras and mantras, engaging in pilgrimages, circumambulating monasteries and holy sites, and by performing acts of altruism and generosity. SBT, following the Western calendar, celebrates Saka Dawa throughout the month of June, with a strong emphasis placed on the last week, culminating in our ‘Day of Observance online retreat and cel...
2025-06-3039 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - Awakening Without MeditationVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-06-1554 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - WisdomVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-06-0850 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - ConcentrationVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-06-0145 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - Right EffortVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-05-2650 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - PatienceVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-05-1848 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - GoodnessVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-05-111h 05SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityMeditation Practice: Level 3 - Week 1Introduction to Meditation: Level 3 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 5-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice, Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktpE6VdZHvtkBGeerh8n5gyYmlVOYDuJ/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in...
2025-05-1011 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - GenerosityVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-05-041h 00SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySangha Spotlight Episode 1--- SBT Sangha Spotlight ---This interview series shines a light on the lives and journeys of our community members. Hosted by our dear Tenzin Tashi, each episode features heartfelt conversations with fellow SBT Sangha members as they share their unique paths. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and prioritizing those aspects that we deem most cred...
2025-05-0232 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - 12 Links Of Depedent OriginiationVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-04-2753 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - Ultimate TruthVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-04-2055 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityMeditation Teaching: Level 2 - Week 3Introduction to Meditation: Level 2 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice. Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zd_PJGJvP6GdxkI_7BnDaSMhWhcTy0hw/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in B...
2025-04-2053 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - The Two TruthsVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-04-1346 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityMeditation Practice: Level 2 - Week 2Introduction to Meditation: Level 2 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice. Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zd_PJGJvP6GdxkI_7BnDaSMhWhcTy0hw/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist mon...
2025-04-1309 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityMeditation Teaching: Level 2 - Week 2Introduction to Meditation: Level 2 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice. Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zd_PJGJvP6GdxkI_7BnDaSMhWhcTy0hw/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in B...
2025-04-131h 02SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityMeditation Practice: Level 2 - Week 1Introduction to Meditation: Level 2 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice. Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zd_PJGJvP6GdxkI_7BnDaSMhWhcTy0hw/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist mon...
2025-04-0609 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityMeditation Teaching: Level 2 - Week 1Introduction to Meditation: Level 2 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice. Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zd_PJGJvP6GdxkI_7BnDaSMhWhcTy0hw/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in B...
2025-04-061h 09SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySBT Study and Practice Curriculum - CommentarySBT Curriculum Commentary TextFree download https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GttnNms1WQMei-9CHx8yHhQvcBwoWaoo/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT...
2025-04-0151 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - Buddhist Titles, Hierarchy, and MastersVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-03-231h 11SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - On Free WillVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-03-161h 03SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityMeditation Teaching: Level 1 - Week 3Introduction to Meditation: Level 1 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares the basics of meditation and mindfulness practice. Our Program Text ⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gW_WWGT18x8Pt8MyiU-Z2p4tTuB-hYQx/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠ Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist mona...
2025-03-151h 08SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - The Five AggregatesVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-03-0959 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityMeditation Practice: Level 1 - Week 2 & 3Introduction to Meditation: Level 1 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares the basics of meditation and mindfulness practice. Our Program Text: ⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gW_WWGT18x8Pt8MyiU-Z2p4tTuB-hYQx/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠ Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and pr...
2025-03-0807 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityMeditation Teaching: Level 1 - Week 2Introduction to Meditation: Level 1 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares the basics of meditation and mindfulness practice. Our Program Text ⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gW_WWGT18x8Pt8MyiU-Z2p4tTuB-hYQx/view?usp=sharing⁠ Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist...
2025-03-0857 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - The Buddha's EnlightenmentVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2025-03-021h 11SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityMeditation Practice: Level 1 - Week 1Introduction to Meditation: Level 1 is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares the basics of meditation and mindfulness practice. Our Program Text Downloaded at: ⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gW_WWGT18x8Pt8MyiU-Z2p4tTuB-hYQx/view?usp=sharing⁠ Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa off...
2025-03-0105 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityMeditation Teaching: Level 1 - Week 1Introduction to Meditation: Level - 1 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares the basics of meditation and mindfulness practice. Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gW_WWGT18x8Pt8MyiU-Z2p4tTuB-hYQx/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decad...
2025-03-011h 07SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - Mind-TrainingSBT Six-Day Mind-Training Program Mind-training, or more appropriately ‘heart-training’, is a practice with the aim of cultivating and attaining bodhichitta – the altruistic mind of awakening. SBT Mind-Training Program Text. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S6wgGS57Qc61RaDe4E9aFBI5B58hbXAc/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secula...
2025-02-2333 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySunday Teaching - Dealing With CrisesVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and priori...
2025-02-1645 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySBT Sunday Teachings - Westcoast DharmaIn this teaching, I share my experience of my recent month-long exploration of Los Angeles Buddhism. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. He is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for al...
2024-12-2946 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySBT Sunday Teachings - Recognizing SamsaraVenerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. He is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well. SBT – the Secu...
2024-12-0152 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Practice Week-1010WM Practice Video - Week 10 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, an...
2024-11-2415 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Teaching - Week 1010WM Teaching - Week 10 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, and our environment. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...
2024-11-2452 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Practice Week-910WM Practice Video - Week 9 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, an...
2024-11-1710 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Teaching - Week 910WM Teaching - Week 9 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, and our environment. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...
2024-11-1759 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Practice Week-810WM Practice Video - Week 8 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, an...
2024-11-1010 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Teaching - Week 810WM Teaching - Week 8 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, and our environment. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...
2024-11-1043 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Practice Week-710WM Practice Video - Week 7 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, an...
2024-11-0315 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Teaching - Week 7 10WM Teaching - Week 7 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, and our environment. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...
2024-11-0348 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Practice Week-610WM Practice Video - Week 6 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, an...
2024-10-2710 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Teaching - Week 610WM Teaching - Week 6 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, and our environment. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...
2024-10-271h 09SBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Practice Week-510WM Practice Video - Week 5 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, an...
2024-10-2106 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Teaching - Week 510WM Teaching - Week 5 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, and our environment. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...
2024-10-2153 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Practice Week-410WM Practice Video - Week 4 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, an...
2024-10-1306 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Teaching - Week 410WM Teaching - Week 4 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, and our environment. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...
2024-10-1354 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Practice Week-310WM Practice Video - Week 3 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, an...
2024-10-0610 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Teaching - Week 310WM Teaching - Week 3 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, and our environment. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...
2024-10-061h 08SBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Practice Week-210WM Practice Video - Week 2 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, an...
2024-09-3008 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Teaching - Week 210WM Teaching - Week 2 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, and our environment. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...
2024-09-3045 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Practice Week-110WM Practice Video - Week 1 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, an...
2024-09-2306 minSBT - Community
SBT - Community10WM Teaching - Week 110WM Teaching - Week 1 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, and our environment. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...
2024-09-2355 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySecular Mahayana A sunday teaching on 'Secular Mahayana'. Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-a...
2024-09-151h 09SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityTeaching on AwakeningA sunday teaching on 'Awakening'. Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...
2024-09-011h 15SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySBT Threefold PathThis is SBT's presentation of the Buddhist Threefold Path Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the...
2024-08-261h 08SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySkillful Living - Lesson-12Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also available at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.o...
2024-08-1252 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySkillful Living - Lesson-11Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also available at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonlin...
2024-08-121h 04SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySkillful Living - Lesson-10Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also available at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbton...
2024-08-0547 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySkillful Living - Lesson-9Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also available at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sb...
2024-08-041h 08SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySkillful Living - Lesson-8Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also available at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https...
2024-07-291h 03SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySkillful Living - Lesson-7Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also available at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http...
2024-07-291h 01SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySkillful Living - Lesson-6Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also available at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠h...
2024-07-2230 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySkillful Living - Lesson-5Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠ Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also available at: ⁠...
2024-07-2158 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySkillful Living - Lesson-4Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠ Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also available a...
2024-07-151h 06SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySkillful Living - Lesson-3Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠ Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also availab...
2024-07-1456 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySkillful Living - Lesson-2 Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠ Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also...
2024-07-0952 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySkillful Living - Lesson-1Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Ta...
2024-07-071h 07SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityUnderstanding Self - Teaching Series - Part 5 Bonus ClassWelcome to Part 5 - a bonus class to help clarify some points in the teachings on self from a secular Buddhist perspective, presented by Venerable Tenzin Tarpa. In this video series, Venerable Tarpa explores the concept of self and how it is perceived within the framework of secular Buddhism. Join us on this enlightening journey as we delve into the nature of identity, consciousness, and the teachings that can help us gain a deeper understanding of who we are. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the rest of the series! Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is...
2024-07-011h 06SBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySaka Dawa (Buddha Day) Address and TeachingSaka Dawa, celebrated on the fourth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar, is the most sacred day in Tibetan Buddhism. It marks the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana (death) of Shakyamuni Buddha. This auspicious occasion is a time for Buddhists to focus on merit-making activities, prayer, and reflection on the Buddha's teachings. Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SB...
2024-07-0139 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityUnderstanding Self - Teaching Series - Part 4 ConclusionWelcome to Part 4 the conclusion of our four-part series on understanding the self from a secular Buddhist perspective, presented by Venerable Tenzin Tarpa. In this video series, Venerable Tarpa explores the concept of self and how it is perceived within the framework of secular Buddhism. Join us on this enlightening journey as we delve into the nature of identity, consciousness, and the teachings that can help us gain a deeper understanding of who we are. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the rest of the series! Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director...
2024-06-231h 07SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityUnderstanding Self - Teaching Series - Part 3Welcome to Part 3 of our four-part series on understanding the self from a secular Buddhist perspective, presented by Venerable Tenzin Tarpa. In this video series, Venerable Tarpa explores the concept of self and how it is perceived within the framework of secular Buddhism. Join us on this enlightening journey as we delve into the nature of identity, consciousness, and the teachings that can help us gain a deeper understanding of who we are. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the rest of the series! Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – Th...
2024-06-171h 07SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityUnderstanding Self - Teaching Series - Part 2Welcome to Part 2 of our four-part series on understanding the self from a secular Buddhist perspective, presented by Venerable Tenzin Tarpa. In this video series, Venerable Tarpa explores the concept of self and how it is perceived within the framework of secular Buddhism. Join us on this enlightening journey as we delve into the nature of identity, consciousness, and the teachings that can help us gain a deeper understanding of who we are. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the rest of the series! Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – Th...
2024-06-091h 02SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityUnderstanding Self - Teaching Series - Part 1Welcome to Part 1 of our four-part series on understanding the self from a secular Buddhist perspective, presented by Venerable Tenzin Tarpa. In this video series, Venerable Tarpa explores the concept of self and how it is perceived within the framework of secular Buddhism. Join us on this enlightening journey as we delve into the nature of identity, consciousness, and the teachings that can help us gain a deeper understanding of who we are. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the rest of the series! Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – Th...
2024-06-031h 04SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityTeaching on Evaluating our Practice and Holding AwarenessVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and priori...
2024-03-3154 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityTeaching on the Bodhisattva PracticesVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and priori...
2024-03-171h 12SBT - Community
SBT - CommunityTeaching on SufferingVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and priori...
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SBT - CommunityTeaching on the Buddha's Four Noble TruthsVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and priori...
2024-02-2659 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityTaking Lay OrdinationVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and priori...
2024-02-2129 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityTaking Bodhisattva VowsVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and priori...
2024-02-1941 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityTaking Refuge VowsVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and priori...
2024-02-1851 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityEvaluating Our Practice 12/31/2023Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and priori...
2023-12-3156 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunityStudy, Practice, and Training in SBTVenerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and priori...
2023-12-2559 minSBT - Community
SBT - CommunitySBT - Teaching on Our True NatureThe Buddha’s teaching on ‘our true nature’ is the single most unique aspect of his teachings and that which clearly distinguishes it from all other forms of Indian thought. This topic, although potentially one of the most challenging aspects of the Buddha’s teachings to fully understand, is clearly the most important pertaining to the attainment of liberation. The Buddha taught a radical view of what constitutes a person, positing the individual not as a static autonomous entity, but as a dynamic process in a state of constant change.   Venerable Tenzin Tharpa is an American Buddhist monk in t...
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SBT - CommunitySBT - Teaching on EmptinessEmptiness (Skt. sunyata; Tib. tongpa nyi): Synonymous with voidness, suchlessness, essence-lessness, and identitylessness. The term emptiness pertains to the doctrine that all phenomena, both external and internal, are interdependent and empty of inherent existence.   Venerable Tenzin Tharpa is an American Buddhist monk in the Tibetan Tradition. He is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well.    SBT, the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international online Sangha established by Venerable Tenzin Tharpa as a s...
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