The tide of business is turning away from the “greed is good” philosophy of the 20th century. Corporate social responsibility and sustainable practices are being encouraged and is the norm in the current economic climate.
A deep exploration of the ultimate nature of reality, what Buddhists refer to as "emptiness" with Geshe Michael Roach. A truly rare and precious teaching which was given in Hong Kong in May 2010.
Geshe Michael Roach teaching about the theory and history of Lady Niguma's Yoga at the Asia Yoga Conference in May, 2010. Taught in English and interpreted into Mandarin Chinese.
This is a lecture by Geshe Michael Roach on April 3, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan about identifying the real causes of things we want to happen in our lives, and then introducing a four-step method to assure those causes ripen as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Geshe Michael’s talk focuses on the writings of Je Tsongkapa, considered one of the foremost authorities on Tibetan Buddhism. Ordained at the age of three, Je Tsongkapa Lobsang Drakpa is considered one of the greatest philosophers, the most prolific writers, and most charismatic social organizers in the history of Tibet.
Christians generally recognize a special presence of Christ in this rite, though they differ about exactly how, where, and when Christ is present. While all agree that there is no perceptible change in the elements, some believe that they actually become the body and blood of Christ, others believe in a “real” but merely spiritual presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and still others take the act to be only a symbolic reenactment of the Last Supper.
In this lecture give at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church in 2010, Geshe Michael talks about faith and the transformation of the eucharist based on the perspective of the Buddhist ideas of karma and emptiness.
Ultimate truth lies all around us, like an invisible wall of diamond that can only be seen by a mind which is perfectly still and quiet. The moon’s reflection can only be seen on the crystal surface of the lake of our mind if that surface is absolutely still. Really bringing our mind to silence is like learning to play a piano: it requires careful training under a qualified teacher—and lots of practice! In this 10-part training
Geshe Michael returns to Princeton University, as invited by Dean Paul Raushenbush, to give a Yoga Master Class Lecture on the comparison of Tibetan Yoga and the Yoga Sutras.
Geshe Michael is an honors graduate of Princeton University and received the Presidential Scholar Medallion from the President of the United States at the White House. He is a recipient of the McConnell Scholarship Prize, Princeton’s institute for international affairs, the Woodrow Wilson School. In this talk Geshe Michael returns to Princeton University, as invited by Dean Paul Raushenbush, to talk on how to use ancient wisdom to achieve success in business and every aspect of your life.
Lady Niguma is a woman yogi from India who lived a thousand years ago. She taught a special kind of yoga which removes the stress and trouble of modern working life at the same time that it keeps us young and fit. In this teacher training at Pure Yoga in Hong Kong, Geshe Michael teaches the history of Lady Niguma through stories, and gives an in depth presentation of her yoga and how it works. This workshop includes lecture, music, and a guided asana practice.
Lady Niguma is a woman yogi from India who lived a thousand years ago. She taught a special kind of yoga which removes the stress and trouble of modern working life at the same time that it keeps us young and fit. In this teacher training at Pure Yoga in Singapore, Geshe Michael teaches us the history of Lady Niguma through stories, and gives an in depth presentation of her yoga and how it works. This workshop includes lecture, music, and a guided asana practice.
Lady Niguma is a woman yogi from India who lived a thousand years ago. She taught a special kind of yoga which removes the stress and trouble of modern working life at the same time that it keeps us young and fit. In this workshop Geshe Michael teaches us the history of Lady Niguma through stories, and gives an in depth presentation of her yoga and how it works. This workshop includes lecture, music, and a guided asana practice.
You’ll receive the details you need to apply Diamond Cutter principles on a daily basis—including a brief daily meditation practice, and some special exercises that will actually help you achieve your personal and career goals. In this talk Geshe Michael teaches us how to develop a new, enduring, and meaningful passion in our lives.
The old world is gone. Companies, banks, entire countries and economies are changing. The Office as we know it is being replaced by The Internet. It’s a whole new world, and we need a whole new way of succeeding in it. Or maybe an ancient way. The Diamond Cutter is the oldest printed book in the world, and reached Tibet almost a thousand years ago. Now millions of people around the globe are using its wisdom to succeed in the new world—to find their dreams, whether it be financial prosperity, good health, or a great relationship.
The Yoga Sutra was written in India about 2,000 years ago, and is considered the source of almost all the great teachings on yoga. It is organized around the ashtanga, or “eight branches of yoga,” which include not just the physical exercises but also things like meditation, mental calmness, and proper breathing.
Lady Niguma is a woman yogi from India who lived a thousand years ago. She taught a special kind of yoga which removes the stress and trouble of modern working life at the same time that it keeps us young and fit.
A short guided meditation with Geshe Michael Roach on the Four Infinite Thoughts. Audio...
Kalachakra is an ancient Buddhist tradition; the meaning of the word is “Wheel of Time.” In ancient scriptures the Kalachakra means a round-shaped ship which came to earth from another world, bringing the teachings of yoga and explanations of how the poses of yoga create your world.
Geshe Michael gave this talk in New York City offering some practical advice on raising children. While this talk is obviously geared towards parents, this beautiful advice is relevant to anyone trying to be a better person and live a more meaningful life.
TThere is a very famous idea in Buddhism, and also in the yoga traditions, which means to go for refuge—to go for shelter or to seek protection. In this short talk Geshe Michael Roach discusses this idea of real, or ultimate protection, specifically in the context of the deeper goals of Yoga.
