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Robina Courtin

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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 406: The outside world can’t be relied upon
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 405: Change our mind from negative to positive — that’s the job to be done!
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 404: Be our own therapist and change our mind
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 403: When someone dies think “This will happen to me”
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 402: We’re all dying for love!
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 401: Whatever we think and do and say programs us
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
ZOOM CLASS WITH VEN. ROBINA / SAT AUG 22, 6-8 PM NEW YORK TIME IBAA INTERDENOMINATIONAL STUDY CIRCLE 🔗 Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/8364854510...
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 400: Practice being content
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 398: When you’re with others watch your behavior; when you’re alone watch your mind
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Join Ven. Robina for Chenrezig Group Practice at Global Mani Retreat 2026 (Online only) Sat 19th Sep, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30am (New York time) 🔗 See link for details: https:/tinyurl.com/FPMT2026ManiRetreat
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Join Ven. Robina for a talk on "Compassion in Action" - Online & in-person Sat July 18 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm (New York time) 3:00pm - 4:30pm - Breakout Groups: Patience is a Brave Attitude 🔗 Details & registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/metta-conv...
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 397: Buddha’s the best psychologist!
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 396: We don’t need the approval of others!
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 395: Our own thoughts produce the person we become — not the outside world
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 394: Take each day as it comes
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Join Ven. Robina for a Dharma gathering of teachings and guided meditations on “A Bird Needs Two Wings: Wisdom and Compassion”   In-person at Ramayana Candidasa Beach Resort in Bali, Indonesia October 31 - November 4, 2026   Book Now: www.sharingthedharma.com/ven-robina-b...
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 393: The senses can never be satisfied
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 392: Zip the lip!
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 391: Attachment is so sneaky – it looks like kindness!
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 390: We all harm ourselves, so have compassion for everyone
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 389: Compassion for ourself before compassion for others
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 388: We need to be reasonable in our assessment of ourself
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Ven. Robina Courtin on a Buddhist’s Understanding of Meditation, Meaning and the Mind Wednesday May 6 - 10pm - 10:50pm (EDT) Online only (Zoom) at Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies (M3CS), Australia 🔗 Details and registration here: events.humanitix.com/a-buddhist-u...
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Venerable Robina Courtin on a Buddhists Understanding of Meditation, Meaning and the Mind
Venerable Robina Courtin explores how Buddhist insight and practice illuminate the mind, self, meaning and enlightenment.
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 387: It’s easy to have a positive thought
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
In Paris, walking to Centre Kalachakra, with spiritual program coordinator Arnaud, for our weekend course on courageous compassion. Photos: Violette
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Ven. Robina Courtin on a Buddhist’s Understanding of Meditation, Meaning and the Mind Wednesday May 6 - 10pm - 10:50pm (EDT) Online only (Zoom) at Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies (M3CS), Australia 🔗 Details and registration here: events.humanitix.com/a-buddhist-u...
events.humanitix.com
Venerable Robina Courtin on a Buddhists Understanding of Meditation, Meaning and the Mind
Venerable Robina Courtin explores how Buddhist insight and practice illuminate the mind, self, meaning and enlightenment.
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 386: Patience is a brave attitude
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 385: We can mold our mind into any shape we like
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 384: Big surprise — attachment is the cause of all suffering
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 383: We’re a work in progress
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
RETREAT: There’s No Karma We Can’t Purify with Ven. Robina Courtin In-person & Online at Garrison Institute, NY Thurs May 28 - Sun May 31, 2026 (EDT) 🔗 Details & registration here: shantidevanyc.org/courtin-retr...
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 382: The mind is the boss not the outside world
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
RETREAT: There’s No Karma We Can’t Purify with Ven. Robina Courtin In-person & Online at Garrison Institute, NY Thurs May 28 - Sun May 31, 2026 (EDT) 🔗 Details & registration here: shantidevanyc.org/courtin-retr...
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 381: Practice having happy thoughts
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 380: Anger doesn’t help
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 379: Now is the time for compassion
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 378: Sensory pleasure can never increase
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 377: Compassion is not what enables you to help others: that’s wisdom
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 376: Practice having positive thoughts
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 375: We need to become our own person
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 374: A bird needs two wings: wisdom and compassion
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 373: We can learn to be content!
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 372: One way to apply emptiness is to see things from another point of view
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 371: The outside world is not the main cause of our happiness or suffering
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 370: Look the problem in the eye
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 369: Do what we can to help right in front of us
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 368: We don’t suffer because we have compassion
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 367: Guilt is ridiculous!
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT 366: Just by existing, we harm others
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Robina Courtin @robinacourtin.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Join Ven. Robina for The Psychology of Tantra Retreat   Friday 28 November – Sunday 30 November   Online (Zoom) & in-person at Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity, New Zealand   🔗 Details & registration here: www.mahamudra.org.nz/event-detail...
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