Machig Labdrön and the Courage to Face What We Avoid

<p><em>Talk given by Simhavara on 2025-01-18. </em></p><p>This talk brings to life the story of Machig Labdrön, an 11th-century Tibetan yogin whose radical clarity unsettled scholars and reshaped Buddhist practice across traditions. Speaking in a language people could immediately understand, she pointed directly to awakening itself, beyond intellectual refinement or doctrinal boundaries.</p><p>Her story becomes a mirror for practice: how easily we are pulled by the eight worldly winds, and how transformation often begins when we turn towards what feels uncomfortable rather than away from it.</p><p>Enjoyed this talk? You are warmly invited to visit Buddhistisches Tor Berlin in Kreuzberg in person. Join us for meditation, Dharma talks, and courses that support practice in everyday life. </p><p>Find out more at: </p><ul><li><p>☸️ <a href="https://buddhistisches-tor-berlin.de/"><u>https://buddhistisches-tor-berlin.de</u></a> </p></li><li><p>🏰 <a href="https://rote-burg.de/"><u>https://rote-burg.de</u></a> </p></li><li><p>📸 <a href="https://instagram.com/buddhistischestorberlin"><u>https://instagram.com/buddhistischestorberlin</u></a> </p></li></ul>