This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features a special guest, Khandro Kunga Bumma. As a young woman, Khando-la had a vision to leave her homeland of Tibet and go to Nepal. There, she met a hermit sage who told her that she had to meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama. After a difficult journey, including major health challenges, she finally met His Holiness and began serving as a medium of the oracle Tenma. In 2012, Lama Zopa Rinpoche introduced Khandro-la to the Maitripa College community, where she gave one of her first teachings in the West. In this episode you’ll hear Khandro-la and host Daniel Aitken discuss:  The connection between virtue and happiness. The subtle natural quality of the mind and interdependence.  – The difference between compassion and bodhicitta. The importance of trust in your teacher. A collection of teachings from the fifth Dalai Lama on Madhyamaka texts.   Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Khandro Kunga Bumma: Bodhicitta, Happiness, and Interdependence (#165) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a>, recorded live as a <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-dharma-chats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Dharma Chat</a>, features a special guest, Khandro Kunga Bumma. As a young woman, Khando-la had a vision to leave her homeland of Tibet and go to Nepal. There, she met a hermit sage who told her that she had to meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama. After a difficult journey, including major health challenges, she finally met His Holiness and began serving as a medium of the oracle Tenma. In 2012, Lama Zopa Rinpoche introduced Khandro-la to the Maitripa College community, where she gave one of her first teachings in the West. In this episode you’ll hear Khandro-la and host Daniel Aitken discuss: <ul> <li>The connection between virtue and happiness.</li> <li>The subtle natural quality of the mind and interdependence. </li> <li>– The difference between compassion and bodhicitta.</li> <li>The importance of trust in your teacher.</li> <li>A collection of teachings from the fifth Dalai Lama on Madhyamaka texts.</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/khandro-kunga-bumma-bodhicitta-happiness-and-interdependence-165/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khandro Kunga Bumma: Bodhicitta, Happiness, and Interdependence (#165)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Khandro Kunga Bumma: Bodhicitta, Happiness, and Interdependence (#165)

Karl Brunnhölzl

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features the return of special guest Karl Brunnhölzl, MD, PhD. Karl was originally trained as a physician. He received his systematic training in Tibetan language and Buddhist philosophy and practice at the Marpa Institute for Translators, founded by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, as well as the Nitartha Institute, founded by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Since 1989 he has been a translator and interpreter of Tibetan and English. Karl is a senior teacher and translator in the Nalandabodhi community of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, as well as at Nitartha Institute. He is the author and translator of numerous texts. Currently, he is working on the Seventh Karmapa’s compilation of Indian Mahamudra works. In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Karl discuss:  his latest translation work, the third volume in the Sounds of Innate Freedom series,  the four symbolic terms of Saraha,  their connection to the four yogas of mahāmudrā,  and much more!     Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Karl Brunnhölzl: Sounds of Innate Freedom: Volume 3 (#164) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a>, recorded live as a <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-dharma-chats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Dharma Chat</a>, features the return of special guest Karl Brunnhölzl, MD, PhD. Karl was originally trained as a physician. He received his systematic training in Tibetan language and Buddhist philosophy and practice at the Marpa Institute for Translators, founded by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, as well as the <a href="https://nitarthainstitute.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nitartha Institute</a>, founded by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Since 1989 he has been a translator and interpreter of Tibetan and English. Karl is a senior teacher and translator in the Nalandabodhi community of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, as well as at Nitartha Institute. He is the author and translator of numerous texts. Currently, he is working on the Seventh Karmapa’s compilation of Indian Mahamudra works. In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Karl discuss: <ul> <li>his latest translation work, the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/sounds-of-innate-freedom-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">third volume</a> in the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/sounds-of-innate-freedom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sounds of Innate Freedom</a> series, </li> <li>the four symbolic terms of Saraha, </li> <li>their connection to the four yogas of mahāmudrā, </li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/karl-brunnholzl-sounds-of-innate-freedom-vol-3-164/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karl Brunnhölzl: Sounds of Innate Freedom: Volume 3 (#164)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Karl Brunnhölzl: Sounds of Innate Freedom: Volume 3 (#164)

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features Geshe Tenzin Namdak. After completing his university studies in Hydrology, Geshe la worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He began studying Buddhism at Maitreya Institute and was eventually ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey monastic university in India, as well as the traditional one-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College. Currently, he is the resident teacher at Jamyang Buddhist Centre, London, and teaches worldwide. As part of The Sera Jey Monastic University Translation Department, Geshe la edited and translated Khedrup Je’s commentary on Dharmakīrti’s Seven Treatises on Valid Cognition, published as Freedom Through Correct Knowing. In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Geshe la discuss:   His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s inspiration and blessings for the Sera Jey Monastic University Translation Department; translation and topics covered in Khedrup Je’s commentary on Dharmakīrti’s Seven Treatises on Valid Cognition, published as Freedom Through Correct Knowing; pedagogy, epistemology, and logic studies in the Geshe curriculum at Sera Jey; the practical application of Buddhist epistemology and logic to the path of enlightenment; Pramānavārttika and the practical purposes of debate in the Tibetan monastic tradition; the Wisdom Academy online course, Freedom Through Correct Knowing; and much more!     Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Geshe Tenzin Namdak: Freedom Through Correct Knowing (#163) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast </a>features Geshe Tenzin Namdak. After completing his university studies in Hydrology, Geshe la worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He began studying Buddhism at Maitreya Institute and was eventually ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey monastic university in India, as well as the traditional one-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College. Currently, he is the resident teacher at Jamyang Buddhist Centre, London, and teaches worldwide. As part of The Sera Jey Monastic University Translation Department, Geshe la edited and translated Khedrup Je’s commentary on Dharmakīrti’s Seven Treatises on Valid Cognition, published as<a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/freedom-through-correct-knowing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Freedom Through Correct Knowing</a>. In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Geshe la discuss:  <ul> <li>His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s inspiration and blessings for the Sera Jey Monastic University Translation Department;</li> <li>translation and topics covered in Khedrup Je’s commentary on Dharmakīrti’s Seven Treatises on Valid Cognition, published as Freedom Through Correct Knowing;</li> <li>pedagogy, epistemology, and logic studies in the Geshe curriculum at Sera Jey;</li> <li>the practical application of Buddhist epistemology and logic to the path of enlightenment;</li> <li>Pramānavārttika and the practical purposes of debate in the Tibetan monastic tradition;</li> <li>the Wisdom Academy online course, <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/freedom-knowing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freedom Through Correct Knowing</a>;</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/geshe-tenzin-namdak-freedom-through-correct-knowing-163/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geshe Tenzin Namdak: Freedom Through Correct Knowing (#163)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Geshe Tenzin Namdak: Freedom Through Correct Knowing (#163)

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, Wisdom CEO Daniel Aitken interviews renowned teachers Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. This conversation heralded the beginning of the 2020 Serenity Ridge Dialogues, an online summit exploring the intersection of spirituality and science.  In this episode, Daniel and the two Rinpoches discuss many facets of Dharma practice in the modern world, including:  Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s inspiration for starting the Dialogues What motivated the Rinpoches to start engaging in conversations about the mind with neuroscientists What the Rinpoches would study if they had their own neuroscience labs What about Buddhism uniquely places it in a position to engage with science What the term “Buddhist sciences” really means and much more!  This event was co-produced with Ligmincha International, the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia, and the Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute.  Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Dharma in the Modern World (#162) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, Wisdom CEO Daniel Aitken interviews renowned teachers Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. This conversation heralded the beginning of the 2020 Serenity Ridge Dialogues, an online summit exploring the intersection of spirituality and science.  In this episode, Daniel and the two Rinpoches discuss many facets of Dharma practice in the modern world, including: <ul> <li>Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s inspiration for starting the Dialogues</li> <li>What motivated the Rinpoches to start engaging in conversations about the mind with neuroscientists</li> <li>What the Rinpoches would study if they had their own neuroscience labs</li> <li>What about Buddhism uniquely places it in a position to engage with science</li> <li>What the term “Buddhist sciences” really means</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> This event was co-produced with Ligmincha International, the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia, and the Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute. Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/tenzin-wangyal-rinpoche-and-yongey-mingyur-rinpoche-dharma-in-the-modern-world-162/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Dharma in the Modern World (#162)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Dharma in the Modern World (#162)

Bhikkhu Bodhi

This Wisdom Podcast filmed as a live Wisdom Dharma Chat features special guest Venerable Bhikku Bodhi. Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi is an American Buddhist monk from New York City, born in 1944. He obtained a BA in philosophy from Brooklyn College and a PhD in philosophy from Claremont Graduate School. After completing his university studies he traveled to Sri Lanka, where he received novice ordination in 1972 and full ordination in 1973, both under the leading Sri Lankan scholar-monk, Ven. Balangoda Ananda Maitreya (1896-1998). From 1984 to 2002 he was the editor for the Buddhist Publication Society in Kandy, where he lived for ten years with the senior German monk, Ven. Nyanaponika Thera (1901-1994), at the Forest Hermitage. He returned to the U.S. in 2002. He currently lives and teaches at Chuang Yen Monastery in Carmel, New York. Ven. Bodhi has many important publications to his credit, either as an author, translator, or editor. These include  The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha (Majjhima Nikaya, 1995),  The Connected Discourses of the Buddha (Samyutta Nikaya, 2000), and  The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha (Anguttara Nikaya, 2012). In 2008, together with several of his students, Ven. Bodhi founded Buddhist Global Relief, a nonprofit supporting hunger relief, sustainable agriculture, and education in countries suffering from chronic poverty and malnutrition.   Venerable and host Daniel Aitken discuss:  Venerable’s book, Reading the Buddha’s Discourses in Pāli; The challenges of translating certain technical terms from Pāli such as words for knowledge and wisdom; The relationship between the Pāli suttas and the actual languages that the Buddha may have spoken; The benefits of learning Pāli; Which words are hardest to translate from Pāli; How to memorize Pāli verses; And much more.  Links mentioned in the conversations can be found below:   https://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org/buddhist-action-2020/   https://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org/donate/   https://wisdomexperience.org/product/buddhas-words/   https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/rebirth-in-early-buddhism-dhammaruwans-story/    Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi: Reading the Buddha’s Discourses in Pali (#161) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> filmed as a live <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-dharma-chats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Dharma Chat</a> features special guest Venerable Bhikku Bodhi. Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi is an American Buddhist monk from New York City, born in 1944. He obtained a BA in philosophy from Brooklyn College and a PhD in philosophy from Claremont Graduate School. After completing his university studies he traveled to Sri Lanka, where he received novice ordination in 1972 and full ordination in 1973, both under the leading Sri Lankan scholar-monk, Ven. Balangoda Ananda Maitreya (1896-1998). From 1984 to 2002 he was the editor for the Buddhist Publication Society in Kandy, where he lived for ten years with the senior German monk, Ven. Nyanaponika Thera (1901-1994), at the Forest Hermitage. He returned to the U.S. in 2002. He currently lives and teaches at Chuang Yen Monastery in Carmel, New York. Ven. Bodhi has many important publications to his credit, either as an author, translator, or editor. These include <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/middle-length-discourses-buddha/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha</a> (Majjhima Nikaya, 1995), <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/connected-discourses-buddha/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Connected Discourses of the Buddha</a> (Samyutta Nikaya, 2000), and <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/numerical-discourses-buddha/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha</a> (Anguttara Nikaya, 2012). In 2008, together with several of his students, Ven. Bodhi founded <a href="https://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhist Global Relief</a>, a nonprofit supporting hunger relief, sustainable agriculture, and education in countries suffering from chronic poverty and malnutrition. Venerable and host Daniel Aitken discuss: <ul> <li>Venerable’s book, <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/reading-the-buddhas-discourses-in-pali/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reading the Buddha’s Discourses in Pāli;</a></li> <li>The challenges of translating certain technical terms from Pāli such as words for knowledge and wisdom;</li> <li>The relationship between the Pāli suttas and the actual languages that the Buddha may have spoken;</li> <li>The benefits of learning Pāli;</li> <li>Which words are hardest to translate from Pāli;</li> <li>How to memorize Pāli verses;</li> <li>And much more.</li> </ul> Links mentioned in the conversations can be found below: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org/buddhist-action-2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org/buddhist-action-2020/</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org/donate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org/donate/</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/buddhas-words/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wisdomexperience.org/product/buddhas-words/</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/rebirth-in-early-buddhism-dhammaruwans-story/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/rebirth-in-early-buddhism-dhammaruwans-story/</a> </li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/venerable-bhikku-bodhi-reading-the-buddhas-discourses-in-pali-161/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi: Reading the Buddha’s Discourses in Pali (#161)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi: Reading the Buddha’s Discourses in Pali (#161)

This Wisdom Podcast filmed as a live Wisdom Dharma Chat features special guest Karl Brunnhölzl. Originally trained as a physician, Karl Brunnhölzl, MD, PhD, received his systematic training in Tibetan language and Buddhist philosophy and practice at the Marpa Institute for Translators, founded by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, as well as the Nitartha Institute, founded by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Since 1989 he has been a translator and interpreter of Tibetan and English. Karl is a senior teacher and translator in the Nalandabodhi community of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, as well as at Nitartha Institute. He is also the author and translator of numerous texts, including most recently Sounds of Innate Freedom, Volume 3: The Indian Texts of Mahāmudrā, the canon of the mahasiddhas. In this episode, Karl and host Daniel Aitken discuss:  his book, Sounds of Innate Freedom, Volume 4: The Indian Texts of Mahāmudrā; the dohā tradition of the mahasiddhas; singing and dancing as part of the path; the voice of women in the Mahāmudrā songs of realization; Karl’s musical recordings of the dohās, which can be found here; and much more.   Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Karl Brunnhölzl: Sounds of Innate Freedom (#160) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> filmed as a live Wisdom Dharma Chat features special guest Karl Brunnhölzl. Originally trained as a physician, Karl Brunnhölzl, MD, PhD, received his systematic training in Tibetan language and Buddhist philosophy and practice at the Marpa Institute for Translators, founded by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, as well as the <a href="https://nitarthainstitute.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nitartha Institute</a>, founded by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Since 1989 he has been a translator and interpreter of Tibetan and English. Karl is a senior teacher and translator in the Nalandabodhi community of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, as well as at <a href="https://nitarthainstitute.org/2023/04/11/nitartha-faculty-mitra-dr-karl-brunnholzl-on-wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nitartha Institute</a>. He is also the author and translator of numerous texts, including most recently <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/sounds-of-innate-freedom-3/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sounds of Innate Freedom, Volume 3: The Indian Texts of Mahāmudrā</a>, the canon of the mahasiddhas. In this episode, Karl and host Daniel Aitken discuss: <ul> <li>his book, <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/sounds-of-innate-freedom-volume-4/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sounds of Innate Freedom, Volume 4: The Indian Texts of Mahāmudrā;</a></li> <li>the dohā tradition of the mahasiddhas;</li> <li>singing and dancing as part of the path;</li> <li>the voice of women in the Mahāmudrā songs of realization;</li> <li>Karl’s musical recordings of the dohās, which can be found <a href="https://soundcloud.com/karl-brunnholzl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>;</li> <li>and much more.</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/160-karl-brunnholzl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karl Brunnhölzl: Sounds of Innate Freedom (#160)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Karl Brunnhölzl: Sounds of Innate Freedom (#160)

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features  special guest His Eminence the 12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche speaking with host Daniel Aitken. His Eminence the 12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche was born a son of the Sikkimese royal court and was recognized by His Holiness the 16th Karmapa as the twelfth incarnation of the Gharwang tulkus. Rinpoche is the supreme lineage holder of the Whispered Lineage of the Zurmang Kagyu tradition. He teaches around the world. As head of the Zurmang Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, Rinpoche is the spiritual head of thirteen monasteries and one nunnery in Tibet as well as monasteries and nunneries in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Rinpoche oversees the spiritual education of the four thousand monks and nuns and approximately fifty thousand followers in the Zurmang Kagyu tradition worldwide. His Eminence and Daniel discuss:  the Mahāmudrā teaching lineage and tradition of texts and practices; Rinpoche’s upcoming book, Mahāmudrā: A Practical Guide; practical, everyday advice from the Zurmang Mahāmudrā tradition; Rinpoche’s memories of the 16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje; the Zurmang lineage and monastery in Sikkim; and much more!   Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post His Eminence the 12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche: Mahāmudrā (#159) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a>, recorded live as a <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-dharma-chats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Dharma Chat</a>, features special guest His Eminence the 12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche speaking with host Daniel Aitken. His Eminence the 12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche was born a son of the Sikkimese royal court and was recognized by His Holiness the 16th Karmapa as the twelfth incarnation of the Gharwang tulkus. Rinpoche is the supreme lineage holder of the Whispered Lineage of the Zurmang Kagyu tradition. He teaches around the world. As head of the Zurmang Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, Rinpoche is the spiritual head of thirteen monasteries and one nunnery in Tibet as well as monasteries and nunneries in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Rinpoche oversees the spiritual education of the four thousand monks and nuns and approximately fifty thousand followers in the Zurmang Kagyu tradition worldwide. His Eminence and Daniel discuss: <ul> <li>the Mahāmudrā teaching lineage and tradition of texts and practices;</li> <li>Rinpoche’s upcoming book, <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/mahamudra-practical-guide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mahāmudrā: A Practical Guide</a>;</li> <li>practical, everyday advice from the Zurmang Mahāmudrā tradition;</li> <li>Rinpoche’s memories of the 16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje;</li> <li>the Zurmang lineage and monastery in Sikkim;</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/159-he-zurmang-gharwang-rinpoche/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">His Eminence the 12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche: Mahāmudrā (#159)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

His Eminence the 12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche: Mahāmudrā (#159)

Shaila Catherine

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features Shaila Catherine, who has been practicing meditation since 1980, with more than eight years of accumulated silent retreat experience. She has taught insight meditation since 1996 in the U.S. and internationally, dedicating several years to studying with masters in India, Nepal, and Thailand. She is the founder of Bodhi Courses—an online Dhamma classroom, and Insight Meditation South Bay—a Buddhist meditation center in Silicon Valley. Shaila has completed a one-year intensive meditation retreat and trained in jhana, metta, samadhi, and vipassana practices. Shaila is also the author of Beyond Distraction, Focused and Fearless: A Meditator’s Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity, and Wisdom Wide and Deep: A Practical Handbook for Mastering Jhāna and Vipassanā.  Beyond Distraction is also available as an upcoming Wisdom Academy online course! In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Shaila discuss   what distraction and intention mean for meditators at every level of experience; ‘wholesomeness’ and mental states rooted in greed, hate, and delusion; mindfulness, the construction of identity, and recognizing conditioning; realistic strategies for overcoming restlessness and distraction as presented in her new book Beyond Distraction; her experience with deep meditative states and practical wisdom we can apply now; shifting habitual patterns and thoughts by identifying and examining them gently; wisely approaching concentration and the joyful cultivation of insight;  and much more!   Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Shaila Catherine: Beyond Distraction (#158) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> features Shaila Catherine, who has been practicing meditation since 1980, with more than eight years of accumulated silent retreat experience. She has taught insight meditation since 1996 in the U.S. and internationally, dedicating several years to studying with masters in India, Nepal, and Thailand. She is the founder of <a href="https://bodhicourses.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodhi Courses</a>—an online Dhamma classroom, and <a href="https://www.imsb.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insight Meditation South Bay</a>—a Buddhist meditation center in Silicon Valley. Shaila has completed a one-year intensive meditation retreat and trained in jhana, metta, samadhi, and vipassana practices. Shaila is also the author of <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/beyond-distraction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Distraction</a>, <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/focused-and-fearless/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Focused and Fearless: A Meditator’s Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity</a>, and <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/wisdom-wide-and-deep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Wide and Deep: A Practical Handbook for Mastering Jhāna and Vipassanā</a>. Beyond Distraction is also available as an upcoming <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/beyond-distraction/?utm_campaign=Podcast158&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_source=podcast158&amp;utm_content=podcast158_course&amp;utm_term=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Academy online course</a>! In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Shaila discuss  <ul> <li>what distraction and intention mean for meditators at every level of experience;</li> <li>‘wholesomeness’ and mental states rooted in greed, hate, and delusion;</li> <li>mindfulness, the construction of identity, and recognizing conditioning;</li> <li>realistic strategies for overcoming restlessness and distraction as presented in her new book <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/beyond-distraction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Distraction</a>;</li> <li>her experience with deep meditative states and practical wisdom we can apply now;</li> <li>shifting habitual patterns and thoughts by identifying and examining them gently;</li> <li>wisely approaching concentration and the joyful cultivation of insight; </li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/158-shaila-catherine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shaila Catherine: Beyond Distraction (#158)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Shaila Catherine: Beyond Distraction (#158)

Cortland Dahl

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features Cortland Dahl speaking with host Daniel Aitken. Cortland is a scientist, translator, and meditation teacher who offers workshops and leads retreats around the world. He has practiced meditation for nearly three decades and has spent time on retreat in monasteries and retreat centers throughout Japan, Burma, and India, including eight years spent living in Tibetan refugee settlements in Kathmandu, Nepal. In addition to his work as an Instructor for the Tergar community and Executive Director of Tergar International, Cortland serves as Research Scientist and Chief Contemplative Officer at UW-Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds and the center’s affiliated non-profit, Healthy Minds Innovations. Cortland is actively involved in scientific research and has published articles on the impact of meditation practices on the body, mind, and brain. He has also published twelve books of translations of classical texts on Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Cortland and Daniel discuss:  Cort’s journey to the Dharma, struggling with childhood anxiety;  discovering relief through establishing a meditation practice; Cortland’s years in Asia, connecting with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche; returning to the West and academia via the emerging contemplative sciences field; using technology to support the unfolding of inner experience; and much more!  Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Cortland Dahl: Meditation and Neuroscience (#157) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a>, recorded live as a <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-dharma-chats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Dharma Chat</a>, features Cortland Dahl speaking with host Daniel Aitken. Cortland is a scientist, translator, and meditation teacher who offers workshops and leads retreats around the world. He has practiced meditation for nearly three decades and has spent time on retreat in monasteries and retreat centers throughout Japan, Burma, and India, including eight years spent living in Tibetan refugee settlements in Kathmandu, Nepal. In addition to his work as an Instructor for the Tergar community and Executive Director of <a href="https://tergar.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA37KbBhDgARIsAIzce162C5t0fGBgFaMkXrcs9fFzTxIawgqvkFD3lsuoTDpR_5LMb6locM8aAjkaEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tergar International</a>, Cortland serves as Research Scientist and Chief Contemplative Officer at UW-Madison’s <a href="https://centerhealthyminds.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Center for Healthy Minds</a> and the center’s affiliated non-profit, <a href="https://hminnovations.org/meditation-app?gclid=Cj0KCQiA37KbBhDgARIsAIzce14_7SkNI56AZG06aROmux13MJVDG38LXLYZMIAxU_BLiUaUmAi3Wd0aAmHREALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healthy Minds Innovations</a>. Cortland is actively involved in scientific research and has published articles on the impact of meditation practices on the body, mind, and brain. He has also published twelve books of translations of classical texts on Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Cortland and Daniel discuss: <ul> <li>Cort’s journey to the Dharma, struggling with childhood anxiety; </li> <li>discovering relief through establishing a meditation practice;</li> <li>Cortland’s years in Asia, connecting with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche;</li> <li>returning to the West and academia via the emerging contemplative sciences field;</li> <li>using technology to support the unfolding of inner experience;</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/157-cortland-dahl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cortland Dahl: Meditation and Neuroscience (#157)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Cortland Dahl: Meditation and Neuroscience (#157)

Robert Thurman

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features Susan A. Landesman interviewed by Prof. Robert Thurman and host Daniel Aitken. Susan A. Landesman, independent scholar and educator in New York City, is the author and translator of “The Tārā Tantra: Tārā’s Fundamental Ritual Text (Tārā-mūla-kalpa),” “Goddess Tārā: Silence and Secrecy on the Path to Enlightenment,” “Tara” (in the Oxford Bibliographies), and “The Tārā Tantra: Part II: The Uttara-tantra” (forthcoming). Having completed her doctorate in Indian and Tibetan languages and cultures at Columbia University, she specializes in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan art, and women in Buddhism. Robert Thurman is an American Buddhist author, academic, and former Je Tsongkhapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, before retiring in June 2019. Graduate of Philips Exeter and Harvard, he studied Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism as a personal student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He has lectured widely all over the world, is President of the American Institute for Buddhist Studies, and is also a founding trustee of Tibet House New York. Susan, Robert, and Daniel discuss:  Susan’s background in visual arts and pathway to Tibetan Buddhism with Prof. Alex Wayman; translating with Geshe Lobsang Jamspel at Columbia and her dissertation on the Tārā Tantra; the vivid, inspiring imagery of the tantras; Tārā’s important role as a Buddha and enlightened protector; Susan’s upcoming translation “The Tārā Tantra: Part II: The Uttara-tantra;” contemporary Tibetan artist Samten Dakpa; and much more.  Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Robert Thurman &amp; Susan A. Landesman: The Tārā Tantra (#156) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a>, recorded live as a <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-dharma-chats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Dharma Chat</a>, features Susan A. Landesman interviewed by Prof. Robert Thurman and host Daniel Aitken. Susan A. Landesman, independent scholar and educator in New York City, is the author and translator of “<a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/the-tara-tantra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Tārā Tantra: Tārā’s Fundamental Ritual Text (Tārā-mūla-kalpa)</a>,” “<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236698507_Goddess_Tara_Silence_and_Secrecy_on_the_Path_to_Enlightenment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goddess Tārā: Silence and Secrecy on the Path to Enlightenment</a>,” “<a href="https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195393521/obo-9780195393521-0238.xml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tara</a>” (in the Oxford Bibliographies), and “The Tārā Tantra: Part II: The Uttara-tantra” (forthcoming). Having completed her doctorate in Indian and Tibetan languages and cultures at Columbia University, she specializes in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan art, and women in Buddhism. Robert Thurman is an American Buddhist author, academic, and former Je Tsongkhapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, before retiring in June 2019. Graduate of Philips Exeter and Harvard, he studied Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism as a personal student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He has lectured widely all over the world, is President of the American Institute for Buddhist Studies, and is also a founding trustee of Tibet House New York. Susan, Robert, and Daniel discuss: <ul> <li>Susan’s background in visual arts and pathway to Tibetan Buddhism with Prof. Alex Wayman;</li> <li>translating with Geshe Lobsang Jamspel at Columbia and her dissertation on the Tārā Tantra;</li> <li>the vivid, inspiring imagery of the tantras;</li> <li>Tārā’s important role as a Buddha and enlightened protector;</li> <li>Susan’s upcoming translation “The Tārā Tantra: Part II: The Uttara-tantra;”</li> <li>contemporary Tibetan artist <a href="https://www.samtendakpa.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samten Dakpa</a>;</li> <li>and much more.</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/156-thurman-landesman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robert Thurman &amp; Susan A. Landesman: The Tārā Tantra (#156)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Robert Thurman & Susan A. Landesman: The Tārā Tantra (#156)

Koshin Paley Ellison

This Wisdom Podcast features Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison. Koshin is an author, Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, and Certified Chaplaincy Educator. He has six years of training at the Jungian Psychoanalytic Association as well as clinical contemplative training at both Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Medical Center which culminated in his roles as an ACPE Certified Educator, chaplain, and Jungian psychotherapist. He began his formal Zen training in 1987, and he is a recognized Soto Zen Teacher by the American Zen Teachers Association, White Plum Asanga, and Soto Zen Buddhist Association. He serves on the Board of Directors at the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, Soto Zen Buddhist Association and Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. Koshin is a dynamic and original leader and teacher. He is the author of Wholehearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up as well as the co-editor of Awake at the Bedside: Contemplative Teachings on Palliative and End of Life Care. His work has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, Tricycle and others. In this episode, Koshin Paley Ellison and host Daniel Aitken and discuss   learning about the courage to be still; his new book Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion; suffering, stillness, and nobility; mythology and the afflictions of the mind; therapy and honoring experiences lovingly; care, compassion, and the delusion of self; and much more!  Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Koshin Paley Ellison: Untangled (#155) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> features Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison. Koshin is an author, Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, and Certified Chaplaincy Educator. He has six years of training at the Jungian Psychoanalytic Association as well as clinical contemplative training at both Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Medical Center which culminated in his roles as an ACPE Certified Educator, chaplain, and Jungian psychotherapist. He began his formal Zen training in 1987, and he is a recognized Soto Zen Teacher by the American Zen Teachers Association, White Plum Asanga, and Soto Zen Buddhist Association. He serves on the Board of Directors at the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, Soto Zen Buddhist Association and Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. Koshin is a dynamic and original leader and teacher. He is the author of <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/wholehearted/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wholehearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up</a> as well as the co-editor of <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/awake-bedside/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Awake at the Bedside: Contemplative Teachings on Palliative and End of Life Care</a>. His work has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, Tricycle and others. In this episode, Koshin Paley Ellison and host Daniel Aitken and discuss  <ul> <li>learning about the courage to be still;</li> <li>his new book <a href="https://www.gcp-balance.com/titles/koshin-paley-ellison/untangled/9781538708323/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion</a>;</li> <li>suffering, stillness, and nobility;</li> <li>mythology and the afflictions of the mind;</li> <li>therapy and honoring experiences lovingly;</li> <li>care, compassion, and the delusion of self;</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/155-koshin-paley-ellison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Koshin Paley Ellison: Untangled (#155)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Koshin Paley Ellison: Untangled (#155)

Khandro Kunzang

In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, host Daniel Aitken is joined by Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron, student of the great Nyingmapa Tsa-Lung and Dzogchen master, Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche. Khandro Kunzang left behind a promising career in the early 1990’s to pursue her practice of the Dharma and became a novice nun in the Drikung Kagyu lineage, studying under Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen and H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. In 1998 she met Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche while attending a Dharma healing seminar. Between 1999 and 2009, Khandro Kunzang received the entire cycle of teachings and empowerments of the Rigdzin Sogdrub lineage from Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche, and completed many retreats under his direct supervision. In 2011, Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche bestowed the Tri-Don (enthronement ceremony) conferring authority to guide and teach others, and giving her the title of Khandro. Since the passing of Lama Dawa Rinpoche in 2017, Khandro Kunzang divides her time between teaching and traveling tours throughout Europe and Mexico, serving as the Executive Director for Saraswati Bhawan, leading retreats and teachings at P’hurba Thinley Ling in Iowa; heading the P’hurba Peace Mandala Project International; and offering teachings, guidance, and support to students world-wide. Khandro Kunzang and Daniel discuss  Khandro Kunzang’s early Buddhist journey, beginning in Vermont with the book Sky Dancer about Yeshe Tsogyel; Dharma Protectors and drive on the spiritual quest; nature spirits, omens, and divination; the Ngagpa ordination tradition in Dolpo and throughout the Himalayan region; meeting Acharya Dawa Rinpoche in Oregon and her enthronement as a Khandro; her reckoning with Himalayan cultures and patriarchal traditions; and much more!  Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron: Immersion in the Ngagpa Tradition (#154) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

In this episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a>, recorded live as a <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-dharma-chats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Dharma Chat</a>, host Daniel Aitken is joined by Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron, student of the great Nyingmapa Tsa-Lung and Dzogchen master, Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche. Khandro Kunzang left behind a promising career in the early 1990’s to pursue her practice of the Dharma and became a novice nun in the Drikung Kagyu lineage, studying under Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen and H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. In 1998 she met Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche while attending a Dharma healing seminar. Between 1999 and 2009, Khandro Kunzang received the entire cycle of teachings and empowerments of the Rigdzin Sogdrub lineage from Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche, and completed many retreats under his direct supervision. In 2011, Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche bestowed the Tri-Don (enthronement ceremony) conferring authority to guide and teach others, and giving her the title of Khandro. Since the passing of Lama Dawa Rinpoche in 2017, Khandro Kunzang divides her time between teaching and traveling tours throughout Europe and Mexico, serving as the Executive Director for <a href="https://www.saraswatipublications.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saraswati Bhawan</a>, leading retreats and teachings at <a href="https://www.phurbathinleyling.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">P’hurba Thinley Ling</a> in Iowa; heading the <a href="https://www.phurbathinleyling.org/the-peace-mandala-project/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">P’hurba Peace Mandala Project International</a>; and offering teachings, guidance, and support to students world-wide. Khandro Kunzang and Daniel discuss <ul> <li>Khandro Kunzang’s early Buddhist journey, beginning in Vermont with the book <a href="http://keithdowman.net/books/sky-dancer.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sky Dancer </a>about Yeshe Tsogyel;</li> <li>Dharma Protectors and drive on the spiritual quest;</li> <li>nature spirits, omens, and divination;</li> <li>the Ngagpa ordination tradition in Dolpo and throughout the Himalayan region;</li> <li>meeting Acharya Dawa Rinpoche in Oregon and her enthronement as a Khandro;</li> <li>her reckoning with Himalayan cultures and patriarchal traditions;</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/154_khandro_kunzang/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron: Immersion in the Ngagpa Tradition (#154)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron: Immersion in the Ngagpa Tradition (#154)

This Wisdom Podcast episode features Geshe YongDong Losar. Geshela is a Tibetan Bön lama, or spiritual teacher, in the Yungdrung Bön lineage, which is rooted in the indigenous spiritual tradition of the Himalayas. He lives in Courtenay, British Columbia, where he established and directs Sherab Chamma Ling, the only Tibetan Bön Buddhist Center in Canada. He teaches in many centers and universities around the world and has also founded the Bon Da Ling center in Costa Rica. In this episode, Geshe YongDong and host Daniel Aitken discuss  Geshela’s early life and training with his family and in monasteries in Tibet and India; an overview of the Bön monastic curriculum and training path; sacred deity dancing; English lessons from H. H. the 33rd Menri Trizin Lungtok Tenpai Nyima; Geshe YongDong’s book “Calm Breath, Calm Mind;” the power of sound, breath, and mantra; special Tsa Lung Trul Khor yogic exercises; and much more!  Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Geshe YongDong: Calm Breath, Calm Mind (#153) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> episode features Geshe YongDong Losar. Geshela is a Tibetan Bön lama, or spiritual teacher, in the Yungdrung Bön lineage, which is rooted in the indigenous spiritual tradition of the Himalayas. He lives in Courtenay, British Columbia, where he established and directs <a href="https://sherabchammaling.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherab Chamma Ling</a>, the only Tibetan Bön Buddhist Center in Canada. He teaches in many centers and universities around the world and has also founded the Bon Da Ling center in Costa Rica. In this episode, Geshe YongDong and host Daniel Aitken discuss <ul> <li>Geshela’s early life and training with his family and in monasteries in Tibet and India;</li> <li>an overview of the Bön monastic curriculum and training path;</li> <li>sacred deity dancing;</li> <li>English lessons from H. H. the 33rd Menri Trizin Lungtok Tenpai Nyima;</li> <li>Geshe YongDong’s book “<a href="blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calm Breath, Calm Mind</a>;”</li> <li>the power of sound, breath, and mantra;</li> <li>special Tsa Lung Trul Khor yogic exercises;</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/153-geshe-yongdong/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geshe YongDong: Calm Breath, Calm Mind (#153)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Geshe YongDong: Calm Breath, Calm Mind (#153)

Mark Siderits

This Wisdom Podcast features translator and philosopher Mark Siderits, trained in Asian and Western philosophy at the University of Hawaii and Yale University. Mark  has taught both Asian and Western philosophy for many years at Illinois State University, and as Professor of philosophy at Seoul National University. He is the author or editor of five books including “Nāgārjuna’s Middle Way” and has published numerous articles on a wide variety of subjects in Indian Buddhist philosophy and comparative philosophy. Much of his work aims at building bridges between the classical Indian tradition and contemporary philosophy, by using insights from one tradition to cast light on problems arising in the other. In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Mark discuss   Mark’s introduction to Western and Asian philosophy through D.T. Suzuki, Alan Watts, and Ludwig Wittgenstein; metaphysics and soteriology in Buddhist and western philosophy; tensions between modern Buddhism and the cognitive sciences; Nāgārjuna and Zeno’s paradoxes; Mark’s comparative work in Abhidharma, Mādhyamaka, and Wittgensteinian philosophies; the two truths and practical soteriology in by Bhāvaviveka and Candrakīrti; and much more!  Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Mark Siderits: Buddhism as Philosophy (#152) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> features translator and philosopher Mark Siderits, trained in Asian and Western philosophy at the University of Hawaii and Yale University. Mark  has taught both Asian and Western philosophy for many years at Illinois State University, and as Professor of philosophy at Seoul National University. He is the author or editor of five books including “<a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/nagarjunas-middle-way/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nāgārjuna’s Middle Way</a>” and has published numerous articles on a wide variety of subjects in Indian Buddhist philosophy and comparative philosophy. Much of his work aims at building bridges between the classical Indian tradition and contemporary philosophy, by using insights from one tradition to cast light on problems arising in the other. In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Mark discuss  <ul> <li>Mark’s introduction to Western and Asian philosophy through D.T. Suzuki, Alan Watts, and Ludwig Wittgenstein;</li> <li>metaphysics and soteriology in Buddhist and western philosophy;</li> <li>tensions between modern Buddhism and the cognitive sciences;</li> <li>Nāgārjuna and Zeno’s paradoxes;</li> <li>Mark’s comparative work in Abhidharma, Mādhyamaka, and Wittgensteinian philosophies;</li> <li>the two truths and practical soteriology in by Bhāvaviveka and Candrakīrti;</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/152-mark-siderits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Siderits: Buddhism as Philosophy (#152)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Mark Siderits: Buddhism as Philosophy (#152)

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features Thupten Jinpa Langri and host Daniel Aitken. Thupten Jinpa, educated in the classical Tibetan monastic academia and Geshe Lharampa, equivalent to a doctorate in divinity. Jinpa also holds a BA in philosophy and a PhD in religious studies, both from the University of Cambridge, England. Since 1985, Jinpa has been the principal English translator to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Jinpa and Daniel discuss:  details about the Wisdom Academy online course, Tsongkhapa’s Mādhyamaka; further courses in the broader program Jinpa will teach on the Wisdom Academy; navigating Tsongkhapa’s unique view of Mādhyamaka philosophy and the classical Indian masters; the psychological dimension of Tsongkhapa’s theory of emptiness; Jinpa’s new translation of the Stages of the Path and the Oral Transmission; and much more.  References Mentioned in Chat At the start of the conversation, Jinpa mentions several texts and translations. They can predominantly be found in the Library of Tibetan Classics series and the Science and Philosophy in the Indian Buddhist Classics series. In answer to Jinpa’s question about Tsongkhapa’s five great Mādhyamaka treatises, he lists:  Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path, Vol.III, Tsongkhapa (Ithaca: Snow Lion Publications, 2002) The Central Philosophy of Tibet, Robert Thurman (Princeton University Press, 1984) Ocean of Reasoning, Tsongkhapa, translated by Geshe Ngawang Samten and Jay Garfield (Oxford University Press, 2006) Illuminating the Intent, Tsongkhapa, Thupten Jinpa (Boston: Wisdom Publications, 2021) Middle–Length Treatise on the Stages of the Path, Tsongkhapa (Boston: Wisdom Publications, 2021)  Jinpa stated that for introductory materials for the Wisdom Academy online course Tsongkhapa’s Mādhyamaka, he recommended reading either Essence of the Heart Sutra or The Middle Way by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. During the Wisdom News segment, Daniel mentioned the free conference Dharma in Daily Life conference, and Ligmincha Internationals‘ retreat and dialogues, The Five Element Retreat and Serenity Ridge Dialogues.   Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Thupten Jinpa: Tsongkhapa’s Mādhyamaka (#151) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a>, recorded live as a <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-dharma-chats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Dharma Chat</a>, features Thupten Jinpa Langri and host Daniel Aitken. Thupten Jinpa, educated in the classical Tibetan monastic academia and Geshe Lharampa, equivalent to a doctorate in divinity. Jinpa also holds a BA in philosophy and a PhD in religious studies, both from the University of Cambridge, England. Since 1985, Jinpa has been the principal English translator to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Jinpa and Daniel discuss: <ul> <li>details about the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/the-wisdom-academy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Academy</a> online course, <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/tsongkhapas-madhyamaka/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tsongkhapa’s Mādhyamaka</a>;</li> <li>further courses in the broader program Jinpa will teach on the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/the-wisdom-academy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Academy</a>;</li> <li>navigating Tsongkhapa’s unique view of Mādhyamaka philosophy and the classical Indian masters;</li> <li>the psychological dimension of Tsongkhapa’s theory of emptiness;</li> <li>Jinpa’s new translation of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/stages-of-the-path-and-the-oral-transmission/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stages of the Path and the Oral Transmission</a>;</li> <li>and much more.</li> </ul> References Mentioned in Chat At the start of the conversation, Jinpa mentions several texts and translations. They can predominantly be found in the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/library-of-tibetan-classics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Library of Tibetan Classics</a> series and the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/science-and-philosophy-in-the-indian-buddhist-classics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Science and Philosophy in the Indian Buddhist Classics</a> series. In answer to Jinpa’s question about Tsongkhapa’s five great Mādhyamaka treatises, he lists: <ol> <li><a href="https://www.shambhala.com/the-great-treatise-on-the-stages-of-the-path-to-enlightenment-volume-3.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path, Vol.III</a>, Tsongkhapa (Ithaca: Snow Lion Publications, 2002)</li> <li><a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691020679/the-central-philosophy-of-tibet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Central Philosophy of Tibet</a>, Robert Thurman (Princeton University Press, 1984)</li> <li><a href="https://www.oxford.co.za/book/9780195147339-an-ocean-of-reasoning-tsong-kha-pa-s-great-commentary-on-the-mulamadhyamakakarik#.YyyA83bMJD8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ocean of Reasoning</a>, Tsongkhapa, translated by Geshe Ngawang Samten and Jay Garfield (Oxford University Press, 2006)</li> <li><a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/illuminating-the-intent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Illuminating the Intent</a>, Tsongkhapa, Thupten Jinpa (Boston: Wisdom Publications, 2021)</li> <li><a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/the-middle-length-treatise-on-the-stages-of-the-path-to-enlightenment/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Middle–Length Treatise on the Stages of the Path</a>, Tsongkhapa (Boston: Wisdom Publications, 2021)</li> </ol> Jinpa stated that for introductory materials for the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/the-wisdom-academy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Academy</a> online course <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/tsongkhapas-madhyamaka/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tsongkhapa’s Mādhyamaka</a>, he recommended reading either <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/essence-heart-sutra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Essence of the Heart Sutra</a> or <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/middle-way-0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Middle Way</a> by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. During the Wisdom News segment, Daniel mentioned the free conference <a href="https://hopin.com/events/dharmaindailylifeconference/registration" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dharma in Daily Life conference</a>, and <a href="https://ligmincha.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ligmincha Internationals</a>‘ retreat and dialogues, <a href="https://ligmincha.org/centers-usa-serenityridge/#events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Five Element Retreat and Serenity Ridge Dialogues</a>. Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/151-thupten-jinpa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thupten Jinpa: Tsongkhapa’s Mādhyamaka (#151)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Thupten Jinpa: Tsongkhapa’s Mādhyamaka (#151)

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features James B. Apple, Professor of Buddhist Studies at the University of Calgary. James’ research focuses upon critical analysis of Mahāyāna sūtras and topics within Indian and Tibetan Buddhist scholasticism. His numerous books and articles include Stairway to Nirvāṇa, A Stairway taken by the Lucid, Jewels of the Middle Way, Atiśa Dīpaṃkara Illuminator of the Awakened Mind, and An Old Tibetan Dunhuang Manuscript of the Avaivartikacakrasūtra. In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and James discuss   how college athletics set James on his path to Buddhism and academia; his investigations into the root of suffering with teachers such as Bhante Gunaratana, Gelek Rinpoche, and Geshe Lhundub Sopa; the unique lineage and views of the highly influential Indian master Atiśa Dīpankara Śrījñāna; fine points of Atiśa’s contemplative Madhyamaka philosophy and emphasis on meditation; Kadampa systems of Tantric practice and the Twenty-One Taras; Atiśa’s Mahamudra lineage and interactions with some of the Mahasiddhas; the secret stages of the path of Dromtonpa; and much more!  Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post James B. Apple: Stairway to Atiśa (#149) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> features James B. Apple, Professor of Buddhist Studies at the University of Calgary. James’ research focuses upon critical analysis of Mahāyāna sūtras and topics within Indian and Tibetan Buddhist scholasticism. His numerous books and articles include <a href="https://sunypress.edu/Books/S/Stairway-to-Nirvana" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stairway to Nirvāṇa</a>, <a href="https://www.adityaprakashan.com/index.php?p=sr&amp;format=fullpage&amp;Field=bookcode&amp;String=9788177421316" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Stairway taken by the Lucid</a>, <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/jewels-middle-way/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jewels of the Middle Way</a>, <a href="https://www.shambhala.com/atisa-dipamkara-15300.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atiśa Dīpaṃkara Illuminator of the Awakened Mind</a>, and <a href="https://www.academia.edu/49443368/An_Old_Tibetan_Dunhuang_Manuscript_of_the_Avaivartikacakras%C5%ABtra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Old Tibetan Dunhuang Manuscript of the Avaivartikacakrasūtra</a>. In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and James discuss  <ul> <li>how college athletics set James on his path to Buddhism and academia;</li> <li>his investigations into the root of suffering with teachers such as Bhante Gunaratana, Gelek Rinpoche, and Geshe Lhundub Sopa;</li> <li>the unique lineage and views of the highly influential Indian master Atiśa Dīpankara Śrījñāna;</li> <li>fine points of Atiśa’s contemplative Madhyamaka philosophy and emphasis on meditation;</li> <li>Kadampa systems of Tantric practice and the Twenty-One Taras;</li> <li>Atiśa’s Mahamudra lineage and interactions with some of the Mahasiddhas;</li> <li>the secret stages of the path of Dromtonpa;</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/149-james-b-apple/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James B. Apple: Stairway to Atiśa (#149)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

James B. Apple: Stairway to Atiśa (#149)

Malcolm Smith

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features host Daniel Aitken joined by Malcolm Smith—translator in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and long-time practitioner of Dzogchen. Malcolm Smith has been a student of the Great Perfection teachings since 1992, his main Dzogchen teachers being Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and the late Kunzang Dechen Lingpa. He is a veteran of a traditional three-year solitary Tibetan Buddhist retreat, a published translator of Tibetan Buddhist texts, and was awarded the Ācārya degree by the Sakya Institute in 2004. He graduated in 2009 from Shang Shung Institute’s School of Tibetan Medicine, and has worked on translations for renowned lamas since 1992, including H.H. the Sakya Trichen Rinpoche, Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche, Kunzang Dechen Lingpa, Khenpo Migmar Tseten, Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche, Khenchen Könchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, and more. In this lively discussion, Malcolm and Daniel talk about:  Malcolm’s new translation on Sakya Lamdre, Sakya: The Path with Its Result; yantra yoga (trul-khor) and Dzogchen in the Sakya yogic tradition; translating the commentary on the Seventeen Tantras of the Great Perfection; Candrakīrti and the Prāsaṅgika Mādhyamaka view in Dzogchen; systems of medicine and elemental compatibility in the tantras;   trekchö, tögal, and two types of dharmatā in Dzogchen teachings; and much more.  Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Malcolm Smith: Dzogchen, Sakya, and Translation (#148) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a>, recorded live as a <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-dharma-chats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Dharma Chat</a>, features host Daniel Aitken joined by Malcolm Smith—translator in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and long-time practitioner of Dzogchen. Malcolm Smith has been a student of the Great Perfection teachings since 1992, his main Dzogchen teachers being Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and the late Kunzang Dechen Lingpa. He is a veteran of a traditional three-year solitary Tibetan Buddhist retreat, a published translator of Tibetan Buddhist texts, and was awarded the Ācārya degree by the Sakya Institute in 2004. He graduated in 2009 from Shang Shung Institute’s School of Tibetan Medicine, and has worked on translations for renowned lamas since 1992, including H.H. the Sakya Trichen Rinpoche, Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche, Kunzang Dechen Lingpa, Khenpo Migmar Tseten, Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche, Khenchen Könchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, and more. In this lively discussion, Malcolm and Daniel talk about: <ul> <li>Malcolm’s new translation on Sakya Lamdre, <a href="https://www.shambhala.com/sakya-the-path-with-its-result-part-1-15797.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sakya: The Path with Its Result</a>;</li> <li>yantra yoga (trul-khor) and Dzogchen in the Sakya yogic tradition;</li> <li>translating the commentary on the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/self-arisen-vidya-tantra-vol-1-and-self-liberated-vidya-tantra-vol-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seventeen Tantras of the Great Perfection</a>;</li> <li>Candrakīrti and the Prāsaṅgika Mādhyamaka view in Dzogchen;</li> <li>systems of medicine and elemental compatibility in the tantras;  </li> <li>trekchö, tögal, and two types of dharmatā in Dzogchen teachings;</li> <li>and much more.</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/148-malcolm-smith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Malcolm Smith: Dzogchen, Sakya, and Translation (#148)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Malcolm Smith: Dzogchen, Sakya, and Translation (#148)

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features an interview with special guest Prof. Dr. Klaus-Dieter Mathes, Head of the Department of South Asian, Tibetan, and Buddhist Studies at the University of Vienna. Host Daniel Aitken and Klaus-Dieter discuss:  his initial interest in western philosophy and physics, and his journey physically and intellectually to the east; translating and studying with Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche; Kagyu and Jonang traditions and the Kalachakra Tantra; emptiness and interpretations of the shentong and rangtong philosophical views; perspectives on the philosophical positions of the previous Karmapas; his new project exploring philosophy in the translation and transmission of the Kalachakra Tantra from India to Tibet; inclusivity, exclusivity, and tolerance in Buddhist philosophy; and much more.    Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Klaus-Dieter Mathes: Mahamudra and Shentong (#147) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> features an interview with special guest Prof. Dr. Klaus-Dieter Mathes, Head of the Department of South Asian, Tibetan, and Buddhist Studies at the University of Vienna. Host Daniel Aitken and Klaus-Dieter discuss: <ul> <li>his initial interest in western philosophy and physics, and his journey physically and intellectually to the east;</li> <li>translating and studying with Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche;</li> <li>Kagyu and Jonang traditions and the Kalachakra Tantra;</li> <li>emptiness and interpretations of the shentong and rangtong philosophical views;</li> <li>perspectives on the philosophical positions of the previous Karmapas;</li> <li>his new project exploring philosophy in the translation and transmission of the Kalachakra Tantra from India to Tibet;</li> <li>inclusivity, exclusivity, and tolerance in Buddhist philosophy;</li> <li>and much more. </li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/147-klaus-dieter-mathes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Klaus-Dieter Mathes: Mahamudra and Shentong (#147)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Klaus-Dieter Mathes: Mahamudra and Shentong (#147)

This Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features a conversation with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and host Daniel Aitken. Rinpoche is the author of two bestselling books and oversees the Tergar Meditation Community, an international network of Buddhist meditation centers. He is the son of the renowned meditation master Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and was formally enthroned as the seventh incarnation of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche by Tai Situ Rinpoche when he was twelve years old. In addition to his extensive background in meditation and Buddhist philosophy, Mingyur Rinpoche has held a lifelong interest in psychology, physics, and neurology.  Mingyur Rinpoche and Daniel talk about:  recently filming our upcoming Wisdom Academy course with Mingyur Rinpoche and Venerable Anālayo; object- and subject-oriented meditation techniques; śamatha and vipaśyanā in the Mahāmudrā context; recognizing awareness in meditation as opposed to daydreaming; emptiness and manifestations of the mind; śamatha in generation stage Vajrayana and the book Creation and Completion; and much more.   Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Recognizing Awareness (#146) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a>, recorded live as a <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-dharma-chats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Dharma Chat</a>, features a conversation with <a href="https://tergar.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche</a> and host Daniel Aitken. Rinpoche is the author of two bestselling books and oversees the Tergar Meditation Community, an international network of Buddhist meditation centers. He is the son of the renowned meditation master Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and was formally enthroned as the seventh incarnation of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche by Tai Situ Rinpoche when he was twelve years old. In addition to his extensive background in meditation and Buddhist philosophy, Mingyur Rinpoche has held a lifelong interest in psychology, physics, and neurology.  Mingyur Rinpoche and Daniel talk about: <ul> <li>recently filming our upcoming <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Academy</a> course with Mingyur Rinpoche and Venerable Anālayo;</li> <li>object- and subject-oriented meditation techniques;</li> <li>śamatha and vipaśyanā in the Mahāmudrā context;</li> <li>recognizing awareness in meditation as opposed to daydreaming;</li> <li>emptiness and manifestations of the mind;</li> <li>śamatha in generation stage Vajrayana and the book <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/creation-and-completion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creation and Completion</a>;</li> <li>and much more.</li> </ul> Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/146-mingyur-rinpoche/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Recognizing Awareness (#146)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Recognizing Awareness (#146)

Heidi I. Köppl

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features Heidi I. Köppl, translator and interpreter for Tibetan lamas such as Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, and editor-in-chief of Tara’s Triple Excellence Online Meditation Program. Heidi translated at the Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery in Nepal for more than a decade and has been a faculty member at the Kathmandu University Centre for Buddhist Studies. Heidi has a degree in Tibetology from the University of Copenhagen, and has translated works such as Illuminating the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva and Establishing Appearances as Divine. Heidi and host Daniel Aitken discuss  Heidi’s interest in the East and guidance from Heinrich Harrer; ‘coming home’ to Kathmandu, meeting Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche; Nyingma master Rongzom Chökyi Zangpo’s view on pure appearances; Mahayoga tantric philosophy of emptiness in light of Madhyamika interpretations; over-asserting appearances and the roots of duality; the terma foundations of Tara’s Triple Excellence Online Meditation Program, and its graduated daily practice of the path; and much more!  Be sure to check out Heidi’s upcoming events and teachings at dharmasun.org/calendar including From Kindfulness to Pure Perception, a workshop taking place July 30 &amp; 31, 2022 from 9 to 10am EDT (New York). This workshop explores the two mindsets of seeing how kindfulness can be the basis for pure perception, and experiencing the felt sense of our own innate kindfulness and pure perception. You can also find Tara’s Triple Excellence Online Meditation Program which starts with a free 12-day course at dharmasun.org/tte.  Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Heidi I. Köppl: Roots of Duality (#145) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

This episode of the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> features Heidi I. Köppl, translator and interpreter for Tibetan lamas such as Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, and editor-in-chief of <a href="https://dharmasun.org/tte/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tara’s Triple Excellence Online Meditation Program</a>. Heidi translated at the Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery in Nepal for more than a decade and has been a faculty member at the Kathmandu University Centre for Buddhist Studies. Heidi has a degree in Tibetology from the University of Copenhagen, and has translated works such as <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/illuminating-thirty-seven-practices-bodhisattva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Illuminating the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva</a> and Establishing Appearances as Divine. Heidi and host Daniel Aitken discuss <ul> <li>Heidi’s interest in the East and guidance from Heinrich Harrer;</li> <li>‘coming home’ to Kathmandu, meeting Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche;</li> <li>Nyingma master Rongzom Chökyi Zangpo’s view on pure appearances;</li> <li>Mahayoga tantric philosophy of emptiness in light of Madhyamika interpretations;</li> <li>over-asserting appearances and the roots of duality;</li> <li>the terma foundations of Tara’s Triple Excellence Online Meditation Program, and its graduated daily practice of the path;</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> Be sure to check out Heidi’s upcoming events and teachings at <a href="https://dharmasun.org/calendar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dharmasun.org/calendar</a> including From Kindfulness to Pure Perception, a workshop taking place July 30 &amp; 31, 2022 from 9 to 10am EDT (New York). This workshop explores the two mindsets of seeing how kindfulness can be the basis for pure perception, and experiencing the felt sense of our own innate kindfulness and pure perception. You can also find Tara’s Triple Excellence Online Meditation Program which starts with a free 12-day course at <a href="https://dharmasun.org/tte/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dharmasun.org/tte</a>. Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-article/wisdom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Podcast</a> for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/145-heidi-koppl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heidi I. Köppl: Roots of Duality (#145)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Heidi I. Köppl: Roots of Duality (#145)

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The Wisdom Podcast

Ajahn Brahm

In this episode of the Wisdom podcast, host Daniel Aitken travels to Berkeley, California, to speak with Venerable Ajahn Brahm, a meditation teacher in the Thai Forest tradition and author of many popular books including Falling Is Flying; The Art of Disappearing; and Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond. In this conversation, you’ll hear Ajahn Brahm talk about his early interests in theoretical physics at Cambridge University and how this intersected with his interest in Buddhist thought. He talks about the constructed nature of perception and how what we perceive is largely contained within the limits of our own imagination. Ajahn Brahm also discusses what he calls the art of disappearing—namely the relationship between letting go, stillness, and vanishing. You’ll hear him explain how true mindfulness emerges from this place of disappearance as well as its connection to the necessity of higher states of meditation. The post Ajahn Brahm: Letting Go, Stillness, and Vanishing appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

In this episode of the Wisdom podcast, host Daniel Aitken travels to Berkeley, California, to speak with Venerable Ajahn Brahm, a meditation teacher in the Thai Forest tradition and author of many popular books including Falling Is Flying; The Art of Disappearing; and Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond. In this conversation, you’ll hear Ajahn Brahm talk about his early interests in theoretical physics at Cambridge University and how this intersected with his interest in Buddhist thought. He talks about the constructed nature of perception and how what we perceive is largely contained within the limits of our own imagination. Ajahn Brahm also discusses what he calls the art of disappearing—namely the relationship between letting go, stillness, and vanishing. You’ll hear him explain how true mindfulness emerges from this place of disappearance as well as its connection to the necessity of higher states of meditation. The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/ajahn-brahm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ajahn Brahm: Letting Go, Stillness, and Vanishing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Ajahn Brahm: Letting Go, Stillness, and Vanishing

Barry Magid

For this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken speaks with Dr. Barry Magid, psychoanalyst, meditation teacher, and author of Nothing Is Hidden: The Psychology of Zen Koans. Since the 1970s, Barry has dedicated his life’s work to the integration of Western psychoanalytic psychology and Zen Buddhism. In this fascinating conversation, Barry describes his initial encounters with Buddhist ideas and how he came to agree with some while pushing back on others. He explains how his psychoanalytic practice has allowed him to articulate his take on the project of Buddhism by making the case for “wholeness,” or acceptance of a person’s mental states as they are in any given moment, rather than “wholesomeness,” or an attempt to dispel negative emotions and “purify” the mind. Building on this distinction, Barry explains the framework of what he calls “top down” versus “bottom up” approaches to practice, and the difference between searching for singular peak experiences in meditation versus engaging in moment-to-moment vulnerability with oneself at all times, both on and off the mat.  Barry offers illuminating insights on the pitfalls of viewing zazen as a “technique” versus zazen as a religious practice, or in other words, meditation beyond the framework of means-to-end thinking. As Buddhism becomes further enmeshed within Western culture, he advocates for zazen to remain a “useless” practice to counter recent emphasis on the goal-oriented techniques of mindfulness. Furthermore, Barry points out that our worst experiences in meditation can actually become the most beneficial and that it is possible to discover the absolute in the most mundane aspects of ordinary life. For more thoughts from Dr. Barry Magid on psychology and Zen Buddhism, be sure to check out this books, including Nothing is Hidden: The Psychology Zen Koans, Ending the Pursuit of Happiness: A Zen Guide, and Ordinary Mind: Exploring the Common Ground of Zen and Psychology. You can also view his lecture series through the Wisdom Experience.   The post Barry Magid: Psychologically Minded Zen appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

For this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken speaks with <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/content-author/barry-magid/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Barry Magid</a>, psychoanalyst, meditation teacher, and author of <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/nothing-hidden/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nothing Is Hidden: The Psychology of Zen Koans</a>. Since the 1970s, Barry has dedicated his life’s work to the integration of Western psychoanalytic psychology and Zen Buddhism. In this fascinating conversation, Barry describes his initial encounters with Buddhist ideas and how he came to agree with some while pushing back on others. He explains how his psychoanalytic practice has allowed him to articulate his take on the project of Buddhism by making the case for “wholeness,” or acceptance of a person’s mental states as they are in any given moment, rather than “wholesomeness,” or an attempt to dispel negative emotions and “purify” the mind. Building on this distinction, Barry explains the framework of what he calls “top down” versus “bottom up” approaches to practice, and the difference between searching for singular peak experiences in meditation versus engaging in moment-to-moment vulnerability with oneself at all times, both on and off the mat.  Barry offers illuminating insights on the pitfalls of viewing zazen as a “technique” versus zazen as a religious practice, or in other words, meditation beyond the framework of means-to-end thinking. As Buddhism becomes further enmeshed within Western culture, he advocates for zazen to remain a “useless” practice to counter recent emphasis on the goal-oriented techniques of mindfulness. Furthermore, Barry points out that our worst experiences in meditation can actually become the most beneficial and that it is possible to discover the absolute in the most mundane aspects of ordinary life. For more thoughts from <a href="https://www.ordinarymind.com/barry-magid" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Barry Magid</a> on psychology and Zen Buddhism, be sure to check out this books, including <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/nothing-hidden/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nothing is Hidden: The Psychology Zen Koans</a>, <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/ending-pursuit-happiness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ending the Pursuit of Happiness: A Zen Guide</a>, and <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/ordinary-mind/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ordinary Mind: Exploring the Common Ground of Zen and Psychology</a>. You can also view his <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/barry-magid-lecture-series-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">lecture series</a> through the <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/the-wisdom-experience/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Wisdom Experience</a>. The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/barry-magid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barry Magid: Psychologically Minded Zen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Barry Magid: Psychologically Minded Zen

John Dunne

For this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken speaks with John Dunne, Distinguished Professor of Contemplative Humanities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and author of Foundations of Dharmakīrti’s Philosophy, published by Wisdom. John’s research focuses on Buddhist philosophy in relationship to contemplative practice, religious studies, and cognitive science. In this rich conversation, John covers a wide array of fascinating topics. He talks about the innate need for physiological connection with other human beings and its relationship to both fear and anxiety within both Buddhist and cognitive science perspectives. He then delves deeply into the world of Dharmakīrti’s philosophy of perception, comparing Dharmakīrti’s views with that of other Indian Buddhist philosophers as well as Tibetan Mahāmudrā. John weaves all this together within an intriguing account of his own life story. He talks about his spiritual quest for his so-called “true identity” as a young person, his multiple paths through college including his time at Harvard University, and the great impact of his teachers such as Robert Thurman and Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche. The post John Dunne: Dharmakīrti, Perception, and Cognitive Science appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

For this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken speaks with John Dunne, Distinguished Professor of Contemplative Humanities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and author of Foundations of Dharmakīrti’s Philosophy, published by Wisdom. John’s research focuses on Buddhist philosophy in relationship to contemplative practice, religious studies, and cognitive science. In this rich conversation, John covers a wide array of fascinating topics. He talks about the innate need for physiological connection with other human beings and its relationship to both fear and anxiety within both Buddhist and cognitive science perspectives. He then delves deeply into the world of Dharmakīrti’s philosophy of perception, comparing Dharmakīrti’s views with that of other Indian Buddhist philosophers as well as Tibetan Mahāmudrā. John weaves all this together within an intriguing account of his own life story. He talks about his spiritual quest for his so-called “true identity” as a young person, his multiple paths through college including his time at Harvard University, and the great impact of his teachers such as Robert Thurman and Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche. The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/john-dunne/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Dunne: Dharmakīrti, Perception, and Cognitive Science</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

John Dunne: Dharmakīrti, Perception, and Cognitive Science

Daniel Goleman

For this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken speaks with Daniel Goleman, acclaimed psychologist and author of several books including the international bestseller, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Daniel Goleman has written extensively on the connections between human psychology, science, and contemplative practice, as well as their practical applications in both leadership and in everyday life. In this conversation, Goleman talks about his early years at Harvard, where he earned his PhD in psychology, and how encounters with great teachers such as Ram Dass, Tulku Urgyen, Khunu Rinpoche, and many others, would pave the way for his research on meditation and non-Western theories of mind. He also describes how several key figures influenced his engagement with different varieties of Buddhist practices. Unlike his studies in psychology that largely focused on the content of the mind, vipassana focused on the process, which Goleman found to be tremendously exciting. He then discusses how mindfulness and meditation—topics not well-received by his graduate advisors—have evolved within the United States and within American culture since the early 1970s. Most profoundly, Goleman discusses his recent work on climate change and proposes potential approaches to engaging with such a complex set of issues. Using his background in psychology, he offers extraordinarily astute insights on how the human mind grapples with the difference between imminent versus symbolic threats, and how this translates into the world of capital, consumerism, and personal responsibility. He also shares his thoughts on how Dharma practitioners might contribute to the environmental cause especially, by creating a model of ethical consumerism for those that surround them. To stay apprised of Daniel Goleman’s ongoing work, be sure to check out his website. There you can learn more about Goleman and access a variety of resources, from recorded lectures to his Emotional Intelligence Coaching Certification Program.  The post Daniel Goleman: The Mind and Meditation appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

For this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken speaks with <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/content-author/daniel-goleman/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Daniel Goleman</a>, acclaimed psychologist and author of <a href="http://www.danielgoleman.info/purchase/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">several books</a> including the international bestseller, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Daniel Goleman has written extensively on the connections between human psychology, science, and contemplative practice, as well as their practical applications in both leadership and in everyday life. In this conversation, Goleman talks about his early years at Harvard, where he earned his PhD in psychology, and how encounters with great teachers such as Ram Dass, Tulku Urgyen, <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/product/vast-heavens-deep-sea/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Khunu Rinpoche</a>, and many others, would pave the way for his research on meditation and non-Western theories of mind. He also describes how several key figures influenced his engagement with different varieties of Buddhist practices. Unlike his studies in psychology that largely focused on the content of the mind, vipassana focused on the process, which Goleman found to be tremendously exciting. He then discusses how mindfulness and meditation—topics not well-received by his graduate advisors—have evolved within the United States and within American culture since the early 1970s. Most profoundly, Goleman discusses his recent work on climate change and proposes potential approaches to engaging with such a complex set of issues. Using his background in psychology, he offers extraordinarily astute insights on how the human mind grapples with the difference between imminent versus symbolic threats, and how this translates into the world of capital, consumerism, and personal responsibility. He also shares his thoughts on how Dharma practitioners might contribute to the environmental cause especially, by creating a model of ethical consumerism for those that surround them. To stay apprised of Daniel Goleman’s ongoing work, be sure to check out his <a href="http://www.danielgoleman.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. There you can <a href="http://www.danielgoleman.info/biography/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">learn more about Goleman</a> and access a variety of resources, from <a href="http://www.danielgoleman.info/video/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">recorded lectures</a> to his <a href="https://golemanei.com/#eicc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Emotional Intelligence Coaching Certification Program</a>.  The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/daniel-goleman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daniel Goleman: The Mind and Meditation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Daniel Goleman: The Mind and Meditation

On this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken travels to upstate New York to speak with Robert Thurman, pioneering scholar and translator in the Tibetan Buddhist world, and professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University. Professor Thurman has long been recognized as a leading authority on Buddhist religion, culture, and philosophy. Since this is Wisdom’s second podcast with Professor Thurman, we decided to focus on a topic that is of great interest to our listeners. In this conversation, Professor Thurman shares his expertise on the practice of deity yoga. Specifically, he explains the unique function of creation stage practice, describing it as a high-tech form of genetic engineering in which one is transformed into the embodiment of a buddha. Professor Thurman fleshes out the broader context of this practice, and also sheds light on the potential benefit of engaging in such an elaborate visualization of the mind. Furthermore, he addresses the relevance of creation stage practice in the context of everyday life. The post Robert Thurman: The Practice of Deity Yoga appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

On this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken travels to upstate New York to speak with Robert Thurman, pioneering scholar and translator in the Tibetan Buddhist world, and professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University. Professor Thurman has long been recognized as a leading authority on Buddhist religion, culture, and philosophy. Since this is Wisdom’s second podcast with Professor Thurman, we decided to focus on a topic that is of great interest to our listeners. In this conversation, Professor Thurman shares his expertise on the practice of deity yoga. Specifically, he explains the unique function of creation stage practice, describing it as a high-tech form of genetic engineering in which one is transformed into the embodiment of a buddha. Professor Thurman fleshes out the broader context of this practice, and also sheds light on the potential benefit of engaging in such an elaborate visualization of the mind. Furthermore, he addresses the relevance of creation stage practice in the context of everyday life. The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/robert-thurman2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robert Thurman: The Practice of Deity Yoga</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Robert Thurman: The Practice of Deity Yoga

Larry Rosenberg

In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken speaks with Larry Rosenberg, meditation teacher and founder of the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center, established in 1985. Larry is among the earliest pioneers of Buddhism in America. At 87, he has observed a great deal of American Buddhism’s growth and transformation in his forty years of teaching. In this rich conversation, Larry talks about leaving academia after being a professor of social psychology at both Harvard and Brandeis University, and how his craving for more experiential knowledge of the mind led him to meditation. Larry also shares his early encounters with J. Krishnamurti, who was a major influence on his spiritual path, and how many years in the Korean Zen tradition led to his interest in Vipassana. Later, the profound advice of His Holiness the Dalai Lama would help Larry develop his teaching philosophy at the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center. Larry shares how the Dalai Lama’s instruction to narrow his focus on the Four Noble Truths has proven successful after many decades of teaching. Larry and Daniel also discuss the topic of engaged Buddhism in the West, monastic versus lay life, and how Larry has developed as both a practitioner and teacher over the course of his lifetime. The post Larry Rosenberg: Early Pioneer of Buddhism in the West appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken speaks with Larry Rosenberg, meditation teacher and founder of the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center, established in 1985. Larry is among the earliest pioneers of Buddhism in America. At 87, he has observed a great deal of American Buddhism’s growth and transformation in his forty years of teaching. In this rich conversation, Larry talks about leaving academia after being a professor of social psychology at both Harvard and Brandeis University, and how his craving for more experiential knowledge of the mind led him to meditation. Larry also shares his early encounters with J. Krishnamurti, who was a major influence on his spiritual path, and how many years in the Korean Zen tradition led to his interest in Vipassana. Later, the profound advice of His Holiness the Dalai Lama would help Larry develop his teaching philosophy at the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center. Larry shares how the Dalai Lama’s instruction to narrow his focus on the Four Noble Truths has proven successful after many decades of teaching. Larry and Daniel also discuss the topic of engaged Buddhism in the West, monastic versus lay life, and how Larry has developed as both a practitioner and teacher over the course of his lifetime. The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/larry-rosenberg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Larry Rosenberg: Early Pioneer of Buddhism in the West</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Larry Rosenberg: Early Pioneer of Buddhism in the West

In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken speaks with Koshin Paley Ellison, author of the wildly popular book, Whole-Hearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up, published by Wisdom. Koshin is co-founder of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care and a teacher in the Sōtō Zen Buddhist tradition. In this fascinating conversation, Koshin tackles the subject of forgiveness, asking what it means to hold ourselves and our loved ones accountable within a broader framework of compassion. He asks: how do we come to see that every individual has some level of innate goodness, some innate capacity to wake up, even while also being capable of doing bad things? Koshin also addresses helpful ways of framing difficult conversations, and how an honest exchange, even when challenging, can yield even deeper connections with the people in our lives.   The post Koshin Paley Ellison: How to Forgive appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken speaks with Koshin Paley Ellison, author of the wildly popular book, Whole-Hearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up, published by Wisdom. Koshin is co-founder of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care and a teacher in the Sōtō Zen Buddhist tradition. In this fascinating conversation, Koshin tackles the subject of forgiveness, asking what it means to hold ourselves and our loved ones accountable within a broader framework of compassion. He asks: how do we come to see that every individual has some level of innate goodness, some innate capacity to wake up, even while also being capable of doing bad things? Koshin also addresses helpful ways of framing difficult conversations, and how an honest exchange, even when challenging, can yield even deeper connections with the people in our lives. The post <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org/wisdom-podcast/koshin-paley-ellison2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Koshin Paley Ellison: How to Forgive</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wisdomexperience.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wisdom Experience</a>.

Koshin Paley Ellison: How to Forgive

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