In this week's episode, we talk with Carmen Iodice, a super talented singer and musician with the United Peace Voices and the creator of the Mantra Symphony for Peace. Carmen shares her incredible journey from Gubbio, Italy where she first met Lama Gangchen in 1986. This meeting changed her life, leading her to combine her musical talents with spiritual practices to spread messages of peace and healing. We delve into Carmen's experiences and how Lama Gangchen nurtured her and others' talents, encouraging them to use their abilities for spiritual growth and for the benefit of others.
Carmen emphasizes the importance of seeing the positive in every situation, maintaining a joyful effort, and using creative arts to communicate spiritual messages. This episode highlights the transformative power of Lama Gangchen's teachings and Carmen's dedication to spreading peace through music and spiritual practice.
Main Takeaways:
Nurturing Talents for Spiritual Growth: Lama Gangchen encouraged everyone to use their unique talents for spiritual growth and helped them reach their full potential.
Positive Mindset and Joyful Effort: Emphasizing the importance of seeing the positive in every situation, Lama Gangchen taught that developing a joyful effort can transform one's entire life.
Transformative Practices: Practicing mantras and pujas in various settings can change one's mindset from a negative, suffering mindset to a positive and joyful mindset. And that inner peace is possible for all of us, right now and in this very moment.
In Italy, where sunlit hills meet the blue sky's,
A young soul named Carmen, with a dream set high,
At eighteen, she crossed paths with a Lama so wise,
Lama Gangchen, who opened her spirit's eyes.
With melodies flowing, always singing her tune,
She mastered the piano, under the conservatory's moon. Her fingers danced, On piano keys, her destiny enhanced.
Her voice joined the chorus of the United Peace,
Singing ancient mantras, modern compositions' release.
Creator of the Mantra Symphony, a bridge of sound,
Where ancient chants with symphony were bound.
Concerts for peace, recordings to inspire,
Carmen's passion set the world afire.
Now, she continues her devoted quest,
Translating, organizing, giving her best.
Courses, retreats, conferences she weaves,
Making the dharma accessible to all who believe.
Full of joyful energy, like the Himalayan high,
Stable and serene, beneath the boundless sky.
A contagious sense of ease, a life so pure,
Living peacefully, altruistically, her spirit's cure.
Carmen Iodice, a beacon of light,
Guiding souls through darkness, with a heart so bright.
Her song of peace, echoes far and wide,
A testament to love, where all can abide.
TUNE into the next episode of Life with a Lama Healer, to hear more truly remarkable conversations about the life and times of Lama Gangchen Rinpoche.
SUBSCRIBE to stay updated on our upcoming episodes, " Life with a Lama Healer" in Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you like to listen. Every 2 weeks we'll post a new episode and continue these inspiring conversations.
SPONSOR an upcoming episode or season. Please support this podcast by making a donation for this volunteer driven podcast. More info:
ASK US a Question for a future episode or share an experience you had with Lama Gangchen at:
More information about Lama Gangchen and his meditation centers around the world: ngalso.org
