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Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 28 The Great Perfection Needs a Great Path: Vajrayana’s Crucial Role
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 28Episode 28 The Great Perfection Needs a Great Path: Vajrayana’s Crucial Role00:00:15 Overview of Dzogchen. 00:14:09 Glimpses of recognition and practice as the path of transformation. Importance of mantra recitation and Yidam practice. Teachings of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Lama Chöying Dorje Lama Norsok Rinpoche. 00:28:50 Importance of the accumulation of merit. Note: we strive to release a new episode on each Guru Rinpoche Day and Dakini Day. Podcast timestamps and chapters are provided for informational purposes. Any mistakes or spelli...
2025-05-07
40 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 27 Radiant Liberation: The Wisdom of Pure Realm Practice
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 27Radiant Liberation: The Wisdom of Pure Realm Practice00:00:15 What is pure realm practice and why is it important? Death, the bardo, aspirations and peace. 00:05:00 Advice from Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche on how to be successful on the Dharma path: enlightenment and liberation from samsara. The moment of death and rainbow body. Pure realms. Sukhavati (Dewachen), Amitabha’s pure realm. The bhumis and other pure realms.00:16:40 The Bodhisattva vow and benefiting others. 00:28:20 Importance of trust in the blessings of the masters. The nature of the m...
2025-04-23
43 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 26. Aspiration Prayers: Shooting Arrows into the Future
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 26Aspiration Prayers: Shooting Arrows into the Future 00:00:15 Aspirations and the path. Progress and the difference between grasping and aspiring. Purification of negative karma. Advice from Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. Liberation and pure realms. 00:15:55 A practice of making aspirations. Setting a wholesome intention and letting go. 00:25:50 Making aspirations as vast as you can. The King of Aspirations Prayer. Note: we strive to release a new episode on each Guru Rinpoche Day and Dakini Day. Podcast timestamps and chapters are provided for info...
2025-04-07
45 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 25: Richard Lang Returns
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 25Richard Lang Returns 00:00:15 Continuation of the discussion with Richard Lang from episode 23. Douglas Harding’s background, his discovery and the early days of the Headless Way. 00:16:45 The implications and applications of the Headless Way in life. 00:28:00 The development of the different Headless Way experiments. Richard describes the “no head circle” exercise. 00:39:15 The ease of this method, accessing direct perception, and similarities to a psychedelic experience. 00:47:43 Ongoing development of the Headless Way, how the method relates to the practice of meditation, and Richard...
2025-03-24
58 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 24 The Transformative Power of Devotion on the Path to Awakening
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 24The Transformative Power of Devotion on the Path to Awakening 00:00:15 Introduction. Vajrayana and the importance of devotion. Joe’s path and meeting Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. 00:07:40 How to develop devotion. Importance of learning about great masters. Garchen Rinpoche documentary For the Benefit of All Beings https://garchen.net/for-the-benefit-of-all-beings/. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche documentary The Spirit of Tibet: The Life and World of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij7x_DGe9X014:20 Aspirations as a method for developing insight.00:17:00 Power of the Seven Line Prayer. Reliance on sem, the thinking mind, in the we...
2025-03-09
35 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 23. No Head, No Problem: Exploring True Nature with Richard Lang
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 23No Head, No Problem: Exploring True Nature with Richard Lang00:00:12 Introduction of special guest Richard Lang of the Headless Way.00:02:19 Meeting Douglass Harding and Richard’s introduction to the Headless Way. 00:15:25 Direct recognition and the ongoing path. 00:36:19 The Headless Way technique, recognition of one’s true nature, similar teachings in other spiritual traditions, and secrecy. 00:42:42 Realization and action. 00:49:00 Immediate experience and how it unfolds. How to deepen your inner stability. Learn more about Richard L...
2025-02-22
56 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 22 - Ngondro and Guru Yoga: Merging Your Mind with the Enlightened Essence of the Lama
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 22 Ngondro and Guru Yoga: Merging Your Mind with the Enlightened Essence of the Lama 00:00:12 Continuation of our Ngondro series: Guru Yoga. What is a Guru or a Lama? Blessings or Jinlab in Tibetan. 00:07:50 Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche’s recent visit to Colorado and blessings of the Lama. 00:18:00 Purification of behavior 00:20:09 Transformational power of the practice 00:24:26 Importance of devotion and compassion. 00:32:26 Ngondro, turning toward the Dharma and pure perception Note: we strive to release a new epi...
2025-02-07
39 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 21, Ngondro and Mandala Offering: A Direct Method of Gathering the Accumulations
Denver Dzogchen Podcast, Episode 21, Ngondro and Mandala Offering: A Direct Method of Gathering the Accumulations 00:00:12 Continuation of our Ngondro series: Mandala Offering. Review of prostration and Vajrasattva practices. 00:05:30 The feeling of giving and generosity. Description of the Mandala Offering practice. 00:10:40 Offerings, purification and gathering of accumulations. 00:17:10 The importance of intention. Pure perception. 00:20:04 The importance of dedicating merit. Skillful means. Milarepa. 00:26:38 King of Aspiration Prayers, Samantabhadra, Guru Rinpoche, Garchen Rinpoche. Note: we strive to release a new episode on each Gu...
2025-01-24
31 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 20. Ngondro and Vajrasattva: Purification of Obscurations and Karma
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 20 Ngondro and Vajrasattva: Purification of Obscurations and Karma Continuation of our Ngondro series, from Episode 18. 00:00:12 Introduction: overview of Vajrasattva practice of purification of speech and mind. Importance of receiving transmission from a qualified teacher. 00:07:35 Ngondro, the beginning and the end of the path. Primordial purity. 00:09:35 Benefits of intense mantra practice. Jigdral Yeshe Dorje Dudjom Rinpoche and importance of Vajrasattva practice. 00:15:40 Garchen Rinpoche and perceiving all sounds as mantra. Sacralizing all environments. 00:22:00 Vajrasattva, letting go of disturbing emotions, and healing. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche reciting the Vajrasattva 100 Syllable Mantra 108 Times: https://youtu.be/Dg1MIOwIqJE Vajrasattva 100 syllable...
2025-01-09
27 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 19. A Christmas Special: Mystical Musings with Father Francis Tiso
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 19 A Christmas Special: Mystical Musings with Father Francis Tiso 00:00:12 Introduction, Father Tiso’s background 00:02:18 Beyond My Seeing, poem by Father Tiso (Note: video in Youtube and Spotify version includes captions) 00:08:12 Markings, book by Dag Hammarskjold 00:11:22 The Master and His Emissary, book by Iain McGilchrist. The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of Bicameral Mind, book by Julian Jaynes. The relationship between the brain’s hemispheres. 00:14:36 Wayne Teasdale, combing the traditions of Christianity and Hinduism. Importance of techniques taught by the m...
2024-12-25
44 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 18. Ngondro and Bodhichitta: For The Benefit of All Beings
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 18 Ngondro and Bodhichitta: For The Benefit of All Beings 00:00:12 Continuation of Ngondro series: Bodhichitta, what is it and why is it so important? 00:04:36 Aspiration and enjoying effort. 00:09:13 Ngondro as the first stage on the path 00:13:30 Endless Bodhichitta and the fuel for practice 00:17:38 Working with mental and physical pain. The importance of aspiration. 00:23:10 The Buddha’s teachings on karma and intention 00:27:00 Karmic enhancement 00:33:31 Way of the Bodhisattva Contact us for informatio...
2024-12-10
34 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 17 - Ngondro and Refuge: Shifting Away from Samsara
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 17 Ngondro and Refuge: Shifting Away from Samsara 00:00:12 Continuation of Ngondro series: Refuge. What does it mean to take refuge and why is it important? 00:03:55 Nature of impermanence. “Decay is inherent in all compounded things, strive on with diligence.” - Buddha 00:06:00 Being a refugee. 00:08:44 Taking refuge in the Buddha. Refuge tree visualization. Taking refuge inwardly. 00:12:15 Garchen Rinpoche instructions to stop taking refuge in his body and take refuge in his mind, which is inseparable from your mind. 00:19:34 Refuge and transformation. 0...
2024-11-25
39 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 16 Ngondro: Foundational Practices for Purification and Transformation
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 16 Ngondro: Foundational Practices for Purification and Transformation 00:00:12 Introduction: Introduction to the Inner Ngondro. 00:03:32 Ngondro is a highly effective system 00:05:45 Prostrations 00:05:00 Parts of the Ngondro: Refuge, Bodhichitta, Vajrasattva, Mandala, and Guru Yoga. 00:10:30 Importance of faith and confidence. Reorientation from wrong view to right view. Accumulate of merit. Purification of obscurations. 00:21:45 Importance of Ngondro in modern times 00:25:40 Joe’s first meeting with Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche 00:28:30 Hardship, diligence, and the path. Con...
2024-11-11
37 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 15: Samsara: Suffering as Medicine
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 15 Samsara: Suffering as Medicine 00:00:12 Introduction: Continued discussion of the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward The Dharma: The Suffering of Samsara 00:02:00 The importance of this contemplation 00:06:50 Garchen Rinpoche, the hell realms being a hospital and suffering as medicine 00:08:45 Paltrul Rinpoche on happiness and suffering 00:10:14 Anything negative is the purification of karma 00:16:00 Summation of the Buddha’s teachings 00:18:30 Lojong, Milarepa, how excellent it is to have nothing, and self-arising joy 00:23:28 Great joy that comes from let...
2024-10-26
29 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 14: Karma and the Power of Intention
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 14 Karma and the Power of Intention 00:00:12 Introduction: Continued discussion of the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward The Dharma, Karma, cause and effect. Garchen Rinpoche and Patrol Rinpoche teachings on Karma. 00:10:00 Awareness, Bodhisattva intent and Karmic outcome. Encouragement to receive teachings from Garchen Rinpoche https://garchen.net. What would Garchen Rinpoche do? 00:18:45 Action and inaction 00:22:52 Complete wholeness 00:25:22 Karmic amplifiers 00:28:00 Power of intention Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits...
2024-10-12
32 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 13 Embracing Change: Buddhist Wisdom of Impermanence
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 13 Embracing Change: Buddhist Wisdom of Impermanence 00:00:15 Introduction: Continued discussion of the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward The Dharma, outer and inner aspects of impermanence, and incorporating reflections on death in life. 00:14:40 Patrul Rinpoche on death. 00:18:10 Living in the present. Inspiration and motivation. 00:25:30 Milarepa and transcending fear of death. Charnel ground practice. Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html
2024-09-27
29 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 12: The Precious Human Rebirth
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 12 The Precious Human Rebirth 00:00:15 Introduction, Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward The Dharma, Ngondro Preliminary Practices, foundational teachings of Buddhism 00:05:29 The Precious Human Rebirth 00:10:00 The opportunity of life as a spiritual path, reincarnation, scientific materialism, nihilism, Eight Freedoms 00:18:20 Signs of reincarnation in life 00:24:00 Eight Freedoms discussion continued 00:25:36 Ten Riches, karmic implications of occupations 00:32:36 Practice of gratitude, recognition of how incredibly fortunate we are, and helping others Contact us for...
2024-09-13
38 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 11. Yedharma Stupas: Averting the Iron Dog Year Prophecy
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 11 Yedharma Stupas: Averting the Iron Dog Year Prophecy 00:00:12 Introduction, Siddhi Energetics https://www.siddhienergetics.com/, Future Alchemy https://futurealchemy.com 00:02:20 2030 Iron Dog Year Prophecy https://khenchenlama.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prophecy-Treasure-for-Worlds-Future.pdf, Tertons, Purification 00:08:45 Building Stupas. Yedharma Dharani https://www.lotsawahouse.org/words-of-the-buddha/essence-of-dependent-origination, Yedharma Stupas http://yedharma.com 00:19:40 Faith, Pure Perception, Stupas in nature, enjoying the natural environment 00:25:40 Chöying Dorje Lama Norsok Rinpoche, Ringsel, Stupa on the moon Contact us for information about our wee...
2024-08-28
31 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 10. Nepal: The Center of Mandala
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 10 Nepal: The Center of Mandala 00:00:13 Introduction 00:04:40 Tantric energy of Kathmandu, Boudhanath stupa 00:15:20 Circumambulating the stupa with Father Francis Tiso 00:18:40 Tulku Pema Rigtsal 00:28:20 Yedharma Stupas for Averting the Iron Dog Year, https://futurealchemy.com/shop/yedharma-interdependence-stupas/ and http://yedharma.com/index.html 00:30:35 Pure perception Contact us for information about our weekly Zoom and in-person sits https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html Find us on social media: Facebook http...
2024-08-14
35 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 9. The Power of Mantra: Vajrayana in Practice
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 9 The Power of Mantra: Vajrayana in Practice 00:00:15 Introduction 00:01:00 What is mantra? 00:04:28 Types of mantras, importance of working with a teacher, and the four activities. 00:08:00 Mantras and outer or inner context. Wang (empowerment), Lung (oral transmission) and Tri (instructions), 00:11:45 Receiving empowerments online, practicing in modern times, and the importance of Guru and Kalyanamitra (spiritual friends). Tsokynyi Rinpoche. 00:17:30 Denver Dzogchen WhatsApp Group and the importance of sangha. Erik Drew, Jun-Luc Archard, and Father Francis Tiso. 00:26:20 Garchen Rinpoche, love, vulne...
2024-06-01
35 min
Denver Dzogchen
Ye Dharma Dharini 108 Times
Please join the Denver Dzogchen Sangha in reciting the Ye Dharma Dharini for Garchen Rinpoche's Long Life! Contact us at info@denverdzogchen.com to share you accumulation totals! OM YE DHARMA HETU-PRABHAVA HETUM TESHAM TATHAGATO HYAVADAT TESHAM CHA YO NIRODHA EVAM VADI MAHASHRAMANAH SVAHA All dharmas originate from causes.The Tathagata has taught these causes,And also that which puts a stop to these causes—This too has been taught by the Great Shramana Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche reciting the Ye Dharma Dharini 108 times. Find us on social media:...
2024-05-24
12 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 8 Feelingization: The Power of Imagination in Vajrayana
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 8 Feelingization: The Power of Imagination in Vajrayana Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 8 Feelingization: The Power of Imagination in Vajrayana 00:00:25 Introduction. Podcast episodes will be published on each Dakini Day and Guru Rinpoche Day 00:01:30 Feelingization and transformation 00:05:35 Richard Arthure, Chogyam Trunpga Rinpoche, and Vajrasattva visualization. Khenpo Ngawang. 00:10:30 Divine pride 00:11:45 Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, abide in the view 00:15:30 Lama Norsok Rinpoche, yidam practice and blessings of the view 00:19:20 Guru Yoga. Importance of devotion, compassion and di...
2024-05-18
31 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 7. The Tantric Activities of Denver Dzogchen
00:00:05 Introduction 00:01:15 Denver Dzogchen Dark Retreat Cabin 00:06:10 Colorado Beyul 00:11:30 Carving of Guru Padmasambhava Statue 00:16.04 Experience your environment as sacred and pure 00:18:35 Stupas: Yedharma Project http://yedharma.com/index.html and building of large stupas 00:23:08 Generosity and an attitude of making offerings 00:29:39 Barche Lamsel Group Practice, Tuesday evening sessions, Ngondro group sessions, Tsok 00:35:00 Spreading blessings and generosity to the homeless 00:39:08 Connect with us through www.denverdzogchen.com, learn about our Tuesday night group sessions.Visit sponsors www.futurealchemy.com and siddhienergetics.com. If yo...
2024-05-03
40 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 6. Staying Psyched: Diligence and the Path
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 6 Staying Psyched: Diligence and the Path 00:00:08 Podcast sponsor: Future Alchemy, www.futurealchemy.com 00:01:30 Importance of diligence on the path 00:03:00 Enthusiasm and consistency 00:06:00 Act as our own agent. 00:07:09 “Let go of samsara slowly” - Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche 00:08:50 Accomplishment retreats, habits and gradual progress 00:18:40 Embrace modernity in a skillful way 00:20:40 Renunciation 00:22:33 Reading about masters and getting psyched, biographies and Treasury of Lives https://treasuryoflives.org 00:24:20 Importance of having good role models and reflecting...
2024-04-20
33 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 5 Presence and Liberation: Practicing Dharma in Daily Life
00:00:12 Podcast sponsor: Siddhi Energetics, https://www.siddhienergetics.com/ 00:00:35 Introduction 00:01:28 Importance of the Tibetan Calendar, 88th birthday of Garchen Rinpoche, anniversary of passing of Taranatha, Dakini Day, etc. 00:04:10 Practice on and off the cushion 00:08:14 Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche on starting and ending a session, life as a Sadhana 00:11:30 Gratitude and Bodhichitta, steps toward waking up 00:16:23 Childlike openness, the dreamlike nature of life, advice from Erik Drew 00:23:05 Drenpa, mindfulness. Morning session continues throughout the day. 00:26:50 Be relaxed, open, and spacious meditation 00:29:27 Tonglen 00:31:43 Connect w...
2024-04-05
32 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 4: Faith and Devotion in Vajrayana
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 4 Faith and Devotion in Vajrayana 00:00 Introduction 00:06:03 Types of faith in Buddhism 00:10:20 Cultivation of faith 00:12:10 Empty Cloud, the Autobiography of the Chinese Master Xu Yun 00:14:10 Aspiration, effort and the path 00:19:50 Lojong 00:24:19 Seeing everyone as Buddhas and Love Meditation, Dharma talks, conversations and more from Denver Dzogchen, a Buddhist Dharma center focused on the essential Tibetan meditation practices of the Nyingma and Kagyu schools. This podcast is not monetized. If you enjoy and ben...
2024-03-23
34 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast Episode 3. Stupas, Relics and Ringsel: Sacred Objects in Vajrayana.
00:00 Introduction 00:01:00 Joseph Wagner’s introduction to sacred objects. 00:04:05 Ringsel 00:07:28 Placebo effect and Karmic Tendrel 00:12:55 What is Tantra 00:14:35 Magic of sacred objects and Dutsi story 00:19:04 Stupas: Wat Saket Temple and The Golden Mount, Ye Dharma Project, Denver Dzogchen supporting Andrea Loseries stupa project, stupa containing Choying Dorje Lama Norsok Rinpoche’s Ringsel on the moon. http://yedharma.com/index.html https://www.denverdzogchen.com/index.html
2024-03-15
28 min
Denver Dzogchen
Denver Dzogchen Podcast #2: Damien Abel's Dharma History
Joseph Wagner interviews Damien Abel, co-host of the Denver Dzogchen Podcast. Damien discusses his dharma background and how he connected with Denver Dzogchen.
2024-03-01
22 min
Denver Dzogchen
Episode 1: Joseph Wagner's dharma background and how Denver Dzogchen came to be.
In this first episode of the Denver Dzogchen Podcast host Damien Abel talks with Joseph Wagner, founder and resident teacher at Denver Dzogchen, a Tibetan Buddhist center located in Denver, Colorado. Joseph discusses his dharma background and how Denver Dzogchen came to be. For more information visit https://www.denverdzogchen.com/
2024-02-02
27 min
Richard Lang – Headless Way
August 2023 Denver Richard Lang
A talk to the Denver Dzogchen online community on August 15, 2023. (DenverDzogchen.com)
2023-11-24
1h 26
Denver Dzogchen
Joseph Wagner Shares Memories of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
Joseph talks about the karmic tendrils that pulled him towards Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, his first meeting with him, and how it impacted his entire life. Joseph Wagner has been a Buddhist practitioner since 1988 and is the resident teacher at Chönyi Ling/Denver Dzogchen Tibetan Buddhist Center, located in Denver, Colorado. Visit https://denverdzogchen.com/ for information about our weekly meditation sessions and other teachings and activities.
2023-11-21
56 min
Denver Dzogchen
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche Reciting the Vajrasattva 100-Syllable Mantra 108 Times
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche Reciting the Vajrasattva 100-Syllable Mantra 108 Times. OM VAJRA SATVA SAMAYA, MANU PALAYA, VAJRA SATVA TVENOPA, TISHTHA DRIDHO MEBHAVA, SUTOSHYO MEBHAVA, SUPOSHYO MEBHAVA, ANU RAKTO MEBHAVA, SARVA SIDDHI MEM PRAYACCHA, SARVA KARMA SUCHAME, CHITTAM SHRE YAM KURU HUNG, HA HA HA HA HOH, BHAGAVAN SARVA TATHAGATA VAJRA MAME MUNCHA VAJRI BHAVA MAHA, SAMAYA SATYA AH Information about Denver Dzogchen is available at https://denverdzogchen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DenverDzogchen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denverdzogchen/
2023-10-13
39 min
THE FLIP SIDE with Andy Mai
TFS#151 - Ken Wilber, The World's Smartest Man Alive
Ken Wilber, a visionary philosopher and mystic, is renowned for his integral "theory of everything" that unites diverse fields of knowledge. Often likened to the "Einstein of consciousness studies," he's a leading scholar of human development's Integral stage. With over 20 translated books, Wilber's work spans across disciplines and is celebrated for its broad applications, from science to spirituality. He founded the Integral Institute and co-founded Integral Life, both platforms for advancing the integral vision. Based in Denver, Colorado, he continues to be an influential philosopher, author, and teacher. Visit Ken Wilber's IG Account!
2023-10-03
2h 03
Deconstructing Yourself
Evolving Ground with Rindzin Pamo and Jared Janes
Host Michael Taft speaks with Rin’dzin Pamo and Jared Janes about their new project, entitled “Evolving Ground,” which is a community of practitioners that seeks to reinterpret and revitalize Vajrayana practice in a contemporary Western context. Topics include: the failure of Tibetan Buddhism to adapt to Western culture, the importance of the worldview in practice, creating new language around meditation, cheese-filled dorje snacks, and much more.Rin’dzin Pamo is a British born Vajrayana practitioner living in the US. They were an apprentice in the Aro gTér tradition of Tibetan Buddhism for twenty years and are an ex...
2020-08-25
1h 13