Shows
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastBuddha and Bach with Cellist Barbara BogatinToday on the Kind Heartfulness Podcast, we're honored to welcome Barbara Bogatin — a world-class cellist and long-time practitioner of Buddhist meditation. A member of the San Francisco Symphony since 1994, Barbara's musical career has taken her from the stages of the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera to intimate chamber ensembles across the world. But Barbara's path is more than music. She's also a dedicated student of Buddhism, with over three decades of Vipassana practice and deep study of the Dharma. Her lifelong meditation practice deeply informs not just how she plays, but how she lives — and teaches.
2025-05-2750 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastDynamic Dharma: How Modern Meditators Are Shaping Buddhism with Dr. Ana Christina LopesIn Tibetan Buddhism, lineage is everything — a sacred thread connecting teacher to student across generations. But what happens when modern meditators enter the mix? Anthropologist and Buddhist practitioner Dr. Ana Christina Lopes joins us to explore how tradition evolves when it meets real lives and real practice. Is lineage just about preserving the past, or can it also be a living, creative force? Tune in as we unpack how today's practitioners are not only inheriting the Dharma, but actively reshaping it. Dr. Ana Cristina focuses on the translation and study of sūtras, particularly the Bud...
2025-04-2343 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastBuddhist Temptation: What Buddhism is offering to the worldOnce again, we have the great honor to have Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche as our guest. In this episode, Rinpoche talks about why Buddhism is so appealing in today's world, the confluence of Buddhist philosophy and modern science, and what we can do to ensure Buddhism is able to continue to thrive. Rinpoche, recently inaugurated a spectacular new temple in Lubini, the birthplace of Buddha. It was selected the 9th most important place to visit in 2025 by the New York Times. Rinpoche explains why he felt it was so important to build this temple, a lifelong aspiration of his. Some...
2025-03-2435 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastNeural Nirvana: The Neuroscience of Meditation and SpiritualityOur guest this month is the neuroscientist Dr. Clifford Saron, one of the world's leading scholars of the tangible effects of mediation. We have a free and wide-ranging conversation about meditation, science, objectivity and spirituality from a pioneer in the field of neuroscience and contemplative science. Clifford Saron, PhD, is a Research Scientist at the Center for Mind and Brain Institute at the University of California–Davis. Cliff has had a long-standing interest in the effects of contemplative practice on physiology and behavior. In the early 1990s, he conducted field research investigating Tibetan Buddhist mind training under the...
2025-02-221h 03
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastTukdam: The Practice of Awakening at the Moment of DeathIn this episode, Dr. Tawni Tidwell shares the latest research into the meditative state of Tukdam. Tukdam is the practice of realizing mind's innermost essence at the moment of death. Pratcitioner's who die in the Tukdam state exhibit minimal signs of bodily decomposition, sometimes for weeks. Tawni Tidwell is a biocultural anthropologist (PhD 2017, Emory University) and Tibetan medical doctor (Kachupa degree 2015, Qinghai University Tibetan Medical College). She is currently a Research Assistant Professor at the Center for Healthy Minds of University of Wisconsin-Madison. Tawni's research facilitates bridges across the Western scientific tradition and Tibetan medical tradition along...
2025-01-1451 min
20 Minute BooksRadically Happy - Book Summary"A User's Guide to the Mind" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon Category: Mindfulness & Happiness
2025-01-1026 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastHow to keep peace during holiday seasonIn this episode, host Erric Solomon is joined by Gomde team member and mental health professional Birgit Meiche to explore how to approach the holiday season with greater ease and mindfulness. Together, they delve into practical strategies for managing family dynamics, dealing with stress, and responding skillfully to challenging conversations—like when a relative's controversial opinions threaten to spark tension. Drawing on Buddhist-inspired wisdom and Birgit's mental health expertise, they discuss how to stay grounded, cultivate compassion, and transform potentially difficult moments into opportunities for deeper connection. Tune in for insights on making your holiday gatherings more harmonious, meaningful, an...
2024-12-0845 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastAI mind: The Artificial Intelligence search for machine consciousnessAI is everywhere: it's the hottest technology, this year's fastest way to make money in the stock market, a new way to write, do research, make eye popping designs. But are we close to having machines that are conscious? In one sense, the search for the basis of consciousness is also vital part of Buddhist practice and realization. In this episode, join Buddhist scholar, Professor John Dunne, and our host, yogi/technologist Erric Solomon, as they explore the promise and implications of AI. John D. Dunne (PhD 1999, Harvard University) holds the Distinguished Chair in...
2024-11-0459 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastThriving in the Light of Death — Caring for others and preparing yourselfWe try not to think about death, often until it's we have no choice. A loved one begins to pass, or we receive a difficult diagnosis from the doctor. In the Buddhist teachings, death is the ultimate opportunity for profound spiritual transformation. Join Author and teacher Kirsten Deleo as we explore how to best take care of ourselves and our loved ones during this important time of transition, whether Buddhist practitioners or not. Kirsten DeLeo is a long time Tibetan Buddhist practitioner, meditation teacher and author of "Present Through The End. A Caring Companion's Guide for Accompanying...
2024-10-0542 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastThe Most Important Thing to Know - Chökyi Nyima RinpocheChökyi Nyima Rinpoche unfolds the key to living, especially valuable in today's modern, chaotic, fast paced world. Erric begins by asking Rinpoche, "What is the most important thing to know?" Rinpoche leads us through a pithy, vital explanation that anyone, struggling to thrive in modern life, will want to hear. About Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche is a world-renowned teacher and meditation master in the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. He was born in Tibet in 1951 as the oldest son of his mother Kunsang Dechen, a devoted Buddhist practitioner, and his...
2024-09-0222 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastCompassion can Help with Everything - Dr Erika RosenbergIn Buddhist practice is based on compassion, and so there are a body of practices devoted to it. But what is compassion really? How do we know we have it? Compassion isn't a thing that you gather but a way of being in the world. In this episode, Dr. Erika Rosenberg discusses with Erric what the basis of compassion is, how it helps with every aspect of our lives, and gives practical, experientially focused exercises to help us have more compassion. Compassion is a revolution, both in how we view the world and its potentially radical effect on our...
2024-08-041h 02
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastSacred Substances: Superstition or Revelation?Sometimes at Tibetan Buddhist teachings or Tantric Initiations, attendees receive an envelop filled with sacred substances. Today we are joined by Dr. James Gentry to discuss the history, function and efficacy of one of the most famous substances—Mani pills. These pills are made through the process of meditation by special Buddhist Yogis and Yoginis, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama. So what are they and why should we care? James Gentry is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Stanford University's School of Humanities and Sciences. He specializes in Tibetan Buddhism, with particular focus on the...
2024-07-0232 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastBuddha's Nuns Naughty or Nice - Dr. Annie HeckmanThe Buddhist canon is filled with pithy teachings from and stories about Buddha. Many of the sutras, where Buddha gives profound answers to questions posed by his students have become very well known, even outside Buddhist circles. Lesser known to modern practitioners, are the stories that lead to the guidelines that support monastic practitioners on the path to awakening. In particular, there are many stories about his students misbehaving and how the Buddha was able to turn these situations into opportunities for progressing on the path . These stories became a list of guidelines and precepts, referred to as the...
2024-06-0345 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastNavigating Modern Buddhism with Barry BoyceIn this Episode, Author, Writing Coach, Journalist, Mindfulness expert and Buddhist Meditator, Barry Boyce is our guest. He and Erric have a wide ranging conversation about Mindfulness Meditation and Buddhism in today's world. Is mindfulness a net plus or just a watered down version of Buddhist practice? Do modern urban Budhist centers meet the needs of people in today's chaotic fast moving world? Find out what Erric and Barry think in this thought provoking conversation. Barry Boyce is Founding Editor of Mindful magazine and mindful.org. A meditation practitioner since the early seventies and a teacher since the earl...
2024-05-031h 17
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastModern Insights into Ancient Wisdom with Erric SolomonIn this episode Sara Hindelang, a Buddhist practitioner and volunteer at Rangjung Yeshe Gomde is our host. She is interviewing Buddhist Yogi, Teacher and Author Erric Solomon. Sara, as a 24 year old, asks for insights on anxieties common with those of her generation, such as ecoanxiety or cynicism. Erric Solomon offers some fantastic insights into how the Buddha's teachings are relevent in today's chaotic modern world. You don't have to be a young person to gain benefit from this discussion. Erric Solomon brings together decades of Buddhist practice, a high-powered Silicon Valley career, and an abundant sense...
2024-04-0450 minThe Kind Heartfulness PodcastOn Rebirth with Andreas DoctorAndreas Doctor is our guest in this episode. He and Erric have a conversation exploring what is really meant by reincarnation or, perhaps more precisely, rebirth in Buddhist philosophy. They end up in some pretty interesting places including the nature of reality and what that means for our meditation practice. Andreas Doctor (PhD 2004, University of Calgary) lives with his family in a small village in Denmark. He has been involved in translating and editing for the 84000 project ( https://84000.co/ )since the very early days and is currently serving as editorial director. For a number of years...
2024-03-0550 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastTranslating the Dharma with Catherine DaltonToday's guest is Catherine Dalton. Catherine is a Tibetan to English translator and a PHD in Buddhist Studies from UC Berkley. She has translated several important Buddhist texts including Middle Beyond Extremes (2005), A Practice of Padmasambhava (2009), Vajra Wisdom (2011), and the Lalitavistarasūtra (2013). Catherine has been following Choki Nyima Rinpoche for 20 years, and translating for him for many of those years. Catherine takes us on a deep dive in the significance of syntax, talking about what Buddhist terms can and cannot be translated and why.
2024-02-1039 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastWhat is View with John DunneToday's guest is Professor John D. Dunne. The topic of this episode is View, what is the meaning and the role of View in Buddhist philosophy and practice. The way we think about meditation practice has a profound effect on the result of our practice. Join John and Erric as they explore this crucial topic. John D. Dunne (PhD 1999, Harvard University) holds the Distinguished Chair in Contemplative Humanities, an endowed position created through the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is also distinguished professor in the Department of Asian Languages & Cultures, where he c...
2024-01-0745 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastThe Meaning of Compassion with Julia StenzelProfessor Julia Stenzel is our guest in this episode. Julia and Erric get together to discuss her fascinating work and recent special seminar on Compassion, according to the Buddhist teachings. They further explore Julia's insight into how Buddhist compassion fits into a modern secular setting. Julia is the Director of Studies at Rangjung Yeshe Institute in Nepal where she is also an assistant professor. Julia also completed three traditional three years retreats. You can learn more about her work at https://ryi.org/julia-stenzel.
2023-12-071h 07
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastEngaging with Modernity with Andy KarrIn this episode, Erric speaks with Andy Karr about his wonderful new book "Into the Mirror: A Buddhist Journey through Mind, Matter, and the Nature of Reality." In this book, Andy examines the materialism of the modern world through the lens of Buddhist logic and reasoning. In so doing the reader is offered and accessible and powerful method for investigating our mind and our assumptions about the world. Andy is a Buddhist Teacher, Author and Photographer. You can learn more about him at his website https://www.andykarrauthor.com/.
2023-11-0740 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastRedefining Faith with Elizabeth MattisRedefining Faith with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel NamgyelToday we discuss the F-word, faith. Normally we think about faith as something we have or we don't, and mostly we try to avoid the topic all together. Elizabeth and Erric playfully explore the activity of faith in practice. Uncovering a perhaps a more intriguing, gradual way to engage with faith, one you might not have expected. Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel has studied and practiced the Buddhadharma for over 35 years under the guidance of her root teacher Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. She is the author of two books, The Power of an Open Question and The Logic o...
2023-10-0937 min
The Kind Heartfulness PodcastThe Kind Hearfulness PodcastFor our inaugural podcast, our guest is Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche— teacher, guide and inspiration for all of our activities. In this episode Rinpoche offers practical, yet profound advice on the key to living a happy and healthy life. Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche is a world-renowned teacher and meditation master in the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Rinpoche is the founder and director of our meditation center, Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Austria-Germany. Characterized by warmth, humor and wit, his teachings provide a unique opportunity to connect directly with Buddhism in a fresh, lively and ti...
2023-09-0934 min
The Wisdom Seat Podcast5: Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon discuss their book, Radically HappyWe were pleased to host Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon for several days in November, 2018. Visit this post for more information and photos from this visit. Your donation helps directly support The Wisdom Seat Podcast We presented a talk and book signing at the Philadelphia Ethical Society for their book, Radically Happy https://radicallyhappy.org/. East meets West in this fresh, modern take on a timeless challenge: how to find contentment and meaning in life. In Radically Happy, a meditating Silicon Valley entrepreneur teams up with a young, insightful, and traditionally e...
2022-08-231h 18
Jarosław GibasNiewidzialne książki #45: Phakchok Rinpoche, Erric Solomon - Radically HappyZapraszam do lektury moich książek:
Nie daj sobie spieprzyć życia. Sposoby na toksycznych ludzi
https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/3/toklud
Psychopata w pracy, w rodzinie i wśród znajomych:
https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/psywpr.htm
Totem. Jak zbudować poczucie własnej wartości:
https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/totemj.htm
Święty spokój. Instrukcja obsługi emocji:
https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/swiety.htm
Życie. Następny poziom:
https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/zycie2.htm
Alchemia duchowego rozwoju:
https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/aldurv.htm
Mantra ciszy. 7 reguł duchowej ścieżki:
https://sensus.pl/viewc/14859A/1/7regdu.htm
Motocykl...
2021-10-0417 min
The PausecastThe Pausecast Ep. 29 Erric Solomon - Co-Author of Radically HappyIn episode 29 of The Pausecast...
Experience a "bluesky" pause guided by Erric
- How to stop the ticker-tape mind
- How Radically Happy happened with Phakchock Rinpoche
- How being a lion and less like a dog helps you
- How Erric's buddhist background helps him pause
- How to find meaning and avoid the struggle
About Erric Solomon
Erric Solomon is the co-author of Radically Happy: A User's Guide to the Mind. Throughout his career as a Silicon Valley technology entrepreneur and as an innovative meditation teacher, has been interested in understanding the mind and how it functions, both as a...
2020-04-3041 min
Leven Zonder StressOnverstoorbaar geluk, ook in moeilijke tijden. Door je denken te temmen. Met Erric SolomonErric Solomon schreef een boek over speelse wegen naar gelukkig zijn
2020-04-2400 min
Showing UP with Lynsey DyerPhakchok Rinpoche: The path to becoming 'Radically Happy'Are you happy? For many of us, this question is difficult to answer, and often leads to feelings of uncertainty, guilt, and frustration. But for our guest, Phakchok Rinpoche, answering "yes" and truly feeling happy is much simpler than you might imagine. Ordained by the Dalai Lama at a young age and believed to be the latest incarnation in a lineage of spiritual beings, Rinpoche is one of the most respected and well known Buddhist leaders in the world today. To kick off this new season of the podcast, we talk to Rinpoche and Erric Solomon, the...
2019-12-171h 02
Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality, Nondualism interviewsErric Solomon: Radically Happy!A talk on inner peace and radical happiness the subject of the book Erric wrote and speaks about
2019-10-2100 minLife Without StressErric Solomon: Radically Happy!A talk on inner peace and radical happiness the subject of the book Erric wrote and speaks about
2019-10-2100 min
A State of MindRadical Happiness with Erric SolomonErric and Julian have an in depth discussion about happiness, it's causes and the role that meditation and mindfulness practices can play in cultivating genuine happiness for ourselves and those in our lives.
2019-09-031h 49
Harvard Divinity SchoolRadically Happy: Meditation and Mindfulness Based in Ancient WisdomPhakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon are authors of the recently released book Radically Happy: A User’s Guide to the Mind.
These two meditation experts—a seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur and a traditionally trained Tibetan Rinpoche— discussed their efforts to make meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhist thought accessible to a secular and modern audience.
2018-11-131h 08
Feel: This Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook For Book-Lovers.Radically Happy: A User's Guide for the Mind by Phakchok Rinpoche, Erric SolomonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/343308to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Radically Happy: A User's Guide for the Mind
Author: Phakchok Rinpoche, Erric Solomon
Narrator: Juri Henley-Cohn
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 28 minutes
Release date: October 16, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Lessons in Philosophy
Publisher's Summary:
Get to know your own mind, stop judging, and be attentive-a Buddhist guide to happiness that's relevant to everyone. East meets West in a fresh, modern take on a timeless challenge: how to find contentment and meaning in life. A longtime meditator and seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur meets a young, insightful, and...
2018-10-165h 28
Get Hooked On The Must-Listen Full Audiobook Experience!Radically Happy by Phakchok Rinpoche, Erric SolomonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/177076to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Radically Happy
Author: Phakchok Rinpoche, Erric Solomon
Narrator: Juri Henley-Cohn
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
Release date: 10-16-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 41 ratings
Genres: Tibetan
Publisher's Summary:
Get to know your own mind, stop judging, and be attentive - a Buddhist guide to happiness that's relevant to everyone. East meets West in a fresh, modern take on a timeless challenge: how to find contentment and meaning in life. A longtime meditator and seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur meets a young, insightful, and traditionally educated Tibetan Rinpoche. Together, they...
2018-10-165h 27Get Hooked On Into A Powerful Full Audiobook On A Rainy Day.Radically Happy by Phakchok Rinpoche, Erric SolomonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/177076to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Radically Happy
Author: Phakchok Rinpoche, Erric Solomon
Narrator: Juri Henley-Cohn
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
Release date: 10-16-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 41 ratings
Genres: Tibetan
Publisher's Summary:
Get to know your own mind, stop judging, and be attentive - a Buddhist guide to happiness that's relevant to everyone. East meets West in a fresh, modern take on a timeless challenge: how to find contentment and meaning in life. A longtime meditator and seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur meets a young, insightful, and traditionally educated Tibetan Rinpoche. Together, they...
2018-10-165h 27