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The CRAM Podcast ~ Extraordinary Ideas UnleashedLessons for Living… and Dying*A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE CRAM PODCASTVery few people have led the life that Thupten Jinpa Langri has experienced. At 11 years of age, he entered a Buddhist monastery after his parents fled Tibet and became refugees in southern India. Soon after he met the Dalai Lama who noticed the brilliance and curiosity of this young student. It was the start of a life-long relationship. He’s been the Dalai Lama’s interpreter for almost forty years and translator of many of his books. Jinpa eventually left monastic life and has b...2023-07-1331 min
The Wisdom PodcastThupten Jinpa: Tsongkhapa’s MādhyamakaThis 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...2022-10-1458 min
Mindful U at Naropa University90. Thupten Jinpa Langri: Translating The Dalai LamaThe 14th Dalai Lama's wisdom is largely accessible to the English-speaking world because of today’s honorary guest. In this episode, we hear Thupten Jinpa speak fondly of his monk-hood as a compassionate Tibetan child, the divine alignment that cast him as the principal English translator to the Dalai Lama, and his Holistic appreciation for the contemplative model of education exemplified by schools like Naropa. Please join us as we welcome our inspiring friend into our hearts and minds.
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Science & Wisdom LIVEBuddhism, Science, Compassion, and Climate: An Interview with Dr. Thupten JinpaOur guest today is Dr. Thupten Jinpa, renowned Buddhist scholar and practitioner, chair of the Mind and Life Institute, and co-founder of the Compassion Institute. Dr. Jinpa holds a PhD in religious studies from Cambridge University, and served for decades as the Dalai Lama’s principal translator.In this interview with Scott Snibbe, Dr. Jinpa talks about the relationship between science and Buddhism, discussing the role of critical thinking in contemplative practices and scientific inquiry. He also focuses on the powerful role of compassion, on how ethical principles can help us address the climate crisis, and on th...2022-04-0648 minThe Wisdom PodcastThupten Jinpa: Inspiration for Practice and StudyThis episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features a conversation with Thupten Jinpa Langri, renowned scholar, translator, and interpreter for His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
In this conversation, Jinpa gives wonderful advice on how to read Dharma texts and integrate them with your practice. He also discusses the art of memorization, which texts most need to be translated, the importance of chanting, and some advice to translators.
Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star...2021-06-0458 minThe Wisdom PodcastThupten Jinpa: Illuminating the Intent (#109)This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features a conversation with guest Thupten Jinpa Langri. This Dharma Chat was a special book launch where we celebrated the release of Jinpa’s translation of Tsongkhapa’s Illuminating the Intent: An Exposition of Candrakīrti’s Entering the Middle Way.
Topics discussed include the significance of this text, common misunderstandings of Nāgārjuna’s Madhyamaka, some of Tsongkhapa’s most important ideas and philosophies, and much more.
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Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo GawdatThupten Jinpa Langri - Finding Compassion in CrisisWelcome to the first episode of Slo Mo. I'm your host, Mo Gawdat, and I'm so grateful to have you with me.I never expected to launch my podcast in the middle of a global pandemic, but I felt compelled to explore the bright side of the COVID-19 crisis with some of my wisest friends.My guest on today's show is the embodiment of wisdom and calmness. Thupten Jinpa Langri is an author, Tibetan Buddhist scholar, Founder of Compassion Institute, and former monk who has been the principal English tra...2020-04-1937 min
Mindrolling with Raghu MarkusEp. 116 - Geshe Thupten Jinpa LangriThupten Jinpa, HH The Dalai Lama’s English translator, is our truly honored guest. Anyone who has been present at any one of His Holiness’s live events knows how vibrant and deep Jinpa’s translations always are. Jinpa’s new book, “A Fearless Heart: How The Courage To Be Compassionate Can Transform Our Lives” totally knocked out the Mindrollers, and we are so very pleased to visit with him on the podcast. Just check out Jinpa’s markedly unpretentious yet potent teachings on the real nature of compassion.
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