The Wisdom Podcast

The Wisdom Podcast
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  1. 3d ago

    Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: The Nalanda Approach (#243)

    This Wisdom Podcast episode, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features special guests Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Justin Kelley, and Sandra Fernandez. They share how Tergar Institute is bringing traditional Buddhist teaching into daily modern life. Rinpoche shares his examples from his wandering retreat, including a near-death experience and how it impacted his view of the world. They also explore the Nalanda framework of view, meditation, and application, and how Tergar Institute condenses traditional scholarship and practice into an intensive cohort model while also pointing to at-home practice options through Tergar programs. They also discuss:  Impermanence; using debate to explore deeper reflection and study; various styles of teaching and learning, including but not limited to monastic style, scholar style; the value of community in improving your practice; and so much more!   Links from this episode: Dive into your own experiential learning at Tergarinstitue.org Milarepa, Milarepa, Who Are You? by Sandra Fernandez, Illustrated by Maura OConnor   The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: The Nalanda Approach (#243) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

  2. Sep 26

    Venerable Bhikkhu Anālayo: The Perfection of Wisdom (#242)

    This Wisdom Podcast episode features special guest Venerable Bhikkhu Anālayo. Venerable Anālayo is a scholar of early Buddhism and a meditation teacher. He completed his PhD research on the Satipaṭṭhānasutta at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, in 2000 and his habilitation research with a comparative study of the Majjhimanikāya in light of its Chinese, Sanskrit, and Tibetan parallels at the University of Marburg, Germany, in 2007. His over five hundred publications are for the most part based on comparative studies. In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Venerable discuss Venerable’s book The Perfection Of Wisdom In First Bloom. They also explore the Bodhisattva path, Venerable shares his mindfulness detour in the USA, and together they touch upon the debate of the origins of Mahayana Buddhism.  They also discuss:  How the meaning of Bodhisattva evolved; identity without rigidity; living with multiple Buddha views; bodhisattva vows in Theravada; and So much more!   Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 30% on The Perfection Of Wisdom In First Bloom with code WPODBLOOM through October 30.   The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Venerable Bhikkhu Anālayo: The Perfection of Wisdom (#242) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

  3. Sep 18

    Thupten Jinpa: The Nature of Reality

    This Wisdom Podcast episode, recorded live as a Dharma Chat, features special guest Thupten Jinpa. Join Jinpa and host Daniel Aitken as they discuss Jinpa’s newest Wisdom Academy online course, The Nature of Reality. Journey into the nature of reality and emptiness with the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Jinpa contrasts the “mundane,” unexamined view with the yogi’s disciplined inquiry into appearance and reality, explaining how grasping and belief in a true self arise through mental interpretation. They also address debates about Madhyamaka “relinquishing views,” emptiness of emptiness, how realizations of emptiness can make appearances feel illusion-like, and so much more.  Jinpa and Daniel also discuss:  how mind interprets experience through “I, me, and mine”; the value of studying the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism;  why studying the lower schools strengthens Madhyamaka understanding, provides contrast, and supplies tools like Abhidharma mental factors and Yogācāra accounts of imprints; Tsongkhapa’s take on conventional validity; and  so much more!   Mentioned in the episode: Mark Siderits Video Podcast The Bodhisattva Ideal translated by Thupten Jinpa and Julia Stenzel The Library of Tibetan Classics Buddha’s Words for Tough Times by Peter Skilling Apramāda seals from  Buddha’s Words for Tough Times pg 270 Check out the new Wisdom App and take your Dharma library with you wherever you go Explore further with Jinpa’s latest release, Bodhisattva Awakening, translated by Julia Stenzel, edited and introduced by Thupten Jinpa.   Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% on Jinpa’s course The Nature of Reality with code WPODNOR through October 10.   The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Thupten Jinpa: The Nature of Reality (#241) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

  4. Sep 11

    H. E. Gyalwa Dokhampa: The Restful Mind (#240)

    This Wisdom Podcast episode, recorded live as a Dharma Chat, features special guest, His Eminence Gyalwa Dokhampa. His Eminence oversees 32 Drukpa lineage centers worldwide and authored The Resting Mind. In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and His Eminence discuss the path of courage, impermanence, equanimity, and Vajrayana practice in everyday life. They also explore the themes and lessons His Eminence learned from the King Gesar epics and how to bring these teachings into our daily rituals. Discover how your practice and shifting your perspective train awareness and can help bring about the restful mind.  His Eminence and Daniel also discuss:  refuge and karma; unfabricated awareness;  working with hope and fear;  the value of mantra to protect the mind; and  so much more!  Be sure to check out His Eminence Gyalwa Dokhampa’s Restful Mind app, available on iOS and Android at: restful-mind-00fa12.webflow.io Stay up to date with His Eminence’s activities: Website: gyalwadokhampa.org Facebook: Gyalwa.Dokhampa.Khamtrul YouTube: @GyalwaDokhampa Twitter: twitter.com/gyalwadokhampa Instagram: gyalwadokhampa Listen to The Restful Mind Podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Web Player   The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post H. E. Gyalwa Dokhampa: The Restful Mind (#240) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

  5. Sep 5

    H. E. Khangser Rinpoche: Wisdom from Gyuto Monastery

    This Wisdom Podcast episode, recorded live as a Dharma Chat, features the newly enthroned abbot of Gyuto Tantric Monastery H. E. Khangser Rinpoche. Take a look inside as Rinpoche and host Daniel Aitken discuss monastic life inside Gyuto Monastery. Explore the role Gyuto Monastery plays in the Gelugpa tradition. Learn about the duties of an abbot and discover the path from abbot to Ganden Tripa. Rinpoche and Daniel then transition to discussing Tsongkhapa’s yogic life, the values of analytical meditation, and so much more!  In this episode, Rinpoche and Daniel also discuss:  The qualities of a Dharma teacher; emphasizing quality over quantity within your practice;  the significance of awareness in meditation; joyful practice mindset; and  so much more!   Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about and connect with His Eminence’s at https://us.dipkar.com/ The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post H. E. Khangser Rinpoche: Wisdom from Gyuto Monastery (#239) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

  6. Aug 10

    Thupten Jinpa: Illuminating the Intent – An Encore Presentation (#236)

    In celebration of our fourth Wisdom Academy online course with Thupten Jinpa, launching September 25, we’re re-releasing this special episode. Originally released as episode 109 in April 2021.   In Jinpa’s new course, The Nature of Reality in the Four Schools of Buddhist Philosophy, you will discover each school’s core arguments and increasingly refined accounts of reality. In the end, you’ll deepen your understanding of grasping, emptiness, and how view is brought into meditation and action. The course also includes 3 live Q&As with Jinpa.  Through August 14, you can save $120 and watch lesson 1 right away. To get your discount code, visit: wisdomexperience.org/preview-nature-reality/ This episode, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features a conversation with guest Thupten Jinpa Langri. Join us as we celebrate the release of Jinpa’s translation of Tsongkhapa’s Illuminating the Intent. 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.   The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Thupten Jinpa: Illuminating the Intent – An Encore Presentation (#236) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

  7. Jul 20

    Ācārya Malcolm Smith: A Dzogchen Perspective

    This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features special guest Ācārya Malcolm Smith. In this episode, hosted by Daniel Aitken, Malcolm answers questions from his Wisdom Academy course The Nine Yānas. Together, they unpack some key terms of Dzogchen such as dharmatā, dharmadhātu, and dharmakāya. Exploring the concepts of emptiness, pristine consciousness, and direct perception from a Dzogchen perspective. Malcolm and Daniel also discuss:  Vajrayana clear light;  immaculate prajñā; differences between sutra, tantra, and Dzogchen usage; and much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: Learn more and enroll in The Nine Yanas. Available now. Learn more and enroll in Dzogchen Ten Key Terms. Available now. Learn more about Malcolm’s other works and join the sangha by visiting https://www.zangthal.com/ A Story of A Thousand (full) Moons by J V R Prasada Rao https://www.amazon.com/Story-Thousand-full-Moons/dp/B0FQCQ4HYZ   Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off the Wisdom Academy Course The Nine Yanas with code WPODYana through August 21.   The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Ācārya Malcolm Smith: A Dzogchen Perspective (#235) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

  8. Jun 19

    Venerable Robina Courtin: Discovering Your True Nature (#234)

    This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features special guest Venerable Robina Courtin. Join Venerable and host Daniel Aitken as they discuss Lama Yeshe’s teachings and discovering your true nature. Dive deep into an understanding of your mind and contrast Mahāmudrā’s experiential approach with theory-first methods. Challenge your understanding of mental consciousness, conceptual construction, and explore the links between contact, feeling, attachment, and karma. They also celebrate the release of the Wisdom Academy Course Mahāmudrā: Lama Yeshe’s Teachings on Discovering Your True Nature.  Venerable and Daniel also discuss:  Finding the “I”; attachment and aversion; your mind as a mirror; and much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: Learn more and enroll in Mahāmudrā: Lama Yeshe’s Teachings on Discovering Your True Nature Read the book that inspired the course, Mahamudra by Lama Thubten Yeshe See Venerable Robina in the film Chasing Buddha   Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off Mahāmudrā: Lama Yeshe’s Teachings on Discovering Your True Nature with code WPODIAM through July 27.   The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Venerable Robina Courtin: Discovering Your True Nature (#234) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

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