Podcasts about atisha

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Feast of The Sacred Heart 2026 by Chaldean Diocese

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features special guests H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche, Atisha Mathur, and Fabrizio Pallotti. Together with host Daniel Aitken, they tackle the topic of Buddhist education in the modern world. Discussing the value of rigorous critical thinking in improving Western Dharma study. How students can benefit from collaboration such as the collaboration with Serkong Institute, Association Manjushri Lotsaw, and University of Pisa to bring traditional Buddhist academic structure to Western academia. They also discuss Rinpoche's course with Wisdom Academy, The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance.  They also discuss Serkong Institute's mission to guide students amid abundant online materials and the evolution of AI by grounding them in His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Nalanda tradition; how debate functions as a practical tool to test understanding, refine doubts, and build conviction; how to cultivate correct understanding of the Four Noble Truths, liberation, and critical inquiry through reasoning and debate; and much more! The debate videos referenced in the episode can be viewed in the original Dharma Chat from minutes 40:22 to 41:11 here. Additional content mentioned in this episode: Learn more about the Serkong Institute at https://www.serkonginstitute.org/ Learn more and enroll in The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance.  Learn more about Science of Mind and Epistemology for Critical Thinking and Contemplative Sciences. Offered in collaboration with Serkong Institute and Association Manjushri Lotsaw. Available from June 15-July 24 2026.  Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance with code WPODDEBATE through July 13. 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. Meet Our Guests: H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche was born in the Spiti valley, in India, in 1984. At the age of two, Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II (1984 – present) pointed to the photo of the recently deceased Assistant Tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama and said, “That's me!” When he was about three years old he was recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the incarnation of Kyabje Tsenshap Serkong Tugse Rinpoche (1914-1983), who was one of the seven master debate partners to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Rinpoche began his Buddhist studies and training at Ganden Jangtse Monastery in South India. After deciding to continue his work for the Dharma as a lay person, he completed his education at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics in Dharamsala. On the advice of the Dalai Lama, Rinpoche completed three years of intensive study of English in Canada. Rinpoche teaches at Dharma Centers around the world, combining his experience of the study and practice of Buddhism with his acquaintance with the Western world. His fascinating teachings are full of wisdom, grace, and humor. Rinpoche feels privileged to continue the responsibilities of Tsenshap Serkong Tugse Rinpoche to teach and benefit people as much as he can. Atisha Mathur, Ph.D. Dr. Atisha Mathur was born and brought up in New Delhi, India. He pursued his undergraduate studies in Language and Literature of South Asia, with a focus on Tibetan studies, at the esteemed Orientale in Naples, Italy. His scholarly pursuits led him to the Central University of Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, India, where he was first immersed in the traditional approach to Buddhist studies.  Atisha then completed a rigorous 10-year study program at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics in Dharamsala which emphasizes logic, debate, and the major Indian and Tibetan treatises. In 2024, he earned his doctoral degree in Buddhist Studies at L’Orientale in Naples, Italy.  Since 2019, Atisha has generously shared his expertise in logic and debate with groups of students from all over the world. Bio and photo courtesy of https://www.serkonginstitute.org/teachers Fabrizio Pallotti Fabrizio Pallotti (Champa Pelgye) has been studying and practicing Buddhism since 1979. Fully ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1982, he lived in India from 1987 to 1993, where he learned Tibetan under the guidance of great first-generation masters such as Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche, Denma Locho Rinpoche and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. For eight years, he lived permanently with Kyabje Ribur Rinpoche, one of the great lamas of Tibet, serving as his translator and secretary. At the request of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, he then served at the Lama Tsong Khapa Institute as a Tibetan-to-English translator for the Master’s Program. For many years he has been the official Italian translator of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He is the founder and president of the Manjushri Lotsawa Association and the Sarva Yoga Citta Academy—Yoga of the Mind. Author of the program “Thought Education and Emotional Hygiene,” he teaches at numerous Buddhist centers and master’s programs in Italy. Bio and photo courtesy of https://www.iltk.org/insegnante/fabrizio-pallotti/ The post H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche, Atisha Mathur, and Fabrizio Pallotti: Buddhist Education in the Modern World (#233) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 3rd Sunday of The Apostles 2026 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Pentecost Sunday 2026.m4a by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Feast of The Ascension 2026 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 4th Sunday of The Resurrection 2026 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 2nd Sunday of The Resurrection 2026 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Easter 2026 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Palm Sunday 2027 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 5th Sunday of Lent 2026 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 3rd Sunday of Lent 2026 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 1st Sunday of Lent 2026 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 2nd Sunday of Epiphany 2026 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Feast of The Epiphany 2026 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 2nd Sunday after The Nativity 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Christmas 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 4th Sunday of Advent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 2nd Sunday of Advent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 3rd Sunday of The Church 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 1st Sunday of The Church 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 7th Sunday of Elijah 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 4th Sunday of Elijah 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Feast of The Cross 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 5th Sunday of Summer 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 3rd Sunday of Summer 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

How can we transform suffering and self-centeredness into compassion and wakefulness?In this talk, Gary Ost explores a practical path to emotional freedom and authentic connection -- something that he developed on his personal journey into Tibetan Buddhism, especially through the Shambhala Lojong teachings and Tonglen. He shares how he discovered and embraced practices that cultivate compassion and wakefulness, and explains the often misunderstood aspects of Tibetan Buddhism—like mantras, mudras, and tantric elements— by relating them to familiar ideas such as the “high church” in Anglicanism, which helped him feel more at home with its rich, ritualistic style. Gary focuses on Lojong, a mind-training practice composed of 59 slogans designed to help us work with suffering and mental habits, emphasizing antidotes to self-centeredness and promoting compassion. He finds deep meaning in these slogans, such as viewing all phenomena as dreams, driving blame inward to oneself, and acting with the intention to benefit others.Central to his talk is the introduction of Tonglen, a meditation practice of “sending and taking” that involves breathing in the suffering—both personal and collective—and breathing out compassion and healing intentions. Gary guides listeners through the steps of Tonglen, encouraging honesty about difficult emotions like shame and fear while cultivating a warm, open heart (bodhicitta). The practice invites a transformation of the habitual reactivity that traps us, shifting the mind toward generosity and connection rather than self-absorption. Gary's message offers a powerful benefit: by practicing Tonglen and Lojong teachings, listeners can learn to meet their pain with kindness, gradually change their mental patterns, and open themselves to greater compassion for all beings. ______________Gary Ost is a retired Episcopal priest living in San Francisco. He began his study of the dharma in 2008, starting with the Shambhala school of Tibetan Buddhism. Since then he has practiced daily samatha-vipassana meditation. He has declared his aspiration to help Christians understand Buddhism better and Buddhists to understand Christianity better. Gary has taken informal bodhisattva vows, and is studying the Lojong teachings of the 11th Century Tibetan monk Atisha. ______________ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit https://gaybuddhist.org/There you can: Donate Learn how to participate live Find our schedule of upcoming speakers Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy many hundreds of these recorded talks dating back to 1996 CREDITSAudio Engineer: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 1st Sunday of Summer 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 6th Sunday of The Apostles 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Feast of St. Thomas 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Most people don't like to think about death. Death is a really crucial thing to understand, because according to the Buddha our mind will continue to another life and we've got a long term goal of Buddhahood, which indeed could take us countless lifetimes, so you've got to have a very serious long term plan. Death is an extremely important stage in this development. As Lama Zopa Rinpoche says - actually if you want to help anybody in this life, the time they need you most, is at the time of death. There are two approaches to preparing for death. One is to live your life well, so that when death comes you are ready for it and relaxed. The second one is what to do during the months, weeks, days, and hours before death; at the time the breath stops, and three days after that. Why is it so important to help a person die well? Because at the time of death, the karmic seed planted in the mind of that person, that will determine their next life, is triggered as the death process starts. The crucial piece, and without this we won't be able to be ready for death, no matter how many people are helping us, the crucial one is how to live our lives. To see death in the framework of how to live your life, and that means we have to understand Buddha's views about karma, ethics, and the mind. Buddha's first teaching is about impermanence, that everything changes. We are impermanent. We have this very powerful deep view that clings to ourselves and things as unchanging. Intellectually we know it's not true, but if we look into our incredible fear of change, it's pretty evident. Atisha in his Lamrim text tells us that we need to realise impermanence, particularly the impermanence of death, his agenda is to give us a wake up call to not want to waste our lives, Death is definite, the time of death is uncertain, and at the time of death what is important - virtuous karmic seeds in our mind being triggered. That's the basis for good ethics in Buddhism.   The point of ethics is because that's what produces you. You are the beneficiary of your good ethics. You receive the results of your negative and positive actions. It's a natural law. It's best to think - I will die today, because we live in fear of death, we live in denial of it. You want to think about how death will come, so you don't waste this life. What does it mean not to waste this life - it's completely rooted in the view of karma and ethics, that you want to put as many positive seeds into your mind, because you're going to be living another life and you better prepare for it baby! Venerable Robina mentions Lama Zopa Rinpoche's book - ‘How to Face Death without Fear'. Questions about - what is nirvana, what is the fear of death, what hope do we have to realise emptiness, what is defined as the time of death, control over when you die, what determines when death comes, and prayers and practices? Tibet House US, New York, 30th April 2025. https://youtu.be/Rg1TYQIpIpM  

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 3rd Sunday of The Apostles 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Feast of The Body of Christ 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Pentecost Sunday 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Feast of The Ascension 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 6th Sunday of The Resurrection by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 4th Sunday of The Resurrection 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Easter 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Palm Sunday 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 5th Sunday of Lent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Feast of St. Joseph 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 3rd Sunday of Lent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 1st Sunday of Lent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 6th Sunday of Epiphany 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 2nd Sunday after The Nativity 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Feast of The Circumcision 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 1st Sunday after The Nativity 2024 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - Christmas 2024 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 4th Sunday of Advent 2024 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 3rd Sunday of Advent 2024 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 2nd Sunday of Advent 2024 by Chaldean Diocese