Podcasts about chogyam trungpa rinpoche

Send us a textIn 2015, Fairfax criminal lawyer Jonathan Katz finished court early enough to rush over to the Mindful Leadership conference in Arlington, eager to meet such great teachers as Roshi Joan Halifax, Jim Dethmer and Rhonda Magee. Sold out, said a front desk person. A woman overheard my asking what I could do about that, and she sold me her extra ticket. This conference was so good that it would have been worth flying coast-to-coast for such an experience. Learning applications of mindfulness to my life and work are very important. Among the best teachers for that at this conference was author of Awake at Work (and more) Michael Carroll -- currently with Global Coaching Alliance, and a student of such advanced teachers as Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche -- who immediately captured me with leading a grounding sit followed soon after with the story of a tollbooth angel who would greet people even at the most trafficked, sweaty and stressful times of day, hand them an M&M candy, and wish them a nice day. Michael bridges any gap between mindfulness and Buddhist teachings and applying them to the real world, including the rough and tumble of the workplace, and, in this episode, the courthouse. I should have known long ago already about highly accomplished samurai and Five Rings  author Miyamoto Musashi, but did not, other than hearing about Five Rings. In this podcast interview with Jon Katz, Michael masterfully relates the lessons of Musashi's masterful defeat of Sasaki Kojiro to its applications to our own lives. Michael is a life tourguide who helps reveal plenty, including lessons and truisms that are right in front of our eyes, but that we have yet to see more clearly. Check out -- and read -- his books and more here. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675

Talking about everything, everybody, nothing and nobody, David shares stories about Trungpa Rinpoche and Ram Dass from the 1970s to now.This conversation was recorded as part of the Ram Dass Fellowship's regular online gatherings. To learn more about the Ram Dass Fellowship and sign up to join a fellowship gathering near you, visit RamDass.org/Fellowship.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode of the BHNN Guest Podcast, David and Jackie discuss:The first meeting of Ram Dass and Trungpa RinpocheSeeing the ordinary magic of this reality David's work with Krishna Das and receiving dream-messagesConjoining love and bliss with emptinessRam Dass' concept of ‘becoming nobody'Nihilism and negativity versus an empty openness David's work with the Ram Dass Legacy treats in MauiTwo different types of meditation (focus and discovery)Showing up for practice rather than doing it perfectly Love and surrender within the guru tradition and other forms of loveHow to respond to hate with love in these trying times Transforming anger and working with our emotions in a more productive way Check out David Nichtern's Meditation Teacher Training Course - registration extended to Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025: Learn MoreAbout David Nichtern:David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon, is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 40 years. He was one of the initial American students of renowned meditation master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and studied closely with him soon after his arrival in the United States in 1970. He is also a business consultant with companies creating a variety of offerings integrating meditation in a larger health and well-being context. David is also a multiple Grammy-nominated and Emmy award-winning musician. David's journey has crisscrossed with the Maharaji/Ram Dass sangha for decades. He has produced multiple Krishna Das albums and frequently joins the Bhaktettes live on guitar. He considers himself to be a first cousin and honorary member of the Bhakti community. About The Host, Jackie Dobrinska:Jackie Dobrinska is the Director of Education, Community & Inclusion for Ram Dass' Love, Serve, Remember Foundation and the current host of Ram Dass' Here & Now podcast. She is also a teacher, coach, and spiritual director with the privilege of marrying two decades of mystical studies with 15 years of expertise in holistic wellness. As an inter-spiritual minister, Jackie was ordained in Creation Spirituality in 2016 and has also studied extensively in several other lineages – the plant-medicine-based Pachakuti Mesa Tradition, Sri Vidya Tantra, Western European Shamanism, Christian Mysticism, the Wise Woman Tradition, and others. Today, in addition to building courses and community for LSRF, she leads workshops and coaches individuals to discover, nourish and live from their most authentic selves. Photo via PerfectLazybones“There's passionate love, deep love of a friendship, playful love, love for everything. In our culture love has gotten confusing, especially in romantic comedies. But, I think love doesn't bend. It's this deep, steadfast, force like gravity. That unconditional love that isn't moved around by the wind.” – Jackie DobrinskaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melissa Moore Ph.D. is the steward of North American Karuna training since 2014, and co-founded Karuna Europe in 1996. Melissa has her MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, and her Ph.D. in Psychological Anthropology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.Melissa has been a student of Vajrayana Buddhism and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche since 1979. She was the founding Director of the Felton Institute for Research and Training in San Francisco (2006–2016). She has been involved in community-based research for the most marginalized populations in California, trained front-line providers in mental health in evidence-based practices, and then researched the outcomes.Melissa is the Executive Director of Karuna Training and a lead faculty. She has taught Karuna Training in nine countries and in four states in the U.S. She lives in Denver with her dog and husband.Melissa recently published The Diamonds Within Us: Uncovering Brilliant Sanity Through Contemplative Psychology; find out more about the bookhere: https://thediamondswithinus.orgTo learn more about Melissa and about Karuna Training, visithttps://karunatraining.com

Melissa Moore Ph.D. is the steward of North American Karuna training since 2014, and co-founded Karuna Europe in 1996. Melissa has her MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, and her Ph.D. in Psychological Anthropology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.Melissa has been a student of Vajrayana Buddhism and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche since 1979. She was the founding Director of the Felton Institute for Research and Training in San Francisco (2006–2016). She has been involved in community-based research for the most marginalized populations in California, trained front-line providers in mental health in evidence-based practices, and then researched the outcomes.Melissa is the Executive Director of Karuna Training and a lead faculty. She has taught Karuna Training in nine countries and in four states in the U.S. She lives in Denver with her dog and husband.Melissa recently published The Diamonds Within Us: Uncovering Brilliant Sanity Through Contemplative Psychology; find out more about the bookhere: https://thediamondswithinus.orgTo learn more about Melissa and about Karuna Training, visithttps://karunatraining.com

Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown is Professor Emeritx of Religious Studies at Naropa University, where she has been on the faculty since 1978. She has practiced Tibetan Buddhism for almost 50 years and is a direct student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. She serves on the steering committee of the American Academy of Religion's Contemplative Studies Group, and has published widely on Tibetan Buddhism, women in Buddhism, interreligious dialogue, and contemplative studies. In this episode, we explore the ins-and-outs of interreligious dialogue, the historic Buddhist-Christian Dialogues at the Naropa Institute, the retreats held before and after those dialogues, the dialogue of theology and devotion, public and private dialogue, ‘interreligious' and ‘interspiritual' dialogue, the development of the first course in Interreligious Dialogue at Naropa and its skills-based approach, the cultivation of good dialogues and dialoguers, as well as personal cultivation of one's spiritual life.Charis FoundationGolden Turtle SoundSupport the show

Cultivating both inner and outer harmony, the Be Here Now Network trifecta of Raghu, David, and Sharon offers lessons in metta and letting go.This episode was recorded live at the annual Ram Dass Legacy “Open Your Heart in Paradise” retreat in Maui. Learn more about these Maui retreats, our annual Mountain retreat in Boone, North Carolina, and our regular digital retreats at ramdass.org/event.This week on Mindrolling, Raghu, David, and Sharon discuss:Ram Dass' teaching of loving awareness and being at home in the universePutting practice and compassionate mindfulness into our daily livesThe power and strength of loveA guided metta practice from SharonBoth inner and outer harmonizing and turning metta towards ourselvesThe Bodhisattva tradition and taking on the suffering of othersLoving motivation and using wise discernmentThe continual process of letting goForgiveness and not allowing pain to overtake our livesAbout David Nichtern:David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon, is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 40 years. He was one of the initial American students of renowned meditation master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and studied closely with him soon after his arrival in the United States in 1970. He is also a business consultant with companies creating a variety of offerings integrating meditation in a larger health and well-being context. David is also a multiple Grammy-nominated and Emmy award-winning musician.About Sharon Salzberg:Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 45 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of twelve books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed five million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond.Learn more about Sharon and pre-order her new book at www.sharonsalzberg.com“You can ask yourself the question, what do I really want to see? What do I care about most right now? Is it winning or is it being kind? It brings us to wisdom we already have, that we can then bring forth and have it inform our action as best we can.” – Sharon SalzbergSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inspired by Grandma(s), Amy and Jim Burns, Trevor Hall, Kabir, Ram Dass, Sri Aurobindo, Anil Baran, Dianna Lopez, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Radnath Swami, Mike Mauthe. Jai Dev, Jai Uttal, RamDev, KD, Nina, Sharon S, Jack, Trudy, Spring, Ragu Markus, Trace Sahaja, Jeffery Cohen, Reagan, Arlyn, Anna, Alex, Hampus, Deva Premal, Miten, Robert Thurman, Robert Svoboda, Mirabai, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Swami Vivekananda, Ramakrishna, Anandamayi Ma, Neem Karoli Baba, KK and all those who follow the heart.  Audiobook.  Mature listeners only (18+).

Inspired by Sri Aurobindo, Jiddu Krishnamurti, Joseph Campbell, David R. Kinsley, Carl Jung, the Lankavatara Sutra, Pema Chödrön, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Ram Dass, Pam Fusek, Mike Emmit, Maya Vajgrt, Jacquelyn Dobrinska, Dianna Lopez, Nina Rao, KD, Ragu Markus, Mirabai, Duncan Trussell, Rizwan, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Swami Vivekananda, Ramakrishna, Anandamayi Ma, Neem Karoli Baba, KK, Radhanath Swami, Mother Theresa, Saint Francis, Jesus, and so many others.   Audiobook.  Mature listeners only (18+).

In this episode Elizabeth reflects upon the provocative poem by renowned Buddhist teacher, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, entitled, “Looking Into the World.” “It's not a cozy poem,” she says, “It's an incantation to NOT trust, a reflection on loneliness, and a tribute to the freedom and confidence that comes from standing on our own two feet.” You have to put your familiar views aside to explore this one!

Inspired by Erykah Badu, Rizwan, Ram Dass, Tom T, Lana, Veda the Monk, Wisdom of the Sages, Wisdom Seat, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Vineetha, Radhanath Swami, Sri Aurobindo, and Maharaji.  Audiobook.  Mature listeners only (18+).

Inspired by Ramakrishna, Michael Meade, Sokuzan, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and Ram Dass.  Audiobook.  Mature listeners only (18+).

Samuel Bercholz, founder of Shambhala Publishing and one of Jaymee's mentors, returns for his 7th appearance on the podcast. Full of Buddhist teachings, insights, and personal experiences with legendary spiritual teachers Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Ram Dass, and Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, this episode is a tender and hilarious refuge from the "known" world, and an embrace of the great mysteries of life. Sam's contributions over the last 50 years to the worldwide accessibility and integration of spirituality through Shambhala's vast published catalog is incalculable. HELP $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast Gain access to unpublished episode archive through monthly subscription! LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted and produced by Jaymee Carpenter.  INTERESTED IN MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Wisdom Seat, Michael C, Susan P, Jacquie M, Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, Carl Jung.  Audiobook.  Mature listeners only (18+).

In this Best of Awake in the World episode, Michael explores practicing without an idea of gain, the Universal Self, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the Buddha and Shunryu Suzuki. How can you blend your breath with the larger self? Moksha Westshore, B.C. Recorded February 18, 2017. The Awake in the World podcast is brought to you by the generosity of our amazing Patreon supporters, making it possible for us to keep Michael's archive of teachings available to the public. To become a patron, visit: patreon.com/michaelstone.

Inspired by Ram Dass, Roshi Joan, sri sri ravi shankar, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Reagan, Muhammed Iqbal, Father Fish, Satguru, Josh Dunkin.  Audiobook.  Mature listeners only (18+).  

Inspired by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.  Audiobook.  Mature listeners only (18+).  Music by Larimar Sound Alchemy.

This is the last of our summer hiatus episodes, and I hope you've enjoyed revisiting some of our favorites. Today's replay comes from October 2022 when David Nichtern joined the podcast. In this episode, we talk about the crazy ride of serial entrepreneurship and how creativity and spirituality add extra layers of richness to the journey. Don't miss this conversation with David!David Nichtern is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 40 years. He was one of the early students of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, who came to the US in 1970. David is a business consultant with companies creating a variety of offerings that integrate meditation into a larger health and well-being context, including Goldman Sachs, Sturdy Meditation, Creative Live, and more. He has been featured in media outlets such as the NY Times, FOX News, and Netflix's The Midnight Gospel movie. David hosts a podcast based on his book, Creativity, Spirituality, and Making a Buck. A highly regarded composer, David composed the song “Midnight at the Oasis,” which you have probably heard, and he has composed scores for Christopher Guest's film, The Big Picture. He has also produced multiple records and periodically tours with Grammy-nominated kirtan performer Krishna Das. Adding to his impressive accomplishments, David has played with Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, Lana Del Rey, Maria Muldaur, Paul Simon, and many others. **Please see Resources below for sign-up links for the Cosmic Business Lab and the Cosmic Business Mastermind. Show Highlights: David's lifelong love affair with music, inspired and nurtured by his familyLearning improvisation from his Uncle Irv—and the important cornerstone that making music could be his livelihoodThe magical place where creativity and spirituality meet–and how these worlds collided in David's lifeThe hit song, “Midnight at the Oasis” opened many doors for David and brought him success.Mixing spirituality into his music world through yoga, retreats, and his teacherDavid's astrology aligns perfectly with his life story.Managing his ideas and intuition as a serial entrepreneur with the philosophy “to join heaven and earth”David's motivation to write his book–and what he hopes people take away from itDavid's advice about money for spiritual peopleReflections on the most meaningful lessons David has learned from his teachersSpiritual practice helps in entrepreneurship and salesDavid's answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, grounding habits, favorite hot beverage, last meal on earth, morning routine, an inspiring person, something people might not know about him, what he's reading/recommending, and what's bringing him joy right nowResources:Connect with PaulaJoin the Cosmic Business Lab, my year-long container to help you build a business that adds $10,000/month to your income working 4 days a week, all in alignment with your values. Sign up here.Get 1:1 astrological support to align with your purpose, assess compatibility and find auspicious timing for launches and sales in a day-long. Can potentially be in person. Only 5 spots available in the fall. More info here.Get your free Heal Your Money Karma checklist & training here.Ask me...

Join Charlie and Brian in this enlightening discussion on 'harvesting peace' during the first new moon after Lunasa. We explore the four paths of Creation Spirituality, focusing on the often misunderstood via negativa— the path of sorrow, letting go, and peace. Through a detailed explanation of violence as a removal of agency and an engaging analysis of cultural references like 'John Wick' and 'Derry Girls,' they delve into the essence of peace, incorporating mindfulness and personal anecdotes. This introspective session reflects on the broader implications of peace, justice, and free will, guiding viewers on how to find and cherish moments of tranquility amidst life's chaos. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful content!Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsettBecome a patron of the arts patreon.com/cedorsettFor Educational Resource: Wisdoms Cry https://wisdomscry.comFor all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.comThreads https://www.threads.net/@creationspathsInstagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/Transcript: Blessings and peace be upon you on this first. New moon after. Lunasa. Today, we are going to be talking about what we can glean from this. Day. Really getting into a topic that. I don't hear a lot of people talking about, at least not in the way that we're going to be. ​Hello, my name is Charlie and I am a non-binary scifi fantasy writer. I am here joined today by my wonderful husband, Brian. Hello we are going to be talking about harvesting peace today on this first new moon after Lunasa. This is something that I've been wanting to talk about more in our practice. We have associated the four paths of Creation Spirituality with four of the phases of the moon. Today on the new moon... Shameless insert for more information on that. Go-to https://wisdomscry.com. I totally broke your thought. Yes, he did. So, uh, today on the new moon, we are meditating on the via negativa. The via negativa is the path of sorrow of pain of letting go and letting be and those are usually as far as we go, when we talk about the via negativa or the negative way. I have always kind of, bristled against this in a way because I think that there is a weird association that we get in our minds with the word negative that we have to look at it in a negative way. I think that one of the things that we should be working on, , D'var. Dibbur. Is the word of God in the via positive. I am of the opinion that there is actually a word of God in each of the four paths. This one is up for debate in my head, but the word of God in the via. Negativa is either Shalom or Selah. Shalom means peace and Selah means pause and listen to what you just heard. I think that both of these are appropriate for the day. But I want , especially with everything going on right now in the world to focus on the idea of peace. That today on this new moon, we need to sit, and work on, the harvest of peace and harvesting peace. Peace is something that I think we all want. I think it's something we all think about and talk about, especially with so much war and violence and everything going on in the world. We don't actually think about what piece is. Peace has two major components. One is the absence of violence. the second is the absence of fear. I think both of these are necessary for true, complete and lasting peace now. Notice those two caveats that I put on there complete and lasting. You can experience peace without the complete lack of fear or the complete lack of violence but it is not going to be a full peace without those two things added to it. I also feel like I need to explain really quickly when I say violence I'm talking much broader than most people are when they're, when they think about violence. Violence in the common mind is an act of harm, someone lashing out. We've talked about a violent storm or a violent act taken by somebody. Personally in my own way of understanding a storm, a storm cannot be violent. Because violence to me is the forceful removal of a another's agency. When you're taking away the ability of another to act that is violence. This is also tied into a deeper topic. Something that we'll have to touch on later on of free will because that is the greatest gift from God. Is everyone's individual free will and the violence is the removal or the violation. Of that gift from that God gave to another and that is why it is so bad, thing to have happened. More to perpetrate another. Which is why I would say that a storm came in from my point of view can not be violent. , Storm can be brutal, , but a storm can't be violent because there isn't that volitional act of deprivation happening there. And I'm sorry to use big words there, but I don't know how else to get the idea across. The storm is not intending to take away your free will. The storm is just dissipating, excess energy in the environment. It doesn't have any other goal other than to dissipate that energy from the environment? I think one of my favorite exercises in meditating on what is violence was actually when a Charley had pointed out. John wick is not a violent movie. Thinking about that and I watched it with that meditation in mind and it was absolutely fascinating because there is a lot of messiness. There's a lot of people dying. A lot of hostility, a lot of pew, pew, pew, and shooting and stabbings and all kinds of stuff. Lots of action but John wick does not perpetrate violence. it's very fascinating, but like I said, that's a whole topic for other days. It's a good way to try to get this idea across, because it shows the difference between a hostile act and violence. Yeah. John wick in that movie franchise, and especially in the first film. Always gives people the choice. Yeah. Just leave. Just give up this doesn't have to go down like this. I'm just here to talk. I'm just here for this. I'm just here for that. The option is always on the other person to engage in hostilities. He is not imposing the hostilities on the other. And that is at its root what violence is. What is done to him is violence. They break into his house. They are stealing from him. They kill his dog. And as we all know, you don't mess with the dog. Never mess with the dog. Never mess with the dog. Violence is done to him, but he does not return violence for violence. He returns the option of force, the option of any of retaliation, but he does not actually return violence for violence. It is an interesting perspective when you realize that what makes him a very different action movie? Character. It's also why storms are so fascinating to look at because from that perspective, they're messy. They might be hostile. They may cause death, but they do not remove the agency of freewill from the individuals. I don't want to get too deep into the depth of this because we have the other point we need to get back to peace. And we're going to be talking about peacemaking more in the not too distant future. It's actually on the schedule. But when we're talking about this removal of agency, Violence comes in a lot of different forms. And when we're talking about peacemaking, We often think about ending war. Or ending conflict, both of which are. Valid. In the actual making of peace. But so is justice. Justice is vital in bringing about peace. As a queer couple I think one of the greatest peace we felt in this country was when the Obergefell. , decision came down and queer and gay marriage was legalized in this, in these United States. We had been married twice before that. We had a handfasting. Which was just us and some friends at a. Park. And that meant a lot. That's our first union our second union, was a civil union in the state of California and that meant something, but it was also very, hollow. It was very transactional. Extremely bureaucratic. Extremely bureaucratic. Uh, we'll call her Olga. dah she slammed the stamp on the, on the table and everything. I wept, but not for emotional reasons. It just felt so cold and clinical. When we actually got married. When we got to go get our marriage license and we were in the room with the pastor signing our marriage license I wept. Yeah, I wept in a way that I wasn't quite prepared for, because this was peace. In it's greatest. Expression. This long-held removal of agency had been removed. This violence that had been imposed on us in particular and people like us in general, was gone. We could make this volitional choice. Not only that, but it was done without removing anybody else's agency. The priest that officiated. Wanted to officiate. Yeah. He was happy to do it. Yeah. Because that's the thing, you know? I remember all the arguments. Well, you're going to force churches. No one is forcing anybody. It was removal of violence. You know, not taking away from that agency. That's really the key to understanding how peace works. Is yes, sometimes peace, is a zero sum game. If you were in a war and two sides are fighting over a particular tract of land, that's a zero assault. There's only so much land. That land has to be divided, equitably or at least in a way that resolves the conflict. So, yes, there, there are times when a zero sum game is actually being played. But for the most part, when we're actually trying to resolve a conflict, there actually isn't a zero sum. No one has to lose four piece to be achieved. It's hard to get people to understand that. That is why to me, peace is really a part of the via negativa and not part of the via transformative of the transformational way. Which is where I think a lot of people would see it in the four paths. I think the negotiations and everything. The justice making aspects of it are parts of the via transformative of the fourth path. The actual peace itself is here in the second because peace requires the letting go and letting be. That is core to the idea of the via negativa of this silent way, of the second half. We have to let go because what was really at stake, what was at risk, if you will, in this action of legalizing same gender marriage, which is the analogy, the example that we're using for this. Was the ego of the people involved. If your ego was tied into the idea of your own supremacy because of the nature of the relationships that you partook in, as opposed to the nature of the relationships that we're going to be legalized here. Then you felt. a change. We as peacemakers need to be able to see and recognize that feeling of change but at the same time, not to cater to it as if the feeling of change is the same as actual change. Those who felt that a change had occurred, that was a violence done to them, of something being taken away from them is a true and valid feeling, but it is not a true invalid thing that happened. And this is something that we in our society have not been very good at recognizing is the difference between those feelings and those actualities. It's one of the things that makes it harder for us to actually achieve peace is. Peace. Often has hurt feelings. Yeah, and to your point of that. It is with that letting go. It's such a strong and important element in that. Um, a lot of times, like you said, it is letting go of the ego. a lot of times it's for a lot of individuals I had conversations with and helped them over time, too , better live with it be comfortable with, and to come to peace with other lives that are not like theirs, was recognizing their own ego, that their path is not everyone else's path, forcing their path on another individual is an act of ego. It isn't. a good act and they had to learn to let, go and accept that others aren't trying to do that to them. That they need to stop trying to do it to others. Because it made them defensive, because they were perpetrating it. So they were thinking others were trying to do it to them. So they're like, oh, well now I'm going to have to go get gay, married, you know? As I would here it phrased and it's like, no, no, if you're happy in a husband and wife relationship, than be happy in your husband and wife relationship. We will all celebrate that and just let go of the fact that. That individual needs to stop pushing that one path on others so that they can then also be at peace. Letting go of this expectation and perception that others are pushing it on them. . That really is the heart of what we're talking about here. I like to make media references because I think it's something that when we have a hard time expressing a truth , as rabbi Nachman said, "to show a person their true face. Show them through story." I think stories can really help us to understand a lot of these issues better. while it is a silly show in many respects, Derry Girls is really good at showing this sense of peacemaking. While it is about three girls and james. It's lumped in with them because of his backstory and family connections, and what have you. And just, they're kind of silly adventures in Northern Ireland. There's a current running through the entire series about the peace process, which was also going on at the time. And the approaching good Friday Accords. And in fact, The final episode of the series, I'm getting emotional talking about it because it is such a profoundly emotional episode in a series, is the vote over the good Friday Accords and whether or not there would be peace in the island. Because everyone had to give up something. Everyone had to change the way that they had been thinking about this conflict and everything that had been going on. Watching this profound meditation. Which I don't think would have been as profound in some ways, if it wasn't for the fact that we had seen these girls and James. Go through all of these. Very silly adventures. Very emotional adventures. We've watched them grow up over the three seasons of the show. This extremely momentous occasion with them being old enough to vote. And one of the first votes they really have to engage with, is this, what is the entire future of their country? What is Ireland going to look like going forward? Are the troubles going to persist? Or will the good Friday accord is actually doing anything. Well, they accomplish anything. There's a lot of interesting debate and argumentation. Throughout the episodes about. how do you forgive,. Some of these people that were being set free from prison had murdered people. Or had been involved in devastating terrorist attacks. How do you forgive? How do you move forward? Which that touches in on the second part of that, the fear. The fear. Watching them have to grapple with that. And come to their own opinions. The show doesn't have a where these right or wrong, were any of these feelings right or wrong because they're personal. How do you let go of the feelings of hurt? How do you let go of those feelings of pain? How do you work through that fear? that is a personal journey. I really wish there was a panacea, a thing that I could tell you, right here and now, and say, just to take these five simple actions and you too will be free from fear. The only thing I can say on that, the closest thing that there is to that, would be, it's in the via. Negativa the letting go. It's not an easy one. But it is a tremendous step is learning when you see that fear you have to. recognize it and give it a hug. Then let it go. And watch it. Oftentimes it disappears. Sometimes it doesn't. Um, whose practice was that sitting and giving your fear hug. Um, Pema Chodron in her many pain and fear meditations talks about holding your pain, holding your fears as if it's a crying child. And to visualize it as a crying child and let it weep. But just sitting there with it and letting it have its tantrum, letting it have its moment. But doing that all in this imaginal space, this visualized space where you're holding it as a child and soothing it. Letting it rest and find that rest and relaxation. And really helping it to let go. Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in his book Shambhala. Talks about courage, this bravery is very important quality of the spiritual warrior. In there, he points out that the Tibetan word that he is relying on here for bravery means to jump over. To jump past. That bravery is not the absence of fear. It's having the strength. To jump over the chasm created by fear to get to the other side. I have always loved that image. It's of being able to go to the other side, of getting across to get to the other side. That it's about weathering that storm about making it to the other way. Because faith and fear are so intimately connected. . Faith is learning to have trust. Fear is the active distrust of an individual, of a situation. Depending on how acute and pervasive the fear is, it could be the distrust of everything. They are both born out of our instincts. They were things that helped our ancestors out. To survive to thrive and they continue to help us today. To warn us of possible dangers. And to help us be bold. And to do things that aren't rational. But allow us to go to the moon. That was acts of faith. There was science, but they weren't sure of it. There was a lot of faith. To pack one self on top of a bunch of explosives. They have faith that it will be controlled to cast someone. that far. There was a non-zero chance that when the Lander touched down the surface of the moon, It wouldn't stop. We knew that the moon was dusty. We didn't know how thick the dust was, we didn't know how deep, how packed it was. We did not know exactly what would happen. We had ideas. We had theories. We thought we knew, but it was a non-zero chance. I love the phrase. Non-zero chance because it's the remotest of remote possibilities. But. The odds aren't to zero that it's going to happen. So, what does it mean to harvest piece? We named this episode, the harvest of peace. We started off with the concept of harvesting piece, but we've talked a lot about what peace is. Harvesting piece is grabbing it wherever you can. We live in a late stage capitalist world where our agency is violated constantly. We don't have a choice, whether or not we work at all, let alone at the job we probably have to work to make money because we have to pay that money to a landlord and pay that money to people for food and so on and so forth. That is a removal of choice. And so we're constantly, whether we recognize it or not, feel it as a background radiation in our life, we are constantly in the state of violence. Especially if you are of any minority status. If you're queer, if you're, I always feel weird saying a woman because 51% of the population is female, but yet they are still treated as a minority, which is mind boggling when you think about it, because they are actually a majority, but their agencies violated constantly. Oftentimes without even awareness by the perpetrator. If you're a member of a racialized or ethnic minority or a minority faith, you feel that lack of volition? That inability to live your life as you would like to live it, that violation of your will. That removal of agency. That is perpetrated against us all the time in a million big and little ways. How you dress when you leave the house, how you hold yourself when you move to the house, whether or not you code switch and use a different tone of voice, a different vernacular. When you engage with other people for safety. Those are removals of our agency and so we can live in the state of violence to the point where we don't recognize it as violence being perpetrated against us anymore. It's just normal. It's a normalcy and that is a terrible thing. As we are striving for justice as we are striving for that better world. Practicing Tikkun Olam the reparation of the world. We are looking for those moments of peace. And collecting them and recognizing them and holding them dear. Whether that's a moment of peace that you find during a mindfulness meditation or any other kind of meditation. A moment of piece that you feel listening and singing along to your favorite piece of music, that moment of peace that you have just when you take that sip of coffee and it's just perfect. It's what you wanted. Or even just harvesting that moment of peace after you've been violated. After your free will has been violated by some fool acting a fool. Just letting it go. When you get a chance to take a step back. Pausing and taking a deep breath and letting it go. Because, having attachment to that, to the suffering, to the fear and the anger and the hate that that moment could breed. Just let it go. You don't need to hold onto it. I feel like this is one of those moments where we have to point out that letting it go is not the same as pretending it didn't happen. Yes, because I think a lot of people conflate those two ideas. Yeah. Letting it go means holding things open-handed it may still sit on your hand. But you are not forcing it to be there. You are not grabbing it so tight that you were pressing the shape of it into your flesh, into your soul, into your mind and into your emotions. That's what letting go is. It is opening your hand. Things can still be held in your hand when they're open , but you are not pressing them into your skin. Yeah. You could take a quarter. Put it in your hand, if you squeeze your hand really tight, that quarter will hurt you. It will hurt your hand. It will hurt you and you'll see the imprint of it. It leaves a mark. It harms you, but if you set it on your hand, leave your hand open. The quarter is still there. It's still your quarter. It's still on your hand, but. It is no longer causing suffering. That's really what is meant by letting go in the circumstances. We can hurt ourselves more than others have already hurt us. In how we hold on to the pain that they have caused. And I've said this many times before, but to me, the difference between pain and suffering is how hard we hold on to the pain. That's what harvesting piece is about. It's learning to have that open hand. It's learning to let go and let be. It doesn't mean that we don't do something about it. We practice the way of the four paths. The via transformative is coming. In fact, it is out of the union of the via positive of the first path and the via negativa the second path that the via creativa is born, that our creativity is born. The place where we find the courage to ride these ideas to ride. To birth God. This is half of the energy that brings that forward. So justice making this coming. We have to learn to let go. So that we're not holding on so tight that we cannot speak. You cannot sing with a closed throat. So in an honor of this, the new moon and an honor of Lunasa and harvesting peace. Let's let's take a moment and exercise harvesting piece together. We're going to take a deep breath together. Is everybody ready? And let go. And that is a moment of peace. So hopefully you can find some time in your regular daily life. To like go. To harvest some peace to harvest some joy. And that can be as ritualized as in your meditations, in your prayers. Or like I said earlier, I find a good song that you just love to sing. That brings you joy. Because joy and peace, often dance hand in hand. And just give yourself that moment. Give yourself that time. Because if we're not regularly harvesting those moments of peace. Then the forces that are trying to Rob us of our agency and Rob us of our peace. I hope this episode has been helpful for you. I hope that it has meant something to you. I'm glad to be doing these podcasts again. I want to remind you if you can help us out. We're trying to do this at a much more regular pace and bring a lot more forward for you all. So if you can head over to https://www.creationspaths.com/. You can sign up and join the sub stack over there. I also have a Kofi and a Patrion I'm C.E. Dorset on both. That goes to help all of the things I do from the short stories to the fiction, to the various podcasts and everything. If you can help us out, that would be greatly appreciated. As we're trying to make the time and put in the resources that these things need. Don't forget to like and subscribe. That that helps a lot. . If you don't have the financial means to help us or you're not sure if you want to or not. That's fine. But never underestimate the power of sharing. Yeah. Just sharing. It really does. Help out a lot. It's like saying a thank you. Also, if you do subscribe, especially over on sub stack and we're going to be giving out codes to those who support us in other places as well. We are going to be offering some classes soon that are going to be beginning behind the paywall over at I will eventually come out to everyone. So you don't have to have the FOMO that you're not going to get. Anything, it's just, we want to make sure that we are giving time and energy to the comments and questions that might come in from those. So that's going to be easier to do. If we keep that basically in-house over there so people can use the comment system. And everything's that we can make sure. People get the most out of those classes. Also a massive educational resource over on https://wisdomscry.com. Constantly articles are going up over there on all sorts of topics. Tons of educational information already available for everyone. But the classes will be more structured. Yeah, interactive. Process. All right. I hope that you have. The blessings of this. Wonderful new moon. The first new moon after Lunasa come down into your souls and may the one life live through all of us and give us peace. Joy and justice. Amen. Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

In this episode, we do a retrospective on a dialogue that took place in 1974 during the first summer session of the Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado. The dialogue was called “Psychology East and West” and explored a number of differences in understanding and approach to the notion of ego between so-called “Western psychology” and what were then thought of as “Eastern” spiritual traditions. The participants included the well-known spiritual teachers, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Ram Dass, as well as the co-founder and Vice-President of Naropa, John Baker, and the therapist, Jim Green. The dialogue was moderated by Duncan Campbell. The full dialogue can be heard on the Ram Dass — Here and Now podcast: Ep. 112, The Notion of Ego with Chogyam Trungpa RinpocheCharis FoundationGolden Turtle SoundSupport the Show.

Teaching a nature retreat amidst softly chirping birds and cooling rain, Jack, Pema Chödrön, and Ajahn Sumedho illuminate joyful insights of monastic life.This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self."Mostly what draws people to monastic life in the healthiest and best sense is its joy." – Jack KornfieldIn this special outdoor retreat, Jack, Pema Chödrön, and Ajahn Sumedho explore:Chanting the powerful seed syllable mantra, "Ah"Joys and misconceptions of monastic life in modern timesWhy someone would take vows and become a monk or nuKabir's poetry, being human, and walking the spiritual pathSexuality and celibacy in spiritual communitiesRelating to both ultimate and relative realityDealing with the body in physically taxing situationsWorking with injustice, inequality, and hierarchy within monasteries and spiritual institutionsThe nature of change and how our present creates our futureOpen-heartedness and open-mindednessLiving the Dharma every second of our existenceLetting our issues be our teachersA surprise Q&A appearance from Heart Wisdom family, Brother David Steindl-Rast, along with Ajahn Sundara, and Sister Columba"Quite clearly the future is the result of how we work with our minds now. To the degree that we open our hearts and minds to the present moment, that creates our future." – Pema Chödrön"I like to reflect that the Buddha only taught two things: suffering and the end of suffering." – Ajahn SumedhoAbout Pema Chödrön:Pema Chödrön is a Buddhist teacher in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa. She served as the director of Karma Dzong, in Boulder, until moving in 1984 to rural Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to be the director of Gampo Abbey. Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche asked her to work towards the establishment of a monastery for western monks and nuns. Check out her new book, How We Live Is How We Die, and learn more at PemaChodronFoundation.orgAbout Ajahn Sumedho:Ajahn Sumedho is a prominent teacher in the Thai Forest Tradition of Theravāda Buddhism. He was ordained in 1967, trained under Ajahn Chah, and has been instrumental in helping bring Buddha's teachings to the West. Learn more about Ajahn Sumedho in Teachings of a Buddhist Monk, including a forward by Jack.This Dharma Talk recorded on 5/26/1990 on the land which would become Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we have a roundtable discussion of spiritual issues with psychotherapist, Lisa Chatham. In Part I, we talk about the complex legacies of brilliant spiritual teachers, like Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, who are associated with inappropriate behavior or scandals. In Part II, we explore the spirituality of our most distant past in European and Middle-Eastern cave art and artifacts, and the spiritual futurism and metaphor of Star Wars. In Part III, we discuss the role and importance of technology in our lives and how we can deal with it spiritually.Charis FoundationGolden Turtle SoundSupport the Show.

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 86 -What is "un-knowing" in Buddhism? Is it the same as Agnosticism? What is its relationship to faith? Resources: Robert Buswell; Donald Lopez (2013), Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism, Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, ISBN 9780691157863; Conze, Edward (2013), Buddhist Thought in India: Three Phases of Buddhist Philosophy, Routledge, ISBN 978-1-134-54231-4; Edelglass, William; et al. (2009), Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-532817-2; Gethin, Rupert (1998), Foundations of Buddhism, Oxford University Press; Harvey, Peter (1990), An Introduction to Buddhism, Cambridge University Press; Peter Harvey (2013), The Selfless Mind: Personality, Consciousness and Nirvana in Early Buddhism, Routledge, ISBN 978-1-136-78329-6; Keown, Damien (2013). Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-966383-5.; Trainor, Kevin (2004), Buddhism: The Illustrated Guide, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-517398-7; Williams, Paul; Tribe, Anthony (2000), Buddhist Thought: A Complete Introduction to the Indian Tradition, Routledge, ISBN 0-415207010; Ajahn Sucitto (2010). Turning the Wheel of Truth: Commentary on the Buddha's First Teaching. Shambhala.; Bhikkhu Bodhi (2003), A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma, Pariyatti Publishing; Chogyam Trungpa (1972). "Karma and Rebirth: The Twelve Nidanas, by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche." Karma and the Twelve Nidanas, A Sourcebook for the Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies. Vajradhatu Publications.; Dalai Lama (1992). The Meaning of Life, translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins, Boston: Wisdom.; Mingyur Rinpoche (2007). The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness. Harmony. Kindle Edition.; Sonam Rinchen (2006). How Karma Works: The Twelve Links of Dependent Arising, Snow Lion.; Waddell, Norman (ed. & trans.), Hakuin's Precious Mirror Cave: A Zen Miscellany, 2009, p. 83. Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us on our discord server, Hidden Sangha ⁠https://discord.gg/tEwcVpu⁠! Credits: Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host Proven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brightonbuddhism/message

This fireside chat between Khentrul Rinpoche and Judith Simmer-Brown occurred before the 2023 Kalachakra Empowerment in Boulder, Colorado. The renowned Kalachakra-tantra, the most detailed Vajrayana literature, speaks about the degenerate age and the coming Golden Age. The Shambhala teachings are said to be the hidden inner teachings of the Kalachakra, which envision an enlightened society imbued with harmony, compassion, and the diligence of a warrior spirit fighting for the good of all sentient beings. What are the Shambhala teachings of the Kalachakra, and how do they relate to the visions of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche?ABOUT JUDITH-SIMMER BROWNJudith Simmer-Brown, Ph.D., is Distinguished Professor of Contemplative and Religious Studies Emeritx at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, where she has taught since 1978. As a Buddhist practitioner since the early 1970s, she became a student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1974 and served as an acharya in Shambhala from 2000-2022. Her books are Dakini's Warm Breath (Shambhala 2001)and Meditation and the Classroom: Contemplative Pedagogy for Religious Studies (SUNY 2011). She and her husband, Richard, have two adult children and four grandchildren.ABOUT KHENTRUL RINPOCHEKhentrul Rinpoché Jamphel Lodrö is the founder and spiritual director of Dzokden. Rinpoche is the author of Unveiling Your Sacred Truth, The Great Middle Way: Clarifying the Jonang View of Other-Emptiness, A Happier Life, and The Hidden Treasure of the Profound Path.Rinpoche spent the first 20 years of his life herding yak and chanting mantras on the plateaus of Tibet. Inspired by the bodhisattvas, he left his family to study in a variety of monasteries under the guidance of over twenty-five masters in all the Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Due to his non-sectarian approach, he earned himself the title of Rimé (unbiased) Master and was identified as the reincarnation of the famous Kalachakra Master Ngawang Chözin Gyatso. While at the core of his teachings is the recognition that there is great value in the diversity of all spiritual traditions found in this world; he focuses on the Jonang-Shambhala tradition. Kalachakra (wheel of time) teachings contain profound methods to harmonize our external environment with the inner world of body and mind, ultimately bringing about the golden age of peace and harmony (dzokden).2023 Shambhala Teaching Judith and Rinpoche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us on today's show is the CEO of Dhama Moon and my personal meditation teacher and friend, David Nichtern! Dharma Moon is an online meditation community which specializes in teaching the next generation of mindfulness meditation instructors. As a senior teacher in the lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, David has gone on to write two books, be an Emmy winning and Grammy nomiated musician, and host of the popular, Creativity, Spirituality, and Making a Buck Podcast.  In this conversation, we talk about some of the most compelling teachings that we've explored together which are commonly referred to as the sacred path of the warrior. They're a perennial set of teachings found in cultures around the world which are uniquely relevant for living a spiritually inclined life in the modern age. They ask us, how can we be fully awake, courageous, and authentic right now in the life that we're currently living?  If you want to study with David he has many online offerings that can be found through the link below. I highly recommend his 'Mindfulness Teacher Training' course starting up in June for one of the most comprehensive deep dives into meditation you can find on the internet.   SHOW TOPICS - What is Warriorship? - The Qualities of a Warrior - The Strength of Being Gentle - Seeing Clearly - How to Properly Face Oneself  - Meditation - How Being Self Conscious Closes Off the World - Discovering our Basic Goodness - Moving out from the Cocoon - The Profundity of Householder Practice - Business and Warriorship LINKS dharmamoon.com

In this compelling episode of the Inscape Quest podcast, host, Trudi Howley, welcomes dressage trainer and passionate advocate for equine welfare, Diana Mukpo. A veteran in the field, Diana enlightens us with her insights on the discipline of dressage while advocating for a more mindful and compassionate relationship with our equine partners. Diana's journey in dressage began in England before she moved to the U.S in the 1970s, where she deepened her passion and understanding of the extraordinary bond between a horse and its rider. Her unique perspective blends her total dedication to dressage and her spiritual devotion rooted in Buddhist teachings and brings a fresh outlook on the discourse around horse welfare. Dive into her richly layered discussion with Trudi about the importance of empathy in equine training and competition. Drawing from her extensive experience and philosophical perspectives, Diana advocates for a transformative approach in training horses. Diana also calls attention to the urgent crisis prevailing in the dressage community and suggests revisiting classical practices within dressage. The episode is a deep dive into the world of equestrianism, presenting an opportunity to question the status quo and champion an empathic model of horse training. The conversation also highlights the unique bond horses provide, stepping into the expansive world of dressage. Diana navigates topics through her diverse experiences in the world of Shambhala, Naropa, and marriage to Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. In an increasingly divided world, the podcast showcases the potential for growth and change. The conversation also illuminates the crucial issues of horse welfare and abuse in the sport, escalating competition costs, and the challenges facing trainers in disseminating traditional dressage training. Listen in to discover fascinating topics in a conversation that seeks to create a nurturing environment for our beloved horses. The participants in this conversation have no personal involvement or knowledge associated with recent allegations of equine abuse in the dressage community. Shambala Publications Shambala Publications is dedicated to creating books, audios & courses to improve lives. Disclaimer  

To join weekly mediations on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm EST, please visit www.wisdomseat.org, or email: info@thewisdomseat.org. Inspired by Tony Robbins, AH Almaas, Aesop fables, the Buddha, the Dalai Lama, Jack Kornfield, Robert Thurman, Jung, Joseph Goldstien, Duncan Trussell, Ragu Markus, Gabor Mate, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Maharaji, Ram Dass, Joan Halifax, Michael Carrol, Judy Lief, SokukoJi, Krishna Das, Nina Rao, Bhagavan Das, Allan Watts, Radhanath swami, Kaustubha Das, Raghunath Das, Sadhguru, Rumi, Jesus, St. Francis, Mother Teresa, Teresa of Avila, Mohammed, Moses, Pema Chodron, Thich Naht Hanh, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Mooji, and my Mother; Amy Burns and my father; Jim Burns.  Audiobook.  Mature listeners only (18+).

For this week's Mindful Monday video/podcast, Waylon talks about effective activism. “My parents' Buddhist teacher, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, would often note that activism is vital and important. So much of the good that has been accomplished in our societies, in our world, has come about through folks coming from empathy, and—through bravery—changing the status quo in our societies. There's a caveat, of course, which we see on social media all the time, which is we can't create a kinder, better, more caring world through aggression, through self-righteousness, through prejudice, through seeing others as evil. While we can be clear about the faults of others or the faults of philosophies out there or prejudices out there, we have to first engage in maitri.” ~ Waylon Lewis  Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.

Inspired by the Yoga Sutras, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Duncan Trussell, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Ragu Markus, Alexandra David-Neel, MC Arthur, Ellie Anne, Maya Angelous, and Ram Dass.    Two great quotes from this episode: "And if you find yourself in that Samadhi, that higher state of absorption, material things may appear to collapse as the sign of our souls connection with spiritual fortune." "Practitioners, recognize that the most challenging aspects of life, the energies and play of confused emotions and frightening obstacles can be worked with as gateways to freedom and realization." Audiobook.  Mature listeners only (18+).

In this interview I am joined by John Riley Perks, author, teacher, and was for seven years the butler and attendant of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Born in 1934, John recounts his childhood during World War 2, where he learned how to harness his intuition and psychic capacities under the guidance of his mother while avoiding air strikes and other dangers. John recalls moving to the USA in 1950 and tells of his life there through the decades of cultural change that marked the latter half of the 20th century. John describes his first meeting with renowned guru of Tibetan Buddhism Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and the subsequent years in his service as personal attendant and butler. John recalls the powerful spiritual field of tantric masters and details how Trungpa worked to dismantled John's ego in a variety of potent ways. John also reflects on the line between so called crazy wisdom activity intended to enlighten students and the abuse of trust of which so many celebrity spiritual masters, including Trungpa himself, have been accused. John also explains how to send and receive messages on the wind, the protocol for interacting with spirit beings, and how to live in the mystery. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep229-butler-of-vajrayana-john-riley-perks Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Childhood during WW2 04:36 - Seances with John's mother 07:54 - Britains' native lineages of psychic and healing abilities 08:26 - Clearing the mind of psychic interference 10:00 - Interacting with other beings 11:43 - Learning to live in the mystery 12:57 - Recurring visions throughout John's life 14:18 - Sending and receiving messages on the wind 16:38 - Importance of deity yoga and Vajrayogini practice 17:47 - Playing the Great Game 20:12 - Fantasy and reading 22:46 - Advice for those who have psychic experiences 25:06 - Panic attacks and PTSD 26:44 - Living in the USA in the 1950s 27:22 - Working as a farmhand and heading West 31:13 - Running a school for exceptional children 34:19 - The assassination period and gun culture 39:35 - The 60s and comments on drug use 42:38 - Living with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche 43:48 - Meeting Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche 45:29 - Powerful first impression 49:19 - The energy field of spiritual masters 51:29 - Dismantling John's ego 53:26 - The art of serving the guru 54:39 - John's love for Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche 57:58 - The terror of being so close to the guru 59:55 - How did John last so long? 01:01:51 - Not trying to get enlightened 01:04:38 - Stories of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche 01:08:38 - Accusations of abuse and cruelty 01:13:38 - Facing things as they are 01:14:19 - Đid Trungpa Rinpoche go too far? 01:15:32 - Trungpa Rinpoche's drinking 01:18:07 - Working for Bill Cosby … To find out more about John Riley Perks, visit: - https://www.celticbuddhism.org/ … 
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Bruce Tift is a psychotherapist, author, and long-time meditation practitioner. As a therapist he's done his rounds – working in a psychiatric ward, social services, and maintaining a private practice since 1979. As a teacher, he taught at Naropa University for twenty-five years and lectured all throughout the world. He is also a Vajrayana Buddhism practitioner with over 40 years of practice under his belt. On his journey he has been fortunate enough to be a student of Chogyam Trunga Rinpoche and to meet a number of other realized teachers. He is the author of “Already Free” a fascinating book that explores the relationship between Psychotherapy and awakening. In this episode, we speak about the irresolvable paradox of relationship, what it means to be psychospiritually mature, stepping out of identification through immediate sensation, Individual vs couples therapy, nonduality & the Vajrayana view, and a healthier approach to awakening & liberation. 

David Nichtern explores how mindfulness meditation is the primary tool on our journey of joining Heaven and Earth, which are our highest aspirations and our day-to-day practicalities.This episode is taken from one of David's Dharma Moon Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training sessions. The Intro to Mindfulness and the Path of Meditation program, which serves as the foundation for the next Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training, begins on October 13th.To learn more, register now for a free online talk, Teaching Mindfulness Meditation and the Role of the Teacher, with David Nichtern and Robert Thurman on Tuesday, August 22nd.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenowIn this episode, David explores:The classic paradigm of Heaven and Earth, our highest aspirations and our day-to-day practicalities, as a way to frame our journeysThe role that humanity plays in this paradigm and what the path of the warrior truly meansHow mindfulness meditation is the primary tool we can use for joining Heaven and Earth and finding balance in our lives“Earth is nothing but obstacles, actually, from the point of view of Heaven. It's just a clump of obstacles. But from the point of view of joining Heaven and Earth, it's a clump of obstacles that actually can be manifested as opportunities for joining Heaven and Earth.” – David NichternAbout David Nichtern:David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon, is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 40 years. He was one of the initial American students of renowned meditation master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and studied closely with him soon after his arrival in the United States in 1970. He is also a business consultant with companies creating a variety of offerings integrating meditation in a larger health and well-being context. David is also a multiple Grammy-nominated and Emmy award-winning musician.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Today we are joined on the Brain Booster by one of the legends of US coaching Jim Waldron for a fascinating discussion about the Mind Body connection Jim has spent most of his working life absorbed in the workings of consciousness and how it can apply to the game of golf In his early years he spent time with some masters of martial arts and applied key principles to his coaching He studied with some of the great meditation teachers such as Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Suziki Roshi He has become very well known for his work with the yips in golf and also in numerous other sports such as baseball, basketball, darts and bowls We discussed: The two types of yips and why one type is very The origination of yips and what makes things worse What are the ‘fuels' for the yips? The wrong use of the conscious mind The effects of negative emotion and the manifestation of FEAR Why people don't yip on a practice swing The principle of Radical Acceptance How ‘observation' can change everything Are you the ‘Hero' or the ‘Victim' of your story? The value of a mindfulness practice Understand your ‘focal point' in the swing   So many wonderful ideas and concepts to consider Jim Waldron is a nationally acclaimed golf teaching professional, mental game coach, author, and lecturer best known for his pioneering research on the mind/body connection approach to learning and teaching golf. His holistic approach to golf improvement blends swing and short game mechanics, mental focus skills, physical fitness and emotional state control into a revolutionary golf instruction paradigm. He is recognized as one of the game's best golf swing instructors and swing theorists. To find out more about Jim Waldron and his coaching go to https://balancepointgolf.com/       To book your Mind Factor workshop get in touch with us at www.themindfactor.com      

Inspired by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Audiobook. Mature listeners only (18+).

Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche brought this concept up to date when he came to the west. I prefer to use the word protector; The ultimate warrior protects the world. I say don't go to war, don't go to peace. Don't take a position. https://youtu.be/Fh9f0a31K0c

Carolyn Rose Gimian is the Executive Director of the Chogyam Trungpa Institute, and was a close student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche's who later served as editor of many of his classic books including Shambhala: Sacred Path Of The Warrior and Smile At Fear. Carolyn, her husband James (Jim) Gimian and Samuel Bercholz (founder, Shambhala Publications) were some of the earliest members of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche's sangha, nearly involved with nearly every facet of his life for the entirety of his 17 years he remained alive in America. Carolyn, Jim and Samuel remain surrendered devotees of Trungpa Rinpoche to this day, and are generous, living testaments to the wisdom contained in his teachings. Collectively, they share countless humorous and heartwarming stories of what it was like being on the front lines of Tibetan Buddhism arriving in America, watching the emergence of Pema Chodrön (and the surprisingly hilarious car she drove in her first year as a nun), what it was like spending long periods of time with Trungpa Rinpoche's deceased body for 6 weeks after he passed, and how smoke can turn into a rainbow. Also, Carolyn shares exciting news about the highly anticipated Chogyam Trungpa Digital Library. CHOGYAM TRUNGPA DIGITAL LIBRARY: https://library.chogyamtrungpa.com SHAMBHALA PUBLICATIONS: https://shambhala.org *LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited, and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter. *Follow us on Instagram: @loveistheauthor *MGMT/BOOK: lacee@loveistheauthor.com

Bruce Tift is a licensed Psychotherapist and the author of Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation. He is a long-time practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism and was a student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.Bruce's website: https://www.brucetift.com/ Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Mu_PodcastDonations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lucasperryVideo episode: https://youtu.be/cESdYTKz0dMTwitter: https://twitter.com/LucasFMPerryTimestamps: 0:00 Intro3:09 What is freedom? 4:39 What is conscious participation in open awareness?6:47 Is this the fruitional view? 9:09 The western therapeutic perspective of healing core wounds11:18 How do the fruitonal view and the developmental view relate? 14:31 Commiting to experience sense of problem without trying to resolve it19:12 The path of Vajrayana Buddhism29:42 Belief is a substitute for groundlessness 34:21 I give myself permission to never experience what I most want in life38:13 What is non-divided reality?43:29 Freedom is not synonymous with positive feelings47:47 Neurosis is always a substitute for experiential intensity 51:35 Falling through the air with no parachute52:25 Challenging our identification with hope55:17 Bruce's gradual shift towards freedom58:00 Being profoundly limited1:03:03 Asking if what you most want is available right now1:04:44 One taste 1:05:54 Impermanence and dependent origination1:10:27 Enlightenment 1:13:24 Trying to experience no-self can be motivated by fundamental aggression to experience1:15:04 Maintaining a center through problem maintaining1:18:53 The function of neurosis1:26:00 What's fundamentally disturbing about our experience? 1:33:05 How does groundlessness fit into freedom and nirvana? 1:34:33 Do we know anything? 1:39:05 What does it mean to be “Already Free?” 1:43:24 Neurosis is a clever way to pretend to ourselves we're addressing our life while guaranteeing nothing happens 1:47:08 What's always available?1:48:08 Final words from Bruce1:50:30 Outro

"I may be crucified for this... but happily!" Sam Bercholz is the Founder and Editor In Chief of Shambhala Publications, was an attendant, student, close friend and constant collaborator of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche's for the last 17 years of his life, publishing virtually Trungpa's entire literary catalog. He co-hosted a weekly public radio show with Alan Watts (produced by an Anton Lavey devotee), and Sam personally introduced Trungpa Rinpoche to Alan Watts ("Alan was Trunpa's literary hero.") He shares the details of their first meeting, and the bombshell first impression Alan Watts made on Trungpa Rinpoche ("That was a horrible disappointment"). Sam also made the introduction between renowned Zen Master Suzuki Roshi and Trungpa Rinpoche, which became a lifelong friendship between the two most significant Buddhist teachers in North American history. Sam also grew up with Alan Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Lex Hixon, was the original mover and shaker of the spiritual boom in the Bay Area in the late 1960's and 70's. He even hosted His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (considered the living Buddha of the last 100 years) on his only visit to North America in 1976. Sam tells mind-blowing stories of what it was like for him to be the "designated driver" for Trungpa Rinpoche's early acid tests with his students ("best job ever") and how Trungpa never appeared to be affected by the LSD or the alcohol intake. Sam shares (for the first time publicly) his feelings about the controversial offshoot Shambhala Buddhism, which he reveals was created years after Trungpa Rinpoche's death, without his personal blessing and against many of his students support. "I tried to stop Shambhala Buddhism from happening. I thought it was a mistake to create a new religion, because Trungpa Rinpoche was not into starting new religions." Sam also shares about his relationship with legendary poet Jim Harrison, and towards the end of the podcast, fields questions from Jaymee's student Tim D'amico and his partner Lacee. "I had many meetings with Trungpa Rinpoche while he was taking a crap..." - Sam Bercholz *LOVE IS THE AUTHOR: produced, edited, and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter. *Recorded live on location: Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA. *Opening/closing music: "Spinning Love" by Sam Cohen (30th Century Records) *Follow LITA on Instagram: @loveistheauthor LOVE IS THE AUTHOR: produced, edited, and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter. MGMT/INFO: lacee@loveistheauthor.com

Life without sanity (= life with insanity...!) is more common than you think... How often do you feel like you are just running and running and getting nowhere? How often do you feel like you've checked all the boxes in life and somehow you don't feel content? And you wonder, what was the point of all of the doing and achieving? In this episode, a co-founder of Karuna Training, Dr. Melissa Moore, shares her wisdom gained through her 30+ years of studying and teaching Buddhist Contemplative Psychology and her own personal life experience. About Melissa:Website: https://karunatraining.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karunatraining/?utm_medium=copy_linkBook “The diamonds within us”: https://thediamondswithinus.org/Resources discussed in this episode:Vajrayana Buddhism tradition: https://tricycle.org/beginners/buddhism/what-is-vajrayana-buddhism/Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche: https://www.naropa.edu/about-naropa/leadership/past-presidents/chogyam-trungpa-rinpoche/Let's connect!Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/151528407196525Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whynotmeditate.podcast/Website: https://masakozawa.com/Download "5 steps to start your meditation practice" for free today! https://www.subscribepage.com/5_steps_to_start_your_meditation_practice"Journal - Whispers from your soul" is here! Give yourself and your loved ones a gift of self-care!: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2J8785P/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0Support the show

This episode was recorded in 2020. Mirabai Bush teaches contemplative practices and develops programs through the application of contemplative principles and values to organizational life. Her work with individuals and organizations includes entrepreneurial project management, compassionate staff-board relations, organizational leadership, public relations, communication, networking, and strategic relationship building all through the lens of contemplative practice in action. Her spiritual studies include two years in India with Hindu teacher Neemkaroli Baba; meditation in monasteries with Buddhist teachers Shri S.N. Goenka, Anagarika Munindra, and IMS guiding teachers; and studies with Pir Vilayat Khan and Tibetan Buddhist lamas Kalu Rinpoche, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Gelek Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and others; and five years of intensive practice in Iyengar yoga and five years of Aikido under Kanai Sensei.

God is whistling.  Trying to keep and hold your attention.Persist in (t)His focus.  Listen to the Silence, for the Sound, for Love's Divine Whistle, like your life depends on It. Because your best life does. I Love you, Niknikki@curlynikki.com  LOVE CHARGING STATION, Live, Daily, Group Practice-  6:30am ET (Spotify LIVE):▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/id/app/spotify-live/id1517524960GoOD Mornings merch:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsWeekly LIVE Meditation, Tuesdays at 7pm ET (FREE on Spotify)▶▶ https://spotify.link/meditation___________________________________________Today's Quotes:"Circle me O GodKeep hope withinDespair without.Circle me O GodKeep peace withinKeep turmoil out.Circle me O GodKeep calm withinKeep storms without.Circle me O GodKeep strength withinKeep distress out."-Celtic Ciam Prayer via St. Franciscan Center Tampa"To come to that point of focus where Krishna is the only focus."-Kadamba Kana Swami "You are trying to get out of something you were never in, and you're trying to get in to something you were never out of."-@thehamsterwheelsnotmotorized "If you're in discomfort, it's because you're destined."-Devon Franklin"Openness is like the wind. If you open your doors and windows, it is bound to come in."-Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche"All you are required to do is remain faithful to the state you entered... persist and the world will respond."-Neville Goddard"Spiritual life is like standing in the middle of a fire without getting burnt."-Amma"Grace has the ability to change anything at anytime."-Sri Sri Ravi Shankar "A River of Grace."-Jahnavi Harrison "The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."-John 3:8 "To me came the Sound incomparable, which comesNeither from within, nor from without.Neither does it come from the left, nor from the right,Nor from the back, nor from the front.You will ask then, whence does it come?It comes from the direction you are seeking to go.You will ask then, which way shall I face?The side from which the bridegroom cometh.That direction whence ripeness comes to fruit;That direction from which stones become diamonds.Be silent and listen to the five sounds from Heaven,The Heaven which is beyond all senses and directions.Every moment of life this wondrous SoundReaches down from the courts of Heaven.Fortunate above all the children of menIs he who hears its enchanting melodies."-Kabir Excerpt from Joel Goldsmith's book, 'The Altitude of Prayer' "If every morning for the next 30 days, you begin your day by saying, I intend to see; I expect to see, no matter who I am with, no matter where I am, no matter what I am doing, I intend to see that which I want to see-- you will change the momentum of your life experience."-Abraham HicksSupport the show

Being a serial entrepreneur is a crazy ride that may have you changing course many times in your life, and creativity and spirituality add extra layers of richness to the journey. Such is the story of today's guest. His life is full of awe-inspiring experiences, and I'm thrilled that he's here to share them with us. Join us now! David Nichtern is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 40 years. He was one of the early students of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, who came to the US in 1970. He is also a business consultant with companies creating a variety of offerings integrating meditation into a larger health and well being context, including Goldman Sachs, Sturdy Meditation, Creative Live, and several other organizations. David has been featured in media outlets such as the NY Times, FOX News, Netflix's The Midnight Gospel movie, and he has a podcast based on his book, Creativity, Spirituality, and Making a Buck. A highly-regarded composer, David composed the song Midnight at the Oasis, which you have probably heard, and he has composed scores for Christopher Guest's film The Big Picture, produced multiple records, and periodically tours with Grammy-nominated kirtan performer Krishna Das. Adding to his impressive accomplishments, David has played with Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, Lana Del Rey, Maria Muldaur, Paul Simon, and many others. Show Highlights: David's lifelong love affair with music, inspired and nurtured by his family How David's Uncle Irv taught him improvisation–and the important cornerstone that making music could be his livelihood The magical place where creativity and spirituality meet–and how these worlds collided in David's life How the hit song, Midnight at the Oasis, opened many doors for David and brought him success How David started yoga and found his teacher, went to retreats, and mixed spirituality into his music world How David's astrology chart aligns perfectly with his life story How David manages his ideas and intuition as a serial entrepreneur with the philosophy to “join heaven and earth” What David's motivation was to write his book–and what he hopes people take away from it David's advice about money for spiritual people Reflections on the most meaningful lessons David has learned from his teachers How spiritual practice helps David in entrepreneurship What it takes to be a great salesperson Hear David's answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, grounding habits, favorite hot beverage, last meal on earth, morning routine, an inspiring person, something people might not know about him, what he's reading right now, and what's bringing him joy right now. Resources: Connect with David:http://www.dharmamoon.com ( www.dharmamoon.com) andhttp://www.davidnichtern.com ( www.davidnichtern.com)   Join the Weave Your Bliss newsletter for exclusive Resonance Love Letters– sign uphttps://streaklinks.com/BLs86h1zs5WRpPLWkwQErkSv/https://weaveyourbliss.ck.page/9b9dab2d22 ( here). My brand-new Astrology Guidebook for 2023 is available now! You don't want to be without this calendar and guide for planning your 2023 schedule! Check out my mini-course, The Planets and Your Business:http://www.weaveyourbliss.com ( www.weaveyourbliss.com)     Are you a spiritual business owner? Join my free Facebook group:https://streaklinks.com/BLs86h5iIvA2F4g-HAI9_w9o/https://m.facebook.com/groups/weaveyourbusinessbliss/ ( Weave Your Business Bliss).

To learn more about Melissa and about Karuna Training, visithttps://karunatraining.comMelissa Moore Ph.D. Steward of the North American Karuna training since 2014, and co-founded Karuna Europe in 1996. Melissa has her MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, and her Ph.D. in Psychological Anthropology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.Melissa has been a student of Vajrayana Buddhism and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche since 1979. She was the founding Director of the Felton Institute for Research and Training in San Francisco (2006–2016). She has been involved in community-based research for the most marginalized populations in California, trained front-line providers in mental health in evidence-based practices, and then researched the outcomes.Melissa is the Executive Director of Karuna Training and a lead faculty. She has taught Karuna Training in nine countries and in four states in the U.S. She lives in Denver with her dog and husband.Melissa recently published The Diamonds Within Us: Uncovering Brilliant Sanity Through Contemplative Psychology; find out more about the bookhere: https://thediamondswithinus.org

To learn more about Melissa and about Karuna Training, visithttps://karunatraining.comMelissa Moore Ph.D. Steward of the North American Karuna training since 2014, and co-founded Karuna Europe in 1996. Melissa has her MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, and her Ph.D. in Psychological Anthropology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.Melissa has been a student of Vajrayana Buddhism and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche since 1979. She was the founding Director of the Felton Institute for Research and Training in San Francisco (2006–2016). She has been involved in community-based research for the most marginalized populations in California, trained front-line providers in mental health in evidence-based practices, and then researched the outcomes.Melissa is the Executive Director of Karuna Training and a lead faculty. She has taught Karuna Training in nine countries and in four states in the U.S. She lives in Denver with her dog and husband.Melissa recently published The Diamonds Within Us: Uncovering Brilliant Sanity Through Contemplative Psychology; find out more about the bookhere: https://thediamondswithinus.org

Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche moved to the United States in 1970 to bring Tibetan Bhuddists teachings to the West.

In this final episode of UNCOVERAGE, Una is high up in the Colorado Rockies with Trungpa Rinpoche at a military program called Encampment where anything can happen. 

This is the EPILOGUE of UNCOVERAGE, wherein I ramble about the podcast and share my thoughts on various subjects and episodes, and reveal other bits of detritus from my mind. 

Johnny Gillespie is the founder and owner of Empowered Wellness Studio and the creator of The Balanced Athlete®, a functional fitness program that teaches people how to mindfully move their bodies in a safe and more integrated manner. In addition to being a registered 500-Hour teacher with Yoga Alliance, he is credentialed and certified in strength and conditioning (CSCS), personal training with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CPT), and a meditation teacher trained by David Nichtern, senior teacher in the lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. In this brief but packed discussion, Johnny shares his passion and perspective on yoga, fitness training, Buddhism and finding the right yoga teacher and practice. (https://empoweredwellnessstudio.com).

Today I am so excited to introduce you to a dear friend of mine, David Nichtern.  David is a senior Buddhist teacher in the lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. He has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 45 years. David is the founder and CEO of dharmamoon.com - a mindfulness-based education platform and global community. David is also a Grammy-nominated and Emmy Award-winning composer, producer, and guitarist who has worked with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, Krishna Das, Maria Muldaur, and Paul Simon just to name a few.   Today we learn about David's journey of discovering his love of music to soothe his soul during his parent's divorce; the power of meditation, and the reality that death is upon all of us. This episode reminds us to ask ourselves how we embrace every moment? Grab yourself a cup of tea or your meditation pillow and get ready to learn from one of the best teachers! Find out more about David here: https://www.davidnichtern.comChogyam-Trungpa: https://shambhala.org/teachers/chogyam-trungpa/David Nichtern Books: https://wisdomexperience.org/explore/?s=david+nichternLearn more about Molly Carroll here: https://molly-carroll.com/Get your free Body Emotion Map: https://mollycarrollprograms.com/mapFree Monthly Training: https://mollycarrollprograms.com/freetrainingFind me on SocialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollycarrollinc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Molly-Carroll-Writes-420796934793507/ 

Leave us a Review For most professional musicians, winning an Emmy Award and being Grammy-nominated would be the dream finish line of one's career. But for David Nichtern it's just another part of his journey.  David — rightfully so, seems to take pride in his ability to not be too attached to labels and ego based accolades, but by no means has that stopped him from achieving at levels most would envy. Without giving away too much of his story, let's assign some labels to him anyway. In no specific order, our guest today is an author, a senior Buddhist teacher, a CEO, a business consultant to clients such as Goldman Sachs. He's a published composer, a producer, a professional guitarist. To add a little context, let me mention that David's recorded and jammed with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, and Paul Simon and written songs for the soap opera “One Life To Live” and his song “Midnight At The Oasis” became a mainstream classic. We got deep on this one. Really deep. We talked about some of my favorite topics including the importance of intention and awareness as spiritual beings, as well as creative process and life changing mile markers such as becoming a parent, making it as a  and pivoting careers. More About David He was one of the original students of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche – a renowned Tibetan Buddhist meditation master who combined a contemporary, secular approach to meditation with the ancient practices and philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism. At the apex of a diverse and prolific career, David has become the Founder and CEO of Dharma Moon – an online mindfulness-based education platform and global community. His team offers meditation training and meditation teacher training, life and career coaching, and creative and business incubation based on the principles from his most recent book and podcast, “Creativity, Spirituality & Making A Buck,” (published in 2019 by Wisdom Publications). Dharma Moon has been established to help people integrate and balance their creative expression with their spiritual practice and livelihood. David has been the Director of Karme Choling Meditation Center in Vermont, Director of Buddhist Studies and Practice at OM Yoga Center (NYC), and Director of the Dharmadhatu Meditation Center in Los Angeles. He has created and taught meditation teacher trainer programs for OM yoga, Empowered Yoga, Kaia Yoga, Metrowest Yoga, Samar asa Center (LA), True Nature Yoga (Tokyo), and Journey Meditation. He has also been a business consultant with companies creating a variety of offerings integrating meditation in a larger health and well-being context – including Goldman Sachs, Balanced Athlete,and Journey Meditation, among many others. David is also the writer of “Awakening From the Daydream: Re-imagining The Buddha's Wheel of Life”, (released by Wisdom Publications in October, 2016). He has several online meditation workshops available through CreativeLive.com. David records for and periodically tours with Grammy nominated kirtan performer Krishna Das. Links & Resources: David's Website: https://davidnichtern.com/ Dharma Moon Website: https://www.dharmamoon.com/ David Nichtern on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidnichtern David's Book: Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck Connect with Jay Alders Jay Alders Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Pinterest Connect with The Shifting Perceptions Podcast: Shifting Perceptions Website Join Our Mailing List Facebook Instagram Twitter Connect with Chelsea Alders & Companies Om Mamas Doulas Website Instagram Chelsea Om Mamas Doulas Sun Dreams Productions