Podcasts about Dalai Lama

Filmmaker Bharat Bala joins Cyrus to share jaw-dropping stories from his extraordinary career — from creating the iconic Vande Mataram with A.R. Rahman to walking 2 km through Gaza’s no-man’s land to meet Yasser Arafat. He recalls gifting Nelson Mandela two Kaju Katlis, discussing compassion with the Dalai Lama, and laughing with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Bala also opens up about the time he declared “Humanity is imprisoned in Tihar Jail” after screening Bicycle Thief for inmates, his father’s moving war photography, and how a self-funded passion led him to work with some of the world’s greatest leaders. Plus, he talks about directing large-scale campaigns like Incredible India, capturing the Kumbh Mela, and flying helicopters over Ladakh’s mountains — all while keeping his love for big ideas alive. It’s an epic journey through art, courage, and creativity. Look for a bittersweet Indian Army Story in the Episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honey & Co: The Food Sessions is back for season 11 with a brand new theme: JOY.In times like these, when the world can feel a little overwhelming, it's more important than ever to seek out and savour the joy wherever we can find it. Working in restaurants, we have three moments in a day to bring joy: breakfast, lunch and dinner, but what about the moments in between? This question is at the heart of the latest season of The Food Sessions which sees us sit down with brilliant people from all walks of life: chefs, broadcasters, comedians and fashion designers to not only talk about what they do day-to-day, but also to explore the passions that enrich their lives.In this episode we talk to British journalist and news presenter, Emily Maitlis. She notably presented the BBC Flagship nightly current affairs show Newsnight where she specialised in election coverage in the UK and the USA. She's interviewed countless prime ministers, the Dalai Lama, and has been played by both Gillian Anderson and Ruth Anderson in drama adaptations exploring the story of her interview with Prince Andrew. Emily now hosts The News Agents, the Global daily news podcast, with Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall. It was such a delight to have Emily in the studio and to turn the questions on her for once! Itamar gave her a joyful grilling on all the important things – from fish with tomato (good or bad?) to her earliest memories of joy (a gerbil called Humphrey and birthday teas featuring heavily) to how her herb garden brings her peace and tranquility today.This season is sponsored by Square, the point of sale system that we use in all our restaurants. You can use their software and hardware for payments, sales, inventory, bookings, orders, reports and more. Square are currently offering £4,000 worth of free hardware to eligible businesses, so if you're ready to get your business in better shape, head to square.com to learn more and book a demo with the team.Hosts: Sarit Packer & Itamar SrulovichProducer: Miranda HinkleySound Engineer: Tony OnuchukwuSound Mixer: John Scott & Paul FordTheme Song: Daniel WinshallHoney & Co Team: Louisa Cornford & Winnie Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people all over the world don't like karma, Buddhists included. It's seen in a really cliched, hippy kind of way. So serious people don't like to talk about it. But actually, if we look at the big picture of Buddha's view of the universe, it's a coherent world view actually. The thing is, if the law of karma were not relevant to Buddhism, if it were not something valid, the whole of Buddhism would collapse into a heap of complete absurdity.  The whole of Buddhism is rooted in the view of karma, so it's crucial to understand. Because it's so fundamentally different from the philosophical materialist view, which of course is the view that prevails in our culture, and the one we think is serious, then we feel sometimes embarrassed to talk about it.  But let's look at it. The Buddha's view is fundamentally different from other religious traditions. But often when we hear about karma it sounds exactly the same. Don't do this and don't do that, and if you do do this something bad will happen. We don't ever think about the good things. We hear it as a system of punishment and reward. If we want to understand Buddhism we need to know these differences and understand them properly, so we can start to apply them in our lives. To make these differences really clear, we need to know what the mind is. This is the starting point for the Buddha, and this is the central point, all the way to Buddhahood, all the way to enlightenment. To understand the mind is absolutely vital. The mind is what ‘creates' karma.  The Buddha's view is super clear, all the evidence is there, all the literature is there, all the findings of all the great yogis are there - that consciousness or mind (these words are used synonymously) is not physical, not the brain, nor is it even a function of the brain. It doesn't mean the brain doesn't play a role, it's very evident. The brain is a physical indicator of what is going on in the mind, in the consciousness. Mind has got far subtler levels of cognition, this is something absolutely fundamentally necessary to understand if you want to understand Buddhism, Buddhist psychology, Buddhist philosophy, and the view of karma. The potential of mind, there's nothing equivalent in modern psychology. It sounds like science fiction to neuroscientists and psychologists, the level to which we can develop our mind. So you could say that one of the key jobs of being Buddhist is to remove from the mind - all ego, fears, neuroses, delusion, attachment, jealousy, anger, low self esteem, depression. But not only can we do that, we can develop to perfection all the other parts of our mind - love, wisdom, compassion, generosity - all the virtues. Buddha has found these are at the core of our being. These are who we actually are in our being.  Mind and consciousness refer to your thoughts, intellect, feelings, subconscious, unconscious, instinct, intuition, this entire spectrum of our inner being, this is our mind. It's a much more subjective use of the word, and it's super personal. Mind does not come from anyone else, nobody gives you a mind. We don't need creating, we do fine creating ourselves, and this is where the law of karma comes in. So then what is it that determines the person I am? The Buddha is like a doctor, this is a really powerful point about karma, the Buddha says it's a natural law that nobody wants to be harmed. This is fundamental, no-one makes it that way. A negative action is one that harms another. It's a natural law, like gravity, that every millisecond of what any sentient being thinks, does, or says - is a natural process of programming your mind, or as they say in the texts - of sowing seeds in your mind. Seeds by definition will naturally ripen, and in this case, as our own future experiences. His Holiness the Dalai Lama calls karma ‘self creation'. Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity, New Zealand, 12th April 2021.

Author of best selling 'Practical Kabbalah' (Random House) available on Amazon.Rabbi's Wolf's work has been lauded by spiritual leaders including Rabbi Lord Sir Jonathan Sacks OBM, the Dalai Lama, and Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu OBM, the Chief Rabbi of Israel from whom Rabbi Wolf received his Rabbinical ordination.

 I want to help you get what you truly want. But first, ask yourself these questions—honestly. Your answers could change your life.We live in a world drowning in distractions—social media, endless scrolling, artificial validation. But beneath the noise:Can you still enjoy your life?Do you have the courage to live without compromise?Can you speak your truth—even to your boss, spouse, or family—when something isn't right?Does your job still fulfill you, or just fund your existence?Are you surrounded by people you love and who uplift you?Have you maintained your standards, or did life wear you down?Do you ever pause to reflect, or are you too busy distracting yourself?Are your relationships mutual—do you give and receive support?Can you pursue your desires without harming others?We rarely check in with ourselves until something breaks—our health, our relationships, our happiness. The Dalai Lama once said:"People only think about their bodies when they're already sick."The same applies to our lives. Prevention is the best doctor.A Mirror from KrabiI live in paradise—Krabi, Thailand—yet I watch tourists obsess over their phones, staging "perfect" photos to prove they're happy online. Posting has replaced feeling.Can you relate?When was the last time you sat quietly—no phone, no distractions—and asked: "Am I on track?"This isn't judgment. It's a wake-up call. Your life is happening now.My Video: Did You Get What You Wanted? https://youtu.be/Kie-Asz67m8My Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast4/Did-You-Get-What-You-Wanted.mp3

In this episode I am joined by Ray Russell, founder of Tartarus Press and, as R.B. Russell, the author of the newly published T. Lobsang Rampa And Other Characters of Questionable Faith, the first definitive biography of T Lobsang Rampa. Ray shares the life story of Rampa, born Cyril Henry Hoskin in 1910, who claimed to have been possessed by the consciousness of a Tibetan Lama. Rampa's books were best sellers in the mid 20th century and, though debunked by specialists at the time, are credited for bringing awareness to Tibetan Buddhism and serving as the initial inspiration for the careers of several notable Tibetologists. Ray reveals the truth of Rampa's origins, his various assumed identities, his ascent to international fame, the consequences of his exposure by the press, and the surprising reasons for his ongoing popularity. Ray also reflects on the mystery of faith, the psychological payoffs from belief in hoaxes and conspiracy theories, and what motivates some authors to represent fiction as fact. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/p319-mystery-of-t-lobsang-rampa-rb-russell Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'.
 … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - A look at the book 02:32 - Childhood exposure to world religions 04:31 - The New Age and the question of faith 07:04 - Denying scientific facts 08:04 - Mystical experiences 09:22 - Alan Moore and belief in magick 10:16 - Meaning and comfort from myths and religions 10:56 - Crowley 11:22 - Incredulity and fascination 13:04 - Suspension of disbelief and religious conversion 14:27 - Nutrients of meaning and comfort 15:39 - Facing death 17:26 - Does everyone have faith in something? 19:01 - Secular religion? 19:55 - Encountering T Lobsang Rampa 21:04 - Discovering Rampa's fraud 22:19 - Third Eye (1956) 23:13 - Possessed by the consciousness of a Tibetan Lama 24:42 - Erich von Däniken's clever approach 26:47 - Becoming first Dr KuanSuo and then T Lobsang Rampa 31:09 - Never coming out of character 34:28 - Inspiration for converts and scholars of Tibet Buddhism 36:00 - The Dalai Lama's thanks to Rampa 36:45 - Liar, delusional, or the Son of God? 38:06 - Reactions among the inner circle 40:38 - Transmigration revealed too late 42:22 - Independent vs institutionally validated miracles 44:44 - Rampa's theosophical ideas 46:52 - Mistakes in the Third Eye 47:53 - Nostalgia for childhood 49:24 - Which miracles to believe? 50:11 - Tibetologists on Rampa 52:34 - Carlos Castaneda 54:04 - Raynor Winn's “The Salt Path” controversy 55:45 - Anger at Rampa 57:35 - Crop circles 59:29 - Tartarus Press and Arthur Machen 01:01:30 - Why “Tartarus" 01:03:09 - The Great God Pan and other Machen writing … Buy Ray's book here: - http://tartaruspress.com/russell-rampa.html For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Anfang Juli ist der Dalai Lama, das geistliche Oberhaupt der Tibeter, 90 Jahre alt geworden. In einer Videobotschaft teilte er mit, dass die jahrhundertealte Tradition des Dalai Lama auch nach seinem Tod fortgeführt werde. Eine von ihm gegründete Stiftung trage die Verantwortung für die Suche nach seinem Nachfolger. Allein die Tibeter hätten das Recht, über die Wiedergeburt des Dalai Lama zu bestimmen. Ein klares Zeichen gegen China, das umgehend protestierte und betonte, es sei an Peking, den nächsten Dalai Lama zu bestimmen. Wie steht es um den Dalai Lama und seine mögliche Nachfolge? Ein Feature unserer ARD-Korrespondentinnen Charlotte Horn und Eva Lamby-Schmitt.

He dragged a 420lb sled 500 miles alone in Antarctic... In this mind-blowing episode, Akshay Nanavati, author of Fearvana (with a foreword by the Dalai Lama), shares the hard-earned lessons he learned from solo expeditions across one of the most unforgiving places on Earth.  His journey from rock bottom to redefining fear itself will change the way you look at discomfort, anxiety, and even imposter syndrome.Whether you're a gym owner resisting expansion, an entrepreneur paralyzed by “what if,” or someone struggling with self-doubt, Akshay reveals a practical mental training framework to help you lean into fear and grow through it. You'll learn how to rewire your brain's survival responses, use fear as fuel for courage and progress and build “mental muscle” through intentional discomfort. If you're ready to stop avoiding fear and start mastering it, this is the episode that flips the switch. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (02:13) The Origins of Fearvana (06:03) Rider vs. Elephant: Training Your Brain for Leadership (10:56) Mastering Yourself Through Exposure to Fear  (16:53) Acceptance of Is-ness and Taking Control of Reality (20:49) Solo Trip Through Antarctica (28:55) Imposter Syndrome: Why It's a Sign of Progress (32:04) Cold Pitching The Dalai Lama (38:05) What Fearvana Actually Means & How To Use It Ready to GROW your GYM? Schedule a free call to learn how we can help: https://loudrumor.com/discover Get Mike's Book... The Standard Is You: The Gym Employee's Guide to Winning in Work, Life, and Leadership: https://a.co/d/atZ70dA Connect with Akshay Nanavanti Get His Book: https://www.amazon.com/FEARVANA-Revolutionary-Science-Health-Happiness/dp/1630476056 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearvana YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Fearvana   Website: https://fearvana.com More From Loud Rumor Website: https://www.loudrumor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudrumor LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/loud-rumor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boom.loudrumor Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoudRumor

I think the typical way we live our lives, and the thing we think about most, from the moment we wake up in the morning until we go to sleep, is the outside world, what's out there, the people, the things. I think we pay very little attention to what goes on in the mind. We pay a lot of attention to our mind when we study something, it's all about the mind learning all these new thoughts, new concepts. So there we really do concentrate on the contents of the mind. But when it comes to our emotions, maybe we don't have many methods. We don't even notice our emotions until they are exploding out of the mouth, or until you can't get out of bed one morning because you're so depressed. The Buddhist approach is quite practical, contrary to our usual views, actually what goes on in our mind is the main player in our life, not the external events. So with that in mind, it's necessary to pay attention and to work with what's in our mind, to be able to become familiar with our emotions and feelings. So the Buddhist approach has this very practical little technique that everybody hears about these days, people are using it, it's called mindfulness meditation. A very practical technique, and it's based on this technique that the Indians invented. The Dalai Lama said, it was these amazing Indians, more than 3000 years ago, who were the ones who began this incredible investigation into the nature of self. They cultivated this technique that mindfulness meditation is based on, it's actually called concentration meditation. It's a really sophisticated psychological skill that enables a person to access these much more subtle levels of our own mind. Levels of mind that we don't even posit as existing in our modern psychological models. The trouble is as soon as we say the word meditation, we get all kind of mystical. This technique enables you to develop this really subtle powerful concentration. What these Indians did was basically unpack, unravel, and deeply understand the contents of the human mind. They mapped the mind. When we talk like that these days in the modern world, we're imagining a person with a microscope mapping the brain. But that's not what we're discussing here, it's an internal process. This technique that these people invented is one of the central techniques still in Buddhism today. This psychological skill that enables us to get this really refined concentration to subdue the grosser, more berserk levels of our thoughts in our mind, to make it more subdued. This technique, it's not religious in it's nature, it's the mind. Buddha doesn't have a word like soul or spirit. Why would you want to learn to concentrate, what's the benefit? This is Buddha's expertise, on the basis of getting this subtle focus, you become super familiar with the contents of your own thoughts, feelings, emotions, unconscious, subconscious. Buddha is not a creator, he doesn't assert a creator, he is talking about his own experience. His methodology, he says anyone can do it. So what he's found is that we've all got this extraordinary potential in our own mind, based upon the familiarity with it's contents, this introspective technique, not looking at the brain, but listening to your own elaborate thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Every being has this marvellous potential to radically change the contents of our mind. To become familiar with your own mind, learning to recognise and distinguish all the neurotic, unhappy emotions we have, and be able to distinguish them from the positive ones. It's not a moralistic issue at all, it's practical. Buddha's main point, we can prove it, it's not complicated, is that anger, depression, stress, etcetera - first of all they are miserable for us! The very having of them is not comfortable, it's disturbing. Look at how we feel when we're more kind, more confident, more generous, more patient - it's not surprising, we are feeling more happy. It's really down to earth you know. In our culture, we take for granted all these unhappy emotions, we just think it's normal. To be a normal human being you've got have stress, you've got to get angry, you've got to get depressed, what to do! It's normal. We think like this. But the Buddhist approach is that they are not at the core of our being. They're the cause of our own suffering, and therefore the cause of why things go wrong in our life. The positive qualities are at the core of our being, actually define who we really are, and these we can develop hugely. Speaking really simply, what stress is, in our busy busy days, all our jobs to do, things to get, to buy, do this, go here, get that, fix this, we're not going to get everything we want all day, it's not going to work all the time. It's the coming together of the wanting of something and then not getting it, that's the moment the stress hits. Longku Zentrum, Bern, Switzerland, May 2017.

Hello Libration Nation! This week we are discussing The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman. This newly released middle-grade book features Clare, an undead fox who ushers wandering animal souls to the afterlife realms of peace, pleasure, progress, and pain in the perpetual autumn setting of Deadwood Forest. Clare lives a solitary life, meticulously tending to his mushroom garden and enjoying his tree sap tea, until a badger named Gingersnipes arrives and disrupts his routine.My guest this week is Angie Zhao. Born and raised in Richmond, Angie was a VCU English major and has spent the past four years working as an Events and Marketing Manager at a children's bookstore in Richmond. When she's not planning author events and school visits, she loves visible mending, making jewelry for her friends, trail running, and, of course, getting lost in a good story. A lover of books for both children and adults, Angie is drawn to clever, form-bending tales and writing that finds magic in the mundane.Clare's favorite drink is his tree sap tea; we created this using black tea, maple syrup, and peaches since we recorded in the summer. Feel free to add bourbon if you like, and enjoy it hot or cold year-round as you imagine yourself cozying up in Deadwood Forest!Maple Peach Tea Sipper2 oz. Bourbon (optional)4 oz. Fresh-Brewed Black Tea0.75 oz Maple Syrup1/8th of Fresh Peach (softened works best)Fresh Mint (optional)Mudldle fresh peach, add bourbon, maple syrup, and ice. Shake. Strain into glass with ice and top with fresh-brewed tea. Garnish with with mint and peach slices, enjoy!In this EpisodeVanishing World by Sayaka MurataMarcin Minor IllustratorMarisa Calin Audiobook NarratorThe Lion of Lark Hayes Manor by Aubrey HartmanThe Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond TutuTJ Clune BooksKatherine Applegate BooksReading in the Middle Podcast

Social media platforms are designed to hijack our brain's reward system, keeping us hooked through endless dopamine hits. This constant stimulation fragments our attention, reshapes our behavior, and can lead to burnout, anxiety, and even addiction—especially in developing brains. The more we scroll, the more we crave quick hits of novelty, making it harder to tolerate boredom or engage in deeper, more meaningful tasks. And while adults may struggle, kids are even more vulnerable, facing emotional dysregulation and long-term brain changes. The good news? Awareness is the first step toward reclaiming agency and creating healthier boundaries in a world built for distraction. Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist, bestselling author, and professor at NYU's Stern School of Business. His research focuses on the moral foundations of culture and politics, exploring why good people are divided by religion, ideology, and values. He is the author of The Happiness Hypothesis, The Righteous Mind, and The Coddling of the American Mind (co-authored with Greg Lukianoff), and has given four widely viewed TED talks. Haidt is also a co-founder of Heterodox Academy, the Constructive Dialogue Institute, and Ethical Systems—organizations that promote viewpoint diversity, constructive disagreement, and ethical leadership. Since 2018, he has turned his attention to the mental health crisis among teens and the role of social media in political polarization. His latest book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, was published in 2024. In 2019, he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University. In addition to researching cutting-edge technology, he also writes about the impact of these innovations on our culture. Newport is the author of six books, including Slow Productivity, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. His work has been featured in many publications, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Economist, and he has been writing essays for his personal website (CalNewport.com) for over a decade. He has never had a social media account. Tobias Rose-Stockwell is a writer, designer, and media researcher whose work has been featured in major outlets such as The Atlantic, WIRED, NPR, the BBC, CNN, and many others. His research has been cited in the adoption of key interventions to reduce toxicity and polarization within leading tech platforms. He previously led humanitarian projects in Southeast Asia focused on civil war reconstruction efforts, work for which he was honored with an award from the 14th Dalai Lama. He lives in New York with his cat Waffles. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Full-length episodes can be found here: How to Protect Your Child's Mental Health from the Dangers of Social Media How Social Media May Be Ruining Your Life How Social Media And AI Impacts Our Mental Health: Reclaiming Our Minds And Hearts And Healing A Divided World

SBT Sangha SpotlightThis interview series shines a light on the lives and journeys of our community members. Hosted by our dear Tenzin Tashi, each episode features heartfelt conversations with fellow SBT Sangha members as they share their unique paths. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha's teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and prioritizing those aspects that we deem most credible, illuminating, and effective. The aim of SBT is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. To learn more at: http://SBTonline.org#Buddhism #SecularBuddhism #Meditation #mindfulness #onlinesangha #onlinecommunity #DalaiLama #happiness

Author of best selling 'Practical Kabbalah' (Random House) available on Amazon.Rabbi's Wolf's work has been lauded by spiritual leaders including Rabbi Lord Sir Jonathan Sacks OBM, the Dalai Lama, and Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu OBM, the Chief Rabbi of Israel from whom Rabbi Wolf received his Rabbinical ordination.

The 37th annual Liberty Medal ceremony is set to shine a spotlight on the transformative power of storytelling and civic engagement this October. The National Constitution Center will honor the cast of Hamilton and acclaimed biographer Ron Chernow, whose work inspired the hit Broadway musical, during a live event in Philadelphia on October 17. “The purpose of the Liberty Medal is to recognize men and women of courage and conviction who have defended the blessings of liberty across the globe,” said Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center. “It’s gone to inspiring people over the years—from the Dalai Lama and Malala Yousafzai to Vladimir Zelensky and Mikhail Gorbachev.” This year’s award celebrates Hamilton’s 10th anniversary and its impact on public understanding of American history.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's exploring how character and charisma can make millions or unveiling the strategies behind viral success, Ryan delivers a fresh perspective with every episode. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their business game and unlock their full potential. Resources: Right About Now NewsletterFree Podcast Monetization CourseJoin The NetworkFollow Us On InstagramSubscribe To Our Youtube ChannelVibe Science Media SUMMARY In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with John Assaraf, a world-renowned mindset and business growth expert who has built five multimillion-dollar companies, authored 14 books—including two New York Times bestsellers—and starred in The Secret and Quest for Success with the Dalai Lama and Richard Branson. Known for his appearances on Larry King Live and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, John shares how mastering your inner game—mindset, habits, and emotional resilience—is the key to thriving in business and life. He also dives into how his Innercise app and myNeuroGym.com platform help people rewire their brains, overcome limitations, and achieve their biggest goals—especially in today’s fast-paced, AI-driven world. TAKEAWAYS Importance of mindset in achieving success in business and life. The role of self-talk and emotional regulation in peak performance. Understanding the neuro mechanics of the brain and its impact on behavior. The concept of self-mastery and the necessity of self-acceptance. The distinction between growth and fixed mindsets in handling pressure. The significance of expanding personal limits (headroom) and potential. The process of rewiring the brain to create new empowering beliefs. The impact of consistency and delayed gratification on long-term success. Navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. The importance of curiosity and lifelong learning in adapting to change.    

The Guardian's south Asia correspondent, Hannah Ellis-Petersen, and the Tibet activist Lhadon Tethong discuss the battle between Buddhist monks and the Chinese state over the successor to the Dalai Lama. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Let's kick off INSPIRATION by re-sharing my conversation with Sr. Marilyn Lacey, RSM, Founder of Mercy Beyond Borders. Get ready to be challenged, inspired and moved to tears! Mercy Beyond Borders is a global organization that is forging ways for women and girls in extreme poverty to learn, connect and lead. Sr. Marilyn shares incredible stories of courage, determination and divinity in this conversation. It was a priviledge to provide a platform for Sr. Marilyn to share her story and the stories of so many women who are changing their lives through education and advocacy. Sr. MARILYN LACEY, a Sister of Mercy, is passionate about making the world a more welcoming place. She's been working with displaced peoples since 1981. Although she holds a Master's Degree in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley and 4 honorary doctorates, she insists that the poor have been her best teachers. In 2001 Marilyn was personally honored by the Dalai Lama as an “unsung hero of compassion.” For two decades Marilyn directed the refugee and immigration programs for Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, CA. She has also worked in refugee camps overseas. (1:28) Sr. Marilyn shares her story with us and why she has chosen this work.(8:40) We learn about actionable tools that Sr. Marilyn shares to educate people on the impact they can have in the world.(12:00) Sr. Marilyn shares with us the experience(s) of little girls, from South Sudan, that illustrates the positive impact her organization is having on people.(21:56) How did the system get set up that put her organization, Mercy Beyond Borders, on a path to make a difference in other countries?(30:01) We learn more details about the infrastructure, and the relationship with local government(s), that allows MBB to be impactful.(33:34) What is the importance of understanding that there is no “over there”? Helping others has an impact on us locally since we are so interconnected around the world.(38:54) A discussion about the “wrap around services” that MBB offers to ensure the girls are safe and can continue to get the education in their local countries.(50:13) Who in Sr. Marilyn's life are sources of support and motivation as she continues her work?(52:37). How does Sr. Marilyn see Mercy Beyond Borders making an impact in the future?Connect with Sr. Marilyn Lacey, RSMhttps://www.mercybeyondborders.orgSubscribe: Warriors At Work Podcasts Website: https://jeaniecoomber.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

Most people spend their lives trying to eliminate struggle. Marine Corps veteran Akshay Nanavati spent four years and $1.1 million preparing to drag a 420-pound sled across Antarctica alone - on what experts call "the world's first attempt at an impossible expedition."His greatest breakthrough didn't happen on the ice. It happened when doctors told him he had PTSD and he responded: "I reject that label." Instead of accepting victim status, he created Fearvana. a philosophy that transforms fear into fuel and suffering into strength.In this conversation, Simon builds a live visual model that captures Akshay's entire transformation methodology: the spiral framework that shows how humans evolve from basic fear/desire programming to the ultimate sacred edge of void and creation.Ready to systematically extract and codify your own breakthrough thinking? Join Simon's Masterclass on The Models Method: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclassEpisode Breakdown00:00 Introduction and Akshay's journey from Marine to polar explorer 04:32 The moment he rejected his PTSD diagnosis and created Fearvana 08:47 What Marines learn about performing under pressure that business leaders don't 14:23 Building the sacred edge framework and the spiral model of human development 22:15 The three levels of transformation: fear/desire, suffering/joy, void/creation 28:41 Why choosing your suffering gives you power over your experience 35:18 The Antarctica expedition: four years of preparation for the impossible 42:05 Dragging a 420-pound sled and why getting there was harder than being there 47:29 The inner war philosophy and the path to peace through worthy struggle 53:47 The mantras that carry you through when you want to quit 56:12 Why stillness might be humanity's greatest fear and confronting the void 58:15 Final thoughts on finding your spiral and living with dualitiesAbout Akshay NanavatiAkshay Nanavati is a Marine veteran who has overcome PTSD, depression and addiction that pushed him to the brink of suicide. He's since built a global business, run ultramarathons, spent 17 days in darkness, survived 100 days alone in the polar regions, and dragged a 420-pound sled for 500 miles, alone in Antarctica for 60 days, on what experts call “the boldest Antarctic expedition in modern times.”Combining lived experience with neuroscience, psychology and spirituality, he wrote the book “Fearvana,” which was endorsed by the Dalai Lama. Akshay is an international speaker who helps leaders and teams break through limits, explore new edges and perform at their peak.Connect with Akshay Nanavati:Website: https://fearvana.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fearvana/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearvana/About Simon BowenSimon has spent over two decades working with influential leaders across complex industries. His focus is on elevating thinking in organizations, recognizing that success is directly proportional to the quality of thinking and ideas within a business. Simon leads the renaissance of thinking through his work with global leaders and organizations.Connect with SimonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsimonbowen/ Website: https://thesimonbowen.com/Get Simon Bowen's Personal Newsletter for Leaders, Thinkers, and...

Author of best selling 'Practical Kabbalah' (Random House) available on Amazon.Rabbi's Wolf's work has been lauded by spiritual leaders including Rabbi Lord Sir Jonathan Sacks OBM, the Dalai Lama, and Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu OBM, the Chief Rabbi of Israel from whom Rabbi Wolf received his Rabbinical ordination.

In this episode I host a dialogue between Lama Glenn Mullin and Oded Rahav about the magic of the Dead Sea. Oded shares how he fell in love with the Dead Sea, the power of story and the arts in communicating important messages, and why he believes water is a sacred medium. Glenn reveals the power of sacred places and how they are formed through a combination of geomantic features and human spiritual activity. Glenn and Oded explore the history of the Dead Sea region, trace 10000 years of Western mysticism, and discuss how the area may hold the keys to peace in the region. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep317-dead-sea-magic-lama-glenn-mullin-oded-rahav Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Oded's world record swim to save the Dead Sea 03:10 - The political complexity of the Dead Sea swim 04:11 - Falling in love with the Dead Sea 05:51 - Meeting Glenn Mullin 06:52 - How to build trust 08:08 - The powerful energy of sacred places 11:03 - The impact of humans on the earth 11:37 - Glenn talks about the Dead Sea 13:02 - How to relate to sacred places 14:19 - A great healing sea 14:55 - The Dalai Lama's prophecy 15:39 - Saving the Dead Sea 16:48 - A potential peace initiative 18:45 - A million signatures 19:29 - Water is a scared medium 20:24 - Dead Sea stories 22:08 - Biological attributes of the Dead Sea 23:05 - Dead Sea is vanishing 23:38 - 4 main threats to the Dead Sea 27:55 - Water treating 28:55 - Practical solutions to political problems 30:03 - Power places and pilgrimage 32:03 - Magic of the Dead Sea 34:49 - Twin rivers and other initiatives 36:49 - Incentivising capitalism 38:00 - Poems about the Dead Sea 39:34 - Glenn's history with the Dead Sea 40:27 - Arts initiatives 41:02 - More Dead Sea poetry 41:39 - 10000 years of Western mysticism 42:14 - Glenn's message to listeners 43:36 - Oded's invitation to listeners 45:41 - Geomancy vs human mystical infusion in creating sacred places 49:01 - Why save the Dead Sea? 50:04 - A future-oriented perspective 52:03 - How change happens 56:41 - Meditation caves next to the Dead Sea 57:34 - Meditation caves around the world 01:01:03 - Tibetan medicine and healing retreats 01:03:09 - Oded's documentary 01:04:33 - Rheumatism and skin …
 Previous episodes with Lama Glenn Mullin: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=glenn%20mullin 
 Find out more about Lama Glenn Mullin: - http://www.glennmullin.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/Maitripa.Glenn Find out more about Oded Rahav & the Dead Sea Guardians: - https://deadseaguardians.org/team/
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Episode Summary:In this deeply personal and reflective solo episode, Amy Wheeler closes out Season 8 of The Yoga Therapy Hour and sets the tone for a rich, story-filled Season 9.Amy shares how the theme of “being human” emerged as the guiding force of Season 8, inspired by the courageous individuals who came forward to tell their stories—many for the first time. These stories weren't just interviews. They were powerful acts of vulnerability, resilience, and truth-telling, offering a mirror into the ways Yoga, Yoga Therapy, and Āyurveda can help us feel more, suffer less, and reconnect with ourselves and others.From feeding the birds on a crisp Minnesota morning to attending the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebration with the Tibetan American community, Amy reflects on the importance of embodiment, interconnection, and what it means to belong—to ourselves, to each other, and to something greater.She also speaks frankly about the state of the yoga therapy profession—naming the challenges in funding, insurance, job growth, and institutional integration—and invites listeners to return to the heart of the practice. Yoga was never meant to be a job market. It was—and still is—a sacred path for healing, presence, and service.What's Ahead in Season 9:Season 9 will continue the storytelling format, focusing on real humans navigating real suffering and how they found relief and resilience through Yoga and Āyurveda.The season is already fully booked through December 2025, with Amy often recording two stories per week to keep up with the demand.The core question guiding the season: What does it mean to be human in an age of AI, disconnection, and overwhelm?Special Announcement: Season 10 PreviewAmy shares a glimpse of what's coming in 2026:A 15-month podcast series dedicated to the 8 Limbs of Yoga, integrating ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience and lived experience. Topics include:January: Citta-vṛtti-nirodha & the Autonomic Nervous SystemFebruary: Abhyāsa & VairāgyamMarch: The Kleśas & SufferingApril–December: The Eight Limbs (Yamas through Samādhi)Interested in being a guest for one of these episodes? Amy invites you to email her to claim a topic!Key Quotes:“Maybe Yoga can't be your sole source of income right now. But that doesn't mean it can't be your sacred path.”— Amy Wheeler“When we let go of trying to fit Yoga Therapy into a broken system, we begin to remember the soul of this work.”— Amy Wheeler“Humanity is not something we need to digitize—it's something we need to feel again.”— Amy WheelerConnect + Take Action:Want to be a guest on Season 10? Email Amy with your desired topic from the 8 Limbs series!Explore Amy's offerings at TheOptimalState.comSubscribe and leave a review if this episode touched you.Support the show by sharing this episode with a friend or colleague in the healing arts.

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From gender equity to joyful adaptation, Jack recounts how the Dalai Lama challenged teachers to reshape Buddhism for a modern world in need of heart.This Dharma Talk recorded on 03/29/93 at Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed.“Somebody said the Dalai Lama's mind is like a diamond, and whichever facet, whichever direction he turns it to, it comes with clarity and beauty. Everything that he did had a sense of graciousness and beauty about it.” – Jack KornfieldIn this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack holds a thought-provoking talk on:Counseling, ethics codes, and teacher-training for a new eraSectarianism vs. the shared heart of awakeningA dramatic call for gender equity: nuns, councils & training funded “on the spot”Sylvia Wetzel's meditative reflection: What if the Dalai Lama had always been a woman?Humor & honesty: “rebirth control” and other Dalai Lama one-linersEngaged Buddhism: arms sales, poverty, over-population, climateDrafting a pan-Buddhist code of conduct; yearly councils of eldersSpirit Rock as a living experiment in consensus leadershipThe invitation: awaken the Buddha-heart in every man, woman & child“There is no price worth paying to hide what is wrong—tell the truth.” – H.H. the Dalai LamaAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.“Use your heart to awaken that spirit of the Buddha in every being you meet—that's all that really matters.” – Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For episode 268, Emma Seppälä returns to the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series.In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and different researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. This is the eighth episode in the series.Emma Seppälä is a best-selling author, Yale lecturer, and international keynote speaker. She teaches executives at the Yale School of Management and is faculty director of the Yale School of Management's Women's Leadership Program. She is also the Science Director of Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. A psychologist and research scientist by training, Emma's expertise is the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and social connection. Her latest book, “Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos” came out in 2024.In this conversation, Emma and Sharon speak about:Mental Health study on university studentsHow self-compassion figures into wellbeingReflective Best-Self Exercise How the Dalai Lama made a mistakeSovereignty: awareness + courage + energySuppressing emotions makes them strongerEmma's experience with an Eating DisorderWorking with difficult emotionsDifferent regulation techniquesBreathing techniques for regulationResearch on LovingkindnessBenefits of meditationHow intuition can help our anxietyEmma closes the conversation with a guided breathing practice. To learn more about Emma's work and get a copy of “Sovereign” on her website right here. Learn about Emma's 6-week course, the Science of Sovereignty right here.Check out the first episode in the Anxiety Podcast Series with Dr. Jud Brewer on Ep.260 of the Metta Hour Podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Luis Benitez: Conquering Everest and the Seven Summits, Life Advice from the Dalai Lama, and Outdoor Recreation Evangelism.Luis Benitez has worked as a high-end international mountain guide, with six Everest summits to his name, as well as having conquered the "Seven Summits" — the highest mountains on each of the world's continents. He's also an outdoor educator and a policy leader in the outdoor industry. In 2015, Benitez was appointed by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper to lead the Outdoor Recreation Industry Office. He is currently the Vice President of Government Affairs for Lululemon.Benitez holds an executive MBA from the University of Denver, with an emphasis certification in behavioral sciences and public policy from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. He is also the author of Higher Ground.Notable Links:Luis Benitez WebsiteHigher Ground Book*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

James W. Keyes is a former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, now leading innovation through Key Development, LLC. He's a philanthropist, author of Education is Freedom, and founder of a $450M education nonprofit. A pilot, artist, and athlete, Keyes is also active in civic and cultural leadership.Connect with James Keyes!https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthorhttps://www.jameswkeyes.comEducation is Freedom: The Future is In Your Handshttps://www.amazon.com/Education-Freedom-Future-Your-Hands/dp/B0CH6X6BVBCHAPTERS:0:00 – Introduction1:31 – What has James been focused on over the last year?2:08 – James shares what inspired him to write his book3:11 – James talks about the rapid adoption of technology in education during the pandemic7:50 – James discusses the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and their impact12:03 – What's driving James to share his message and book globally?12:59 – What would James do differently if he were 25 today?13:59 – James talks about the importance of educational credentials for entrepreneurs15:27 – How would James approach his child's education if he had one?17:10 – James shares his thoughts on having children and life trade-offs18:18 – Was James still flying during his corporate years?19:43 – James discusses how aviation skills have evolved with technology22:36 – James talks about fuel costs and the practicality of private flights25:12 – James shares his favorite part of flying aircraft27:26 – How much does it cost to fly a private plane to L.A.?28:55 – How far can James travel with his plane?29:21 – James talks about flying to distant islands like Hawaii and refueling strategies31:31 – How do data and technology influence pricing at 7-Eleven and similar establishments?33:20 – Does pricing above or below market generate more profit?34:31 – James explains the evolution of retail pricing strategies with technology35:26 – Concept of continuous price optimization36:32 – Why are there two 7-Elevens on the same street in Japan?39:05 – How did 7-Eleven test new products like Red Bull?41:51 – Japanese retail efficiency analogy drawn from American farming45:49 – Andy compares content testing strategy to 7-Eleven's model47:22 – Price differences between convenience stores and supermarkets in Australia and Japan49:07 – Why do Starbucks sometimes open across from each other?50:29 – Who controls pricing in store franchises?51:32 – 7-Eleven's private label brand, '7-Select'52:35 – How James made organic food as affordable as regular food using the Wild Oats brand56:20 – How they priced organic food the same as non-organic food58:10 – Raw material costs vs. distribution inefficiencies59:06 – How retailers manage product margins and consumer demand1:00:35 – James' advice for a 25-year-old following a traditional path1:05:00 – How James builds and nurtures relationships globally1:06:53 – How James manages anxiety and overthinking1:09:38 – How to live an interesting life and nurture curiosity1:12:29 – Embracing change, confidence, and clarity for success1:13:27 – Using force and knowledge to face the unknown1:16:04 – Lessons from the 2008 Blockbuster collapse1:18:28 – Perspective on recessions and global challenges1:21:07 – Who is the target demographic of James' book?1:22:55 – How James ended up collaborating with MrBeast for his book promotions1:25:49 – Story about being recognized at a concert1:27:05 – The importance of being opportunistic and saying “yes”1:29:39 – The viral success of the "School of Hard Knocks" interview1:31:03 – James shares his experience working with MrBeast1:33:00 – Meeting the Dalai Lama1:36:07 – The science behind measuring happiness and positivity1:38:49 – The uniqueness of personal brands1:40:11 – How James uses AI tools like ChatGPT1:42:38 – JRecent life discoveries1:44:00 – Personal goal for the next 6 months1:46:23 – How to connect with James1:47:07 – View on humility, the value of not knowing, and lifelong learning1:48:28 – Outro

On the 132nd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to welcome our guest, Kate Arms. Kate helps people and organisations create effective systems in which people thrive. She is known for her expertise in building and maintaining organisational systems that support innovation and creativity, and the psycho-social challenges faced by gifted, highly-sensitive, twice-exceptional, and creative individuals. Her career has taken her through law, technology, publishing, non-profits, and the arts. Recently, she has been heavily involved in developing leadership and coach training programs grounded in human dignity and agency. As part of this work, she co-founded the Neurodiversity Coaching Academy. She is the author of L.I.F.T.: A Coach Approach to Parenting, the Extreme Resilience Workbook, and several short stories featuring horror tropes and second chances.In this conversation, Kate shares her lifelong inquiry into the complexities of being human and how to thrive amidst life's challenges. She reflects on the interplay of grief and love, and the importance of mindfulness and presence. She emphasises the need for systemic change to foster a more thriving world and the significance of becoming an elder who stewards wisdom for future generations.This conversation is an invitation to actively and wisely participate in your own experience of becoming.For more of Kate's work, check out the following:Website: https://katearms.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katearmscoach/Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, my 5-week group courses, or to discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/- Exploring one-on-one coaching: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/one-on-one-coaching- What is a Good Life? Course: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/the-what-is-a-good-life-course00:00 How do we thrive the most?06:15 Living the question and earning a living11:10 Life without a plan but agency15:30 Living from moment to moment19:30 The cycle of growth 23:25 The grief and beauty of life26:30 Engaging with joy29:00 Living with awareness 34:00 The contextual and the detaills38:20 The presence of the Dalai Lama 40:50 There is only one thing to do45:00 The feeling of the right decision48:30 What could lead to our collective thriving54:48 What is a good life for Kate?

Hace pocas semanas, en el último cumpleaños del Dalai Lama se volvió a hablar de su posible reencarnación. A partir de este asunto, y de la información sobre la influencia del evangelismo en el gobierno de Brasil, hablamos de cómo las creencias y la religión tienen y han tenido influencia en el poder.  

Maurice LaMarche is a Canadian comedian and voice actor from Toronto. He is most well-known for voicing The Brain from Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky and the Brain (for which he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy), Kif, Lrrr, Morbo and Calculon from Futurama (for which he has won two Primetime Emmys and been nominated for a third), Mr. Big from Zootopia, King Agnarr from Frozen, Mr. Freeze from Batman: Arkham City, Yosemite Sam from The Looney Tunes Show, Abradolph Lincoler from Rick & Morty, Toucan Sam for thirty three years in commercials for Froot Loops, and Orson Welles from The Critic. He was also the Voice of Lexus from 2009-2016. We chat about meeting the Dalai Lama and the impact he had, his many voices, sobriety and moving forward, Futurama, professional autograph seekers, journey with live action, losing weight, voice over world post c0vid, listening plus plenty more! Check Maurice out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maurice_lamarche/ Twitter/ X: https://x.com/MAURICELAMARCHE ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

What if healing isn't about talking more — but about telling your nervous system: It's over. You're safe now? In this week's episode of the HEAL with Kelly Podcast, I sit down with trauma expert Judith Richards, founder of The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP), a revolutionary approach to healing by addressing trauma at its root. We explore why traditional talk therapy often isn't enough, how trauma loops keep us stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, and the powerful events that informed Judith's unlikely path — including a life-changing moment with the Dalai Lama. Judith's personal story is nothing short of extraordinary. Surviving childhood abuse, stalkers, physical injury, and a severe mental breakdown, she walks us through her raw, real descent into madness, isolation, and despair. But from that darkness, TRTP was born: a revolutionary trauma resolution process that empowers people to break free from emotional pain, anxiety, depression, and chronic illness. She also explains how some of the most devastating patterns in our lives are not always caused by what happened — but by what didn't: emotional absence, insecure attachments, and unspoken, neglected needs. This episode is for anyone who's tired of just coping and ready to truly thrive. Whether you've faced major trauma or feel trapped in a cycle of relentless pain or stuck-ness, Judith offers a powerful reframe: healing doesn't have to take forever — and it doesn't require reliving the past. You'll walk away with insights, tools, and a renewed sense of possibility. LINKS TRTP Clinic Website: https://trtpclinic.com/ Key Moments You'll Love:

Jack shares stories and insights from a rare gathering with the Dalai Lama on what really makes a teacher, and how compassion—not titles—spreads the Dharma.Today's podcast 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.This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack thoughtfully explores these themes & topics:Spring renewal at Spirit Rock & the wider Buddhist boom1,000 U.S. meditation centers — a movement far bigger than any one sanghaThe Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra on gathering “in harmony and concord”The Dalai Lama: compassion over conversion; students over titlesWhat really authorizes a teacher? (Hint: their students' freedom)“Spy on your teachers” — trusting slowly & wiselyThe scent-test of liberation: recognizing authentic peace“Bodhisattva off-duty?” — practice everywhere, even with late-night TV temptationsSpiritual life as engagement with, not escape from, difficultyInterdependence: why true emptiness embraces every creatureSpeaking out against spiritual misconduct & retraumatizationThe wounded student, the wounded teacher — bringing psychology into DharmaThis Dharma Talk recorded on 03/29/93 at Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed.“The Dalai Lama said, ‘Nirvana has a wonderful scent—like flowers.' You can tell it when you're around someone connected with nirvana. You can tell it around places where there's that fragrance of peace, well-being, and liberation.” – Jack Kornfield“Deep down, what matters is only the spirit of compassion—only what benefits beings in every form, in every realm on this earth. Don't think about how to spread Buddhism. It doesn't matter if there are even one or two more Buddhists. The only thing that matters is the well-being of each person and the well-being of the earth that we live on.” – Jack Kornfield quoting H.H. the Dalai LamaPhoto via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.“Only the benefit you bring to others proves the depth of your own practice.” – Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the Dalai Lama's 90thbirthday, and the implications of his succession for the future of Tibetan Buddhism, culture, and identity in the face of aggressive CCP interference. Next, Miles unpacks the extended docking of the Shandong carrier fleet in Hong Kong and highlights the significance of the local celebrations hosted by the CCP government in Hong Kong. Lastly, Miles details the preparations for China's 80th anniversary of victory in World War II, and examines the importance of the month's long celebrations to bolster CCP legitimacy.China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

Get your week started with some words of wisdom from the Dalai Lama! In honor of his 90th Birthday, hear the weekly wrap of Amy and T.J.’s quotes of the day that will get your week started off with intention and purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your week started with some words of wisdom from the Dalai Lama! In honor of his 90th Birthday, hear the weekly wrap of Amy and T.J.’s quotes of the day that will get your week started off with intention and purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your week started with some words of wisdom from the Dalai Lama! In honor of his 90th Birthday, hear the weekly wrap of Amy and T.J.’s quotes of the day that will get your week started off with intention and purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Adie introduces stories from China, Kenya, Australia, Bolivia and the USA.Sichuan province in China is home to a long-standing Tibetan resistance movement. While Beijing views Tibet as an integral part of China – the allegiances of many Tibetans living in China lie with its exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama - voicing support for him can lead to arrest or prison. Laura Bicker visited the town of Aba, where she met monks practicing their faith under heavy surveillance.Youth led protests erupted again in Kenya this week, with many young Kenyans angry at the lack of good job opportunities in the country - more than 30 people died in the demonstrations, and over 500 were arrested. Anne Soy has been following the story in Nairobi.The small Australian town of Morwell will be returning to some form of normality this week, following the conclusion of the trial of Erin Patterson who was found guilty of murdering three of her relatives and attempting to kill another after serving them Beef Wellington laced with toxic death cap mushrooms. Katy Watson reflects on how the town was transformed by the visiting media circus.Bolivia was once seen as an economic miracle, thanks to its huge natural gas reserves. But the energy exports on which the country once thrived have fallen sharply in recent years, pushing many people into poverty. Carolyn Lamboley reveals how the country's economic woes are now affecting people from all walks of life.And finally, we're in the Zion National Park in Utah where Stephen Moss tells the story of the conservation campaign that helped bring the Californian Condor back from the brink of extinction.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

In this week's episode, the Dalai Lama says Ti-bet on his reincarnation, Dr. Phil needs chapter 11 protection on more than just his morality, and Marsh will try to prove his country doesn't have the wooiest sovereign. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Guest Links: Check out more from Marsh on Skeptics with a K and the Know Rogan Experience. --- Headlines: IRS says churches can endorse candidates: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/irs-declares-johnson-amendment-dead Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvjjd7xw8go Trump's DOJ moves to protect child molestors: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/trump-justice-department-files-lawsuit Council threatened with Judicial Review over transgender road crossing https://christianconcern.com/news/council-threatened-with-judicial-review-over-transgender-road-crossing/  ‘Wokeminster Council' approves Progress Pride Flag on London's Regent Street https://christianconcern.com/news/wokeminster-council-approves-progress-pride-flag-on-londons-regent-street/  Dr. Phil's media company goes bankrupt and sues Trinity Broadcasting: https://deadline.com/2025/07/dr-phil-merit-street-media-jv-bankruptcy-sues-trinity-1236448188/ https://ew.com/dr-phil-tv-network-files-for-bankruptcy-sues-christian-broadcasting-corporation-11766623

Tommy and Ben take a break from impersonating Marco Rubio to cover Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington to kiss Trump's ass, the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, the IDF's latest plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza, and shifting opinions on Israel within the Democratic Party. They also discuss Trump's confusing about-face on sending weapons to Ukraine, the continued incoherence of Trump's tariff policy and his needless antagonism of the BRICS countries. Finally, they talk about the finger-wagging at Tucker Carlson for his interview with Iran's president, the border crisis in Afghanistan, the Dalai Lama's succession plan and how China could interfere, the dispute between Thailand and Cambodia that's caused a political meltdown in Bangkok, and the administration's cruel termination of Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans and Nicaraguans. Then, Ben speaks with Representative Jason Crow about how the “Big Beautiful Bill” will tank America's global standing, intelligence in the age of Trump and Tulsi Gabbard, and where the Democratic Party needs to go on foreign policy.

Christian influencers are bringing fatphobia back in the name of Jesus—and Frank and Dan are not having it. This week, they dive into the toxic rise of Christian diet culture and how it ties into purity, control, and righteousness. Plus: Iran issues a fatwa targeting Trump and Netanyahu, Canterbury Cathedral starts handing out indulgences, Americans try to evangelize North Korea via plastic bottles, a Michigan teen sues her school over the Pledge of Allegiance, Utah's governor asks the state to pray for rain (again), and the Dalai Lama stirs up international drama by announcing his reincarnation plans.

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The news to know for Monday, July 7, 2025!  We'll tell you about the devastating flooding in Central Texas, the rescue and recovery efforts still underway, and why some survivors are now demanding answers from public officials.  Also, President Trump's top priority so far has been accomplished—what you need to know about the new law and when Americans will start to feel the impacts.  Plus: Elon Musk's new political party, a plan for TikTok's future that is apparently already in motion, and the Dalai Lama's prediction for his own future as he celebrates his 90th birthday.    Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for FREE shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Ready to create your own website? Click this link https://bit.ly/3ThxBqb to start your free trial with Wix. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com    

One of the greatest joys and fulfillments of life is helping another person. Not through the base obligations we have to family, but to reach out when we don't have to and help lift another person up. But I find two problems that arise for most all of us; we don't know where to plug in to really help others and when we do happen to see opportunities to serve they often feel ill fitting for who we are. So we have good intent and don't get to apply it. Queue up my guest today, Neil Ghosh. Neil is a renowned social entrepreneur, humanitarian, and philanthropist. He has written a book that to me is both inspiring, and incredibly equipping as a resource manual for doing good in the world. The book is aptly titled, Do More Good: Inspiring Lessons From Extraordinary People. The forward is from the Dalai Lama himself, and the book is endorsed by such notable figures such as President Bill Clinton and Nobel Peace Laureate, Professor Muhammad Yunus. Neil has the book in three sections, Sit, Rise, and Act. They showcase three ways we can serve the world according to our personal style, in essence. Then in each category he highlights 10 or so people, some famous, some not, and he shares how they uniquely bettered the world, the lesson we can learn from how and what they did, and then shares a list of organizations we can engage with to help in a similar way, plus ways we can embody the way of serving, in our lives today, right where we are. I was incredibly inspired in this conversation with Neil and feel you'll leave enthused and equipped to give of yourself in new and uplifting ways. You can find Neil's book, Do More Good, anywhere and connect with him at neilghosh.net Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Flood disasters around the world continue to grow as climate change fuels intense and erratic rainfall. We look at what hurdles remain in ensuring early warning systems are effective and what disparities exist for those who are and are not warned in time. Also, the 14th Dalai Lama, who just turned 90, has announced that he will be reincarnated and have a successor. And, clashes between Indigenous Sámi reindeer herders and a mining company in Norway. Plus, a festival in Turkey for the ancient sport of oil wrestling.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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There's a saying that's attributed to the Dalai Lama: in the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher. It's a nice idea. But when people don't share our values, it's hard for us to tolerate theirs. This week, we bring you a favorite episode with sociologist Robb Willer. We discuss the common mistakes we make in trying to persuade others of our point of view — and how to break out of our echo chambers. Then, Kenji Yoshino answers your questions about how we hide our true selves.In this week's show, you'll learn:*What's happening in our minds when we're trying to win an argument.*Techniques for how to take another person's perspective — and how to become more effective in persuading them of your perspective.*The most successful protest tactics in winning allies.*Why we might shift from trying to change someone's mind to trying to change their behavior.If you love Hidden Brain, come see Shankar live in a city near you this summer! For more info and tickets to our “Perceptions” tour, visit https://hiddenbrain.org/tour/