Podcasts about Dzogchen

Christine Albrecht ist Coach, Therapeutin und langjährige Praktizierende verschiedener buddhistischer Traditionen. Sie hat kürzlich ein zehntägiges Dunkelretreat absolviert – eine intensive Erfahrung. Sie erzählt, wie sich in der völligen Dunkelheit Meditation, Körperarbeit und tiefes inneres Erforschen verdichten und welche Erkenntnisse daraus entstehen.Ein zentrales Thema ist Dzogchen, die höchste Lehre des tibetischen Buddhismus. Wie kann man diesen Zustand von Gewahrsein im Alltag integrieren? Welche Missverständnisse gibt es rund um das «Ego zerschlagen»? Und warum kann ein zu früher oder rein intellektueller Zugang zu Dzogchen problematisch sein?Wir sprechen über:

Join Sarah Taylor and Kristin as they discuss the journey that neurodivergent women embark on in life! Sarah is an intuitive energy healer and awakening trail guide, helping folks find their way back home. But years ago, she was an anxious, atheistic insomniac. Plus, she was an undiagnosed neurodivergent woman, having a hard time finding my place in the world.So the idea of finding the “peace that passeth all understanding” was unthinkable! Simply wanting to get a better night's sleep, and to be a little less angsty, I began seriously practicing Buddhism (Theravada, Mahayana, Dzogchen and Mahmudra). I took to the teachings immediately, and much to my surprise, began to undergo a series of profound inner shifts known as nondual awakening. Around 2011 there was the first of several radical — and now, abiding — shifts in consciousness. At that time, I began spontaneously channeling a transmission that has been a catalyst for many people deepening on their spiritual path. This transmission has changed through the years. Especially as unity consciousness/oneness/nonduality — and what is beyond — eventually began unfolding.www.LightOfYourBeing.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.

This is a reading of Manjushrimitra's the Bodhicittabhavana, a seminal early text of Ati Yoga.Mañjuśrīmitra (d. 740 CE) was an Indian Buddhist scholar. He became the main student of Garab Dorje and a teacher of Dzogchen. He was a resident at Nalanda University where he became a respected Yogācāra scholar and practitionerAs explained by Yeshe Donden, "Manjushrimitra wrote the Bodhicittabhavana, in order to explain Ati Yoga to the Mahayana Buddhists who were in the majority in India at that time, and in particular to his fellow scholars from Nalanda University. Experts have determined that the work is written in the style of a learned Indian scholar, using the philosophy of post sixth century A.D. Mahayana Buddhism. Meditation on the Bodhichitta presents the Ati Yoga Semde teachings in a logical, intellectually cogent way with a high level of scholarly coherence. In this work, Manjushrimitra emphasized that intellectualism and logic do not bring about enlightenment and that “Those who seek the Truth should embrace direct experience if they hope to acquire realization.” We can see that Manjushrimitra has gone far beyond the concept of Bodhichitta found in Buddhist sutra and tantric writings and arrived at an understanding of Bodhichitta as presented in Ati Yoga (where it means the essential nature of mind, or awareness)."

Sinopsis: El Yantra Yoga, equivalente en el budismo tibetano al Hatha Yoga de la tradición hindú, es un sistema de práctica que incluye movimientos físicos, ejercicios de respiración y visualizaciones. Más generalmente conocido con el nombre tibetano de trulkhor, sánscrito yantra, fue transmitido originalmente por los mahasiddhas de la India y Oddiyana. Su práctica está ahora muy extendida en todas las escuelas del budismo tibetano vinculadas al Anuttaratantra. La unión Yantra del sol y la luna ('Phrul 'khor nyi zia kha sbyor), transmitida oralmente en el Tíbet en el siglo VIII por el gran maestro Padmasambhava al traductor y maestro del Dzogchen Vairochana, puede considerarse el más antiguo de todos los sistemas Yantra y tiene la particularidad de incluir numerosas posturas que también se encuentran en la tradición clásica del Yoga. Chögyal Namkhai Norbu (1938-2018), uno de los grandes maestros del Dzogchen y del Tantra, comenzó a transmitir este profundo Yoga en el año 1970. En el mismo período escribió este comentario basado en las explicaciones orales recibidas de algunos yoguis y siddhas tibetanos del siglo XX. Sin duda, todos los practicantes occidentales se beneficiarán de las extraordinarias instrucciones contenidas en este volumen.Editorial Del Fondo, ValkiriaReseña por @celinacocimano

Join Daniel Aitken and Ācārya Malcolm Smith as they discuss the roots of Dzogchen and the aural lineage in the Great Perfection tradition as described in Malcolm's newest translation Yoga Of The Natural State, releasing in the winter of 2025 and available now for pre-order. In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as […] The post Ācārya Malcolm Smith: The Dzogchen Aural Lineage (#205) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

A brilliant, concise and clear set of instructions given by Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) to a devoted old lady and her attendant. This terma text was revealed by Nyang Ral Nyima Özer. Translated in Treasures from Juniper Ridge: The Profound Instructions of Padmasambhava to the Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal.Translated and edited by Erik Pema Kunsang & Marcia Binder Smith.

Trechos de gravações em palestras de Alan Wallace.Bruce Alan Wallace, nasceu em Pasadena na Califórnia em 1950, é professor, escritor e tradutor de sua tradição de Budismo Tibetano (Vajrayana).Wallace nasceu em uma família cristã e seu pai era um teólogo batista. Com 18 anos começou a estudar ecologia e filosofia na Universidade da Califónia.Em 1971 interrompeu seus estudos universitários, e mudou-se para Dharamsala, na Índia, para estudar budismo tibetano, medicina e linguagem. Ele foi ordenado por Sua Santidade Dalai Lama dois anos depois e, ao longo de quatorze anos como monge, estudou e traduziu para muitos os maiores lamas da geração. Em 1984, ele retomou sua educação ocidental no Amherst College, onde estudou física e filosofia da ciência. Ele então aplicou essa experiência em sua pesquisa de doutorado em Stanford sobre a conexão entre o budismo e a ciência e a filosofia ocidentais, com foco no cultivo contemplativo da atenção, atenção plena e introspecção.Desde 1987, ele tem sido um tradutor frequente e colaborador de reuniões entre o Dalai Lama e cientistas e filósofos proeminentes, e escreveu e traduziu mais de 40 livros. Junto com seu trabalho acadêmico, Wallace é considerado internacionalmente como um dos mais proeminentes professores de meditação budista e guias de retiros do nosso tempo.Alan Wallace é o fundador e presidente do Santa Barbara Institute, na Califórnia, e é o responsável por desenvolver e integrar a prática contemplativa no programa Cultivating Emotional Balance.Desde 2010, Wallace tem liderado uma série de retiros de 8 semanas para treinar alunos nas práticas meditativas de Shamatha, Quatro Incomensuráveis, Vipashyana e Dzogchen.

Deuxième partie du chapitre 11 du Livre Tibétain de la Vie et de la Mort. Chapitrage: 00:00:22 Les affaires non réglées 00:08:26 Dire adieu 00:14:45 Vers une mort paisible Bibliographie: Livre Tibétain de la Vie et de la Mort aux éditions de la Table Ronde (https://www.babelio.com/livres/Rinpoche-Le-Livre-tibetain-de-la-Vie-et-de-la-Mort/28155) Musique: The Ambient Visitor (https://theambientvisitor.bandcamp.com/album/drifting-through-space) Narration et réalisation: Bruno Léger Production: Les mécènes du Vieux Sage   Que règnent la paix et l'amour parmi tous les êtres de l'univers.  OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

In this episode I am once again joined by Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron, teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and executive director of Saraswati Bhawan Publications. Khandro Kunzang reveals her experience as a spiritual consort to a Tibetan lama, and shares her understanding of this controversial practice. Khandro Kunzang recalls how she became a consort, details her extensive preparations, and explains the coarse and subtle body yogas involved. Khandro Kunzang also discusses the use of consort practice for life extension, how to respond if a guru suggests you become his consort, and why it is that she is now talking publicly about this hitherto secret practice. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep293-secrets-of-consort-practice-khandro-kunzang-dechen-chodron-3 Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - The graduated path 04:28 - The fruition of Dzogchen and Ati Yoga 05:41 - The effortless path 06:34 - Dzogchen mistakes 07:40 - Is a 3 year retreat necessary? 08:42 - Personalised retreat with guru 09:32 - Signs of accomplishment on retreat 14:31 - Secret training with Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche 16:03 - Jealousy of Tibetan students 17:33 - Pure Dzogchen vs gradual path 21:04 - How do I know my practice is working? 23:50 - The ultimate test of practice 25:30 - Lama Dawa's terminal cancer and yogic death 31:17 - The practice of yogic dying 33:11 - Physiological signs of tukdam 34:07 - Death of Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche 35:42 - Miraculous behaviour of Lama Dawa's relics 37:42 - Difficulties and challenges during Lama Dawa's end of life 42:08 - Personal restoration during the pandemic 42:48 - The ultimate teaching 43:25 - Displacing grief to keep the show on the road 46:48 - When to begin consort practice? 50:37 - Authentic consort practice is very rare 52:01 - Classic consort stories 53:41 - Abusive lamas and gurus who claim expertise in consort practice 55:10 - The support role of a guru's consort 56:50 - An “activity consort” 58:19 - Preparing to be Lama Dawa's consort 59:13 - Using a consort to extend your life 01:00:59 - Using pipes to open the urethra 01:04:49 - Training to purify the lower chakras and draw in the essence fluid 01:06:49 - Working with the thigle drops 01:07:17 - Using eros to experience emptiness 01:08:20 - Consort practice is not romantic 01:08:49 - Extreme consort practice 01:10:06 - Unresolved traumas in consort practice 01:11:05 - Is vajrolī mudrā really possible? 01:13:22 - Jñānamudrā and self practice 1:17:06 - Test your lama if he suggests consort practice 01:20:48 - Why talk openly about secret consort practice? 01:21:24 - Disrobing as a nun to engage in tantric practice 01:23:17 - Seeing your teacher as a living Buddha 01:24:16 - Motives for marrying Lama Dawa 
… Previous episodes with Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=khandro%20kunzang To find our more about Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron, visit: - https://www.phurbathinleyling.org/khandro-kunzang/

  What is the true nature of contemplation, and how does it intertwine with our understanding of reality? John Vervaeke is joined by Mateusz Stróżyński to discuss his masterful work, Plotinus and the Contemplation of the Intelligible World. They explore the deep and often overlooked wisdom of Plotinus, one of history's greatest thinkers. Together, they dive into the connection between thought and experience, revealing how contemplation isn't just about thinking it's about actively participating in reality itself. Mr. Stróżyński breaks down Plotinus' intricate view of the universe, showing how everything is woven together in a way that challenges our modern, fragmented way of seeing the world. They go on to discuss the nature of the self and what it means to truly “know” something, touching on insights from Buddhist Dzogchen, Christian mysticism, and personal experience. Mateusz Stróżyński is a professor of classical philology at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, and a practicing psychoanalyst. His research focuses on the intersection of Platonism, mysticism, and spirituality, exploring how ancient philosophical traditions inform modern contemplative practice. He is the author of Plotinus and the Contemplation of the Intelligible World. Connect with a community dedicated to self-discovery and purpose, and gain deeper insights by joining our Patreon.   Notes:  (0:00) Introduction to the Lectern  (0:30) Mateusz Stróżyński joins John Vervaeke to explore Platonism (2:00) The Interplay of Philosophy and Experience  (6:00) A Kinship Between Works (8:00) Interweaving Phenomenological and Conceptual Perspectives (11:30) The Role of Contemplation in Plotinus's Philosophy (15:30) The Threefold Structure of Consciousness (20:00) The Fall and the Multiplicity of Experience (30:00) The Hierarchical Nature of Reality (43:00) Fractal Coherence in Plotinus's Philosophy (50:30) Democratic Views and Reality Perception (52:00) Exploring Plotinus' Worldview (57:00) Plotinus' Analytical Approach (1:05:00) Mapping Cognition and Reality (1:16:30) Skepticism and Participatory Knowing (1:28:00) Modern Science and Metaphysics (1:34:30) Concluding Thoughts   ---  Connect with a community dedicated to self-discovery and purpose, and gain deeper insights by joining our Patreon. The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission.   Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships.   John Vervaeke: Website | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon     Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned in this Episode The Nature of Contemplation Interweaving of Knowing and Being Fractal Metaphysics The Threefold Structure of Consciousness Modern vs. Premodern Worldviews The Relationship Between Science and Mysticism Plotinus Marcus Aurelius St. Augustine Nishida Kitarō “Plotinus and the Contemplation of the Intelligible World” by Mateusz Stróżyński  “Waking, Dreaming, Being” by Evan Thompson   Quotes: "Plotinus does not create a system—he reveals a dynamic interplay where intellect and experience are seamlessly interwoven." - Mateusz Stróżyński (10:00)   "If we want to truly understand something, we must go beyond it—transcend it—because reality unfolds from higher principles." - John Vervaeke (15:00)   "Everything that exists contemplates—existence itself is an act of seeing, an act of knowing." - – Mateusz Stróżyński (20:00)  

Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha, January 19, 2025. Music by Barefoot Bran Music.

In this episode I talk with Nate Klemp, PhD. Nate is a bestselling author and formally trained philosopher. He is the author of the new book OPEN: Living With an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World. Nate is also the coauthor of the New York Times Editors' Choice, The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage, and the New York Times Bestseller, Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing. He has been featured in The LA Times, The New York Times, The Times London, and has appeared on Good Morning America and "Talks" at Google. Nate co-founded the mindfulness training company Life Cross Training and holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD from Princeton University. I cannot think of a better guest to have on the podcast during these uncertain, catastrophic times. His new book, OPEN: Living With an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World is an important antidote to the ongoing trauma and division of the times. He offers the remedy of opening our minds and hearts despite our instinct to close them. Stay tuned as we talk about: How we're living in a time of closure: closing in through our screens and closing to each other. "Annihilating the power of the smart phone." The practice of skillful closing when things get too intense. How our mindset is contagious and how it reinforces our environment of closure. How we talk to each other about politics in either "strategic mode" where we're trying to 'win' or "communication" mode where we're trying to understand. Non-drug psychedelic experience and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Mindfulness, meditation, and the practice of open-awareness (like Dzogchen) meditation.  And more! I'm sure you'll enjoy the conversation with Nate as much as I did. He is wise, funny, and a delightful conversation partner!   Learn more about Nate: https://www.nateklemp.com   Buy the book, Open: Open - Amazon affiliate link   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_klemp/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpncjN_woj6Xrth0i-bGp7w   Nate Klemp, Ph.D. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-klemp-phd-6901b72b   x/Twitter: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fnateklemp     Become a patron to support this podcast and get special member benefits, including a membership community, a virtual sangha, and a subscription to my Everyday Buddhism Substack:https://www.patreon.com/EverydayBuddhism     Check out my Substack and weekly podcast, Words From My Teachers: https://wendyshinyohaylett.substack.com/   If this podcast has helped you understand Buddhism or help in your everyday life, consider making a one-time donation here: https://donorbox.org/podcast-donations   Support the podcast through the affiliate link to buy the book, Everyday Buddhism: Real-Life Buddhist Teachings & Practices for Real Change: Buy the book, Everyday Buddhism   Support the podcast and show your support through the purchase of Everyday Buddhism merch: https://www.zazzle.com/store/everyday_buddhism   NOTE: Free shipping on ALL (unlimited) items (Everyday Buddhism merch or gifts from other stores) if you join Zazzle Plus for $19.95/year: https://www.zazzle.com/zazzleplus

Andakterna den här veckan tar avstamp i de fem världsreligionerna och har temat Förändring. Idag med Lama Khadrön Pamo. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Ur andakten:Inom Buddhismen så pratar vi om form och tomhet och form föds och dör, stiger upp som en våg och försvinner sedan ner i havet igen. Vår person finns i stunden men förändras och är inte solid, permanent, definierad, och beständig. Det vi kallar vårt ”jag” är bara ett sätt att vara, en vana och beteende som förändras.Om vi ser på sinnet som om det var ett hav med vågor av tankar och känslor så skulle vi kunna säga att havet kan aldrig förklaras genom att beskriva vågorna som oändligt svallar på havets yta. Man skulle kunna studera vågor för evigt utan att komma närmare en definition av hav. Allt man kan säga är att vågor förekommer i havet och att de är oändliga i sina former och ständigt i förändring. Så snart vi slutar försöka beskriva havet enligt dess vågor – inser vi att vågor och hav är oskiljaktiga. Havet behöver ingen definition – ändå pryder vågorna ständigt havet med sina tillfälliga och föränderliga former.Om Lama Khadrön PamoLama Khadrön Pamo är en ordinerad naljorma inom den vita sanghan, även kallad för gö kar chang lo' dé ( gos dKar lCang lo'i sDe / གོས་དཀར་ལྕང་ལོའི་སྡེ་། ) inom Nyingma-traditionen av Buddhism från Himalaya. Den vita sanghan är icke-monastisk och har löften baserat på vajrayana, i kontrast till den röda sanghan av nunnor och munkar.Text:Shock Amazement, the four naljors and four ting-ngé'dzin from the Dzogchen series of the nature of Mind.Musik:Instrumental Guru Padmasambhava Prayer med RaphaelProducent:Susanna Némethliv@sverigesradio.se

In this insightful conversation, host Daniel Aitken is joined by Michael Tweed. Michael is a well-known editor of Tibetan Buddhist texts, particularly on Dzogchen and Mahamudra. Titles he has worked on include Blazing Splendor by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Brilliant Moon by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Clear Mirror by Dudjom Lingpa, and many more. During this episode, […] The post Michael Tweed: Lessons and Laughs (#201) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

Longchenpa's Explanation of the Three Statements That Strike the Vital Point (by Garab Dorje). 1. Be introduced to your own nature. 2. Decide upon one thing. 3. Gain confidence in liberation. This commentary is drawn from Longchenpa's ​Profound Quintessence.​ ​The original translation is included in ​Great Perfection: Separation and Breakthrough​, translated by Cortland Dahl. Longchenpa, also known as Longchen Rabjam , ‘Infinite, Vast Expanse of Space', or Drimé Özer (1308-1364), was one of the most brilliant teachers of the Nyingma lineage. He systematized the Nyingma teachings in his ‘Seven Treasures' and wrote extensively on Dzogchen.

Dharma talk given by Jon Dilley, December 22, 2024. Music by Barefoot Bran Music.

Bring in the New Year with Shunyamurti! 7-Day Online Retreat - December 27, 2024 - January 2, 2025 All's Well That Ends Well: The Re-Marriage of Shakti and Shiva JOIN: https://bit.ly/shakti-shiva Description: Learn to listen with the third ear to the Voice of Silence within. Only then can the mind grok the awesome truth that you are consciousness that has never been born and will never die. But the mental program of the ego must be eliminated to sustain the attunement to the Real. This teaching is exemplified in the fundamental tantra of the Dzogchen lineage.

Courtland Dahl, a leading expert in mindfulness meditation and contemplative science, joins Andrew to discuss his work bridging science and spirituality. He emphasizes the importance of cultural translation and the integration of scientific insights into meditation practices. Dahl highlights the Healthy Minds app, which uses data from 200+ practices to show that even short, active meditations can significantly improve well-being, with improvements of 20-30% in just a month and up to 50-60% with long-term use. He also discusses the need for modern adaptations of traditional practices, balancing comfort and discomfort, and the role of compassion and curiosity in navigating contemporary challenges. Cortland and Andrew delve into the role and significance of shamatha (stability) in Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions, noting that while it is foundational, it is not the end goal. The conversation highlights the debate within these traditions about the necessity and extent of shamatha practice, with some arguing it is unnecessary. They emphasize the importance of nature of mind and bodhicitta, suggesting that these practices provide stability and should be prioritized over shamatha. They also discuss the potential pitfalls of meditative experiences (nyam) and the distinction between nirodha (cessation) and nirvana, concluding that the view one holds during practice is crucial.

Welcome to Awakened Living. Our year long immersive online meditation program. Over the duration of this course we will take a comprehensive and non-sectarian exploration into the earliest teachings of the Buddha. This will include the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, (including the Seven Factors of Awakening and the Five Hindrances) the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path, Lovingkindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity. The Awakened Living Course will be offered in four semesters, with a break of at least 10 days in between each semester. Semester 1: 12 Weeks. Jan 8th-Mar 29th: Exploring The Truth of Suffering, The Arising and Cessation of Suffering, Skillful View and Intention. Mindfulness of Body, Feeling Tones, Mind/Heart Semester 2: 12 Weeks. April 23rd-July 12th: Exploring Skillful Speech, Action and Livelihood. Mindfulness of Hindrances, Awakening Factors, Body Semester 3: 8 Weeks. July 30th-Sept 20th: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Widening the Window of Tolerance. Semester 4: 12 Weeks. Oct 1st-Dec 20th: Exploring Concentration, Hindrances, Awakening Factors, Lovingkindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity. Although we will be drawing primarily on the teachings of The Buddha, there is no religion being taught here and people from any and all (or no) religions and beliefs are welcome. As the course unfolds we will look at numerous mindfulness based practices, systematically cultivating a continuity of mindful awareness. The benefit of a continuity of mindful may allow us to engage in our life experiences with deep sense of wisdom, kindness, curiosity, and care. The Awakened Living Year Long Immersive will be offered in two sections: Section A: 7 am-9 am on Wednesdays and Saturdays (Thai Time) *7pm-9pm on Tuesdays and Fridays, East Coast Time Section B: 7:30 pm-9:30 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays. (Thai Time) *7:30pm -9:30pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, East Coast Time *Check your time zone here: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ Each group session will include guided meditations, Q n A, A one to one private session with Chris, interactive discussions with the retreat participants, and the option to join a small study group which will meet at a time to be determined by the group itself. If you would like to participate, but find these times limiting, please feel free to message Chris here on Facebook or through the website: www.suchsweetthunder.org Although Chris will be facilitating all of the sessions live, (nothing is pre-recorded) The sessions are offered over the Zoom platform and will be recorded and made available to participants so one can attend as much or a little as the live program as suits the participant. There are scholarships, payment plans, and financial assistance available, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Spaces are limited. Chris Luard has been practicing meditation for 39 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. Chris has received formal training in Zen, Mahamudra and Dzogchen, from the Mahayana (Japanese, Korean, and Tibetan) traditions, Vipassana and early buddhist studies from the Theravada traditions, and Vedanta from the Hindu traditions. In addition to this Chris has received formal instruction from the more modern traditions and modalities such as Secular Buddhism, MBSR, Insight, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, Buddhist Psychology, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, Neuroplasticity, and Trauma Healing. Signing up for this special offering in advance is recommended. To do so, message Chris directly here on FB, chrisluard@yahoo.com or through www.suchsweetthunder.org

An analysis of how Sophia's gazing into the veil of the Treasury of the Light, in a mistaken way, creates her own suffering; how this is related to our impressions within and outside of meditation; how this is related to Dzogchen's five colored lights, five wisdoms, and five poisons. 

Wystan Bryant-Scott is a Buddhist meditation teacher who has spent roughly two and half years of his life practising in an intensive residential monastic setting. He has studied under teachers in multiple Buddhist traditions, including Theravada, Vajrayana, Zen, and Dzogchen, and is a certified teacher of previous podcast guest Shinzen Young's Unified Mindfulness system. Wystan is also on the Board of Advisors of the Qualia Research Institute. I've been continually impressed by the depth and clarity of Wystan's realisation so I'm glad to share my recent conversation with him with you today.  

Det här avsnittet är på engelska, inspelat på önskemål av de engelsktalande som följer oss.In this guided meditation, we explore the gap between two breaths.A gap of stillness, a gap of potential, a gap where everything is at peace.Some call it Mahamudra, Dzogchen, Buddha Nature, etc.Follow this guided meditation and discover for yourself what happens in this gap between two breaths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Mike Gathers discusses the Divine Feminine with Gregory Peters. Gregory Peters is a researcher and explorer of nondual tantra, consciousness and the intersection of East-West spiritual practices. As a long time meditator, Dzogchen practitioner, tantrika, and senior adept of western esotericism. his writings explore the rich magical and energetic display of experience. Links... Gregory Peter's website: https://gregorypetersauthor.com/ New Aeon Tantra: Secrets of Typhonian Magick & Western Tantra: https://www.originalfalcon.com/new-aeon-tantra.php Yogini Magic: https://www.amazon.com/Yogini-Magic-Enchantment-Witchcraft-Feminine/dp/1618697250 Twitter: @gpeters418 Instagram: @ophidianvibrations Email: wildawareness@proton.me • • • Host Mike Gathers: https://linktr.ee/mgathers23 Producer/Engineer Richard Rasa: http://www.pelorian.com/rasa.html

Ian Duncan is a Daoist Priest and spiritual alchemist.  He transmits perspectives and methods direct from Source and study in the Dao and Dzogchen, and accomplishment in Inner Alchemy.  In the Daoist tradition, he carries these lineages:  30th Generation Complete Reality Dragon Gate Secret Lineage; 2nd Generation Wu Family Lineage; 25th Generation Complete Reality Dragon Gate XuanWu Lineage.  In the Bonpo tradition, he carries these Dzogchen transmissions:  A-tri Dzogchen Transmission from His Holiness the 33rd; Zhang Zhung Oral Transmission fromn Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.  Be sure to check out his many offerings on these subjects, and links to his classes, and podcast "The Straight Hook" on his website:  https://completereality.org/ This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-298-ian-duncan-chinese-alchemydaoismintegration-vs-merging Have a blessed week!    

C von Hassett and Rachel Reid Wilkie lay open the deepest secrets taught in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of meditation through Dzogchen, the highest wisdom practice known to man. They share the simple step by step exercises to reach this state of intense higher consciousness, and to have the confidence that you have reached it. You won't need to go live in a cave in the mountains of Tibet, or decades or lifetimes to access this deep state of meditation and consciousness. They will discuss your experience of emptiness and incredible spaciousness, and the freedom that lies within!

In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview influential Tibetan Buddhist teacher Anam Thubten, touching on such subjects as Dzogchen, Rigpa, "pointing out instructions", and their possible Theravada correlates.

These are some key pointers and teachings of Longchenpa's on developing/recognising the natural state of enlightened mind - formatted as a guided meditation. This is mainly suitable for those who have a good grasp of Dzogchen practice and Longchenpa's concepts and languaging. Taken from the text: A Treasure Trove of Scriptural Transmission. Translated by Richard Barron (Lama Chökyi Nyima). The book can be purchased here: https://tibetantreasures.com/products... Longchenpa, also known as Longchen Rabjam , ‘Infinite, Vast Expanse of Space', or Drimé Özer (1308-1364), was one of the most brilliant teachers of the Nyingma lineage. He systematized the Nyingma teachings in his ‘Seven Treasures' and wrote extensively on Dzogchen.

Charles Stein is a poet, scholar of ancient Greek, and a practitioner of Dzogchen Buddhism. Stein discusses his life's work, including a book connecting translations from Ancient Greek to the figure of Hermes Trismegistus and his contemplative and intellectual practices that aim to integrate religion, science, philosophy, and metaphysics. The conversation delves into the nature of being, the legacy of ancient Greek thinker Parmenides, and the distinctions between thought and consciousness. Stein also touches on the principles of alchemy, the Piscean and Aquarian ages, and how modern art and abstraction relate to perception and being. The dialogue extends to the exploration of materialism, spirituality, karma yoga, and the significance of service in the Aquarian age, with references to the teachings of Dr. King from the Aetherius Society. The episode provides a profound inquiry into the essence of reality, consciousness, and the interconnectedness of all things. https://charlessteinpoet.com/ 00:24 Introducing Charles Stein: Poet, Scholar, and Mystic 00:37 Exploring the Depths of Consciousness and Being 02:09 The Essence of Hermes and the Journey of Thought 11:11 Diving into the Piscean and Aquarian Ages 16:40 Alchemy, Materialism, and the Nature of Reality 22:28 The Cosmic Perspective: Jupiter and Beyond 32:19 The Path of Enlightenment: Practices and Perspectives 44:12 Karma Yoga: The Aquarian Age's Call to Action 45:08 Wrapping Up: Insights and Where to Find More - - - - Resources related to The Aetherius Society and advanced teachings - - - - - The Aetherius Society - https://www.aetherius.org/ Aetherius Radio Live - https://www.aetherius.org/podcasts/ Spiritual Freedom Show - https://www.aetherius.org/the-spiritual-freedom-show/ King Yoga FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/awakeningthroughkingyoga The International Mystic Knowledge Center - http://www.mysticknowledge.org/ IMKC youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/MysticKnowledge

A selection of key pointers taken from the text, 'Vajra Speech: A Commentary on The Quintessence of Spiritual Practice, The Direct Instructions of the Great Compassionate One' by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. Translated by Erik Pema Kunsang. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche (1920 - 1996) was a Buddhist master of the Kagyü and Nyingma lineages who lived at Nagi Gompa hermitage in Nepal. Urgyen Rinpoche was considered one of the greatest Dzogchen masters of his time.

For episode 245, we are continuing the Fireside Chat Series on the Metta Hour with guest Guy Armstrong.This series features intimate conversations with longtime dharma teachers about the early days of their practice and the most impactful moments with their own teachers. Hosted by IMS Online, the fourth episode in this series. Guy Armstrong has been leading insight meditation retreats since 1984 in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. His training included living as a monk for a year in the Thai forest lineage. Guy is a member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council and a guiding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society and is the author of Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators from Wisdom Books.In this conversation, Sharon and Guy discuss:Guy's first encounter with meditation How Sharon reached her first retreat The mystery of being drawn to practice The three characteristics of existenceGuy's introduction to Emptiness Mahasi Sayadaw noting techniqueMental Noting Technique Insights of anattā (Emptiness)The path Guy has taken since 1976The importance of relaxationWhat advice Guy would give his younger selfGoenka's directive to sit two-hours a dayThai Buddhist monk Ajahn BuddhadasaThe year that Guy was a monk in ThailandBurmese Theravāda monk, Pa Auk SayadawThe episode closes with some questions from the audience on Emptiness, Dzogchen practice, Tsoknyi Rinpoche Handshake practice, the spectrum of Emptiness, “where is mind,” and the Jhanas. You can learn more about Guy's work right here and get a copy of his book, Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators, right here. Learn more about IMS Online right here. Listen to Guy's first episode on the Metta Hour, Episode 90, right here from 2019.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Loch Kelly is an author, psychotherapist, and nondual meditation teacher. Loch has Master's Degrees from both Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary. He has his own app, called Mindful Glimpses. Loch is also a very popular teacher on the Waking Up app, run by friend of show, Sam Harris.Free 30 days of the Waking Up meditation app: https://www.wakingup.com/tenpercent Free training and guided meditation pack from Loch Kelly: https://lochkelly.org/cycle-of-dissatisfaction Related Episodes:Sam Harris on: Vipassana vs. Dzogchen, Looking for the Looker, and Psychic PowersSign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: https://wwwdww.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/loch-kellySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Germano and Michael Sheehy join Andrew Holecek to discuss the history, diversity, and modern relevance of dark retreats in Tibetan Buddhism. The speakers discuss the two main streams of dark retreat practices - the Kalachakra tradition and the Dzogchen tradition - and how they differ in their approaches and interpretations. The conversation also explores the traditional secrecy surrounding these practices, the reasons for it, and the challenges of appropriately translating and adapting them for a modern, Western audience. The speakers emphasize the importance of understanding the cultural and environmental factors that shape these practices, as well as the need for caution and humility when engaging with them as outsiders. Finally, the speakers provide advice for those interested in exploring dark retreats, emphasizing the importance of sincerity, self-awareness, and gradually building up experience with darkness and contemplative practices. They also discuss the potential of dark retreats as a powerful tool for personal transformation and healing, particularly in addressing the challenges of the modern "dark age."

In this episode we present excerpts from the recent conversation (June 2024) as part of SAND's “Conversations on Palestine” around the premiere of the film Where Olive Trees Weep hosted by the directors of the film and co-founders of SAND, Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo. You can watch this full conversation and 22 others. SAND has created a program with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets and performers to complement the themes explored in the film and provide a larger historical, cultural and social context to the plight of the Palestinian people. In this powerful interfaith gathering, renowned spiritual leaders from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Buddhist traditions came together to express their solidarity with the Palestinian people's struggle for freedom, equality, and human dignity. These esteemed visionaries modeled the powerful unity that can blossom when we recognize our shared humanity and inherent dignity. Their clarion call for peace with justice in Palestine stands as an inspiration for us all to embody the highest ethical and moral principles of our diverse spiritual traditions. Guests: Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, one of the first women to become a rabbi in Jewish history, is a pioneer Jewish feminist, human rights activist, writer, visual artist, ceremonialist, community educator and master storyteller. Lynn has been a congregational rabbi since the fall of 1973, and founded the Congregation Nahalat Shalom in Albuquerque, NM, in 1980. She engages in multifaith, intergenerational and multicultural organizing in solidarity with racial, indigenous, gender justice and Palestinian liberation struggles. Currently, Lynn sits on the Rabbinic Council of Jewish Voice for Peace and is board chair of Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity. Rabbi Lynn is the author of several books, including Peace Primer II, She Who Dwells Within: A Feminist Vision of Renewed Judaism, World Beyond Borders Passover Haggadah and Trail Guide to the Torah of Nonviolence. Rabbi Lynn is a Shomeret Shalom, a practitioner of the Torah of nonviolence. Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, founder of Ligmincha International, is a rare master of the Bön Dzogchen tradition in the West. After completing an 11-year course at Menri Monastery in India, where he earned his Geshe degree, he established Ligmincha in 1992 to preserve and introduce Tibetan Bön Buddhist teachings to the West. Fluent in English, Rinpoche is beloved for his clear, insightful teaching style that makes Tibetan practices accessible. He's highly respected across the U.S., Mexico, Europe, and Asia, with centers in the Americas, Europe, and India. Author of 10 books, including "Wonders of the Natural Mind" and "The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep," Rinpoche shares the profound wisdom of Bön Dzogchen. Rev. Deborah Lee, Executive Director of the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity since 2018, brings over 30 years of experience in faith-based social justice. Her expertise spans popular education, community organizing, and advocacy, focusing on issues like race, gender, economic justice, LGBTQ inclusion, and immigrant rights. Under her leadership, the organization has doubled in size and impact. They've closed detention centers, prevented deportations, supported immigrant youth, and established Sanctuary congregations. Notably, they're working to divest from carceral systems and invest in thriving communities. Rev. Lee envisions a world without harm, where every person is considered sacred across bars and borders. Pir Zia Inayat Khan, Ph.D., is a scholar of religion and teacher of Sufism in the universalist Sufi lineage of his grandfather, Hazrat Inayat Khan. Pir Zia is president of the Inayatiyya and founder of Sulūk Academy, a school of Sufi contemplative study and practice. He is author of Immortality: A Traveler's Guide; Dream Flowers: The Collected Works of Noor Inayat Khan; Mingled Waters: Sufism and the Mystical Unity of Religions; and Saracen Chivalry: Counsels on Valor, Generosity and the Mystical Quest. He is editor of Caravan of Souls: An Introduction to the Sufi Path of Hazrat Inayat Khan. Pir Zia divides his time between Richmond, Virginia and Suresnes, France. Topics: 00:00 - Intro 06:00 - Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb 09:10 - Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche 12:34 - Rev. Deborah Lee 16:00 - Pir Zia Inayat Khan 18:36 - Hope in Dark Times 32:51 - WW2 Perspective 37:48 - Opening Up 47:02 - Silence in Spiritual Communities Resources: Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb's website Rabbi Lynn's collected writings Rev. Deborah Lee: Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage Interfaith Banner-raising for ceasefire: Have your congregation/synagogue/mosque/temple hang a permanent “ceasefire now” banner. Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member.

Ep. 137 (Dialogue 1, Part 1 of 2) | In this rich and engaging conversation, the first episode of the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, Hameed Ali gives us a beautiful overview of the Diamond Approach, which is a brilliant integration of teachings and a path of awakening born out of his own direct experience and informed by his deep understanding of the world's great spiritual traditions and modern psychology. Here, Hameed details the many facets of the Diamond Approach that make it unique among spiritual paths, which leads down several intriguing avenues of exploration: What is the Diamond Approach's understanding of the soul? How does spiritual guidance work? What are the four turnings that give context and structure to students on this spiritual path? Hameed delves, too, into the importance of inquiry on our road to discovering our true nature, love's role in allowing us to trust reality, and the importance of realizing that the ultimate lives within each individual.Hameed also shares personal aspects of his journey: how he was guided from the precise field of physics to the field of psychology, how he came to the revelation of the human soul, and what he attributes to why he has been so receptive to spiritual openings and realizations throughout his life. The Diamond Approach is not only about discovering the nature of absolute reality—it is also about realizing ultimate consciousness in ordinary life, to experience the beauty and richness of a life lived in simple freedom and enjoyment. As Hameed says, “Know, by engaging the path, it is possible to be free.” Recorded June 13, 2024.“Regardless of how transcendent or vast, nondual or whatever, is the ultimate nature, the important thing is how it lives as an individual human being living an ordinary human life and enjoying this life the way it can be enjoyed—to the fullest of its possibilities.”(For Apple Podcast users, click here to view the complete show notes on the episode page.)Topics & Time Stamps – Part 1Introducing the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, exploring the complete path of awakening developed by Hameed Ali—the Diamond Approach (01:06)John speaks to how this podcast series is based on Hameed's life's work, summarized in his transformative book The Inner Journey Home (04:46)The Inner Journey Home: a brilliant integration of teachings as well as a first person account of divine grace (07:34)What is the Diamond Approach and why is it unique? (09:34)The inner body is the lens that, as it turns, sees reality in a different way and reveals different teachings (12:13)The Diamond Approach recognizes the validity of many different spiritual traditions and that there are multiple possible realizations (15:00)After a Nyingma empowerment workshop, Hameed realized a different universe than the Dzogchen universe (16:28)How does spiritual guidance work? It guides the consciousness in how to be open to the next revelation (17:25)A universal commonality the Diamond Approach has with all spiritual teachings is that there is a true spiritual nature to all being, all life (18:44)The Diamond Approach emphasizes that this life has its own value (21:37)The individual is not an illusion—the human soul is an expression of fundamental reality manifesting as individual consciousness...

How do meditation and mindfulness accelerate moral progress? Is spiritual insight alone sufficient to solve today's problems? Dr. Sam Harris is a five-time New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, neuroscientist, and host of the popular podcast Making Sense. He is also someone who has practiced meditation for more than 30 years, having studied with teachers in Tibetan, Burmese, Indian, and Western traditions. Here, Tami Simon sits down with Sam Harris for a deep conversation on the nature of consciousness and the implications of spiritual realization.  Tune in for this “aha moment”–filled podcast exploring: the illusion of the self and the default state of identity; advaita and nonduality; two different types of mystery; the future of AI; psychic phenomena; synchronicity, superstition, and skepticism; a new perspective on how to be happy; the superpower of noticing; tantra; Dzogchen and “the goal as the path”; looking for what is looking; resolving the view; becoming mindful of “the glimpse”; meditating from the neck down; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.

This episode of Satsang Reflections is based on our satsang with Stephan Bodian, who was interviewed by Anja Janssen. Satsang Reflections is a dialogue usually held after a Satsang. It's an opportunity to share what was most impactful, hear from others about what they took away, and deepen into the teaching from the Satsang. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the Satsang yet then this could be an opportunity to catch the highlights and see if it might inspire you in some way. Stephan Bodian is a teacher in the non-dual wisdom tradition of Zen, Dzogchen, and Advaita Vedanta. Since 2007 he's been offering the annual School for Awakening, a multi-month intensive program in spiritual realization and awakened living. As a licensed psychotherapist, he brings a deep appreciation of the impact of early conditioning on the process of spiritual unfolding and offers individual counseling and mentoring in psychospiritual integration. Trained as a Buddhist monk, he spent many years studying with Advaita master Jean Klein, and in 2001 he received Dharma transmission (authorization to teach) from Adyashanti. His books include Wake Up Now, Beyond Mindfulness, and the bestselling guidebook Meditation for Dummies. To learn more about Stephan Bodian, please visit: ⁠stephanbodian.org⁠ Love podcasts? You might also enjoy one of the programs listed here: ⁠⁠https://awakening-together.org/interact/podcasts/

Stephan Bodian was our June Satsang guest. He was interviewed by Anja Janssen. Stephan Bodian is a teacher in the non-dual wisdom tradition of Zen, Dzogchen, and Advaita Vedanta. Since 2007 he's been offering the annual School for Awakening, a multi-month intensive program in spiritual realization and awakened living. As a licensed psychotherapist, he brings a deep appreciation of the impact of early conditioning on the process of spiritual unfolding and offers individual counseling and mentoring in psychospiritual integration. Trained as a Buddhist monk, he spent many years studying with Advaita master Jean Klein, and in 2001 he received Dharma transmission (authorization to teach) from Adyashanti. His books include Wake Up Now, Beyond Mindfulness, and the bestselling guidebook Meditation for Dummies. To learn more about Stephan Bodian, please visit: stephanbodian.org Love podcasts? You might also enjoy one of the programs listed here: ⁠https://awakening-together.org/interact/podcasts/

Selected excerpts from the teaching given by Namkai Norbu entitled: The Mirror: Advice on Presence and Awareness. Chögyal Namkhai Norbu (1938-2018) was a Tibetan Dzogchen master. When he was two years old, Namkhai Norbu was recognized as the 'mindstream emanation', a tulku, of the Dzogchen teacher Adzom Drugpa (1842–1924). At five, he was also recognized as a mindstream emanation of an emanation of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel (1594–1651). From an early age, Namkhai Norbu undertook an accelerated course of study, attending monastic college, taking retreats, and studying with renowned teachers, including some of the most important Tibetan masters of his time.

Today, I wanted to introduce you to someone who has been a big part of my own spiritual journey along the mystical path over the past several years. author, photographer, and hedgewitch, Sally Morningstar. I've wanted to include conversations about finding the spiritual path, and walking it with our dogs becauseI believe a big part of why dogs choose us is because throughout time they have played the most beautiful role of walking us home to our true selves. Throughout her life, Nature has been Sally Morningstar's greatest teacher. Her deep love of the wyrd and the wild is the inspiration behind her writing, photography, and magical mentoring  of those seeking to live consciously and mindfully upon this Earth. From the age of 18 Sally began her own search for spiritual answers, which led her to psychic teachers and spiritual mentors in both the Eastern and Western Mystery Traditions, including Vipassana, Zen, Sati (the way of mindfulness) Dzogchen, Shamanism and even saw her becoming a High Priestess in Wicca. Ultimately, though none of that felt right for her until she discovered a sense of home within hedgewitchcraft, which, at its core, is based upon creating right relationship with all of Nature and her Creation. What I love about Sally's story is that she often talks about how she has been a hedgewitch all her life without realising it until her later years, and that that is often they way it goes when we are meant to walk a particular path. That the path is always there, we just may not have noticed it until we arrive at that place of knowing.I n our conversation, Sally talks about her personal journey and what it means to follow the old ways in our modern context. We talk about what magic really is, how we are all a part of it, and how the most magical path of life is the journey of self-discovery. Sally also shares how her sweet 19-yr old canine companion, Rosie Dumpling, has been key to her path. To learn more about Sally and her work, visit her website: www.sallymorningstar.com Below is an affiliate link to Sally's amazing The Witches' Oracle divinatory deck and book. By choosing to use this affiliate link, I may receive a commission for qualifying purchases, which helps to keep the podcast up and running! Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3yl4B9X Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3WH5UKi To enter my giveaway for the chance to win a FREE animal communication session with your pet, remember to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @mysticdogmama Please get it to my by May 24th 2024, and I'll be announcing the winner on our special 6-month anniversary episode airing June 8th! This next week is Period Poverty Awareness Week. We can't talk about nourishing ourselves mind, body, and soul, without also addressing the need for awareness around menstrual health. My other project, Aspirationery, supports this podcast through creating books, notebooks, and stationery to support you in becoming all you aspire to be. This includes creating journals and workbooks to remove period stigma, and empower young girls and tweens to learn about their menstrual cycles, as well as supporting women to align with the power of your menstrual cycles through cyclical living. I invite you to check out these journals on the Aspirationery Instagram account, and consider if these books might help support you, or a young girl in your life to feel more empowered. https://instagram.com/aspirationery TIME STAMPS: 00:22 Intro 06:04 Meet hedgewitch Sally Morningstar + her 19yo pup Rosie Dumpling 12:25 Understanding + Walking the Wisdom Path 19:45 The Old Ways in the Modern Context 31:35 How to discover your soul's path 45:00 Communicating with our animals 56:00 How our dogs help us to connect to all that is 1:00:00 What Rosie has taught Sally about what it means to be human
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In a remote mountain town, a scientific anomaly has turned into something out of a nightmare. Bodies left alone don't decompose, but mummify with disturbing speed, their flesh leathery and desiccated even under normal conditions. Experts are baffled. The townsfolk are terrified. And some, a fringe few whispering in the shadows, see something else entirely—a sign of shifts happening beneath the surface of our reality.If you are having a mental health crisis and need immediate help please go to https://troubledminds.org/help/ and call somebody right now. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength.LIVE ON Digital Radio! http://bit.ly/3m2Wxom or http://bit.ly/40KBtlWhttp://www.troubledminds.org Support The Show!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/troubled-minds-radio--4953916/supporthttps://ko-fi.com/troubledmindshttps://rokfin.com/creator/troubledmindshttps://patreon.com/troubledmindshttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/troubledmindshttps://troubledfans.comFriends of Troubled Minds! - https://troubledminds.org/friendsShow Schedule Sun-Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs 7-10pstiTunes - https://apple.co/2zZ4hx6Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2UgyzqMTuneIn - https://bit.ly/2FZOErSTwitter - https://bit.ly/2CYB71U----------------------------------------https://troubledminds.org/in-the-shadow-of-the-ferryman-lost-souls-of-the-mountain/https://www.sciencealert.com/bodies-dont-decompose-as-normal-in-this-colombian-town-and-nobody-knows-whyhttps://nypost.com/2024/05/09/lifestyle/dead-bodies-keep-mummifying-in-this-mountain-town-and-scientists-are-baffled/https://people.howstuffworks.com/incorruptible.htmhttps://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Kharon.htmlhttps://www.worldhistory.org/image/14014/charon-attic-lekythos-detail/https://www.worldhistory.org/article/44/mummification-in-ancient-egypt/https://worldhistory.us/ancient-history/ancient-egypt/ancient-egyptians-the-origins-of-mummification.phphttps://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/tutankhamun-0012309https://clonaid.com/page.php?8https://www.nationalgeographic.com/podcasts/overheard/article/the-hole-where-king-tuts-heart-used-to-behttps://historyplex.com/why-did-ancient-egyptians-mummify-their-deadhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dzogchen

These sublime and profound teachings on the nature of reality by the great master, Longchenpa is taken from the Finding Rest in Illusion trilogy . It is suitable for those practitioners who have an in-depth understanding and insight into Dzogchen's concepts and paradigm. Longchenpa, also known as Longchen Rabjam , ‘Infinite, Vast Expanse of Space', or Drimé Özer (1308-1364), was one of the most brilliant teachers of the Nyingma lineage. He systematized the Nyingma teachings in his ‘Seven Treasures' and wrote extensively on Dzogchen.

FLOW SPACE 12 125 The GREAT AWAKENING pt.2 with Champ Parinya Join us as we welcome back Champ Parinya, the creator of The Great Awakening Map, for another conscious conversation. Champ shares what it means to anchor in the optimal timeline reality for earth by tipping the scale towards the light. He shares practical ways on how-to train and transform our mind, so we can use this skill in everyday life to reach enlightenment and benefit all. It is important to remember, despite the distractions and confusion we face, we must trust the process when unpredictability arises on one's conscious journey, and keep going. As a divine reflection, Champ shows us by staying true and clear in our vessel the universe then rewards us by encountering the perfect opportunities and people to further the mission even more. All the merit you've put in the past will ripen into reward and it'll all make sense when you look back. We also touch on Earth School, Oneness, relativity, lucid dreaming, enlightenment masters, nondual purity and more! Whether you're just beginning or have been consciously walking the path for some time now, we invite you to continue raising your consciousness using the Great Awakening Map and past it along, as it's a timeless resource!Journal prompts:How can I welcome more beauty into my reality?Where can I lean into more trust in my path? How conscious am I?Am I living a meditative way of life?What does enlightenment feel and look like for me?Affirmations:I welcome my soul's path. I see life through the lenses of beauty and purpose. I am in full trust of the process. 5D Awakening Champ Parinya is a hyperdimensional artist and yogi currently living in meditation retreat in Thailand. He is the creator of the Great Awakening Map and teaches Ascension Knowledge and Dzogchen meditation on Instagram. Find his accounts at @5D_Awakening_Consciousness and @DzogchenYogi. Download and explore his awakening map at Awakening5D.co @5dawakeningconsciousness on Instagram 5D's Website As you tune in, you will tap into our shared frequency through the activations spoken in our words. This is an invitation to reawaken. If this episode resonates with you & you feel called, please rate, review and share our podcast with members of the community so the word can be spread! RESOURCES:FLOW SPACE website Flow Space Instagram Flow Space Youtube Channel to watch our episodes Flow Space ContactSubscribe to our Email ListAFFILIATES:Greenfield Water Solutions - bring life back into your water, 10% off code: FLOWSPACELillsBasement - crafted creations with intentions, 10% off code: FLOWSPACEBaja Gold Salt Co - World's healthiest, most mineral rich salt, 10% off code: FLOWSPACE

After two years without recording, Champ returns back from a ‘side-quest' to share his nondual wisdom gleaned from living in meditation retreat in Thailand and the city of Bangkok. In this episode, sit back and enjoy an hour of nondual wisdom from Vajrayana Buddhism's esoteric path of Dzogchen meditation, what it means to ‘live like a yogi', and how to overcome life's “Dark Nights of the Soul”. If you enjoyed this show, please show support by visiting GreatAwakeningMap.co and purchasing Champ's posters and t-shirts or make a donation. Thank you for your love and support. Instagram @DzogchenYogi @5D_Awakening_Consciousness PayPal: greatawakeningmap@gmail.com

In this episode, Jennifer Tessler, Jennifer Tessler, Psychotherapist & Founder of Alalaho, joins Paul F. Austin to discuss contemplative approaches to psychedelic healing. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-242-jennifer-tessler/ Jennifer shares her journey of self-discovery through travel, meditation, and psychedelics. She discusses the integration of Dzogchen and psychedelics, and the benefits of psychedelics in supporting spiritual practices. Jennifer also talks about the founding of Alalaho Retreats and their focus on providing comprehensive retreat experiences for individuals interested in exploring psychedelics and deepening their spiritual practice. Jennifer explains the core practices in the experience retreat, which include meditation, somatic practices, journaling exercises, nature connection exercises, authentic relating, and ecstatic dance. She also emphasizes the importance of long-term integration and incorporating contemplative elements in the retreats. Additionally, Jennifer shares her vision for offering retreats specifically for clinicians and healthcare practitioners to learn how to deliver psychedelic-assisted therapies. She highlights the need for psychedelic facilitators to have personal experience and expertise in navigating the inner realms. Finally, Jennifer emphasizes the integrity and safety of Alalaho as a container for transformative experiences. Jennifer Tessler embarked on an in-depth exploration of reality and the inner workings of the human mind(heart) following a transformative backpacking journey to Asia in her late teens. There, she was introduced to the profound teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and discovered the sacred use of psychedelic medicines for the first time. Over the next 15 years, she devoted herself to the practice of meditation and the study of psychological healing and spiritual growth, spending close to a thousand days in meditation retreat under the close guidance of her Tibetan Buddhist teacher (a renowned Dzogchen master in the Vajrayana school). Her journey also led her to become an integrative transpersonal psychotherapist, blending Eastern wisdom with Western therapeutic approaches. In 2017, Jennifer began facilitating psilocybin-assisted retreats and co-directing the UK Psychedelic Society's Experience Retreats program, Europe's first legal psilocybin-assisted retreat program. This initiative eventually culminated in the founding of Alalaho, a pioneering organization celebrated for its integrity and heart-centered approach. Jennifer's efforts are dedicated to nurturing the unfolding of the infinite vitality, wisdom, and potential that lies at the core of our being — just like the blossoming of a lotus.   Highlights: LSD in the Himalayas and pivotal journeys to Asia Growing up between Paris and London Training as a transpersonal psychotherapist Understanding Dzogchen Tibetan Buddhism lineages and practices Dzogchen and psychedelics Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Crazy Wisdom Alalaho Retreats Current Focus of Alalaho Jennifer's greater vision for Alalaho Training for clinicians and healthcare practitioners Connect with Alalaho Retreats   Episode Sponsors: New Brew's non-alcoholic kratom and kava seltzers. Use code THIRDWAVE25 for 25% off. The Coaching Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute.

This week's episode features a conversation with Andrew Holecek for his podcast ‘Edge of Mind', recorded a few years ago. Andrew is an acclaimed author, spiritual teacher, and long-time practitioner of Buddhism. He's also an expert on lucid dreaming, and the author of Dream Yoga: Illuminating Your Life Through Lucid Dreaming and the Tibetan Yogas of Sleep and Reverse Meditation: How to Use Your Pain and Most Difficult Emotions as the Doorway to Inner Freedom. In this interview, we explore themes from The Recognition Sutras, and discuss the simplicity and immediacy of the awakened state, how to access it and how to stabilize it, as well as what makes it so extraordinary. Together, we draw the similarities between Tantrik Shaivism and other traditions like Dzogchen. We explore the role of contraction and relaxation on the spiritual path and get into its nature looking into questions like: do we really need a path? How does striving along the path actually get in the way? Why do some people have awakenings that are blissful, while others experience fear upon opening? What is the importance of cultural translation, and how does language trap us? What is the nature of consciousness? This is a wide ranging conversation that I hope will stretch your mind and open your heart. Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Buddhist psychiatrist (and one of the key players in Dan's meditation career) talks about the overlap between Freud and the dharma.Mark Epstein M.D., is a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City, is the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy, including Thoughts without a Thinker, Going to Pieces without Falling Apart, Going on Being, Open to Desire, Psychotherapy without the Self, The Trauma of Everyday Life and Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself. His latest work, The Zen of Therapy: Uncovering a Hidden Kindness in Life, was published in 2022 by Penguin Press. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University. He has been a student of vipassana meditation since 1974.In this episode we talk about:The insubstantial nature of thoughts Staying present through anything without clinging or condemning. Turning down the ego and focusing on othersHow you transform your neuroses from monsters to little shmoos. And whether 10% is the right number?Related Episodes:Click here to listen to the previous episodes in our tenth anniversary series. Sam Harris on: Vipassana vs. Dzogchen, Looking for the Looker, and Psychic PowersFor more information on Dan & Mark's retreat in Arizona: we don't have the link available yet but will update here as soon as we do!To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click hereSign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/mark-epstein-10thAdditional Resources:Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/installSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a guided meditation taken from Dr Nida Chenagtsang's 'Weapon of Light' series - a pithy synthesis of Ati Yoga (Dzogchen) instructions. The teachings focus on how to naturally and easefully access the natural state of mind in both the meditative state and daily life and to liberate the afflictive emotions. For more about Dr Nida and his work and teachings see here: ⁠⁠https://www.drnida.com/⁠⁠

This is a guided meditation taken from Dr Nida Chenagtsang's 'Weapon of Light' series - a pithy synthesis of Ati Yoga (Dzogchen) instructions. The teachings focus on how to naturally and easefully access the natural state of mind in both the meditative state and daily life and to liberate the afflictive emotions. For more about Dr Nida and his work and teachings see here: ⁠https://www.drnida.com/⁠

This is a guided meditation taken from Dr Nida Chenagtsang's 'Weapon of Light' series - a pithy synthesis of Ati Yoga (Dzogchen) instructions. The teachings focus on how to naturally and easefully access the natural state of mind in both the meditative state and daily life and to liberate the afflictive emotions. For more about Dr Nida and his work and teachings see here: https://www.drnida.com/

Frequent guest Sam Harris discusses life after quitting Twitter and the metaphysics of meditation along with special co-host and brother Matt Harris. Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and author of five New York Times best sellers. His work covers a wide range of topics—neuroscience, moral philosophy, religion, meditation practice, political polarization, rationality—but generally focuses on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. His books include The End of Faith, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, and Waking Up. Sam hosts the popular Making Sense podcast and is the creator of the Waking Up app, which offers a modern approach to living a more examined life, through both in-depth mindfulness training and secular wisdom. Sam has practiced meditation for over 30 years and has studied with many Tibetan, Indian, Burmese, and Western meditation teachers, both in the United States and abroad. He holds a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.In this episode we talk about:The psychological benefits of quitting TwitterVipassana meditation vs. DzogchenThe practice of looking for the lookerSam's views on the metaphysics of meditation and psychic powersFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sam-harris-2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.