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American Buddhist leader, b. 1962

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Uncoverage
E2 - Padma Jong & Naropa

Uncoverage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 16:57


Opening at the Strand Bookstore, in New York City, Una realizes how popular Trungpa Rinpoche continues to be. It gives her the impetus to tell her story. Traveling back to age two, when her memories in this life begin, Una and her mother visit her father in Puerto Rico, travel to New York, and end up in California, living in a 1955 Chevy. Una's mother finds Trungpa Rinpoche again and the two end up at Padma Jong, one of his new dharma centers in Mendocino County. When Trungpa Rinpoche forms Naropa Institute, Una and her mother travel to Boulder, Colorado for the first time, to sit at his feet and hear what he has to say.

Uncoverage
E1 - Shangri La

Uncoverage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 18:17


Una Morera was raised in the largest community of Buddhists in America, led by the enigmatic and outrageous Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, in Boulder, Colorado. This is her story. 

Meditation for the Masses
#78: How I turned my anxiety into an ally for getting sh*t done (and actually relaxing)

Meditation for the Masses

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 19:41


Our endless fears, worries, and resentments make life harder. But what if—like the Tibetan Buddhist teacher Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche once put it—we could turn our unsettled mind into an ally? Please hit "subscribe" and rate the podcast so others can find it. Here's the original blog post that inspired this episode. Download my free ebook "How to Get Out of Your Head." Sign up for my email list to get free meditation tips. Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Need help with your meditation practice? Email me: jeremy@jeremymohler.blog

The Road Home with Ethan Nichtern
Ep. 43 – What Comes After Shambhala?

The Road Home with Ethan Nichtern

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 87:31


Ethan brings back guests Aarti Tejuja, Dr. Shanté Paradigm Smalls and David Perrin to follow up on where they are at nearly two years after the Shambhala community was transformed by scandal and an opportunity for growth.This is the continuation of a conversation held in November of 2018 (Episode 7) around the impact that allegations against Shambhala leader Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche had on themselves and their community.

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The Road Home with Ethan Nichtern
Ep. 7 – The Future of Shambhala

The Road Home with Ethan Nichtern

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 82:28


Ethan invites Aarti Tejuja, Dr. Shanté Paradigm Smalls and David Perrin to the show for an open discussion of the revelations which have recently transformed the Shambala community and together look forward to where they see the future of Shambala heading.The group examines the impact which allegations against former Shambala leader Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche of abuse and misconduct has had on themselves and the community. They examine questions of inclusivity, the responsibility of leadership and awareness towards marginalization in Shambala and other spiritual communities. Join these four for an honest reflection of missteps taken and the opportunity for moving forward with greater accountability, transparency and parity among all members of the Sangha.For a more comprehensive understanding about the allegations against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche we invite you to read coverage from Tricycle Magazine: Allegations Against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Lions Roar: Misconduct by Leader of Shambhala Community. You can also find Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s full letter to the Shambala community around the allegations: To the Shambhala CommunityIf you would like to share your thoughts with Ethan on all that has unfolded or would like to hear more from him on stepping down as Shastri and Ethan’s ongoing involvement in the Shambala community, please click here: Stepping Down As “Shastri,” Staying For The Shambhala CommunityJoin Ethan, Shanté, David and Joy Gutierrez at the Shambhala Center of NYC on November 20 at the Weekly Dharma Gathering for a continuation of this conversation about the future of Shambhala.Find more information and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/the-road-home-ep-7-the-future-of-shambhala/

Aureliano Untangling
MeToo and current Shambhala community crisis.

Aureliano Untangling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 42:46


Me-too and the present crisis in the Shambhala Buddhist organization and its main teacher, the Sakyong Mipham.

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Technology For Mindfulness
30: Lodro Rinzler, Buddhist Practitioner & Teacher

Technology For Mindfulness

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 48:02


Lodro Rinzler is a Buddhist practitioner and teacher. He began meditating as a child and sat retreats as a teenager, even going as far as attending a silent month-long retreat during which he shaved his head and took monastic robes and vows. Lodro went on to become a Vajrayana student of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. He also established Buddhist House, an eighteen person dorm at Wesleyan University which hosts a large meditation room. He began teaching meditation at that time. After leaving college he was recruited to the position of the Executive Director of the Boston Shambhala Center. He began leading numerous workshops at meditation centers and college campuses throughout the United States and to date has taught meditation at locations as diverse as Google, Harvard, and the White House. Lodro founded a leadership training program called the Institute for Compassionate Leadership, before co-founding and serving as the Chief Spiritual Officer of NYC's premier drop-in meditation studio, MNDFL. Since founding MNDFL in 2015 it has expanded into three studios, an online portal of teachings and a non-profit arm bringing meditation into the education system. He is the author of six books including the best-selling The Buddha Walks into a Bar, the award-winning Walk Like a Buddha, The Buddha Walks into the Office, Sit Like a Buddha, How to Love Yourself (And Sometimes Other People) and Love Hurts: Buddhist Advice for the Heartbroken. Lodro writes from his apartment in New York City. If you are interested in connecting with Lodro, click here.On each episode of the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast, Robert Plotkin, co-creator of the “Hack Your Mind” series at MIT, explores the intersection between the practice of mindfulness & the use of technology in the modern age. Show notes can be found at TechnologyForMindfulness.com/. Come back often & feel free to subscribe in iTunes or add the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast to your favorite podcast application.Follow us on:https://Twitter.com/TechForMindfulhttps://Facebook.com/TechnologyForMindfulnessSubscribe to the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast via:iTunes: apple.co/2opAqpnStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/robert-plotkin/technology-for-mindfulnessTuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Technology-For-Mindfulness-p963257/YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCadmsqRjuiilNT5bwHFHDfQRSS: https://feeds.feedburner.com/TechnologyForMindfulnessMusic courtesy of Tobu - Colors [NCS Release]youtu.be/MEJCwccKWG0www.7obu.com@7obuwww.facebook.com/tobuofficialwww.twitter.com/tobuofficialwww.youtube.com/tobuofficial See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Duncan Trussell Family Hour
286: Meditation Class with David Nichtern

Duncan Trussell Family Hour

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 85:21


If you're interested in learning the basics of meditation them this DTFH is for you. David Nichtern is a senior meditation teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. He's also my friend and was kind enough to sit down with me and allow me to record a semi-formal meditation training. He's teaching some classes in Los Angeles this summer. I'll be at the one in June.

SokukoJi Buddhist Temple Monastery
Enlightened Society From Sane Citizens - By Sokuzan - Sunday, April 15, 2018 - http://sokukoji.org

SokukoJi Buddhist Temple Monastery

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 37:33


The expression “Enlightened Society” comes from Sokuzan’s teacher Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and is now carried on by his son, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. It is the endeavor to take the teachings of the Buddha, the teachings of generosity, consideration and respect for others, into society that functions in a sane, healthy and uplifted way so that people coming to join can work with their minds in a space of no warfare. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GVi_1zOOmo

The Fatherly Podcast
Do Gurus Go Grocery Shopping? Talking Fatherhood, Ego and Momos with Buddhist Leader Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

The Fatherly Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 42:45


As the leader of the Shambhala Buddhist lineage, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche travels the world, both teaching seminars and in retreat. The 55-year-old is also the father of three young daughters. Here the Sakyong — the author of, most recently, The Lost Art of Good Conversation —  discusses finding the balance between being a leader to hundreds of thousands and the daddy to three. Later on in the program, Josh Krisch joins us for a special edition of Oh Hey Science called Oh Hey God...and Science. Besides being Fatherly's science editor, Krisch is a Orthodox rabbi and a father of two himself. He and host Joshua David Stein discuss balancing a spiritual life and a family life.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radically Loved with Rosie Acosta
Episode 129| Ethan Nichtern and The Dharma Of The Princess Bride

Radically Loved with Rosie Acosta

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2018 46:09


Ethan Nichtern is a Shastri, a senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, and currently senior teacher-in-residence for the Shambhala NYC community. He is the author of the acclaimed book The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of the Buddhist Path and most recently, The Dharma of The Princess Bride: What The Coolest Fairy Tale of Our Time Can Teach Us About Buddhism and Relationships.   I’m so excited to have Ethan on the show again to talk about all the ways this his book, The Dharma of The Princess Bride, relates to how we live our lives. Our conversation touches on transparency, the Trump era, and technology. Ethan is one of my favorite people and I’m so grateful he’s shared his thoughts with us.    Radically Reflective Ethan   Discovering the Buddhism and wisdom of The Princess Bride Bringing in modern personal and cultural narratives to spiritual teaching Translating spiritual texts through experiences and stories   Radically Inspired Clarity   If you’re going to be guiding others, it’s helpful to be open and exhibitionist about your own process. Otherwise, teachers are put on a dangerous pedestal.   Ethan Nichtern Answers…   Which character do you resonate with the most and why? How can we bring more of this fairytale wonder into our lives? What is the broader context of ‘As you wish’?   Radically Loved Quotes   “It’s really important that spiritual teachers are leading the way, becoming more empathetic and empowering others.”   “Any spiritual teaching arises from the context of a cultural moment or personal moment.”   “Intoxicants can mean that which you see that takes your mind away from thinking clearly.”   “Within any tradition there are many different perspectives.”   A Little More About Our Guest  For the past 15 years, Ethan has taught meditation and Buddhist psychology classes and workshops around New York City and North America and Europe. He primarily studies in the Shambhala tradition under Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, but has also studied Theravadan and Soto Zen Buddhism. He is also an avid yoga practitioner. www.ethannichtern.com

10% Happier with Dan Harris
#110: Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, 'The Lost Art of Good Conversation'

10% Happier with Dan Harris

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 35:39


Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the head of the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and Shambhala International, has a new book out called, "The Lost Art of Good Conversation: A Mindful Way to Connect with Others and Enrich Everyday Life" -- poignant for this time of deep divisions in the U.S. and abroad. Born in Bodhagaya, India but bought up in the West, Sakyong Mipham who talks about how conversation is powerful because it begins with recognizing that "there's another person" with you, and he says, as a married father of three, getting frustrated with your kids is just "part of the path."

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Mindrolling with Raghu Markus
Ep. 168 – David Nichtern: Awakening from the Daydream

Mindrolling with Raghu Markus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2016 64:13


Raghu is joined once again by musician, author, and teacher, David Nichtern. David chats with Raghu about his new book, “Awakening from the Daydream,” which reimagines the ancient Buddhist parables of the Wheel of Life and Samsara. David describes a few of the realms of Samsara and where we see them playing out in our world today. He also gives us practices to overcome these obstacles to our inner balance. This conversation about Buddhism is not one to be missed. Everyone can learn something, as David relates the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in a way that is accessible to anyone. “In each of these realms, the peace that you are talking about has been mistaken. You think the peace is, ‘ If I keep competing and keep getting to the top, then I will have peace.’ In The Hungry Ghost realm,’ If I keep consuming if I keep craving things that act will bring me peace.’ But it is exactly that act which keeps you from having peace.” – David Nichtern,Awakening from the Daydream: Reimagining the Buddha’s Wheel of Life   More About David David Nichtern is a senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. This tradition combines a contemporary, secular approach to meditation with the ancient practices and philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism. David was one of the initial American students of renowned meditation master Trungpa Rinpoche and studied closely with him soon after his arrival in the United States in 1970. David has been co-director of the LA Shambhala Center and Karme Choling Meditation Center in Vermont, as well as Director of Expansion for Shambhala Training International and Director of Buddhist Practice and Study for OM yoga. He has been a featured writer and regular contributor to The Huffington Post and leads meditation workshops around the world and online. David also works individually with meditation students in person and via Skype. He does a weekly live broadcast on Ustream (via his Facebook page) and has several online meditation workshops available through creativeLIVE.com. His DVD/CD package OM YOGA & MEDITATION WORKSHOP, created in conjunction with yoga teacher Cyndi Lee, is widely available David Nichtern is also a well-known composer, producer and guitarist – a four-time Emmy winner and a two-time Grammy nominee. He is the founder of Dharma Moon and 5 Points Records. David has recorded and played with Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, Lana Del Rey, Maria Muldaur, Paul Simon and many others. Among his many credits in records, film and tv, David wrote the classic song “Midnight at the Oasis” and composed the score for Christopher Guest’s film “The Big Picture”. As the Beyman Bros, he collaborated with Guest and CJ Vanston on an album “Memories of Summer as a Child” and has produced multiple records for Grammy nominated kirtan performer Krishna Das. For more conversation with David, listen to his last visit to the Mindrolling Podcast.

The Mindful Musician
Ep.17 David Nichtern

The Mindful Musician

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2016 115:37


EPISODE NOTES NOTES Featuring Buddhist Teacher, Author, and Award Winning Musician David Nichtern Davids New Book: Awakening From The Daydream http://davidnichtern.com/awakening-from-the-daydream/ David will be teaching a workshop at Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health from Oct 16 to Oct 21st https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/awakening-daydream-meditating-wheel-life His course entitled "Creativity, Spirituality, and Making a Buck" is available on creativelive.com https://www.creativelive.com/courses/creativity-spirituality-making-buck-david-nichtern All music from the podcast is by David Nichtern Intro music: Thank Kevin from his album From Here to Nichternity Full song at the end of podcast: Moon of Tunis from his group The Beyman Brothers (with Christopher Guest) The young jazz piano prodigy that David mentions: http://joeyalexandermusic.com/ The young man that David and I pay tribute to at the end of the podcast: http://mrisaacallen.com/ David Nichtern Full Bio: David Nichtern is a senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. This tradition combines a contemporary, secular approach to meditation with the ancient practices and philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism. David was one of the initial American students of renowned meditation master Trungpa Rinpoche and studied closely with him soon after his arrival in the United States in 1970. David has been co-director of the LA Shambhala Center and Karme Choling Meditation Center in Vermont, as well as Director of Expansion for Shambhala Training International and Director of Buddhist Practice and Study for OM yoga. He has been a featured writer and regular contributor to The Huffington Post and leads meditation workshops around the world and online. David also works individually with meditation students in person and via Skype, and has created and taught meditation teacher trainer programs for OM yoga, Empowered Yoga, Kaia Yoga, Metrowest Yoga, True Nature Yoga (Tokyo), and Journey Meditation. He has also been a business consultant with companies creating a variety of offerings integrating meditation in a larger health and well-being context – including Balanced Athlete, Journey Meditation, The Center for Health & Healing, and Om Births, among others. His new book “Awakening From the Daydream: Re-imagining The Buddha's Wheel of Life”, will be released by Wisdom Publications on October 4, 2016. He has several online meditation workshops available through CreativeLive.com and a DVD/CD package OM YOGA & MEDITATION WORKSHOP, created in conjunction with yoga teacher Cyndi Lee. David Nichtern is also a well known composer, producer and guitarist – a four-time Emmy winner and a two-time Grammy nominee. He is the founder of Dharma Moon and 5 Points Records. David has recorded and played with Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, Lana Del Rey, Maria Muldaur, Paul Simon and many others. Among his many credits in records, film and TV, David wrote the classic song “Midnight at the Oasis” and composed the score for Christopher Guest's film “The Big Picture”. As the Beyman Bros, he collaborated with Guest and CJ Vanston on an album “Memories of Summer as a Child”, and has produced multiple records for Grammy nominated kirtan performer Krishna Das as well as touring frequently as guitarist with KD over the last 10 years.

It's All Happening
Episode 59 - David Nichtern

It's All Happening

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2016 68:12


The insanely and beautifully wise and talented David Nichtern comes to the podcast to discuss his new book "Awakening from The Daydream: Reimagining The Buddhas Wheel of Life." Our conversation took place at Bhakti Fest out on a little patio surrounded by trees where the sound of mantras being sung is heard in the back ground. We spent about an hour talking about the wheel of life, why none of it is permanent, bhakti and buddhism and their relationship and so much more. David is truly a wise soul who has spent over 40 years traversing the landscapes of buddhism, meditation and rock and roll. Yes, he played with Jerry Garcia back in the 70's too! David Nichtern is a senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. This tradition combines a contemporary, secular approach to meditation with the ancient practices and philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism. David was one of the initial American students of renowned meditation master Trungpa Rinpoche and studied closely with him soon after his arrival in the United States in 1970.

Pilgrim Heart with Krishna Das
Ep. 37 - Devotion in Hinduism and Buddhism with David Nichtern

Pilgrim Heart with Krishna Das

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2016 72:19


"Devotion is part of our nature, we love to be involved, we love to connect. This is the deepest connection a heart can make, this connection to deep devotion and unconditional love…” -Krishna Das Krishna Das and David Nichtern sit down for an interactive discussion on devotion, tapping into their experiences with both the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, respectively. When it comes to devotion these two spiritual paths overlap is in the Vajrayana form, or tantric style of Buddhism, when a teacher appears in the form of a master/guru. This is seen to be extremely special as a focal point in practice, because they have accomplished what you yourself would like to accomplish. For even in the three refuges of Buddhism—the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha—the guru is considered the forth refuge. Krishna Das recounts how life-changing it was to experience the unconditional love that radiated from his guru, Neem Karoli Baba aka Maharaji, in India, and how slowly through just hanging out, Maharaji's presence opened their hearts. For some spiritual seekers who have had this physical experience of the guru, it’s an inspiration to see the possibility of someone exhibiting that kind of love, clarity, and timelessness, in person. David recounts his own experiences while pursuing the Buddhist path under the tutelage of Chogyam Trumpa Rinpoche, and the incredible lineage he's a part via his own personal practice. “The ring of devotion hitting the hook of the guru, the link you have to that being, in our tradition, is practice, therefore it is very, very important…the practice is the connection for us to individually continue to connect in that way, when we don’t have the luxury of knowing that kind of being in person…” At the end of this podcast, there’s a Q&A covering the following topics: -Does the spiritual path need a stage of darkness in order to attain a level of depth? -Not feeling an unconditional love connection with spiritual teacher/lineage. -The role devotion has played in Krishna Das’ singing. -Has Krishna Das found a way to love everyone, the way Neem Karoli Baba does? -The role of grace in Krishna Das’ spiritual life and how it has helped him to cultivate devotion. David Nichtern's Bio: David Nichtern is a senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. This tradition combines a contemporary, secular approach to meditation with the ancient practices and philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism. David was one of the initial American students of renowned meditation master Trungpa Rinpoche and studied closely with him soon after his arrival in the United States in 1970. David has been co-director of the LA Shambhala Center and Karme Choling Meditation Center in Vermont, as well as Director of Expansion for Shambhala Training International and Director of Buddhist Practice and Study for OM yoga. He has been a featured writer and regular contributor to The Huffington Post and leads meditation workshops around the world and online. David also works individually with meditation students in person and via Skype. He does a weekly live broadcast on Ustream (via his Facebook page) and has several online meditation workshops available through creativeLIVE.com. His DVD/CD package OM YOGA & MEDITATION WORKSHOP, created in conjunction with yoga teacher Cyndi Lee, is widely available David Nichtern is also a well known composer, producer and guitarist – a four-time Emmy winner and a two-time Grammy nominee. He is the founder of Dharma Moon and 5 Points Records. David has recorded and played with Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, Lana Del Rey, Maria Muldaur, Paul Simon and many others. Among his many credits in records, film and tv, David wrote the classic song “Midnight at the Oasis” and composed the score for Christopher Guest’s film “The Big Picture”. As the Beyman Bros, he collaborated with Guest and CJ Vanston on an album “Memories of Summer as a Child” and has produced multiple records for Grammy nominated kirtan performer Krishna Das.

GrassRoots Community Network
The Aspen Institute presents: Murdock, Mind, Body, Spirit Series - Making Peace Possible

GrassRoots Community Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2016 57:21


Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, a Tibetan lama and head of the Shambhala lineage, is grounded in the power of creating enlightened society in everyday life. He will discuss a realistic possibility of peace with an emphasis on the humanizing quality of meditation and a strategy for breaking down society into simple interactions of individual impact. The Murdock Mind, Body, Spirit Series reflects the founding principles of the Aspen Institute – a commitment to nurturing the ‘whole’ individual – by bringing a range of experts, innovators, and leaders to Aspen to discuss their research and share the latest revelations about the link between mindfulness, physical activity, and emotional well-being.

The Interdependence Project : 21st Century Buddhism
Interview with Susan Piver Part 2

The Interdependence Project : 21st Century Buddhism

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2010 36:18


ID Project founder Ethan Nichtern interviews author and and buddhist teacher Susan Piver. This is the second of a two part interview. Susan Piver has been a meditation practitioner since 1995, studying with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in the Shambhala Buddhist Lineage. She has written 5 books,...

The Interdependence Project : 21st Century Buddhism
Interview with Susan Piver Part 1

The Interdependence Project : 21st Century Buddhism

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2010 34:50


ID Project founder Ethan Nichtern interviews author and and buddhist teacher Susan Piver. This is the first of a two part interview. Susan Piver has been a meditation practitioner since 1995, studying with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in the Shambhala Buddhist Lineage. She has written 5 books,...

GBF - Gay Buddhist Forum
Politics as Spiritual Practice - Larry Barnett

GBF - Gay Buddhist Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2006 56:51


Larry's topic is "Politics as a Spiritual Practice...You've got one hell of a Nirvana!" ____________ Larry Barnett has been a member of the Sonoma City Council for the past twelve years and has twice been Mayor of Sonoma. His exposure to Buddhism began in 1974 with his attendance at Fort Mason of the Black Hat ceremony of the Sixteenth Karmapa, and he recently became a co-director of the Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center, one of the 150 worldwide Shambhala centers inspired by the lineage of the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and the current spiritual director of Shambhala, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.  Support the show______________ To participate live and be notified of upcoming speakers in advance, please Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/gaybuddhistfellowship) or visit https://gaybuddhist.org/calendar/ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit www.GayBuddhist.org.There you can: Donate Learn how to participate live Find our schedule of upcoming speakers Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy many hundreds of these recorded talks dating back to 1996 CREDITSAudio Engineer: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter