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Send us a textFairfax criminal defense lawyer Jonathan Katz derives tremendous inspiration in his courtroom work from teacher Robert Thurman, for his humor, caring realness, great storytelling ability, and certainly his genius in conveying Buddhist, mindfulness and spiritual ideas in a way that draws in the audience. In this episode of Beat the Prosecution, Jon Katz goes beyond what has already been written about Bob, to find out what energizes and inspires him to be the great person and teacher that he is. Bob's story is fascinating, to say the least. In his early twenties or so, he went to Asia, and ultimately became a monastic. He was not even aware of the Beatles when they took America by storm. Then, Bob returned to layperson life, and became a Buddhist scholar and is a major translator of Buddhist texts. He was a professor at Amherst College and then Columbia University. He co-founded Tibet House in New York, along with Richard Gere and Philip Glass. With his wife Nena Thurman, he spearheaded the Menla reatreat center in the Catskills, which is a project of Tibet House. The greatness of the Thurman name expands further with their daughter Uma Thurman. Jon Katz first started reading Bob Thurman's writings and listening to him around fifteen years ago, and met him twelve years ago. Bob is able to tackle even the most challenging and troubling issues, and permeate them with his infectious, compassionate and riveting humor. Bob would be a great trial lawyer; fully, persuasively, and entertainingly engaging the audience, clearing the air of unnecessarily heavy energy, vibrating highly, and distilling the message without needing to rehash unnecessary factoids. Experience Bob's essence, persona and brilliance with his podcast, videos and books at BobThurman.com . Jon recommends visiting and donating to Tibet House, and visiting the Menla Retreat Center. Bob recommends reading his Wisdom is Bliss book Jon also very much likes Bob's Infinite LIfe book. Among the opportunities to meet Robert Thurman is the is the mid-August 2025 Ram Dass Legacy Summer Mountain Retreat in North Carolina. This Beat the Prosecution episode is also playable on YouTube and Apple podcasts.This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675

Robert Thurman's words were the first I ever read about Tibetan Buddhism, describing the inner explorers of its practices as "psychonauts" and its mental tools for liberation "spiritual technology." Few have done as much to advance the understanding and practice of Tibetan Buddhism in the West and I consider him one of my greatest heroes and teachers.  • Scott Snibbe    Robert Thurman, an American author, professor, translator & popularizer of Buddhism, takes a deep dive into immersion through a Buddhist portal, sharing with us, stories & ideas of returning to the essential origin of oneself. Being the father of famed actor Uma Thurman is totally inadequate to describe who he is and where he's been. Born in New York City to the stage actor Elizabeth Dean Farrar (1907–1973), a stage actress, & AP editor & UN translator Beverly Reid Thurman, Jr. got his BA from & also did his graduate studies in Sanskrit at Harvard. He eventually built a house in Woodstock, NY where he lived with his first wife & two children for some time. He has seen much of the world, traveling around Turkey, Iran & India, & moving back to NJ in the US, he became a Buddhist monk, study with Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama to become the first American-born Tibetan Buddhist in 1965. He was the cofounder & president of the Tibet House in New York, established to preserve Tibetan culture. He is also the author of many books on Tibetan Buddhism including his popular translation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead.  Thurman & I exchanged numerous stories of immersive experiences & ideas. This was our first conversation in roughly 60 years. We had met in summer 1960 in New York City through a mutual friend, Bruce Bennett, Thurman's Harvard classmate. Bennett and I were studying organic chemistry in Columbia University summer school. I was studying Organic chemistry as a pre-med. Although, I never went to medical school, organic chemistry and fluid mechanics are seminal to my work as a composer and sound designer Bruce, a fine saxophone player, took me with him to meet Thurman in Thurman's parents' apartment south of the Columbia campus on the Manhattan upper west side. Thurman was then part of the scene around Timothy Leary at Harvard and working with psychedelics.   I was 19 years old, Thurman and Bennett were 20. A few years later Thurman lost one eye in a horrid accident while changing a car tire.  This caused him to change his life. He spent five years traveling in Turkey and Tibet, a journey which would prepare him for a life of scholarship and spiritual growth.  What follows is a 33 minute excerpt of our 75 minute talk, the discussion of immersivity. It begins with Thurman speaking about his friend the Dalai lama. Topics discussed: Buddhism, immersivity, essential origin of the self, Tibetan Book of the Dead, NYC, Bruce Bennett, Timoty Leary-psychedelics, travel, scholarship, meditation, Dalai Lama, the Sami, reindeer, Helsinki, Himalayas, chanting, sound artist, death, clear light, transparent light, nothingness, void, emptiness, aliens, god, hell, freedom, Joseph Cornell, consciousness, life force, 4 points, of confidence, Alexa AI, musicians losing themselves, remembering one's birth, dream chanting, dogs. • Photo: A. Jesse Jiryu Davis  

Scott speaks with artist and musician Laurie Anderson at New York's Tibet House about Scott's new book, How to Train a Happy Mind. They discuss how the tools of analytical meditation have helped them cultivate lives of meaning and satisfaction, and foster transformation and even joy through tragedy.For those of you unfamiliar with her work, Laurie Anderson is one of our greatest living artists. Her work includes spoken word and performance, top charting albums, music videos, digital art, film, virtual reality, and the invention of ingenious instruments like the tape bow violin and the talking stick. Laurie has won the Grammy Award and many other honors, and her artwork is regularly shown in major museums and galleries worldwide.Episode 170: Stories We Tell Ourselves—Laurie Anderson & Scott Snibbe at Tibet HouseWe've just launched a new online community where Scott Snibbe leads weekly live meditations for the topics shared in our podcast and How to Train a Happy Mind book. Anyone is welcome to join for free or by donation. Visit our new community website at trainahappymind.org to sign up, take classes, attend special events, and meet fellow students.Support the show

In this episode of Finding Harmony, host Harmony Slater and co-host Russell Case have a deep and enlightening conversation with Cynthia Jurs, a Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist practitioner who has spent over 30 years traveling the globe, placing sacred Earth Treasure Vases in special locations to promote healing and protection for our planet. They explore Cynthia's spiritual journey, the origin and significance of Earth Treasure Vases (ETVs), and how meditation and spiritual practices can foster global healing.    Cynthia shares how her meeting with a 106-year-old Lama in the Himalayas led to her life's mission of healing the Earth through this sacred practice. The conversation delves into the power of synchronicities, the role of meditation, and the importance of honoring indigenous traditions and locations. Cynthia also reveals personal stories of magical moments from her global pilgrimages, including powerful encounters with nature, such as queen bees and whales. The discussion brings forth the sacred connection between humanity and the Earth, encouraging listeners to play their part in global healing.   If you're feeling drawn to reconnect with the Earth, join Cynthia for her monthly Full Moon meditations and other healing practices offered by the Gaia Mandala Global Healing Community.    What You'll Learn: - The story behind Earth Treasure Vases and their spiritual significance. - The intersection of Tibetan Buddhism, Earth healing, and indigenous practices. - How sacred objects and meditation practices can bring healing energy to the planet. - Cynthia's personal encounters with spiritual synchronicities while placing the vases. - The importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies for Earth's healing. - Ways to participate in global healing through community meditation and offering practices.   Connect with Cynthia Jurs: - Learn more about Cynthia's work and her Earth Treasure Vases at [gaiamandala.net](https://gaiamandala.net) - Join Cynthia's monthly Full Moon Meditations and stay connected through the Gaia Mandala community - Check out Cynthia's book: Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World   Upcoming Events: - Join Cynthia at her retreat in upstate New York at the end of September. - She will be giving a talk at Tibet House in New York City during the Full Moon. Visit [https://www.summonedbytheearth.org/live-events) for more information.   Other ways to connect with Cynthia https://earthtreasurevase.org/about-us/founder/ https://gaiamandala.net/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20yAjtjxPPY&t=4s https://gaiamandala.net/practice Connect with Us (We love to hear from you!) Harmony Slater's Website: http://harmonyslater.com Finding Harmony Community  https://harmonyslater.com/harmony-slater-coaching ⁠Find Harmony on Instagram⁠ Follow the Finding Harmony Podcast on IG ⁠Two Minute Breathwork Session⁠ Yoga Gives Back Fundraiser

Hello from my summer break! I am in the midst of a mindfulness teacher training through Dharma Moon and Tibet House and was challenged by my 1:1 teacher to lead a group practice on the pod. Unfortunately, I realized (after edits) that I forgot to tell you what to do with your eyes! For this practice you want to keep your eyes open, and softly gazing down. If you have never tried a mindfulness practice with eyes open (like me up until 4 weeks ago), I want to validate that it can be uncomfortable but also worth the effort. The goal is to narrow the gap between your meditating life and your regular life with eyes open. I hope you enjoy this episode and find it helpful to learn about mindfulness from a fellow practicing CAA. Mindfulness has saved me in so many ways and has brought so many good things into my life. I can't wait to share more!You can now text me! Questions/SuggestionsWant more? Stay in the know by subscribing to the Awakened Anesthetist Newsletter- more resources, exclusive content and ways to connect. Let's Chat! Contact me:awakenedanesthetist@gmail.comIG @awakenedanesthetist

Martha Mooke is a pioneer in the field of the electric five string viola and transcends boundaries as a performer and composer. This episode features insights, stories and music, including from the beautiful album by Carla Patullo So She Howls  which just won the GRAMMY® Award for “Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album.” as well as from several of Martha's solo and collaborative albums. You'll hear about the unique multi-style string program she's helped launch at New Jersey City University, and about many of her mentors and collaborators from David Bowie to Tenzin Choegyal to Laurie Anderson to  Jean-Luc Ponty. Martha is passionate about the breadth and diversity needed in music education for the 21st century, and it was a joy and an inspiration for me to be able to hear about the arc of her multi-faceted career so far.   Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on all the podcast platforms, and I've also linked the transcript to my website:  https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/martha-mooke Can you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Martha Mooke Website: https://www.marthamooke.com/ Complete Catalog of Episodes: https://www.leahroseman.com/about Newsletter sign-up: https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter Linktree for social media: https://linktr.ee/leahroseman photo of Martha Mooke: Ebru Yildiz The podcast theme music was commissioned from composer Nick Kold, and you can use the timestamps to navigate the episode: Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:59) electric viola demo with explanation of gear and effects Edmar Castaneda (09:01) Martha's creative process (13:41) clip from Ice 4 from No Ordinary Window (15:40) Martha's creative process (18:42) Multi-Style Strings program New Jersey City University (35:29) Carla Patullo So She Howls  (38:31) Machine Dreams from Carla Patullo So She Howls  (43:15) Carla Patullo album concert, vocal group Tonality (43:51) please support this independent podcast!  (44:29) Thru the Walls, Scorchio quartet, Tibet House benefit concerts, Tony Visconti, David Bowie, Philip Glass (01:01:17) Tenzin Choegyal with clip from Sutras of the Heart (01:03:50) meditation practice (01:05:46) different types of electric violins and violas, collaborations with Yamaha (01:12:17) strings education outreach project in Jamaica (01:17:18) album Buzz, Metachrosis electronic music production using insect sounds with audio clip, Linsey Pollak, sound design (01:24:46) Jean-Luc Ponty (01:33:57) clip from Omotion from No Ordinary Window (01:34:53) Laurie Anderson (01:39:09) Martha's perspectives on her career    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

In New York City, a couple months ago, I had the honor of sharing a public conversation with one of my Buddhist heroes, the renowned author and scholar Robert Thurman. In this episode's conversation, we share an edited recording from that evening, talking about everything from overcoming self-hatred, enjoying pleasure without attachment, getting ghosted by the Dalai Lama, and how one might come to have compassion for someone as dangerous and deadly as Vladimir Putin.Episode 161:  Robert Thurman & Scott Snibbe at Tibet HouseWe've just launched a new online community where Scott Snibbe leads weekly live meditations for the topics shared in our podcast and How to Train a Happy Mind book. Anyone is welcome to join for free or by donation. Visit our new community website at trainahappymind.org to sign up, take classes, attend special events, and meet fellow students.Support the Show.

As you know this podcast is dedicated to exploring and promoting stress and stress related issues. In our latest episode we will be discussing suicide prevention and more specifically the vital work of veteran crisis counselors.  Brett Cotter, an author and Stress Is Gone founder, has over 20 years of experience helping people release emotional pain. He facilitates groups at Omega, Kripalu, Tibet House, & The Himalayan Institute. Brett is AAETS certified, his method is certified by The American Institute of Stress, and he is IMMA accredited. He certifies suicide prevention specialists, meditation teachers, and trauma recovery coaches. Brett is Meditation Magazines' Trauma Specialist. We are proud to have him as a Fellow of AIS. 

Scott Snibbe shares a chapter from his new book, How to Train a Happy Mind: The Precious Life. If you enjoy this episode, check out the whole audiobook on Audible, which includes guided meditations!Episode 154: The Precious Life—Chapter Reading from How to Train a Happy MindScott Snibbe has just released a new book called How to Train a Happy Mind that shares the accessible approach to Buddhism familiar to podcast listeners. The book features a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and you can order it right now anywhere you buy books. Go to skepticspath.org for more details on the book and tour, featuring favorite guests from the podcast including Robert Thurman at Tibet House, New York on March 20.Support the show

Inspired by Rick Rubin, Tibet House, Ram Dass, and CTR.  Audiobook.  Mature listeners only (18+).  

Shellee and Gwenyth discuss: - Every time technology invents a new way of communicating, the experience of human communication changes. - A new app- carrotsandcake is a parental control app for kids 3-12 that allows parents to control the content their kids engage in. Learn on the app then they can play. - To get College Ready, students need to develop healthy habits when it comes to digital media. About Gwenyth: For over 25 years Dr. Jackaway was a member of the faculty at Fordham University, in the Department of Communication and Media Studies. Her research and teaching has long focused on the ways in which technological innovation in communication impacts our relationships with ourselves, each other, and our understanding of the world around us. As a long-time mindfulness meditation practitioner, she is especially interested in the ways in which the rapidly changing digital environment is transforming our experience of being human. After leaving the college classroom to make a bigger difference, Gwenyth earned certifications as a Mindfulness Meditation Instructor through Tibet House in NYC, and as a Digital Wellness Educator through the Digital Wellness Institute. She is thrilled to bring together her two passions — mindfulness and media — to offer students, teachers and parents simple, behavioral strategies for practicing intentional attention in the midst of digital distraction. Connect with Gwenyth: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065133874950 LinkedIn- https://my.linkedin.com/company/carrotsandcake Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com

Professor David Kittay talks with Scott Snibbe about whether we should treat AIs with compassion, whether we are living in a simulation, and whether technologically assisted enlightenment might be possible.Dr. David Kittay teaches philosophy, religion, and technology at Columbia University, where his students call his courses life changing. Dr. Kittay is also an author, a translator, and a Tibet House board member. His latest publication is the Vajra Rosary Tantra, available from Wisdom Publications.Episode 77: Buddhism and Technology with Dr. David Kittay Episode 78: Buddhism and Technology with Dr. David Kittay (Part 2)Support the show

David is joined by Emmy Award-winning composer, author, multi-Platinum record producer and songwriter Richard Wolf for a conversation about music, mindfulness, and success. Join David Nichtern and Robert Thurman on Tuesday, August 22nd to discuss teaching meditation and find out more about Dharma Moon and Tibet House's renowned mindfulness meditation teacher training: FREE ONLINE TALKIn this episode, Richard joins David to discuss:The Twelve Bridges between music & meditationZen & Silent IlluminationPractice and successLinks From This Episode:Darker the Night, Brighter the StarsDiscovering Elegance“It's not about your ego when you're making music. It's not about you. It's about the music.If you're trying to perform, you want to just have the best performance possible. If you're writing music, you just want to take the song where the song wants to go. You want to help it go. It's not about your self-referential agenda; it's about the music. It's not about you, and so you're transcending yourself.” – Richard WolfAbout Richard Wolf:Richard “Wolfie” Wolf is an Emmy Award ™ winning composer, multi-Platinum RIAA awarded record producer and songwriter, teacher and noted author. Wolf is on the faculty of The University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music where he teaches a class on “Music & Mindfulness” which was the first course at a university level to explore the special relationship between the two practices.His book “In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness” is acclaimed as an innovative guide to contemplative practices for musical people and was the inspiration for his podcast “Wolf In Tune”. The book was written up in The New Yorker, Parade Magazine, Mindful Magazine, Mashable, Spirituality & Health and others.Learn more about Richard at richardwolf.net.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the 7th season of Harvest Series, kicking off with an exclusive and profound conversation between two eminent Tibetan Buddhist scholars, Dr. Thupten Jinpa and Bob Thurman, who share a unique friendship and deep insights into Buddhism and compassion.Both born in vastly different places—Bob in New York and Jinpa in Tibet—these scholars have played pivotal roles in shaping the understanding of Buddhism in the modern world. Join us as they discuss their friendship, shared experiences, and thoughts on the future of Buddhism and geopolitics.Key Points:[2:34] Enduring Friendship:Explore the deep bond between Bob Thurman and Dr. Thupten Jinpa, highlighting their shared experiences and mutual respect for each other's contributions to Buddhism.[6:15] Intellectual Discourse:Delve into the topics typically discussed by Jinpa and Bob, including texts, terminologies, and the intricate relationship between religion and science.[9:45] Shared Memories:Reflect on the shared memories that have shaped their friendship, offering a glimpse into the personal side of their relationship.[13:00] Jinpa's Journey:Dr. Thupten Jinpa shares his remarkable personal story, from his decision to become a monk to his escape from his original monastery in South India, seeking intellectual challenges in another monastery.[17:13] Contributions to Buddhism:Discuss the significant contributions of Jinpa and Bob Thurman to Buddhism, including Bob's establishment of Tibet House in New York and their collective efforts to adapt Buddhism to modernity.[24:00] Challenges of Monastic Life:Explore the challenges faced by monastic life in contemporary times, examining the recruitment difficulties experienced by all religions, and the evolving role of monks and monastic traditions.[27:49] Buddhism and Gentle Culture:Reflect on how Buddhism, with its gentle culture, has garnered global sympathy, acting as a soft power that promotes kindness and interdependence between nations.[40:24] Tibet-China Relations:Dive into the complex relationship between Tibet and China, as perceived by Jinpa, Bob, and the Dalai Lama, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and hopes for the future.[43:20] Buddhism in 30 Years:Contemplate the future of Buddhism, especially in the absence of the Dalai Lama, exploring the potential directions and transformations the religion might undergo.[46:36] Optimism and Tibet's Freedom:Bob Thurman predicts a non-violent, free Tibet in the next 30 years, envisioning Tibet as the jewel of China and highlighting the power of optimism in shaping the world.[50:44] Harvest of the Day:Bob Thurman and Dr. Thupten Jinpa share their insights on a simple action that could make the world a better place, emphasizing the importance of easy, accessible acts of kindness and understanding.Stay tuned for the next episode featuring Jason Silva, artist and digital creator, sharing his conscious choices in the realm of technology and creativity.Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersYou can follow us on Instagram : @Harvestseries, or @rose.claverie for updatesand watch our filmed podcast or speakers on Youtube : Harvest Series.Sound editing by @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya : Joel Moriasi, Hanan Yasir and teamMusic by

Emmy-winning composer Sean Callery and David discuss true fearlessness, how Trungpa Rinpoche heard music, and the symphony of impermanence.Join David Nichtern and Robert Thurman to discuss teaching meditation and find out more about Dharma Moon and Tibet House's renowned mindfulness meditation teacher training: FREE ONLINE TALKIn this episode, David and Sean dive into:Sean's absolutely legendary Emmy-winning career as a humble composer you may not know, but have certainly heard and been touched bySuccess, aspiration, effort, persistence, happiness, fruition, and the journeyConnecting, acknowledging, authenticity, skillful means, confidence, and unique viewBlending spirituality and the Dharma with our jobs and work livesFear and fearlessness through the lens of Shambala and Chögyam Trungpa RinpocheUnderstanding impermanence as a rich symphonyHow Trungpa Rinpoche heard musicAn impromptu live jam session with Sean showcasing emotional change in musical scoresLinks from this episode:Garchen Rinpoche Doc: https://vimeo.com/544826314David on Merv Griffin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2ZEu2oe2UEk&feature=youtu.be“What people have misunderstood about impermanence is, ‘Oh, it's just nullifying and void, nothing exists, emptiness,' but what we're saying is there's this rich symphony going on, and there is a pattern to it, but it will never be the same from one time to one time. That's true every moment of your life.” – David NichternSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mental health issues are one of the leading challenges in the world today. We live in an age where hustle culture is touted and mental well-being is severely ignored. It is imperative for us to take care of our body and mind. To gain more insights on how we can master our mind for happiness, Tenzin is in conversation with Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul. He is the director of Tibet House, New Delhi which is the cultural centre of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. He has been the official translator/interpreter for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama since 2005. As assigned by the Office of H.H. the Dalai Lama, he visited the US in 2008 to work with Prof. Paul Ekman, a world-renowned Psychologist, one of the pioneers of the science of micro-facial expressions, on H.H. the Dalai Lama's book “Emotional Awareness” which is co-authored by Dr Paul Ekman of the University of California Medical School. He was one of the chief editors of the textbook on Buddhist Science and Philosophy. This textbook is to be used for Centres and Institutes all over the world to study more thoroughly on Buddhist philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, and science. He was also assigned to work on H.H. the Dalai Lama's book “Ethics for the New Millennium – part II, which later came up with the title Beyond Religion,” and the series of “Art of Happiness” book which was jointly written by H.H. the Dalai Lama and Prof. Howard Cutler. He is actively involved in critical editing works with other books of H.H. the Dalai Lama like “The Graded Path.” Tune in now to listen!

In this episode, we delve into the critical issue of mental health. In today's world, mental well-being is often overlooked amidst the constant pressure of hustle culture. It is essential to prioritize our mind and body's health to lead a happy and fulfilling life. To help us gain a deeper understanding of how we can achieve this, Tenzin is in conversation with Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul, the director of Tibet House in New Delhi, which serves as the cultural center of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul has been the official translator/interpreter for His Holiness since 2005, and in 2008, he worked with renowned psychologist Prof. Paul Ekman on H.H. the Dalai Lama's book "Emotional Awareness." Join us as we explore the crucial role of mental health and gain insights into mastering our minds for happiness. Tune in now to listen and learn from the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul.

I was invited to speak at this conference in March at Tibet House Menla (thusmenla.org) to talk about the latest research in the book DIVINE COUNCILS IN THE AFTERLIFE.  It's a recap of the research to date, why I'm doing this research, and a bit about my trip to Tibet with Robert Thurman.  It's a 90 minute talk with 30 minutes of Q and A.  Jam packed with all the research to date.  Please visit Thus.org (Tibet House in NY) or Thusmenla.org - as they depend upon donations for their survival, a group that focuses on Tibetan culture, as well as philosophical discussions about the afterlife. Enjoy!

Mokuhanga is a lot of things. It is a meditative process even at its most chaotic. And a lot like meditation, where you need patience, calm, and to breathe, it is a craft that pushes you to be your best.  I speak with mokuhanga printmaker and author Faith Stone on this episode of The Unfinished Print. Faith's current work is to preserve the Buddha woodblock, a once-thriving tradition within mokuhanga, to preserve it for years to come.  Faith speaks with me about her introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Thangka painting, the history of these beautiful images, her process, tools and materials. She also discusses experimentation, her teachers within her life, and what inspiration means to her.  Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own mokuhanga work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints or email me at theunfinishedprint@gmail.com  Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Artists works follow after the note. Pieces are mokuhanga unless otherwise noted. Faith Stone - website, Instagram Thangka paintings - known as “sacred paintings,” originated from Tibet. They are commissioned for various reasons, some for meditation, prosperity, merit, etc. Depending on the commission, thangka paintings use multiple pigments and imagery. Peaceful or ferocious deities and mandalas can be pictured.  Rudi's Bakery - established in Boulder, Colorado, in 1976, this once mom-and-pop shop bakery serves organic and gluten-free baked goods around the United States.  Celestial Seasonings - is an American tea company based in Boulder, Colorado. It started in 1969.  Colorado - established by settlers in 1876 but initially inhabited by many Native American peoples, such as the Cheyenne, Pueblo, Ute, Comanche, and Apache. The state is known for the Rocky Mountains and the Colorado Eastern Plains. For more information about Colorado, check out its tourist and visitor info here.  Zoo New England - comprises both the Franklin Park Zoo and the Stone Zoo. Founded in 1912, the FPZ is on 72 acres of land in Franklin Park, Boston. The Stone Zoo is 26 acres near the Spot Pond reservoir and located in Stoneham, Massachusetts, about 12 miles (19km) away from each other. More info found here.  Albert Rudolph (Swami Rudrinanda) [1928-1973] - was a spiritual teacher and yogi originallty from New York City.  Pointillism - is a technique in painting conceived by Georges Paul Seurat (1859-1891) and Paul Signac (1863-1935), where small compounded dabs of colour create an image. More info from Sotheby's, here.  Paul Signac - Portrait Of Félix Fénéon 1890, oil on canvas Shiva - is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, which creates, protects, and transforms the universe. More info can be found here. Ganesh - in Hinduism, Ganesh is one of Shiva's offspring. Ganesh is a benevolent deity said to remove obstacles in your life, both spiritually and materially. More info can be found, here. Durga - is, in Hinduism, the mother protector of the universe and a warrior goddess. Depicted with eight hands in the form of a mudra, Durga holds eight weapons. More info can be found, here.  Waves On The Turquoise Lake - was an art exhibition at The University of Colorado at the Boulder Art Museum in 2006. It exhibited Tibetan artists from Tibet and in exile from around the world. Karma Phuntsok - is a contemporary Tibetan artist who lives and works in Australia. His work is his take on Buddhist art and history. More info can be found on his website, here.   Van Buddha - painting El Dorado Canyon State Park - was established in 1978 and is located near Boulder, Colorado. It is 885 acres known for hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking.  Tara - is one of the most powerful deities in the Buddhist pantheon. Some Buddhist traditions see her as a guide, as a bodhisattva, or as a philosophy of living. Find more info, here. Faith Stone - 22" x 28" Mount Wai'ale'ale - is a volcano on the island of Kaua'i, Hawai'i. The mountain is 5,148 ft. It is one of the rainiest on the planet, with 460 inches of rain annually. Shakti - has many meanings, such as goddess energy, death and life, and the natural elements of the universe. The Aisa Society has an excellent article for a detailed description of Shakti, here. Rama -  is an important deity in Hinduism, and is the seventh avatar of Vishnu.  Shoichi Kitamura - is a woodblock carver and printmaker and has been involved in MI Lab through demonstrations. More info can be found, here.  Kyoto Senbon Torii (2021) Hiroki Morinoue - is a mokuhanga printmaker and artist living in Holualoa, Big Island, Hawai'i. He is a co-founding member of the Holualoa Foundation For Arts & Culture, the establishment of the Donkey Mill Art Center and Studio 7 Fine Arts. Iceberg Cube (2016) Anderson Ranch Arts Center - located in Snowmass, Colorado- was established in 1966 by Paul Solder, who worked in Japanese ceramics called raku. Today it is an international Arts Center with artist-in-residence programs, visiting artists, a print shop, wood turning, master classes and more. Information can be found here.  Information can be found, here.  Gotō Hidehiko (b.1953) - is a mokuhanga printmaker and tool maker based in Japan. He makes and teaches seminars about the construction of the mokuhanga tool, the baren.  Stone Window -20-3/4" x 17" April Vollmer - is an established artist who works predominantly in mokuhanga. Her book Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop is one of the most authoritative books on the subject and has influenced many mokuhanga artists.  Dark Light (2015) 16.5" x 13.5" MI Lab - is a mokuhanga residency located in Kawaguchi-ko, near Mount Fuji. More info can be found, here.  Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design - located in Denver, Colorado and was founded by Philip J. Steele in 1963. It is an art school with many different programs and subjects in the arts. You can find more information here.  Mayumi Oda - is a Buddhist teacher and artist who works and lives in Hawai'i. Her work has travelled the world. Mayumi is also an environmental activist and continues to live and work at Ginger Hill Farm, an eco-retreat on the Big Island of Hawai'i. More information about Mayumi Oda's work can be found here. Storyville II - silkscreen, 24.6" x 33.9" Jing Jing Tsong - is an American illustrator of books. She is also a printmaker in lithography and monoprints. You can find her work on her website, here.  Munakata Shikō (志功棟方) - (1903-1975) arguably one of the most famous modern printmakers; Shikō is renowned for his prints of women, animals, the supernatural and Buddhist deities. He made his prints with an esoteric fervour where his philosophies about mokuhanga were just as interesting as his print work.  Hanami no Saku (Tanizaki Utauta Nangasaku - 1956) Bodhisattva - a person who has achieved enlightenment through spiritual practice, whether meditation or through good deeds. The word "bodhisattva" can are found in Indian Buddhism and its associated traditions, as representing the Buddha and his transformations. In the Mahanaya tradition of Buddhism, a bodhisattva desires enlightenment as a buddha.  kozo paper -  is paper made from mulberry bark and is commonly used in woodblock printmaking. Manjushuri - is the bodhisattva of wisom and is associated with the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism.      Faith Stone - 22" x 28"   Vajrakilaya - is a wrathful deity in Tibetan Buddhism who embodies the enlightenment of all Buddhas. Commonly described as a deity with three faces, all with a crown of skulls, with six arms carrying various ritual implements in Tibetan Buddhism.  Cow Rinpoche -  is a painting by Karma Phutsok. This particular series of paintings shows animals in exhalted positions on a lotus. They are depicted like a traditional thangka painting.  Dakini As Art -  is an online art gallery which sells and distributes Buddhist art throughout the world. More info can be found on their website, here. Lakshmi - is a goddess in the Hindu pantheon of deities and is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, sitting on the lotus throne.  Kehinde Wiley -  is a portrait artist based in New York City. His work focuses on fusing the past and the present while creating a dialgoue about power, gender, race and reimagining the past. More information can be found on his website here.  Portrait Of A Young Gentleman (2021) oil on linen and canvas LaToya Hobbs -  is a painter and printmaker based in Baltimore, Maryland. She explores relief printmaking and painting together in her works. Her topics deal with the Black female body and stereotypes. More information can be found on LaToya's website here. Nina's Gaze  - relief, ink and acrylic on wood (2019) 20" x 16" hangintō sizes - the hangitō is a stylized Japanese mokuhanga tool. It is the primary tool in mokuhanga and is used in cutting lines and for colour blocks. It comes in various sizes depending on your ability and the technique. The lower number on the handle signifies the blade's thinness, therefore, the experience of the carver.  kentō - is the registration system used by printmakers in order to line up the colour woodblocks with your key block, or outline block, carved first.   McClains Woodblock Print Supply Co.  - based in Portland, Oregon, McClain's is the go-to supplier of woodblock print tools in the United States. Their website can be found here. The Unfinished Print interview with Daniel Jasa of McClain's can be found here. floating kentō - is a removable registration system attached to the block when printing. As the kentō isn't affixed to the block, blotting and immaculate borders are positives of this registration method. It is an "L" shape.  baren - is a Japanese word to describe a flat, round-shaped disc, predominantly used in creating Japanese woodblock prints. It is traditionally made of a cord of various types and a bamboo sheath, although baren have many variations.  urauchi - is a way of backing Japanese washi paper to the back of works on paper. This process is used in bookbinding, scrolls and can be used in mokuhanga.  Ozu Washi - is a paper store located in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo. website, Instagram alum -is a binder used in paper mounting, fabric dyeing, household items such as fire extinguishers, and baking powder. It is also used in size for washi to hold pigments better in your works.  Tetsuo Sayama - was an instructor at MI Lab until his passing in 2019. He worked closely with students, was a scholar of Japanese printmaking history, and left an impression on many who got to know him.    Washi Arts is an online brick-and-mortar paper store in Blaine, Washington, USA. They sell Japanese papers for crafts, bookbinding, mokuhanga, and other artistic media. More info can be found on their website here.    Shin-Torinoko paper - is a mass produced, machine made Japanese paper that is relatively inexpensive. It comes in various weights and colours. More info can be found, here.    kitakata - is a specific type of washi made of Philippine gampi, and sulphite pulp. For bookbinding, and mokuhanga and other types of printmaking.  More info, here.    Saraswati -  is the Hindu goddess of knowldedge and dispells ignorance.    monoprint - is a type of relief print which uses metal or glass, even wood. The final outcome is one good print.   Grumbacher - is an art supply company started by Max Grumbacher in 1905  in New York City. It is now owned and operated by Chartpak Inc. More info, here.   Winsor & Newton - is a British artist supply company, started in 1832,  which sells artist materials such as pigments, brushes, paper, etc. More info can be found, here.    M. Graham & Co. - is a company founded in the late 1990's which provides many different types of pigments for all kinds of artists. More info can be found, here.   Da Vinci Paint Co. - was founded in 1975 in Orange County, California. They make an assortment of watercolours, oils, heavy-body and fluid acryl, and gouache. More info here.   Tōsai Pigment Paste - is a brand of pigments manufactured by Holbein, Japan. They were conceived by mokuhanga printmaker Richard Steiner. Tōsai is the name given to Richard by his teacher. Richard's invteriew with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.   Roslyn Kean - is an Australian printmaker who makes her ball bearing baren called the Kean Ball Bearing Baren. The KBB baren comes in two sizes and are lighter than the yuki baren or other ball-bearing barens. Roslyn's baren are made of high-grade plastic. For more information about Roslyn, her work, and baren can be found, here.     Defining The Edge 1 - 70 x 50 cm   sumi - is a rich black stick or liquid used by artists, calligraphers, and traditional Japanese horimono tattoo artists. Sumi is made from the soot of burnt lamp oil. Sumi is used predominantly in key blocks in traditional mokuhanga and to mix pigments. Pigment Tōkyō conducts a great interview with their chief of pigments, Kei Iwaizumi, about sumi ink, here.   tapa cloth - is a designed barkcloth found throughout the islands of the South Pacific, French Polynesia, New Zealand, and Hawai'i, where it is called kapa. Kapa is made slightly differently than tapa; different shapes are used for a more robust design.    Japanese book-binding - in Japan, the binding of books began with scroll books based on the Chinese method. Other binding methods evolved, such as flutter books (sempūyō) and butterfly books (detchōsō). By the Edo Period (1603-1868) and with the relative peace of the period, washi paper was produced steadily, creating a demand for books. Tale of Genji and Tales of Ise were published in this form for the first time. *   shallow carving -  is a way to add dimension and texture to a woodblock. Various sizes of u gouges work well. It can make beautiful shades of colour within your work.    Maile Andrade - is a mixed media artist who has focused on the Hawai'ian kapa process of weaving mentioned above. Kapa, made with mulberry bark, was used for clothing and blankets in Hawai'i. Maile uses kapa in various ways in her 2019 exhibit at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, here     Moana (Ocean) - 30.4 x 30.4 cm   mokuhanga brushes - come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Smaller brushes (surikomebake) have long handles and are numbered regarding bristle size, and are used for various sizes of colour blocks. Flat back brushes (marubake), are like a shoe brush and are for wider areas for printing. They also come in various numbered sizes. Brushes are traditionally made of horsehair from the horse's tail, although the smaller surikomebake are made of deer hair. You can find mokuhanga brushes most anywhere today such as McClains, Terry McKenna, Michihamono, Jackson's Art Supplies, and many other places.    sharpening stones - these stones come in a variety of grits, colours, and sizes. Some stones are natural or composite. They vary in price from the ridiculously expensive to the more affordable. Generally, for your mokuhanga you will need a 1000-grit stone to start, and in time you can explore various other methods of sharpening your tools. An excellent video to begin with is Terry McKenna's video on sharpening here.   Karma & Faith: The Artwork of Karma Phuntok and Faith Stone - is the self published book made for their Denver exhibition in 2019.    Tassajara Zen Center -  is a Buddhist monastary and zen center located in San Fransisco. They have published cookbooks since the 1970's.    Tibet House - is a not-for-profit cultural preservation society to preserve Tibetan culture worldwide. There are many Tibet House offices and buildings around the globe. More information can be found at Tibet House US here.    John Lewis  - played a large part in many important events in the civil rights movements of the 1960s in the United States. Was one of the founding members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in 1960-1971. More information about John Lewis and his essential work can be found here at Stanford University: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute.    Kannon - is the deity of compassion in Buddhism.      Kannon Reigen Ki - Ima Kumano Temple from the series The Miracles of Kannon by Utagawa Hiroshige II (1829-1869) 9.6" x 14"   Shoshoni Yoga Retreat - is a yoga retreat in Rollinsville, Colorado. The retreats are much like an ashram experience, with meditation, yoga, meals and selfless service. Find more info here.    * Ikegami, Kojiro, and Barbara B. Stephan. Japanese Book Binding: Instructions from a Master Craftsman. New York etc.: Weatherhill, 1990.   © Popular Wheat Productions opening and closing musical credit - Dropkick Murphy's, Where Trouble Is At. 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Hello story keepers and welcome back to season 4 of the Good Medicine. Our guest today is Vivian. Vivian is a certified meditation teacher through Dharma Moon and Tibet House.  In this conversation Vivian and I discuss our teacher training, mindfulness and mental health, and the challenges the last few years have presented. Just starting out on her meditation journey Vivian hopes to see you on the trail. As mentioned in the episode you can join Brittany Valentino and Vivian Neff on December 4th for a FREE 3-hour open community sit (aka meditation) for CHARITY from 10 am- 1 pm EST/4 pm-7 pm CET. The organizations chosen for donation are areas that could use more support during this giving season.The event will be live-streamed. A mindfulness-based sitting and walking meditation practice will take place as Vivian and Brittany take turns guiding and offering small insights throughout the 3-hours.Though this is a FREE event, it is asked that you consider donating a minimum of $5 to one of the chosen worthy causes/ organizations.Options for zoom space are available, giving you access to an exclusive q/a period after the meditation!For more information on the event or to reach out:@nefviv@brit_valentino

Exploring the path to liberation comes with a lot of learning and mindful applications of the choices we have in life. We recognize how healing and growth take time. How do we become mindful of our loops in life and find the purpose of life with presence? In Part 2 of Miles Neale's podcast episode, "The path to liberation", we explore recognition of the choices we make and how it leads to our true freedom. Join us as we learn a deeper understanding of chronic wounding to the soul and how we can process it. Become a subscriber for more videos to help cultivate presence!: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1) ❂ About our special guest: Dr. Miles Neale is a Buddhist psychotherapist in private practice, a faculty member of the Tibet House in the US, a founder of the Contemplative Studies Program, and a host of the Wisdom Keeper Podcast. He is also an author who has published and co-edited books such as Gradual Awakening and Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy.  Guest's website: Contemplative Studies Program: https://www.GradualPath.comBooks (https://www.GradualPath.com) Books: https://www.amazon.com/author/milesneale- (https://www.amazon.com/author/milesneale) - Gradual Awakening - Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy

The path to liberation is filled with a lot of stages and experiences. As we strive for liberation and go through the stages of the path to true freedom, we practice mindfulness in various contexts. In this new podcast episode, Miles Neale shares with us how to liberate ourselves. We learn about terms like McMindfulness which addresses the cherry-picking behavior of people in regard to teaching. ❂ About our special guest: Dr. Miles Neale is a Buddhist psychotherapist in private practice, a faculty member of the Tibet House in the US, a founder of the Contemplative Studies Program, and a host of the Wisdom Keeper Podcast. He is also an author who has published and co-edited books such as Gradual Awakening and Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy.  Guest's website: Contemplative Studies Program: https://www.GradualPath.comBooks (https://www.GradualPath.com) Books: https://www.amazon.com/author/milesneale- (https://www.amazon.com/author/milesneale) - Gradual Awakening - Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy

We had our first guest on our podcast - first guest that is still on the planet that is! I had the good fortune to take a class with Robert Thurman at Columbia University back in the 90's. As noted in my talk at the Conference of Living and Dying recently via Tibet House, I was working for Charles Grodin on his talk show when I audited this class in philosophy. It led me to study Tibetan philosophy - Buddhism in particular, which I find to be a peerless philosophy. Robert is an author of many excellent books about Buddhist philosophy, including but not limited to "Inner Revolution" and beautiful translation of the "Bardo Thodol" in the "Tibetan Book of the Dead." His book "Circling the Sacred Mountain was instrumental in my own trip to Mt. Kailash with him in 2004. I've had the privilege to travel with him and his wife Nena to Ladakh, and then later a trip across Tibet where I filmed the journey for a documentary on YouTube "Journey Into Tibet with Robert Thurman." https://youtu.be/MqbG_RY4eiY Robert is one of the wisest, most insightful humans I've met - it's a privilege for him to appear on our podcast. He recently became aware of this podcast during my talk for the Conference, so it was his suggestion he come on to see if he could communicate with anyone "no longer on the planet." It was in that spirit we tried this experiment. As Jennifer notes, she isn't aware of his life or journey outside of knowing he's the father of Uma, and that he's a Buddhist scholar. He's a passionate speaker, and at the moment clearly wanted to express his dismay over the war in Ukraine, and his solidarity for the people who are suffering, as well as the suffering of the Russians who want no part in killing their neighbors. My apologies for playing the role of moderator here - to keep us on track to speak to people on the flipside who might want to speak to Robert. As noted - I texted Jennifer and said Robert wanted to come on the podcast, and she replied "His mentor wants to talk to him." (Jennifer had no idea who that would be.) Later she texted "His mom really wants to talk to him." Then "Steve Jobs told me that he knows him." We didn't get to Robert's mom, but we did get to the other two. For the skeptics in the audience, allow me to say "this podcast isn't for you." That's fine - skepticism is healthy - we can't really understand skydiving until we jump out of the plane. For those who are devout Buddhists who may find this disconcerting, I can vouch that Robert has spent his whole life sharing the dharma, Buddhism across the globe. I recall a monk coming up to us in Tibet, in a cave, outside the view of the soldiers in the courtyard and saying "thank you americans for remembering us." I heard him whisper it in English in Robert's ear - the comment brought me to tears. "Thank you for remembering us." The same can be said of those who are no longer on the planet. "Thank you for remembering us." This podcast is dedicated to remembering those who have gone before us - one can imagine that everything that is said in this podcast is subconscious information, but I suggest looking for new information that could not be cryptomnesia - something someone heard or read. Jennifer is not trying to prove there is an afterlife, she works with law enforcement agencies daily helping people with details to solve cases (the investigators consider it a way to gain new information that turns into evidence). We do this podcast in the same vein - consider this as gathered intelligence that point to a greater truth. It may very well be that we are pulling these concepts out of thin air - but after having filmed people accessing this information for over ten years, 100s of examples indicate otherwise. As always with any insight, we hope that sharing this information heals someone who is in need of healing, sharing this information helps people who need help, sharing these concepts help people to open their minds to the possibility that life continues on and if so, it makes sense for us to learn something new from those no longer with us. After all, the love doesn't die - they still care about us as we did then, it's only we who stop caring about them by pretending we cannot hear them. I can't help but reflect on how my friend Luana's passing led me to Robert's class, which led me to Tibet and India, which led me to this podcast, which led me to this episode. The "red string" of our lives continues on. I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we did making it. Love love. For more information about Robert and Tibet House, see thus.org . His books, lectures and teachings are priceless - find more about him at BobThurman.com For more information about Jennifer, she's at JenniferShaffer.com - I'm at RichMartini.com - for those who are first time viewers, buckle up - to quote bob's pal; "we are all just walking each other home."

Kirat Randhawa on Buddhist Philosophy and How it Can Help Us Cultivate Boundaries, Compassion & MoreOn this episode we discuss podcasting & being nervous, the downside of too much structure, how “discipline” can actual hinder us, meditation & what it should feel like, is It possible to be free from biases? how buddhism & enlightenment are misinterpreted, the meaning of “attachment”, what compassion looks like, what boundaries look like & more.Kirat Randhawa is a meditation instructor and an inspired student of Tibetan Buddhism based in New York City. She is currently a student at Columbia University studying the role of contemplative training within the field of psychology and how associated mindfulness practices can be used as instruments for individual and societal transformation.Having been raised in a spiritual home, meditation was at the center of daily life for Kirat. As her practice grew with her and transformed over the years, she began to translate philosophy into action. She learned to use meditation as a tool to practice self-compassion and extend kindness to herself as well as others.Through her research at The Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia to working with underserved communities across the city, she seeks to understand and deconstruct the multilayered conditioning that prohibits human flourishing. Her training at The Tibet House, MNDFL Meditation, and in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction lineage has allowed her to develop a multidimensional approach to support clients on their path toward greater alignment and joy. As a community organizer and explorer, Kirat celebrates leading a life centered around prosocial values and ethical wellbeing through her advocacy for local artisanal products and sustainable craft, plant medicine, sincere dialogue, and social connection.

Buddhism is not a religion but is an engagement with “real” reality. The entire Buddhist tradition is built on a philosophical scientific foundation. The Buddha was more a scientist than a religious teacher. Here we explore how we can tap into “real” reality by removing the veils of ignorance and make our life count with evolutionary skill. Robert Thurman, Ph.D. is the retired professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist studies at Columbia University as well as cofounder and president of Tibet House, which is dedicated to the service of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the people of Tibet. He's been a close friend of the Dalai Lama for over 50 years and is a passionate activist for the rights of the Tibetan people. He is a skilled translator of Buddhist texts and an inspiring writer of many popular Buddhist books, including Man of Peace: The Illustrated Life Story of the Dalai Lama of Tibet (graphic novel co-creator) (Tibet House 2016) , Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit & Be a Whole Lot Happier (co-author Sharon Salzberg) (Hay House 2013) and Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life. (Hay House 2021).Interview Date: 8/20/2021   Tags: Robert Thurman, Nirvana, Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche, The Four Nobel Truths, The Eightfold Path, Max Planck, consciousness, authority, noble, speech, empathy, Buddhism, Personal Transformation, Spirituality, meditation

Robert Thurman, Ph.D. is the retired professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist studies at Columbia University as well as cofounder and president of Tibet House which is dedicated to the service of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the people of Tibet. He's been a close friend of the Dalai Lama for over 50 years and is a passionate activist for the rights of the Tibetan people. He is a skilled translator of Buddhist texts and an inspiring writer of many popular Buddhist books, including: Man of Peace: The Illustrated Life Story of the Dalai Lama of Tibet (graphic novel co-creator) (Tibet House 2016), Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit & Be a Whole Lot Happier (co-author Sharon Salzberg) (Hay House 2013) and Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life. (Hay House 2021)Interview Date: 8/20/2021  Tags: Robert Thurman, enlightened, enlightenment, awakened, inter-being, freedom from suffering, eightfold path, critical wisdom, Nicholas Negroponte, conversation, perception, relative truth, deep listening, dark matter, fake absolutes, the Buddha, Buddhism, Personal Transformation, Spirituality, Education

re/st your mind νιούζλετερ - διαλογισμός για να ξεκουράσεις το νου σου, ένα email που δεν θα σε αγχώνει https://denaargyropoulou.substack.com/GET DENA'S book "CLARITY OF MIND IS POWER: a 5-week journal to support your meditation practice and train your mind to see clearly." https://theonefierceheart.com/shop-the-journalIn each episode @dena.argyropoulou, a mindfulness meditation teacher discusses with other teachers how meditation has helped them find clarity, inspiration, creativity, wisdom, strength, and the ability to manage stress and challenges in life with courage and compassion. Meditation is a powerful tool that helps reconnect with ourselves and the world around us.This week Dena and Scott talk about the path of spiritual awakening, how profound or suffering as human beings is, how our minds struggle and our mental health gets challenged by it all. We also talk about what spiritual bypass is and how meditation we can see our mind for what it really is and use it as a self-care tool to love ourselves and others.Scott Tusa is a mindfulness and Buddhist meditation teacher who has spent the last two decades exploring what it means to awaken the heart through the Buddhist path. Ordained by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, he spent nine years as a Buddhist monk, with much of that time engaged in solitary meditation retreat and study in the United States, India, and Nepal. He teaches meditation and Buddhist psychology internationally in group and one-to-one settings, and supports Tsoknyi Rinpoche's Pundarika Sangha as a practice advisor. He trained in Buddhist philosophy and meditation with some of the greatest living masters since his early twenties, including Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Tulku Sangag Rinpoche.Scott is featured regularly at Tibet House, Nalanda Institute, InsightLA, and teaching retreats with Tsoknyi Rinpoche's Pundarika sangha. He has also been featured at Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center, Vajrapani Institute, New York Insight, Shantideva Meditation Center, Tse Chen Ling, the Den Meditation, MNDFL, and many other meditation organizations and communities.SPIRITUAL BYPASSING by John Welwood: https://www.johnwelwood.com/articles/TRIC_interview_uncut.pdfFIND DENAhttps://denaargyropoulou.substack.com/theonefierceheart.comFIND DENA'S tiny book "CLARITY OF MIND IS POWER: a 5-week meditation journal to support your practice and train your mind to see clearly."https://theonefierceheart.com/shop-the-journalFIND SCOTThttps://scotttusa.comhttps://www.instagram.com/scotttusa/?hl=enhttps://web.facebook.com/scottvtusa?_rdc=1&_rdr

Today I have the honor of speaking with Shulamit Elson, and we begin the show hearing about her experience in losing her daughter to leukemia just over a year ago and how she moved through the tremendous grief of this experience. This flows into a conversation about Shulamit's own journey into finding her soul's purpose and the healing sounds that form the basis of her work today.  She is the creator of MediSounds® Meditation, and the Director of MediSounds, as well as the founder of The Great Octave Foundation. She has taught MediSounds Meditation and vocal sound-based mindfulness practices worldwide, in places as diverse as Esalen and Omega Institutes, Tibet House in NYC, meditation workshops in Andalusia, Spain and Oxford, England, the Sri Auribindo Auroville community in India, and in Israel. Under the auspices of The Great Octave Foundation, her activities have included work throughout Israel during a particularly fraught time of conflict in 2002,  HIV positive men and women in Mexico City, and returning Iraq war veterans. In 2001 Shulamit was honored to give the keynote address in Washington, DC to introduce US Congressional Bill H. R. 808 to create a Cabinet Level Department of Peace.Prior to creating MediSounds Meditation, Shulamit had a 20-year career in business consulting and investment banking. Her positions included Manager of Training and Development at Sandoz Inc. and Director of Organizational Communications at the public relations firm Hill & Knowlton. As President of her own independent consulting firm, Shulamit advised on issues of communication and organizational development at such corporations as Ford Motor Company, United States Lines, Nabisco Brands, and Irving Trust.Shulamit is the author of the highly acclaimed book, Kabbalah of Prayer ~Sacred Sounds and the Soul's Journey, and the creator of the newly-released CD MediSounds ~ The Path to Wholeness; as well as Beyond Words ~ Sacred Sounds of the Tree of Life; as well as Vibration ~ Shulamit and the Drepung Gomang Buddhist Monks.P.S. at the end of the show I append my weekly "pre-show" banter with Warren and Manuel who share with me thoughts about being a people pleaser!Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda of Radio Kingston.Our show music is from Shana Falana !!!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFY | STITCHERITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCASTITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/she-wants/i-want-what-she-has?refid=stpr'Follow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcastTWITTER * https://twitter.com/wantwhatshehas

Bob is a charismatic speaker and author of many books on Tibet, Buddhism, art, politics and culture. His own search for enlightenment began while he was a university student at Harvard. After an accident in which he lost the use of an eye, Bob left school on a spiritual quest throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He found his way to India, where he first saw His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1962. After learning Tibetan and studying Buddhism, Bob became a Tibetan Buddhist monk and the first Westerner to be ordained by the Dalai Lama. Some years later, however, he offered up his robes when he realized he could be more effective in the American equivalent of a monastery: the university, returning to Harvard to finish his PhD.  Time Magazine chose him as one of the 25 most influential Americans in 1997, describing him as a “larger than life scholar-activist destined to convey the Dharma, the precious teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, from Asia to America.”Bob is the founder and active president of Tibet House US, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan culture, and of the American Institute of Buddhist Studies, a non-profit affiliated with the Center for Buddhist Studies at Columbia University and dedicated to the publication of translations of important artistic and scientific Tibetan treatises.As part of his long-term commitment to the Tibetan cause, at the request of H.H. the Dalai Lama, Bob co-founded Tibet House US in 1987 with Tenzin Tethong, Richard Gere, and Philip Glass, a non profit organization based in New York City and dedicated to the preservation and renaissance of Tibetan culture.Inspired by his longtime good friend the Dalai Lama, Bob takes us along with him into an expanded vision of the world through the prisma of Tibetan Buddhism. He shares with us the sense of refuge in the Dharma, which unfailingly helps us clear away the shrouds of fear and confusion, sustains us with the cheerfulness of an enriched present, and opens a door to a path of realistic hope for a peaceful, kind, and wise future. Learn more about Bob! - https://bobthurman.com/**Buy the new book "Wisdom Is Bliss" - https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Bliss-Friendly-Facts-Change-ebook/dp/B08WRWDFB6 New Music from East Forest! -"Possible" - the latest studio album  from East Forest - LISTEN NOW:Spotify / AppleOrder the album on vinyl - limited edition + check out the new Possible clothing: http://eastforest.org*** Support this free podcast by joining the East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Zoom Council, Podcast exclusives, private Patreon live-stream ceremony, and more.  Check it out and a great way to support the podcast and directly support the work of East Forest! - http://patreon.com/eastforest*****Please rate Ten Laws w/East Forest on iTunes.  It helps us get the guests you want to hear. Tour - Catch East Forest LIVE - Pledge your interest in the upcoming East Forest Ceremony Concert events this Spring/Summer 2021.  More info and join us at eastforest.org/tourCommunity - Join the newsletter and be part of the East Forest Community.Meditation - Listen to East Forest guided meditations on Spotify & AppleRam Dass album - Check out the East Forest x Ram Dass album on (Spotify & Apple) + East Forest's Music For Mushrooms: A Soundtrack For The Psychedelic Practitioner 5hr album (Spotify & Apple).Socials -Stay in the East Forest flow:Mothership:  http://eastforest.org/IG:  https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/FB:  https://www.facebook.com/EastForestMusic/TW:  https://twitter.com/eastforestmusicJOIN THE COUNCIL - PATREON: http://patreon.com/eastforest

Dr. David Kittay joins the show to talk about whether technologically assisted enlightenment is possible, the nature of time, whether our phones and our social media accounts have become part of ourselves, and how to deal with tech addiction. Dr. Kittay teaches philosophy, religion and technology at Columbia University, where his students call his courses "life-changing." Dr. Kittay is also an author, a translator and a Tibet House board member. His latest publication is the Vajra Rosary Tantra, available from Wisdom Publications.Episode 77: Buddhism and Technology with Dr. David Kittay Support the show (https://www.skepticspath.org/support/)

My guest is Dr Miles Neale, a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner and psychotherapist in private practice. Miles is also a faculty member of Tibet House in New York, and author of Gradual Awakening: The Tibetan buddhist path to becoming fully human.Miles has more than twenty years integrating the mind-science and meditative practices of Tibetan Buddhism with psychotherapy, trauma research and neuroscience. Today in the show Miles and I discuss the path of Lam Rim, that is, the path of gradual awakening, as well as the meaning of Nirvana, transforming trauma, Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey and its application to the individual's life, fatherlessness and forgiveness, shadow integration, and what Miles calls 'the sickness of paradigm'.This episode is a must-listen for those of you who sense there is more to reality than meets the eye, but are struggling to navigate a path forward. When we come to understand that our individual life is as much of a heroic journey as Odysseus or Hercules or Harry Potter, then we are much better placed to handle the obstacles and challenges that come our way. For it is through difficulty that we realise our destiny. I hope you enjoy the show. https://www.milesneale.comhttps://www.arabellathais.com

Bob Thurman, genius scholar, author, member of Tibet House, and one of the coolest people Duncan has ever met re-joins the DTFH! You can learn more about Bob, his books, and his podcast, on his site: BobThurman.com (https://bobthurman.com/) . David Nichtern (Duncan's meditation teacher) is now offering FREE info sessions for 100-hour meditation teacher training! Sponsored by Dharma Moon and Tibet House. Visit DharmaMoon.com (https://www.dharmamoon.com/) for dates and more information. Learn everything you need to deepen your own practice and study, and learn to skillfully teach mindfulness meditation to others! Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg (https://www.twitch.tv/aarongoldberg) . This episode is brought to you by: Squarespace (https://www.squarespace.com/duncan) - Use offer code: DUNCAN to save 10% on your first site. Feals (https://feals.com/) - Visit feals.com/duncan (https://feals.com/) and get 50% off and FREE shipping on your first order. Amazon Pharmacy (https://amazon.com/duncanrx) - Get your prescriptions delivered with FREE 2-Day Delivery! You can learn more at Amazon.com/DuncanRX (https://amazon.com/duncanrx) .

Décès de Sylvain Sylvain des New York Dolls, le guitariste est mort à 69 ans d’un cancer contre lequel il se battait depuis deux ans. La question est sur toutes les lèvres des mélomanes et amateurs de festivals d’été : aurons-nous droit cette année à nos traditionnels moments estivaux ? Mick Fleetwood de Fleetwood Mac vend ses parts de royalties. Eddie Vedder participera à un événement caritatif pour Tibet House. System of a Down pourrait avoir un futur. L'investiture de Joe Biden sera musicale. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30.

Haitian-born modern artist Guy Stanley Philoche immigrated to Connecticut when he was three. As the middle child of three boys and coming from a family of sports enthusiasts whose passion he didn’t share, Philoche turned to art as his calling. While remaining close to his Haitian Roots, Philoche was the only son to buck his culture’s tradition of the entire family living together and struck out on his own – first attending Paier College of Art and then Yale. He now lives in New York City. For the past 15 years, Guy Stanley Philoche has been attracting international attention with his work and his impressive roster of solo shows. As an artist, Guy’s palette is strong and sophisticated. His layering technique has created a body of paintings so richly textured that one can hardly hold back from reaching out and touching the canvas. In fact, it is the artist’s intent and wish that the viewer will follow their desire to reach out and feel the different textures of his canvases. His work is for the viewer’s pleasure, to be fully enjoyed from a tactile standpoint, and he has varnished the canvases for exactly that reason. Philoche believes it is a moral imperative to "give-back" and has generously donated his time and work to benefit a great many charities over the years including The American Cancer Society’s Pink and Black Tie Gala, Kids With Cameras, My Language Project The Leukemia Needs Foundation, ARTrageous! and Tibet House. He is also one of a handful of artists who have committed to buying a painting whenever he sells a painting in order to support fellow artists. Guy is truly a gift to the modern art world. www.philochestudios.com   Daily Creative Habit Facebook group: www.DailyCreativeHabit.com   Monetize Your Genius Virtual Summit: https://www.monetizeyourgenius.net/a/41658/VQARsiSY

This is a very special episode of our podcast. Bob Thurman is a national treasure. He is one of the world's greatest Tibetan Buddhist teachers and scholars. In 1962, Tenzin Bob was the first Westerner to be ordained by his Holiness the Dalai Lama. He is the founder of Tibet House with Richard Gere and Philip Glass and was named one of Time Magazine's 25 Most Influential Americans. The conversation between Jai Dev and Bob is filled with wonderful teachings, a spirit of joy, and lots of laughter.   This episode is the audio broadcast of our recent online event, Turning The Wheel Of Time. To join the full online retreat with Bob and Jai Dev, visit http://www.turningthewheeloftime.com  

Ethan Nichtern, David’s number one and only son, visits the CSM podcast to talk about what lessons we can learn from the current viral pandemic and maintaining a dharmic perspective through it all.Join David virtually for a comprehensive teacher training course that offers you the skills and certification to more skillfully share the tenets and practices of meditation. Starting April 24: Samsara Center Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training 2020 Starting May 8: Tibet House 100 Hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training

Eliot Pattison talks about his latest novel The King's Beast: A Mystery of the American Revolution. An international lawyer by training, early in his career Pattison began writing on legal and business topics, producing several books and dozens of articles published on three continents. In the late 1990’s he decided to combine his deep concerns for the people of Tibet with his interest in venturing into fiction by writing The Skull Mantra. Winning the Edgar Award for Best First Mystery–and listed as a finalist for best novel for the year in Dublin’s prestigious IMPAC awards–The Skull Mantra launched the Inspector Shan series, which now includes eight novels – both The Skull Mantra and Water Touching Stone were selected by Amazon.com for its annual list of ten best new mysteries. Water Touching Stone was also selected by Booksense as the number one mystery of all time for readers’ groups. The Inspector Shan series has been translated into over twenty languages around the world. The books have been characterized as creating a new “campaign thriller” genre for the way they weave significant social and political themes into their plots. Indeed, as soon as the novels were released they became popular black market items in China for the way they highlight issues long hidden by Beijing. In 2015, Eliot Pattison received the prestigious “Art of Freedom” award from the Tibet House along with the likes of radio personality Ira Glass, singer Patti Smith and actor Richard Gere for his human rights advocacy in Tibet. Pattison’s longtime interest in another “faraway” place, the 18th-century American wilderness and its woodland Indians–led to the launch of his Bone Rattler series, which quickly won critical acclaim for its poignant presentation of Scottish outcasts and Indians during the upheaval of the French and Indian War. In Pattison’s words, “this was an extraordinary time that bred the extraordinary people who gave birth to America,” and the lessons offered by the human drama in that long-ago wilderness remain fresh and compelling today.

“Everything we see and touch consists of matter rearranged by information and energy. Everything is in connections and bonds. Life, mind, and love, our human nature, have been created in partnership with the rules that run the world.”  -- Paul R. Fleischman, in Wonder: When and Why the World Appears Radiant Dr. Paul R. Fleischman is a writer, retired psychiatrist, and Vipassana meditation teacher, who inhabits the intersection where science, poetry, meditation, and wonder meet -- with an emphasis on wonder. Born in 1945 in Newark, NJ, and inspired to pursue a career in psychiatry from an early age, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago, continuing his studies at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and earning a Doctor of Medicine in 1971. He trained in Psychiatry at Yale University where he also served as Chief Resident, and was a psychotherapy supervisor and seminar leader in Psychiatry and Religion. He was in the private practice of psychiatry for over 30 years, and has served as a psychiatric consultant to over half a dozen hospitals and mental health centers. Among the many recognitions garnered throughout his career, are the Oskar Pfister Award, received in 1993 from the American Psychiatric Association for being an “outstanding contributor to the humanistic and spiritual side of psychiatric and medical issues,” and the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, received in 2018, in recognition of his many years of experience in his professional network, his notable achievements, and his leadership qualities. A retired diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society, Dr. Fleischman has been nominated for a Ford Foundation Fellowship, a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, and has been a Manealof Travel Fellow and a Research Assistant for the United States Public Health Service. In 1974, a meditation course in India under the guidance of Mr. S. N. Goenka initiated him in the technique of Vipassana. In the 1980’s he and his wife Susan began to conduct ten-day courses in the lineage of Mr. S.N. Goenka, and to introduce the technique to professionals and academics in the West. Dr. Fleischman is the author of nine books as well as numerous articles published in magazines and journals including Nature, Landscape, the Yale Review, The International Journal of Social Psychiatry, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and The Journal of Contemplative Psychiatry. As a writer, his work bridges scientific and poetic cosmologies across diverse themes and formats. Selections of his writing have been translated into Spanish, German, Serbian, Farsi, Dutch and Hebrew and his books are available in French and Italian. Karma and Chaos, one of his early books, is a compact collection of eight essays that delve into the connections between psychiatry, science, and the Buddha’s teachings. It was a Book of the Year Finalist with Forward Magazine, and has been translated into French and Italian, and republished in India. His poetry collection, You Can Never Speak Up Too Often/For the Love of All Things, weaves themes of compassion, global awareness, self-exploration, beauty and joy, alongside the shadow of violence, ecological destruction and death. His many other books and monographs include: The Healing Spirit: Religious Issues in Psychotherapy; Cultivating Inner Peace; Spiritual Aspects of Psychiatric Practice; An Ancient Path, and The Buddha Taught Nonviolence, Not Pacifism. His work is also included alongside essays by Mother Teresa and Jimmy Carter in the anthology, The Power of Prayer. Writings, podcasts and lectures by Dr. Fleischman can be found on the Pariyatti site. His most recent work, Wonder: When and Why the World Appears Radiant is his legacy book, "a scientific and literary exploration of discoveries that reveal our deepest identity."  He points to our sense of wonder as the apparatus by which we experience the intelligence of the universe within. "The wonder of the universe is wondering in us,” he writes. And, “To live with wonder one must persevere in unknowing, re-encountering and participating.” With this fluid and energetic engagement with the world, arise a multitude of beneficial qualities. And happily, our guest maintains that wonder can be practiced, preserved, perhaps even augmented with age. In talks delivered across the United States, and internationally, Dr. Fleischman has explored the interplay between science, medicine and meditation, and vividly drawn out the contemporary relevance of ancient paths.  Over the past decade he has lectured at 150 major American universities, most recently at Harvard University, MIT, Brown University, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, Columbia Teacher’s College, Columbia Health Sciences, Tibet House, and other venues such as Google headquarters. His international engagements have included talks at the University of British Columbia, McGill University, National University of Mexico, University of Tel Aviv, Hadassa University, Israeli Psychiatric Association, University of Grahamstown, South Africa, University Hospital, Brugmann, Brussels, ULB University, Brussels, University of Tarragona, Caixa Forum, Barcelona, London Business School, University of London, and the University of Nijmengen. He lives with his wife Susan in Massachusetts and continues, through his writing and lectures, to integrate a scientific world view with poetic sensibilities, and insights from the path of Vipassana meditation. Join us in conversation with this rigorous thinker, evocative writer, and dedicated teacher and practitioner!

Join Andrew and Professor Robert Thurman in a wide-ranging discussion starting with a “state of the union” address about the status of Buddhism in the West, and the place of Tibetan or Tantric Buddhism.Are we ready for these subtle spiritual technologies – which include dream yoga and bardo yoga? Are the recent scandals an indication that we are not? The conversation turns to the “neuromania” sweeping over Buddhism and science, and the danger of reductionism in both disciplines. Dr. Thurman then talks about the importance of ethics, morality, and discipline on the path, and the role of Right View.The discussion transitions into viewing dream yoga as a form of psychotherapy, the importance of making unconscious processes conscious, and how dream yoga could be the next step after the mindfulness revolution. Robert then talks about Menla Sleep Yoga and its restorative power, and finally about bardo yoga, with a look at the perennial question: “What is it that reincarnates?” Because of Professor Thurman's unique stature and longevity, this discussion flows freely between politics, sex, power, science, death, meditation, Tibet, lucid dreaming and a host of other provocative topics.This is a rare opportunity to tap into the wisdom of a gifted scholar and practitioner, someone who has devoted his life to the translation and transmission of Tibetan Buddhism to the West.--Robert Thurman holds a Phd from Harvard University and is the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University. Dr. Thurman is also President of the American Institute of Buddhist Studies, a non-profit affiliated with the Center for Buddhist Studies at Columbia University and dedicated to the publication of translations of important artistic and scientific treatises. Time Magazine chose Professor Thurman as one of its 25 most influential Americans in 1997, and The New York Times said Thurman “is considered the leading American expert on Tibetan Buddhism.” After learning Tibetan and studying Buddhism he became a Tibetan Buddhist monk and was the first Westerner to be ordained by the Dalai Lama. He is the author of many books on Tibet, Buddhism, art, politics and culture.As part of his long-term commitment to the Tibetan cause, at the request of H.H. the Dalai Lama, Thurman co-founded Tibet House US in 1987 with Richard Gere and Philip Glass, which is a non profit organization  dedicated to the preservation and renaissance of Tibetan civilization. Tibet House recently founded the Menla Retreat + Dewa Spa in the Catskill Mountains to advance the healing arts and wisdom of Tibetan and Asian medicine.

For Episode 107 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon is joined by Mark Epstein and Bob Thurman.This episode was recorded live at Tibet House in 2018. In this recording, Sharon, Mark and Bob discuss the topic of the ego, related to the self, through the lens of Buddhist Psychology, and how that relates to our sense of well-being. Bob leads a guided meditation on the topic, followed by questions from the audience.

Get more podcast content, support Third Eye Drops and receive exclusive rewards by becoming a Patreon patron Dr. Miles Neale is a psychotherapist, speaker, and faculty member of Tibet House and Weill Cornell Medical College.  Miles is the author of Gradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human.  Dr. Neale himself is a student of Tibetan Buddhism, having studied the path for over two decades. For more information on his two-year contemplative studies course go here. For full write-up and more- THIRDEYEDROPS.com Leave us some love on iTunes by clicking 5 starts and the subscribe button!

On this episode, hear the conclusion of Laura Chandler’s interview with scholar and bestselling author, Robert Thurman, who talks about the importance of the Sacred Feminine, the ways he sees humankind progressing, and why there is reason for hope. And in the second half, Laura is joined by author and teacher, Isa Gucciardi, who regularly co-teaches workshops with Bob on the subjects of Buddhism, shamanism, and the Divine Feminine. Isa discusses her workshops with Bob and the importance of bringing the masculine and feminine aspects in each of us into balance in order to create a more peaceful, productive, and harmonious world. To learn more about Bob or to listen to his podcast, visit bobthurman.com. For more on his classes and retreats, visit his retreat center website, menla.us, or Tibet House’s website, tibethouse.us. To learn more about Isa Gucciardi, visit her websites, isagucciardi.com and depthhypnosis.com. Our featured music is from Lisa Lynne and the Elfin Love Tribe, Instrumental Songs of Good Cheer, featuring Sony and Windham Hill recording artist, Lisa Lynne (lisalynne.com) and acclaimed composer and multi-instrumentalist, Aryeh Frankfurter (lionharp.com).

On this episode, Laura Chandler speaks with bestselling author and scholar, Robert Thurman, who was in town for the Science and Non-Duality Conference in San Jose (SAND). Bob is a recognized worldwide authority on religion and spirituality, Asian history, and Indo-Tibetan Buddhism. He is the co-founder of Tibet House and the author of many books, including Infinite Life and Why the Dalai Lama Matters. In this interview, Bob and Laura talk about the conference, his latest book – a graphic novel about the Dalai Lama, Man of Peace: The Illustrated Life History of the Dalai Lama of Tibet – and some of Bob’s favorite subjects, like the dogma of materialism, the absurd belief that nothing exists, and how Buddha actually discovered relativity. To learn more about Bob or to listen to his podcast, visit bobthurman.com. For more on his classes and retreats, visit his retreat center website, menla.us, or Tibet House’s website, tibethouse.us. Our featured music in this episode is from Dan Walters’ latest release, Imaginary TV. To learn more about Dan, visit danwaltersmusic.net.

Get more podcast content, support Third Eye Drops and receive exclusive rewards by becoming a Patreon patron Dr. Miles Neale is a psychotherapist, speaker, and faculty member of Tibet House and Weill Cornell Medical College.  Miles is the author of Gradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human. Proceeds from the book support the Kopan Nunnery in Nepal.  Dr. Neale himself is a student of Tibetan Buddhism, having studied the path for over two decades. For full write-up and more- THIRDEYEDROPS.com Leave us some love on iTunes by clicking 5 starts and the subscribe button!

Lobsang Dhargyal is the owner of Tibet House, wholesale retailer of Tibetan handicrafts. He believes that patience and passion are the twin secrets to sustaining a business in long term.Listen to the full interview here. - བློ་བཟང་དར་རྒྱས་ལགས་ནི་བོད་པའི་ལག་ཤེས་བཟོ་ལས་སྡེབ་ཚོང་ཁང་ Tibet House་སྟེ་བོད་ཁང་ཞེས་པའི་སྦྱིན་བདག་ཡིན། ཁོང་གིས་ཚོང་ལས་གང་ཞིག་རྒྱུན་འཛིན་བྱེད་ཐུབ་པར་རང་ཉིད་ལ་ཚོང་ལས་དེར་སེམས་གཏིང་ནས་དགའ་དབྱིངས་དང་སྙིང་རུས་ཆེན་པོ་ཡོད་དགོས་ཞེས་གསུངས།　

Robert Thurman, is the founder of Tibet House and close personal friend of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. While attending the Spring 2018 Ram Dass retreat on Maui, I asked him for the Buddhist perspective of climate change and how we can enact mindful change. To learn more contact: James Cox Cell: 267 323 6936 Email: james.cox@ffgadvisors.com First Financial Group Advisors 744 W Lancaster Av Suite 235 Wayne, PA 19087 Securities products and advisory services offered through Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS), member FINRA, SIPC. OSJ: 7101 Wisconsin Ave. Suite 1200, Bethesda MD 20814 (301-907-9030) PAS is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. Important Disclosures 2019-78223 Exp 4/21

Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz are two of the founders of the celebrated newsletter The Well Daily. Elizabeth is the co-author of Downtown Chic and Home by Novogratz, and lives in Brooklyn, NY. Sukey is the executive producer of the acclaimed documentary The Hunting Ground. Together, Elizabeth and Sukey have travelled the world to study meditation in every kind of classroom, from Lakota sweat lodges to Tibet House, from ashrams to vision quests to Oneness retreats. They have learned from many renowned teachers, including Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das, Ram Dass, Amma, and the monks at One World Academy in Chennai, India. Their inspiration for writing this book is drawn from friends, readers, and complete strangers who echoed their own questions about how to take the first steps toward making meditation part of a more mindful, reflective, and joyful life. Have a question for Connor? Check out our Facebook Page and join the community. For more information about ManTalks or to join a ManTalks Mastermind: Click Here Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Radio | Android For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com
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Today I'm joined by Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz, meditation masters and the authors behind the ah-mazing everything guide to meditation, Just Sit.  Elizabeth and Sukey Novogratz have traveled the world to study meditation in every kind of classroom, from Lakota sweat lodges to Tibet House, from ashrams to vision quests to Oneness retreats. They have learned from many renowned teachers, including Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das, Ram Dass, Amma, Tony Robbins, and the monks at One World Academy in Chennai, India. They are also the authors of an amazing meditation guide, Just Sit. Their inspiration for writing this book is drawn from friends, readers, and complete strangers who echoed their own questions about how to take the first steps toward making meditation part of a more mindful, reflective, and joyful life.  On today's show, we talk about things like: -their journeys into meditation -the physiological and psychological benefits to meditation -how to start your own meditation practice -the best time, place, and positioning for meditation -how to deal with wandering thoughts -meditation retreats -... so much more! If you've ever been curious about starting your own meditation practice but aren't sure where to start, be sure to give this podcast a listen and check out their book, Just Sit.  ----------------- Find Sukey and Elizabeth here:  https://justsit.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/justsitthebook/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/justsitthebook/ ----------------- Find me here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/em_dunc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/em_dunc https://www.emilyduncanfitness.com  

Robert Thurman is an eminent scholar of Asian and Tibetan history and Buddhist art and sciences. For over 50 years he has been a close student, colleague, and personal friend of the Dalai Lama. He's professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University, and co-founder with his wife Nena, and President of the Tibet House U.S., a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan civilization. He is author of many books including Man of Peace: The Illustrated Life Story of the Dalai Lama of Tibet (graphic novel co-creator) (Tibet House 2016)  and Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit & Be a Whole Lot Happier (co-author Sharon Salzberg) (Hay House 2013)Tags: Robert Thurman, violence, peace. China, industrial consumerism, industrial militarism, nonviolence, elections, Muhammad, Islam, materialism, Red Tara, women's power, feminine power, vote, anger, Shantideva, interrupting, creatively rude, humor, skillful means, Sarah Drew, Gaia Codex, Peace, Non-Violence, Global Culture, Ecology, Nature, Environment, Buddhism

On this edition of the Sacred Stream Radio Podcast, host Laura Chandler speaks with Buddhist thought leader and author Robert Thurman about his latest work, Man of Peace: The Illustrated Life Story of the Dalai Lama of Tibet. Catching up with the high-energy scholar is always a wild ride. In this candid episode, Laura chats with Bob on a trip down California Hwy 280, en route to his talk at Googleplex in Mountain View. He opens up about many topics including the Tibetan diaspora, Chinese history, contemporary politics, the role of the Dalai Lama in the world today, and his optimism about the future. Robert Thurman is a recognized worldwide authority on religion and spirituality, Asian history, world philosophy, Buddhist science, Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He is an eloquent advocate of the relevance of Buddhist ideas to our daily lives. In doing so, he has become a leading voice of the value of reason, peace, and compassion. He is the bestselling author of many books, including Infinite Life and Why the Dalai Lama Matters. His latest release is Man of Peace, a beautiful graphic novel about the life of the Dalai Lama. Bob holds the Je Tsongkhapa Chair at Columbia University and is the co-founder of Tibet House, the Dalai Lama’s cultural center in the US. He was named one of TIME magazine’s 25 most influential Americans and has been profiled by The New York Times and People magazine. Visit bobthurman.com for more information, the Bob Thurman Podcast, upcoming appearances, and more. The featured music in this episode is from Nigh, the latest record from composer and multi-instrumentalist Dan Walters. Walters displays mastery of his craft and provides the perfect soundscape for a soulful listening experience. Nigh is available for purchase in the Sacred Stream Store. For more information on Dan and his work, visit danwaltersmusic.net.

Glenn Mullin Glenn and I talk about “humourful humility”, the power of the inner life, Buddhism, the first Tibetan fart joke and the beneficial presence of others. Biography Glenn H. Mullin is a Tibetologist, Buddhist writer, translator of classical Tibetan literature, and teacher of Tantric Buddhist meditation. He divides his time between writing, teaching, meditating, and leading tour groups to the power places of Nepal and Tibet. Glenn lived in the Indian Himalayas between 1972 and 1984, where he studied philosophy, literature, meditation, yoga, and the enlightenment culture under thirty-five of the greatest living masters of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. His two principal tantric gurus were the late great masters Kyabje Ling Dorjechang and Kyabje Trijang Dorjechang, who were best known as Yongdzin Che Chung, the two main gurus of the present Dalai Lama. The list of Glenn’s other teachers and initiation masters includes the Dalai Lama, Sakya Trizin Rinpoche, Kalu Rinpoche, Ngakpa Yeshe Dorje Rinpoche, Tai Situ Rinpoche, Khenchen Konchok Gyaltsen, Geshe Ngawang Dargyey, Geshey Rabten, and Gongsar Tulku. Glenn is the author of over 20 books on Tibetan Buddhism. Many of these (published by Snow Lion Publications, Ithaca, NY) focus on the lives and works of the early Dalai Lamas. Some of his other titles include Tsongkhapa's Six Yogas of Naropa and The Practice of Kalachakra (Snow Lion); Death and Dying: The Tibetan Tradition (Arkana/Viking Penguin); Mystical Verses of a Mad Dalai Lama (Quest Books); The Mystical Arts of Tibet (Longstreet Press); and The Fourteen Dalai Lamas, as well as The Female Buddhas (Clear Light Books). He has also worked as a field specialist on three Tibet-related films and five television documentaries, and has co-produced five audio recordings of Tibetan sacred music. In 2002 his book The Fourteen Dalai Lamas was nominated for the prestigious NAPRA award for best book, and in 2004 his book The Female Buddhas won a Best Book Award from Foreword Magazine. After returning from India in 1984 Glenn founded and directed The Mystical Arts of Tibet, an association of Dharma friends that was instrumental in bringing the first tours of Tibetan monks to North America to perform sacred Temple music and dance, as well as create mandala sand paintings. He gave this to Drepung Loseling Monastery in 1994, and it continues to bring Tibetan spiritual culture on tours around the world. Glenn has also curated a number of important Tibetan art exhibitions. The first of these, “The Art of Compassion,” was created for Tibet House in New Delhi, and toured Europe for two years. Another, entitled "The Mystical Arts of Tibet, featuring personal sacred objects of HH the Dalai Lama," was created for the Summer Olympics of 1996 as a joint project with The Drepung Loseling Institute (DLI) and the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA). It premiered in Atlanta during the Summer Olympics of 1996, and then for the six years to follow toured North America. Recently (in 2001) Glenn curated "The Female Buddha: Women of Enlightenment in Tibetan Mysticism" as a joint project with OUMA and the Rubin Museum of Art in New York (RMA). In 2003 he curated “The Flying Mystics of Tibetan Buddhism,” again as a joint project between OUMA and the RMA. He also wrote the readers that accompanied these four exhibits. As well as leading tour groups to the Buddhist power places of Nepal and Tibet, Glenn acts as consultant and advisor to independent groups wanting to travel safely and meaningfully through these sacred sites.   You can read more about Glenn here. ---------- For more information about my podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit my site here.   With thanks to producer Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first part of today's show is an interview with Ganen Thurman (Prof. Bob Thurman's son & Uma Thurman's brother) on the rich activity of Tibet House US, here in NYC. Ganden currently serves as the Executive Director of Tibet House US where he has worked full time for the last 20 years  THUS is a cultural and educational non-profit corporation established in 1987 at the request of HH the Dalai Lama of Tibet.  Mr. Thurman has spent considerable time over the course of his life living amongst and around Tibetan exiles in the US and India and is proud to assist their non-violent campaign for basic human rights and the opportunity to contribute to world civilization and affairs as Tibetans. The second half of today's show is discussing the Pachamamama Alliance with its former Executive Director, David Tucker.  David has been with the Pachamama Alliance for 17 years and is currently the Director of Pachamama Journeys, an experientially based, transformational travel program that reconnects participants to the Earth, themselves and others through direct experience with wild nature, indigenous cultures and shared group experience. Prior to joining the Pachamama Alliance, David managed a successful State Senate campaign in Massachusetts, facilitated wilderness experiences for at-risk youth in the dessert Southwest, and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Latin America. He has been bridging the global North and South for over 20 years and is a committed student of indigenous, earth-based wisdom. A Better World has been an advocate of both Tibet House and the Pachamama Alliance for some years, and is pleased to speak with today's guests who have done and continue to do such good work in supporting and advancing these enterprises. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abwmitchellrabin/support

Robert Thurman is a prolific author and professor at Columbia University, where he holds the first endowed chair in Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies. A close friend of the Dalai Lama, Robert is a cofounder of Tibet House in New York City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the fragmented culture of Tibet. In this rollicking installment of Insights at the Edge, Robert and Tami Simon discuss how bliss is a fundamental component of our being, as well as how we can tap into that bliss in our everyday lives. They speak on how people can choose a career that keeps them close to their spiritual tradition and some of the pitfalls involved with becoming a full-time spiritual teacher. Finally, Robert and Tami talk about what exactly continues after reincarnation, and Robert clarifies some of the Dalai Lama’s recent comments about his next life. (90 minutes)

Dr. Robert Thurman is mindful. He is a tenzin, or upholder of Buddha Dharma, with a passion for clarifying Buddhist teaching. His colleagues sometimes call him "the Red Skelton of Tibetan Buddhism" A compelling teacher and scholar at Columbia University, Robert Thurman has emerged as the most charismatic exponent of Tibetan Buddhism in America. He is a powerful and entertaining speaker and advocate for the liberation of Tibet. And he is the Dalai Lama's close friend and cultural liaison to America. A prolific author and advocate for peace, Robert talks about his life, his passion for his project, The Tibet House network, and his latest book, Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit and Be a Whole Lot Happier. And he paraphrases, "Love Your Enemies, it will drive them crazy"

Wednesday, May 22, 3 pm ET The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine Minds is proud to host detox guru to Gwyneth Paltrow and frequent contributor to the Dr. Oz and Martha Stewart Shows, bestselling author Dr. Alejandro Junger for an hour-long, in-depth conversation. Fresh off his extraordinary success with his first book CLEAN, Dr. Junger's new book is CLEAN GUT, in which Dr. Junger presents his groundbreaking program to eliminate minor and major health problems – from extra weight, chronic pain, and allergies to heart disease, inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and depression. Endorsed by the likes of celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and designer Donna Karan, Dr. Mark Hyman and Tibet House co-founder Robert Thurman, Dr. Junger promises those who diligently follow his program to put an end to everyday ailments, reverse chronic disease and help his followers to achieve true, long-lasting health. "My go-to doctor, Alejandro Junger understands health-literally from the inside out! CLEAN GUT is revelatory and rejuvenating," says actress & GOOP founder, Gwyneth Paltrow.

I tredje programmet möter vi två New Yorkbaserade musiker. Elviolasten och tonsättaren Martha Mooke har bland annat spelat på Broadway, medan tonsättaren och pianisten Elodie Lautens operor sätts upp off-Broadway och off-Metropolitanoperan. Jag möter Martha Mooke I en vacker våning på övre västra Manhattan. Hon spelar med New York's ledande ensembler och har inga problem med att gå mellan notbundna och improviserande uppdrag. Just denna vecka varvar hon fyrsträngat violaspel, i stycken av Tjajkovskij och Bruckner, i en symfoniorkester i New Jersey, med att i studio, med femsträngad elviola, spela in altfiolstycken som tonsatts för henne. Och så har hon precis avslutat komponerandet av sin tredje String Quartet. En klassisk altfiol har fyra strängar, men Martha Mooke äger ett flertal femsträngade instrument. Hon processor ljudet I dator och med allehanda pedaler Den elektrifierade altfiolen kan låta som ett keyboard, en synth, en gitarr eller som en saxofon! Så här skriver Village Voice: ”Med sitt kritvita hår, och den blå femsträngade altfiolen, är Martha Mooke en frapperande uppenbarelse med ett bredare register än många improvisatörer kan skryta med.” Martha Mooke, som är en av stammusikerna i Carnegie Hall, har bl a jobbat med Luciano Berio, Cathy Berberian, David Bowie, David Byrne, Lou Reed, Kronoskvartetten och Rufus Wainwright. Årligen spelar Martha Mooke vid stödkonserten för Tibet House tillsammans med Philip Glass och Patti Smith. -Två turnéer med Barbara Streisand var drömturnéer av första klass! Barbara vet exakt hur hon vill ha det musikaliskt och vi musiker blev behandlade exemplariskt. Det var fantastiskt att varje kväll stå en meter från Barbara Streisand när hon gör sin stora entré och publiken jublar. Du hör inget, du vibrerar – inte bara ditt instrument, utan även din kropp vibrerar, berättar Martha Mooke. Martha Mooke’s nästa CD heter Hebra d'luz, Ljustråd, efter stycket med samma namn som tonsättaren Tania León skrivit till henne. http://www.marthamooke.com/ Tonsättaren och pianisten Elodie Lauten föddes i Paris men flyttade till New York tidigt 1970-tal. Hennes pianostycke Variations On The Orange Cycle inkluderades i Chamber Music America’s lista över nittonhundratalets 100 bästa musikstycken. Och Sequenza 21, som är en av de tre främsta internettidningarna för nutida konstmusik, listade Elodie Lauten som en av de mest inflytesrika tonsättarna av postminimalismen under de senaste 30 åren. Elodie Lauten har skrivit fem operor, stycken för piano, för elektronik och för orkester. Hon finns med på 30 CD-skivor, utgivna av 15 stora och små bolag. I New York upplever Elodie Lauten en frihet hon aldrig känt i Paris. Här kan hennes excentricitet blomma bland andra människor som är udda och kommer från olika länder. Elodie Lauten startar tjejrockband, lever en tid på Chelsea Hotel med sin pojkvän och bor tillsammans med den öppet homosexuelle poeten Allen Ginsberg. Några av hans dikter utgör librettot till hennes opera Waking in New York. Elodie Lauten skapar det lyraliknande 21-strängade instrumentet Trine och använder det i Preludiet till sin opera Death of Don Juan. Operan hade premiär i maj 2011 på Manhattan’s Theater For The New City, i East Village. - Don Juan-typen, förföraren, är en karaktär från en förfluten tid då kvinnor endast hade tre val: hustru till en man, nunna eller prostituerad. Idag, efter 1960- och 70-talens sexuella frigörelser och kvinorörelsens landvinningar, är en sådan Don Juan-karaktär inte trovärdig, säger Elodie Lauten, som i operan ger Don Juan möjlighet att uppleva äkta kärlek. Elodie Lautens far föddes som Raphael Shecroun i Algeriet. Han tar namnet Errol Parker och blir jazzmusiker och kompositör och skriver bitonal, komplex musik. 18 år gammal lämnar han Algeriet och flyttar till Paris där han bl a spelar med gitarristen Django Reinhardt. 1968 flyttar Errol Parker till New York och är så stolt över sina afrikanska rötter att han byter ut virveltrumman mot congas i trumsetet. 1971 startar han sin egen label, Sahara Records. Elodie Lauten är konstnärlig ledare för den ideella organisationen Lower East Side Perfroming Arts. http://www.elodielauten.net/

The life of West Hartfordâ€'s only Chinese kid changes when a Bruce Lee movie comes to town. Master Lee is the co-founder of Talkingstick, a monthly truth-based storytelling series at the Rubin Museum of Art. He has performed at The National Arts Club, Tibet House, and The Cathedral at St. John the Divine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices