Podcasts about tibetan medicine

On today's episode I once again had the pleasure to speak with Tibetan Doctor Nashalla Gwyn Nyida.Dr. Nashalla  began the study of Tibetan Medicine in 1999 and treating  in 2004. She is the director of the Nyinda Clinic of Tibetan Medicine & Holistic Healing Clinic in Boulder, Colorado.This is my second in a series of interviews with Dr. Nashalla about the tibetan concept of the subtle body. If you haven't heard our first interview please go back and listen to season four episode 6. There we cover the first part of the subtle body, the channels. In this second interview we discuss wind or lung energy. This second interview is part one of two due to the technicality of the topic. The first part  of the interview is the setup for understanding wind or lung energy and the second part is the more technical description as to what that exactly is.  I will post the second part of this interview next.To find our more about Dr. Nashalla please visit her website: https://www.holistic-health.org/Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation and don't to forget to like and subscribe. You can visit us on Youtube or at our website somaticprimer.com. Or at our online learning platform on Patreon.As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode!Support the show

In this soul-nourishing episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we dive deep with Trinn Hatch—co-creator of Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy—into the transformative journey of healing from within. Trinn shares how his path from chronic disability and PTSD to radiant vitality began not in a clinic, but at rock bottom—with a prayer and a promise. Drawing from the ancient lineage of Sowa Rigpa, Trinn discusses how Tibetan medicine, plant energetics, and vibrational remedies awaken the body's innate healing intelligence. Whether you're burnt out, chronically ill, or just seeking wholeness, this episode is a call to reconnect with your body, your breath, and your deeper self.   About the Guest:Trinn Hatch is a healing guide and co-creator of Jampha, a Tibetan Pharmacy rooted in the ancient tradition of Sowa Rigpa. Blending Himalayan minerals, terpenes, and vibrational remedies, Trinn supports others through personalized consultations and soul-led formulations. His journey of physical and emotional regeneration is a beacon for those ready to heal from within.   Key Takeaways: True healing begins when you stop outsourcing and start tuning into your body's wisdom. Tibetan medicine focuses on regeneration—not symptom suppression. Terpenes reintroduce life force energy into botanical medicine for deep healing. Chronic illness often carries unresolved emotional blocks—especially in the heart. Healing isn't about fighting illness, but inviting balance and inner harmony. Remedies resonate when you're ready to receive—trust the whispers of your body.   Connect with Trinn Hatch: https://www.jampha.com/ Explore the healing work of Trinn and Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy at https://www.heal.me/jampha   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch: DM Me HereSubscribe to the newsletter: Join HereBe part of the community: Join Us   Stay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.clubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #tibetanmedicine #healingjourney #healthymindbyavik #jampha #holistichealing #vibrationalmedicine #traumarecovery #mindbodyspirit #wellness

Dr. Nashalla Gwyn Nyinda, Menpa TMD, MA Acu, LMT began the study of Tibetan Medicine in 1999 and treating with permission in 2004. With a foundation in multiple Asian healing systems she was encouraged by her root teacher, Very Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche to continue her Tibetan medical studies in India at the Chagpori Institute Clinic. Her published work on Tibetan healing modalities and Buddhism can be found on Academia or Research Gate websites. She founded the Sowa Birthing Method ™ to help reduce medical interventions and Postpartum Depression for new and expectant mothers. She is the director of the Nyinda Clinic of Tibetan Medicine & Holistic Healing Clinic in Boulder, Colorado USA and the president of Chagpori US,https://www.holistic-health.org/To find our more about Somatic Primer please visit us at:https://Somaticprimer.comhttps://Vidyamethod.comOur Online Learning Platform Somatic Primer on PatreonPlease consider supporting the show with a monthly donation and don't to forget to like and subscribe.Support the show

A few months ago, a listener emailed me to suggest I bring herbalist Lucy Jones on the podcast - and I'm so glad she did! I bought one of Lucy's books and almost immediately filled it with notes and highlights, and I was delighted when she agreed to come on the show and talk about one of my favorite plants, marshmallow.In this conversation, Lucy shared all about an amazing, often-overlooked way that she works with marshmallow – including how she literally used it to save someone's leg! You can find a beautifully illustrated recipe card for Lucy's Marshmallow Leaf Fomentation here: https://bit.ly/4izVc0SMarshmallow is a lovely plant with so many gifts! Here are just a few ways you can work with it to benefit your health:► As a soothing tea to cool inflammation in the gut► Applied as a poultice to rashy, irritated skin► As a cold infusion to ease dry coughsCheck out the entire episode to learn even more about marshmallow, including a fascinating historic use that can still be helpful in modern times!By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Why it's important to consider emotional factors to support physical healing► How developing personal relationships with plants can help you be a better herbalist► Six health issues that can benefit from marshmallow's gifts► Why Lucy often reaches for marshmallow leaf instead of its root► Important considerations for taking marshmallow alongside pharmaceuticals► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Lucy Jones is a medical herbalist with a busy high street practice, Myrobalan Clinic, in Somerset, UK. She grows or gathers the majority of the herbs that she works with and is a passionate proponent of self-sufficient herbalism. Prior to qualifying in western herbalism, she studied Tibetan Medicine with the great master Khenpo Troru Tsenam. This experience deeply influences her approach to therapeutic practice, as well as her relationship with the herbs that she works with. She originally trained in agriculture and forestry and has two degrees from the University of Oxford. Her books Self Sufficient Herbalism and A Working Herbal Dispensary are published by Aeon Books.I'm excited to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book

Tibetan medicine may indeed derive from thousands of years of Tibetan and Buddhist tradition, yet its essence is timeless. Learn what makes this unbroken Buddhist healing system work with grace, ease, and power to effect lasting change.Join Menpa (Doctor of Tibetan Medicine) Nashalla G. Nyinda as she shares techniques that demystify and bring forward these profound practices. You need only look to the kitchen cabinet, your garden, and within to begin to apply basic principles of Tibetan Medicine into applicable and practical healing wisdom.ABOUT DR NASHALLADr Nashalla began to study Tibetan Medicine in 1999 earning an Interdisciplinary Studies BA from Naropa University in 2001. At the urging of her root lama Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche, she continued pursuing Tibetan medical studies in India, eventually earning her Menpa degree (Doctor of Tibetan Medicine) conferred by Qinghai Tibetan Medical College, Tibet (China) and The Shang Shung Institute of Tibetan Medicine in 2009. Her Master of Acupuncture in the Five Element lineage is from the Institute of Taoist Education & Acupuncture. Nashalla teaches worldwide and is Associate Adjunct faculty at Naropa University. Founding The Sowa Birthing Method™ for women in the late stages of pregnancy or postpartum, she aims to prevent delivery complications and postpartum depression. Nashalla is the clinical director at the Nyinda Clinic of Tibetan Medicine & Holistic Healing in Boulder, Colorado USA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of "In Conversation" explores mental health care treatment in Tibetan medicine with Dr. Sonam Wangmo, a Tibetan medicine practitioner from the Men-Tsee-Khang Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute. Dr. Sonam discusses the unique perspective of Tibetan medicine, which views the body and mind as interconnected and interdependent. She shares insights on how mental health issues are addressed using ancient Tibetan medical knowledge, offering various approaches and pathways for treatment.

Traditional Tibetan medicine, known as Sowa Rigpa is one of the most ancient sciences being used for thousands of years. On the one hand, it relies on indigenous Himalayan knowledge and on the other hand, it includes a systematic syncretism that allows it to interact with all other medical traditions, even with modern day science. As health affects us all, it's good to have some understanding of how to preserve balance and how to manage a disorder when it arises, and to be able to restore good health. In this talk we speak with Katy Otero who is a practitioner of Traditional Tibetan Medicine who studies with Dr Nida Chenagtsang in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A super special episode with the magical yogini Drukmo Gyal, a sonic shaman and practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism who bridges Tibetan traditions and global healing. Born into a family of Ngakpas in the culturally rich Amdo region of Tibet, Drukmo Gyal's life has been steeped in the practices of mantra and meditation from a young age. Growing up in a diverse community in Rebgong, she was immersed in an environment where spiritual practices were a daily ritual.Her journey in traditional healing began with studies in Tibetan medicine in Amdo, after which she furthered her expertise by working for Sorig Khang Estonia (EATTM) and studying under Dr. Nida Chenatsang, a renowned Tibetan physician and lineage holder of the Yuthok Nyingthig - the spiritual healing tradition of Tibetan Medicine.Combining her passion for singing with her knowledge of Tibetan medicine, she has sought to create healing concerts that nurture the body, speech, and mind. She has collaborated with musicians worldwide, producing five albums of Tibetan Healing Mantras and Prayers, and she has shared her work in over 30 countries through concerts, lectures, and courses.Drukmo Gyal also serves as an international teacher and guide for Sorig Khang International and as the lead organizer of SKY Estonia. Their team is committed to establishing a Tibetan Medicine Healing & Education Centre in Estonia to bring this ancient wisdom to the Baltic states and Finland, focusing on learning, healing, and cultural exchange.https://www.drukmogyal.com/

We all want to be healthy for as long as possible and have a life filled with energy, vitality and health. We will explore the roots of Traditional Tibetan Medicine and Kalachakra medicine and how this system of healing can assist in bringing the great balance of elements within our internal universe, assisting practitioners on the path to enlightenment. The Tibetan medicinal system focuses on balancing our diet, behaviors, and emotions. Balancing the inner energy of our bodies and connecting that with the cycles of the external universe, we create harmony with between the internal and external universes.ABOUT DR NIDA CHENAGSTANGDr. Nida was born in a yurt in Amdo, in Eastern Tibet. Interested in the traditional healing science of his people, he began his early medical studies at the local Sorig hospital. Later he gained scholarship entry to Lhasa Tibetan Medical University, where he completed his medical education in 1996. Dr. Nida completed his practical training at the Sorig hospitals in Lhasa and Lhoka. Alongside his medical education, Dr. Nida received complete Vajrayana Buddhist training in the Longchen Nyingthing and Dudjom Tersar traditions and trained in the Yuthok Nyingthig lineage, spiritual counterpart to Sorig, with his teachers Khenchen Troru Tsenam and Khenpo Tsultrim Gyaltsen.Dr Nida is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of SKẎ, Sorig Khang International. He is also the Co-Founder of the International Ngak Mang Institute, established to preserve and maintain the Rebkong Ngakpa yogic culture within modern Tibetan society. Dr. Nida trains students in Sowa Rigpa and the Yuthok Nyingthig spiritual tradition in over 40 countries around the world.ABOUT KHENTRUL RINPOCHEKhentrul Rinpoché Jamphel Lodrö is the founder and spiritual director of Dzokden. Rinpoche is the author of Unveiling Your Sacred Truth, The Great Middle Way: Clarifying the Jonang View of Other-Emptiness, A Happier Life, and The Hidden Treasure of the Profound Path.Rinpoche spent the first 20 years of his life herding yak and chanting mantras on the plateaus of Tibet. Inspired by the bodhisattvas, he left his family to study in a variety of monasteries under the guidance of over twenty-five masters in all the Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Due to his non-sectarian approach, he earned himself the title of Rimé (unbiased) Master and was identified as the reincarnation of the famous Kalachakra Master Ngawang Chözin Gyatso. While at the core of his teachings is the recognition that there is great value in the diversity of all spiritual traditions found in this world; he focuses on the Jonang-Shambhala tradition. Kalachakra (wheel of time) teachings contain profound methods to harmonize our external environment with the inner world of body and mind, ultimately bringing about the golden age of peace and harmony (dzokden). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview I am once again joined by Dr Nida Chenagtsang, Buddhist teacher, doctor of Tibetan Medicine, and author of ‘Let Meditation Be Your Medicine: The Timeless Healing Wisdom of Tibet'. Dr Nida discusses his latest book, the practicality of the Yuthok Nyingthik meditation system, and why it is important to choose a meditation style that suits one's typology. Dr Nida explains why he opens the book with a tribute to the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, recounts how he came to a deep appreciation of the roots of European culture, and parses the difference between intellectual and experiential spirituality. Dr Nida also calls for a moving beyond conditioned views, explains how to appreciate culture and religion without being limited by them, considers attachment theory and guru-disciple dynamics, and reveals how transformative retreat experience brought him beyond conceptual limitations. … Link in comments. Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics Include:
 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Sowa Rigpa Forum 14:41 - Appreciation of Western culture 18:05 - Know your roots 19:47 - Dr Nida's journey to open up to European culture 22:55 - Déjà vu when first coming to Rome 25:37 - Similarities between Ancient Greek medicine and Tibetan medicine 28:48 - European meditation traditions 32:01 - Grabbing the devils 34:09 - A dream of facing the devil 36:50 - Inner dialogue meditation 39:51 - The essence of meditation 44:20 - The roots of meditation 47:37 - Becoming more open 49:07 - Intellectual vs experiential spirituality 50:33 - Dr Nida's transformational experience on retreat 56:18 - Freedom from conditioning 59:00 - Yuthok's open-mindedness 01:01:16 - Choosing the right meditation for your typology 01:05:05 - Anger management and Guru Yoga meditations 01:07:26 - Attachment theory and guru-disciple dynamics 01:13:131 - Beyond fixation and appreciating culture 01:16:31 - Adjusting to different life circumstances 01:18:36 - Learning languages 01:20:35 - Bonsai vs bamboo Previous episodes with Dr Nida Chenagtsang: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=nida To find out more about Dr Nida Chenagtsang, visit: - https://www.facebook.com/DoctorNida/ - http://www.skypressbooks.com/ … For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

  Margaret welcomes Trinn Hatch, the co-creator of Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy, to discuss the topic of suffering and relief from suffering. Trinn Hatch shares his own remarkable journey with suffering, from a severe leg injury that almost resulted in amputation to finding healing through cannabinoids, CBD, and terpenes. His dedication to helping others find relief from their suffering is truly inspiring. Trinn's personal story is one of resilience, faith, and the transformative power of traditional Tibetan medicine. Through his own healing journey, he discovered the importance of holistic approaches, personalized protocols, and the spiritual and emotional aspects of healing. His collaboration with Amchi Thubten La has deepened his understanding of healing and led to the development of unique formulas like "Healing Heart" to address emotional and spiritual blockages.  Listeners will be intrigued by Trinn's insights on issues like Lyme disease, mold, and fungus, and how his company has created protocols to address these underlying causes of suffering. His emphasis on self-care, regeneration, and the integration of meditative and spiritual components into healing processes provides valuable guidance for those seeking relief from their own suffering. Overall, this episode is a powerful exploration of suffering, healing, and the profound potential of Tibetan medicine. Trinn's story and dedication to helping others find relief from suffering serve as a source of inspiration and hope for all who are on their own healing journey. Make sure to tune in to this insightful and transformative conversation. Learn more at jamphha.com, mention the Death Dhamma podcast for a free consultation – sign up at heal.me/jampha Note: This podcast is not medical guidance. If you are experiencing physical pain or illness, be sure to work with your own medical professional.

Brief background of Trinn HatchTrinn Hatch was born into multigenerational military family, protection was a natural career choice. Over ten years of service, he provided personal security to Olympians, royalty, diplomats, executives, FDA scientists, elites and victims of human trafficking.Trinn's training and instincts prepared him to manage whatever the situation presented until one night in 2012. The assault took him by surprise and overpowered him. In a few brutal moments, his career and health were irreparably damaged.His left leg was so severely broken the doctors weren't sure they could save it. Trinn spent three months locked in an external fixator as they did surgery after surgery.https://www.jampha.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspiring-stories--2917948/support.

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This week's show is with the amazing Erik Jampa Andersson. Erik Jampa Andersson is the founder and director of Shrimala, an author, a London-based practitioner, teacher, and scholar of Tibetan Medicine (Sowa Rigpa), Tibetan Buddhism, and Environmental History. He is a graduate of the Shang Shung Institute School of Tibetan Medicine, and recently completed his MA in History at Goldsmiths University, where his research focused on the historical intersection of ecology, health, and mythology in a more-than-human world. He is the author of Unseen Beings: How We Forgot the World is More Than Human (Hay House, May 2023). In this conversation, Erik and Lian explored the hierarchical way humans relate to non-humans (especially in relation to people getting into Shamanism or Jungian approaches). Erik shared his journey through Tibetan Buddhism and into a more immanent approach. They explored the significance of storytelling and fantasy in reclaiming enchantment and fostering a more animistic worldview, emphasising the importance of recognising the personhood of non-human beings and the need to break free from an anthropocentric worldview. They both spoke of the recognition of animism as a foundational way of experiencing the world and the importance of preserving unbroken animistic traditions. I'd love to know what YOU think about this week's show. Let's carry on the conversation… please leave a comment below. What you'll learn from this episode: Recognise the personhood of non-human beings and embrace the relational experience of enchantment, developing an animistic worldview that acknowledges the diversity and continuity of beingness. Engage in storytelling and fantasy to reclaim enchantment and challenge our conditioned anthropocetric worldview. Preserve and learn from unbroken animistic traditions while being cautious of cultural erasure. Learn from wisdom holders and engage with their knowledge with gratitude and humility, whilst approaching traditional systems with pragmatism and nuance, adapting them to your own life and circumstances rather than taking them on in a way that doesn't take into account the change in context. Focus on building meaningful relationships with others, including non-human beings - this is something we focus on in an upcoming episode Resources and stuff that we spoke about: Visit Erik's Website: shrimala.com erikjampa.com Be Mythical is soon opening the doors to our new academy of alchemical arts - UNIO: The Academy of Sacred Union... To get your special invitation register HERE. Thank you for listening! There's a fresh episode each week, if you subscribe then you'll get each new episode delivered to your phone every week automagically (that way you'll never miss an episode): Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Android Thank you! Lian & Jonathan    

In this interview I am once again joined by Dr Nida Chenagtsang, Buddhist teacher, doctor of Tibetan Medicine, and author of ‘Foundations of Sowa Rigpa: A Guide to the Root Tantra of Tibetan Medicine'. Dr Nida discusses the traditional Tibetan medical system of Sowa Rigpa and reveals its core doctrines such as health as balance, pulse and urine analysis, and how to discover your body's typology. Dr Nida also delves into the esoteric side of Sowa Rigpa, including Tibetan demonology, the crossovers with tantra, and the use of magic rituals and spells to treat mental and physical illness. Dr Nida also discusses the similarities between Sowa Rigpa and Ancient Greek medicine, the importance of sleep, the toxicity of emotion, and offers a direct warning to spiritual people around the world. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep240-foundations-of-sowa-rigpa-dr-nida-chenagtsang Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics Include:
 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - What is Sowa Rigpa? 03:27 - Connecting to the European medical tradition 07:02 - Pros and cons of modern medical science 10:05 - How Dr Nida's teaching changed after integration into European culture 12:46 - Cultural conditioning in Asia vs Europe 17:58 - Similarities between Ancient Greek medicine and Sowa Rigpa 21:19 - 8th century international medical conference in Tibet 24:21 - A universal medicine 25:14 - What is medical tantra? 27:33 - The ‘4 Tantras' 30:34 - Why study an 8th century medical text today? 32:34 - A new translation by Dr Ben Joffe 35:47 - Compiling Dr Nida's commentary 36:56 - Sowa Rigpa Institute 37:47 - The core of Sowa Rigpa 41:11 - How to understand your typology 44:15 - Healthy sleep 45:03 - 3 methods of diagnosis in Sowa Rigpa 46:27 - Urine analysis 47:57 - 3 levels of pulse reading 52:03 - How to receive to the body's signals 54:15 - Bedside manner 56:58 - Connecting to the unconscious mind 01:00:03 - Art of conversation 01:02:54 - Buddhist influences on Sowa Rigpa 01:07:48 - Emotional toxins 01:11:02 - Toxic energy 01:14:49 - 3 nyepas and the 3 doṣas 01:18:18 - Monastics vs ngakpas 01:22:36 - The esoteric specialisms of the village ngakpa 01:27:44 - Tibetan demonology 01:29:21 - How spirits cause health problems 01:33:57 - The esoteric side of Sowa Rigpa 01:36:37 - Dr Nida's warning to spiritual people 01:38:37 - Dangers of materialism Previous episodes with Dr Nida Chenagtsang: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=nida To find out more about Dr Nida Chenagtsang, visit: - https://www.facebook.com/DoctorNida/ - http://www.skypressbooks.com/ … For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

The “Intelligent Physician” - The First Quality of a HealerThis conversation takes a deep dive into the principles and practices of Tibetan medicine, focusing mainly on the compassion aspect of the practice. Dr. Jampa Yonten a Tibetan physician based in Bangalore, explains the importance of looking at the patient as one would look at oneself, and this ability to empathize is what allows the physician to truly heal. The discussion further unravels various aspects such as intelligence of a physician, including broad mindedness, stable mindedness, and deep mindedness. The importance of spirituality in the practice of Tibetan medicine is discussed as Dr Yonten explains how practicing compassion energizes the practitioner rather than depleting them, leading to the avoidance of burnout. The significance of lineage and protection deities in Tibetan medicine adds another layer to the deeply interconnected nature of this practice.00:02 Introduction to Compassionate Healing01:06 Exploring the Wisdom of Traditional Healers01:42 Introduction to the Second Session with Dr. Jampa Yonten02:14 Exploring the Book 'Compassion As Remedy in Tibetan Medicine'03:07 Understanding the Qualities of a Physician04:12 The Role of Intelligence in Healing05:54 The Importance of Broad Mindedness in Healing21:54 The Role of Stable Mindedness in Healing33:44 The Importance of Deep Mindedness in Healing38:26 The Role of Lineage and Protective Deities in Healing50:10 Conclusion: The Power of Compassion in Healing

The Healer's Council: A Deep Dive into Tibetan Medicine with Dr. Jampa YontenIn this episode of The Healer's Council, Jim engages in a detailed conversation with Dr. Jampa Yonten, a Tibetan physician and author of a book titled, 'Compassion as Remedy in Tibetan Medicine'. The conversation provides insight into Dr. Yonten's transformation into a healer, the history of Tibetan medicine, and the structure of its fundamental text, The Gyushi. The episode highlights the qualities of a good healer and elucidates on the interplay of karma and determination in manifesting one's purpose. 00:00 Introduction to the Healer's Journey01:30 The Role of Wisdom and Compassion in Healing01:57 Guest Introduction: Dr. Jampa Yonten04:25 The Path to Becoming a Healer12:45 The History and Evolution of Tibetan Medicine26:24 The Significance of the Physician Chapter28:14 The Transformational Journey of Medical Training28:32 Understanding the Six Vows of a Physician32:44 The Four Tantras of Gyushu37:48 The Determination and Sacrifice in Becoming a Healer43:18 Exploring the Qualities of a Physician43:35 Closing Remarks and Preview of Next Episodehttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=compassion+as+remedy&crid=30IVNACT8KVZE&sprefix=compassion+as+remedy%2Caps%2C93&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_20

Tara sits down with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, a Tibetan doctor, teacher, writer, nomad and lineage holder of the Yuthok Nyingthig, the unique Vajrayana Buddhist spiritual healing tradition of Tibetan medicine. Together, they explore the mystery of reincarnation, analytical meditation and the route to enlightenment and elevated consciousness through the practices of lucid dreaming and dark retreats.Follow Dr. Nida on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nidachenagtsang/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorNida/-----Work with Dr. Nida: https://www.drnida.com/Publication House: https://www.skypressbooks.com/Pure Land Farms: https://purelandfarms.com/Online Tibetan Medicine School: https://www.sowarigpainstitute.org/-----Follow Dr. Tara on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtaraswartTwitter: https://twitter.com/TaraSwartLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraswartTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drtaraswart

Introduction:Background on Robert AF Thurman, the first western monk ordained by the Dalai Lama in 1964.A glance into Robert's transition from a Buddhist monk to lay life.Introduction to the Menla Spa Resort in the Catskills of New York, co-run by Bob and his wife.Journey to Tibetan Medicine:Bob's initial interest in Tibetan Medicine as a young monk, drawing parallels with Ayurveda from India.Exploring the concept of enlightenment and its link with holistic healing.Vajra Yoga: The Science of Inner Well-being:Bob's insights into Vajra Yoga as a way to become “inner scientists.”How Vajra Yoga connects the dots between spirituality and neuroscience.Delving deep into the various systems of the body: lymph, nerves, breath, endocrine, and biochemistry, and how Vajra Yoga impacts them.Key Takeaways from Vajra Yoga:The importance of understanding that the Ultimate Reality serves as the universe's foundation.Recognizing the essence of this reality, which lies in its spacious infinite goodness.Merging Ancient Wisdom with Modern AI:A discussion between Amy and Bob about the potential of AI in translating ancient spiritual texts.The significance of integrating large language models with ancient languages, particularly Sanskrit.Bob's emphasis on the ethical foundation present in most ancient literature and its critical role in shaping the thought process of future AI systems.Closing Thoughts:Reflecting on the harmonious blend of spirituality, traditional medicine, and modern technology.Bob's hopeful vision for the future where AI aids in disseminating age-old wisdom and ethical values to the broader world. If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF's for download.Topics you can choose from include: Yoga Therapy & Mental HealthYoga Therapy & Physical HealthSocial Justice in yoga & Yoga TherapyYoga/Ayurveda ToolboxYoga & Indian PhilosophyGlobal & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribe Check out Amy's website Visit Amy's training section on her website to check out the courses belowYoga therapy training courses 865-certified-yoga-therapist-program www.optimalstateyoganidra.comUniversity of Minnesota Online Therapeutic Yoga Series webpage: https://csh.umn.edu/for-community/wellbeing-workshops/online-therapeutic-yoga-series Contact with Bob Thurman: https://bobthurman.com

Ayurvedic medicine is a sister science to yoga and has hundreds of years of wisdom to draw upon. Join me as I chat with Tiffany Reinitz about the many ways it can help with healing.Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.comFollow me on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter         Today's guest is: Tiffany ReinitzTiffany's is a board certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor (2021), Ayurvedic Practitioner (2023), & level 1 certified (200 hour) Kundalini yoga instructor (2016). Additionally, she is a Reiki Master (2008) & holds a certificate in Complementary and Alternative therapies from the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota (2008). She has been to India 8 times - most often both formally & informally studying yoga, meditation, Tibetan Medicine and Ayurveda in addition to diving deeper into her own practices & personal wellness. For Tiffany & her family, Ayurveda has become foundational for how to live the best life possible not only physically, but mentally, emotionally & spiritually as well. Tiffany practices yoga not only a physical exercise but primarily to embrace the lifestyle and philosophy behind the vast and ancient teachings. She is the owner of Om Shanti Wellness LLC, a healing practice focused on Ayurvedic consultations, Reiki, Kundalini yoga, meditation, and hand-crafted herbal wellness products. She is also a highly skilled critical care hospital pharmacist prior to finding her passion and life's purpose in Ayurveda & yoga. She is the mother to two amazing daughters and is married to her wonderful husband Mark. www.omshantiwellnessmn.comConsider supporting the podcast for $5 though BuyMeACoffeeSupport the show

Trinn Hatch will discuss Jampha's new and groundbreaking advanced expressions of botanical and mineral pharmacology, providing a safe, supportive system of healing that awakens and empowers the master healer within. Rooted deeply in the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual healing science Sowa Rigpa, and formulated by revered Tibetan physician and lineage holder with more than 50 years of ethno-pharmacology and formulation experience, Amchi Thubten Leskshe.  Jampha's Tibetan Pharmacy offers safe and effective botanical and mineral infusions that awaken our innate healing systems, supporting the healing of mind, body, and spirit into balanced and vibrant health.  Synergistic Terpenes, described as the life force energy of plants in Tibetan Medicine, advance and enhance the healing potential of traditional plant medicine. Jampha's newest offerings include the Healing Heart, nurturing a healthy heart and fostering emotional equilibrium and inspiring mind-heart coherence while supporting a happy and healthy Heart.  The LyFuMo formula is specifically designed for individuals who have been exposed to Lyme, mold, and various exotic fungus infections that may compromise immunity.  Weightless Radiance is a meticulously designed formula intended to assist your body in managing and reducing fat composition. It is geared towards boosting metabolism, promoting fat cell breakdown, and facilitating their removal from the body. Rose Gold Diamond super mineral supplement is suspended in Arkansas crystal Fibonacci sequenced mineral water empowered with Monatomic Gold (O.R.M.U.S), Colloidal Gold, Bulgarian rose, and nanodiamond powder that helps to further empower and deliver the combined life forces of this very special alchemical elixir. Check out the website: https://www.jampha.com/ Anastasia's Starseed News is up first, with topics of hope for starseeds!

This is part 2 of my interview with Erik Jampa Andersson. In this fascinating interview, we continue to discuss his new book Unseen Beings: How We Forgot the World Is More Than Human. In this episode, we get way more esoteric. Erik explains exactly who unseen beings are, and why we need to understand that we share the world with more than humans. We talk about the Nagas - find out who these serpentine beings are. We discuss spirits and mantras, particularly how certain mantras are spells used in literal combat. We both share a ton of Naga stories and experiences from the one Prashant Iyengar shared with about Patanjali to how the Nagas became guardians of the Chod founder's tradition and many more. Plus there's a bonus episode right after this one on the importance of ritual and we dive much deeper into mantras are spells.  HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: Find out who the unseen beings are and why it matters that we learn to identify them.   The importance of Nature spirits and learning to understand who the serpentine Naga beings are. Critical connections between human health and environmental health. Erik shares the story of Machig Labdrön, the founder of the practice of chöd: Tibetan Buddhist Mahamudrā chöd lineages. Erik draws on traditional eco-philosophies and Buddhist wisdom, asking us to rethink the very nature of our existence on this incredible that we share planet. If you loved this episode, please subscribe to my podcast, write a review, and follow me on Instagram. You can find me online at tatyannawright.com and theconsciousdiva.com MORE ABOUT ERIK: Erik Jampa Andersson, founder and director of Shrimala, is a London-based practitioner, teacher, and scholar of Tibetan Medicine (Sowa Rigpa), Tibetan Buddhism, and Environmental History.  He is a graduate of the Shang Shung Institute School of Tibetan Medicine and is currently finishing an MA in History at Goldsmiths University. He is the author of Unseen Beings: How We Forgot the World is More than Human (Hay House, May 2023). A Buddhist practitioner since 2005 (at the age of 14), Erik found an early home in the Tibetan tradition under the close guidance of Lama Tsultrim Allione, founder of Tara Mandala retreat center in Colorado, and has studied with an array of teachers from Tibet and the Himalayas. While pursuing a degree in religious studies at Naropa University, he was inspired to change course and enrol in a five-year Tibetan Medicine program at the Shang Shung Institute, in which he was trained extensively under notable senior physicians including Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo, Dr. Namgyal Tsering, Dr. Nyima Tsering, and other Sowa Rigpa experts in America and Asia. RELATED LINKS: https://www.shrimala.com/about https://www.erikjampa.com https://www.taramandala.org/blog/erik-jampa-dec-2022 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/erikjampa/

Join us for an enlightening conversation with the esteemed Tibetan Medicine expert, Dr. Leslie Blackhall. Currently the Section Head for Palliative Care at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Blackhall is a nationally recognized expert with pioneering work in bioethics, spirituality and medicine, and palliative care. Tibetan Medicine is an intricate practice that blends herbalism, spirituality, and holistic well-being. This ancient system was developed in Tibet and is based on Buddhist philosophy. On this episode, Dr. Blackhall sheds light on its core principles and their significance in the modern world including the interplay between mind, body, and spirit. Drs. Weil, Maizes, and Blackhall discuss how Tibetan Medicine practices align with the whole-person view of health and how they can contribute to a more harmonious life. This conversation promises to broaden your perspectives on what it means to live well.

In this unique episode of the Wisdom Keeper Podcast I'm joined by Tibetan medical practitioner Christiana Polites and Vajrayana teacher and author Lama Justin von Bujdoss as we reminisce on our shared experience as students on the Antioch Buddhist Studies Program in Bodhgaya, India during our early twenties, and the ensuing impact it had on our lives and careers. Sit back and enjoy this intimate three-way conversation filled with stories of tenderness, synchronicity, resilience, and self-actualization as we trace how the Dharma seeds of those early days ripened for each of us during the global pandemic and beyond. Nothing is a coincidence; we are all interconnected and on an enduring pilgrimage in search of healing and purpose. Bio: Christiana Polites received her Bachelor of Arts in the Comparative Study of Religion at Harvard University and has been immersed in Eastern spiritual traditions for over twenty years. She has studied both Tibetan and Chinese Daoist healing arts and received a Masters in Acupuncture from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She has traveled extensively around the world, seeking out authentic living lineages in both the healing and spiritual sciences. In collaboration with her teacher Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Christiana founded Pure Land Farms in Topanga, California, the Sowa Rigpa Institute of Tibetan Medicine, and Sky Press publishing house. She teaches foundational courses on Tibetan Medicine, yoga and rejuvenation and guides retreats and practices in the Yuthok Nyingthig meditation tradition at Pure Land Farms, online, and internationally. https://purelandfarms.com https://www.sowarigpainstitute.org Lama Justin von Bujdoss is an American vajrayana Buddhist teacher, writer, and the is a co-founder of Bhumisparsha an experimental Buddhist sangha along with Lama Rod Owens. He is the author of Modern Tantric Buddhism: Authenticity and Embodiment in Dharma Practice published by North Atlantic Books, and contributor to Buddhism and Whiteness: Critical Reflections published by Lexington Books. From 2016 until December 2021 Justin served as the Executive Director of Chaplaincy and Staff Wellness for NYC Department of Correction where he also served as Staff Chaplain supervising over 30 chaplains and guided wellness programming for staff. Justin also has professional experience in home hospice and hospital settings as a pastoral caregiver. Lama Justin is currently the chaplain for Hart Island, New York City's public cemetery. Justin was ordained as a repa, a lay tantric yogin in the tradition of Milarepa, by His Eminence Gyaltsab Rinpoche, one of the heart sons of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa. Lama Justin has presented on Buddhist practice at Harvard, Princeton, Yale, University of Chicago, Wellesley, Columbia University, has been a visiting instructor at Union Theological Seminary, teaches at Pure Land Farms. Justin is passionate about helping to create the conditions for authentic embodied tantric Buddhist spiritual practice in the West. https://www.bhumisparsha.orghttps://www.yangtiyoga.com Dr. Miles Neale https://www.milesneale.com https://www.gradualpath.com In this episode Christiana, Lama Justin, and I discuss: • How we all felt ourselves to be misfits in childhood, and how this led to our sense of coming home to Bodhgaya, India in our early twenties. • The nature of the Antioch Buddhist Studies Program and what made it so instrumental in our personal and development. • Stories of tenderness and how teachers and associates alike found a way to open our hearts and speak to our soul. • Each of share how our early experiences in Bodhgaya shaped our professional careers, and how we chose to apply Tibetan Buddhism in unique ways in the world. • Stories of resilience and how dharma practice has offered refuge in times of chaos and uncertainty. • How modernity and technology has impacted our ability to have authentic spiritual experience. • Stories of how the early dharma seeds came full circle and ripened as crucial moments of self-actualization during the global pandemic. • Forecasting the future and working with the uncertainty ahead.

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features a special guest, Malcolm Smith. Malcolm Smith has been a student of the Great Perfection teachings since 1992 and graduated in 2009 from Shang Shung Institute's School of Tibetan Medicine. He is a veteran of the traditional three-year solitary Tibetan Buddhist […] The post Malcolm Smith: Dzogchen: Ten Key Terms (#166) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

#43 - Join us for a wonderful conversation with Medical Herbalist Lucy Jones on working with herbs as individuals and the profound healing that can occur when we listen to the inherent wisdom of plants. In this episode, Lucy shares deep herbal wisdom from the experience of her Celtic healing lineage and extensive background in clinical western herbalism and Tibetan Medicine studies. She also offers insight into how Tibetan Medicine complements western herbalism frameworks for healing, and how growing, gathering and processing her own herbal medicines is such a valuable experience and important part of her practice. Lucy Jones is a qualified medical herbalist and owner of Myrobalan Clinic, a busy high street practice in Somerset, UK. Prior to qualifying in western herbalism, she earned two degrees from Oxford University and studied Tibetan Medicine with the great master, Khenpo Troru Tsenam. When treating patients, she combines Tibetan and western approaches to treatment in her practice. Lucy grows, gathers, and processes most of the herbs she prescribes and is the author of "Self Sufficient Herbalism" (2020), and her new book, "A Working Herbal Dispensary: Respecting Herbs as Individuals" (May 2023). Both are published by Aeon Books. Aeon Books is offering Plant Spirit Podcast listeners a 20% off discount code, available for a limited time on Lucy's new book, “A Working Herbal Dispensary.” Here is the discount code, which you can redeem at  www.aeonbooks.co.uk: WHD20You can find Lucy at: https://www.myrobalanclinic.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myrobalanclinic/On facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myrobalanclinic For more info please visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisiaLearn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

Join me as I interview Dr. James Duffy, MD, a psychiatrist who specializes in:  Acupuncture, Body-Mind Therapy, Brain Health, Burnout, Herbs & Supplements Guidance, Huntington's Disease, Integrated Care, Movement Disorders, Neurocognitive Disorders, Parkinson's Disease.  Multi-faceted, Dr. Duffy guides doctors in returning the healer to their work.  He currently focuses on working with individuals (including healthcare professionals) to remediate burnout.  He transformed the Institute of Spirituality & Health in Texas – to foster the powerful connection between spirituality and health.  He is a student of Tibetan Buddhism and speaks regularly about healing as contemplative practice – a unique opportunity to serve others while expanding one's own heart.  In this interview, Dr. Duffy touches upon:The issue of burnout and how it impacts physicians and other medical professionals; how burnout is impacting our collective consciousness.  The significance of Christine Longaker's book, Facing Death and Finding Hope: A Guide to the Emotional and Spiritual Care of the Dying.  The significance of Kirsten DeLeo's book, Being Present through the End.  Kirsten helped to pioneer Authentic Presence, one of the first contemplative-based programs in end-of-life care in the United States. The impact of the Dalai Lama's response to the question of what constituted the essence of Tibetan Medicine: "To have a good heart," accelerated his professional work and commitment to align with the authentic heart of compassion.  How contemplative practice opens us to the realization that "People do not have ideas, ideas have people," a quote by Carl Jung.  It is challenging to wake up to the truth of this and not fall victim to an idea that does not uphold how we aspire to live our lives.  The book he is currently writing tentatively titled:  "The Practice:  The Contemplative Heart of Healing."  How the pervasiveness of burnout in our culture is surfacing as "the inner climate crisis."  That the healer's job is to identify the shadow of our community and find ways to transcend it through contemplative practice and action.  How burnout results from the belief that "I am not enough," which in turn results from shame which in turn results from trauma.  If shame remains in the shadows, it is impossible to be vulnerable, authentic.  How his workshop series (7 sessions) titled The Yoga of Medicine is designed to cultivate enlightened healers.  The first session is titled Asana  is like the physical asanas in yoga practice, clarity and specificity result from intention.  When faced with a choice, intention should be the starting point -- if choices and actions are aligned with intention, everything falls into place.  How modern cultures regularly farm out entropy (including the sick and dying) and indigenous thinking can encourage more holistic and compassionate paradigms.  See book by Tyson Yunkaporta titled Sand Talk:  How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World.  His talk on the regenerative mind and its connection to other regenerative mediums:  regenerative agriculture, regenerative economies.  How Chinese Medicine nourishes the inner in light of the outer.  Books by Lonny Jarrett including Nourishing Destiny:  The Inner Tradition of Chinese Medicine.  And his website:  nourishingdestiny.com  -- encouraging healers to awaken the living heart of medicine.  

Join me as I interview Dr. James Duffy, MD, a psychiatrist who specializes in:  Acupuncture, Body-Mind Therapy, Brain Health, Burnout, Herbs & Supplements Guidance, Huntington's Disease, Integrated Care, Movement Disorders, Neurocognitive Disorders, Parkinson's Disease.  Multi-faceted, Dr. Duffy guides doctors in returning the healer to their work.  He currently focuses on working with individuals (including healthcare professionals) to remediate burnout.  He transformed the Institute of Spirituality & Health in Texas – to foster the powerful connection between spirituality and health.  He is a student of Tibetan Buddhism and speaks regularly about healing as contemplative practice – a unique opportunity to serve others while expanding one's own heart.  In this interview, Dr. Duffy touches upon:The issue of burnout and how it impacts physicians and other medical professionals; how burnout is impacting our collective consciousness.  The significance of Christine Longaker's book, Facing Death and Finding Hope: A Guide to the Emotional and Spiritual Care of the Dying.  The significance of Kirsten DeLeo's book, Being Present through the End.  Kirsten helped to pioneer Authentic Presence, one of the first contemplative-based programs in end-of-life care in the United States. The impact of the Dalai Lama's response to the question of what constituted the essence of Tibetan Medicine: "To have a good heart," accelerated his professional work and commitment to align with the authentic heart of compassion.  How contemplative practice opens us to the realization that "People do not have ideas, ideas have people," a quote by Carl Jung.  It is challenging to wake up to the truth of this and not fall victim to an idea that does not uphold how we aspire to live our lives.  The book he is currently writing tentatively titled:  "The Practice:  The Contemplative Heart of Healing."  How the pervasiveness of burnout in our culture is surfacing as "the inner climate crisis."  That the healer's job is to identify the shadow of our community and find ways to transcend it through contemplative practice and action.  How burnout results from the belief that "I am not enough," which in turn results from shame which in turn results from trauma.  If shame remains in the shadows, it is impossible to be vulnerable, authentic.  How his workshop series (7 sessions) titled The Yoga of Medicine is designed to cultivate enlightened healers.  The first session is titled Asana  is like the physical asanas in yoga practice, clarity and specificity result from intention.  When faced with a choice, intention should be the starting point -- if choices and actions are aligned with intention, everything falls into place.  How modern cultures regularly farm out entropy (including the sick and dying) and indigenous thinking can encourage more holistic and compassionate paradigms.  See book by Tyson Yunkaporta titled Sand Talk:  How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World.  His talk on the regenerative mind and its connection to other regenerative mediums:  regenerative agriculture, regenerative economies.  How Chinese Medicine nourishes the inner in light of the outer.  Books by Lonny Jarrett including Nourishing Destiny:  The Inner Tradition of Chinese Medicine.  And his website:  nourishingdestiny.com  -- encouraging healers to awaken the living heart of medicine.   

In this episode I host a dialogue between doctor of Tibetan Medicine and Buddhist spiritual teacher Dr Nida Chenagtsang and Dr Ian A. Baker, author, scholar, and initiate of Buddhist, Taoist, and Hindu Tantric lineages. Drs Nida and Ian explore the theme of Vajrayana in the 21st century, including issues such as tradition and innovation, mass empowerments vs 1-1 discipleship, and what is essential for successful practice. Drs Nida and Ian discuss common mistakes in practicing the 6 Yogas of Naropa, religious syncretism, and dark triad traits of narcissism, psychopathy, and machiavellianism in spiritual teachers. Drs Nida and Ian also discuss the role of religious institutions in the history of Vajrayana and explore the tensions between the critical historical approach of academia with traditional views often held by religious teachers and practicing Buddhists.
 … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep184-the-vajra-path-dr-nida-chenagtsang-dr-ian-a-baker 
Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - The Vajra Path 03:42 - Tradition and innovation 08:25 - Mass empowerments 10:24 - 84 Mahasiddhas and individualised practice 13:14 - Vajrayana is experiential 14:52 - Correcting misunderstandings 16:53 - What is essential for Vajrayana to be effective? 19:11 - The role of empowerment 21:00 - Listen, study, meditate 23:19 - The power of place 25:03 - Discerning effective methods for contemporary audiences 28:23 - Secrecy and education 32:18 - How much practice is needed for Varjayana? 36:30 - Struggles with dream yoga and tummo 40:14 - Working with your talents 42:34 - 6 Yogas study mistakes 44:05 - Misguided attitudes to ngondro, preliminary practices 47:06 - Spiritual cocktails and narcissism 49:02 - How to relate to other traditions 50:49 - Syncretism the critical historical perspective 54:51 - Fundamental values 58:12 - Dark triad traits in spiritual practitioners and teachers 01:02:12 - Vajrayana and institutions 01:03:35 - Distilling the essence or taking out of context? 01:05:00 - Dr Nida's vision of Vajrayana institutions 01:06:38 - Cultural trappings vs the essence of Buddhism 01:12:49 - Dr Ian on religious institutions and the evolution of Vajrayana 01:16:41 - Essence of Vajrayana 01:20:45 - Who does Vajrayana belong to? 01:22:25 - Critical historical vs traditional perspectives 01:26:39 - Dr Nida reflects on the power of simplicity 01:30:09 - Friendship and collaboration 01:31:33 - Hijacking of Buddhism 01:34:47 - Deelaboration and the beautiful adventure 01:36:40 - Future trips, courses, and activities … Previous episodes with Dr Nida Chenagtsang: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=nida 
 Previous episodes with Dr Ian A. Baker: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=baker … To find out more about The Vajra Path, visit: - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088040336775 - https://www.instagram.com/thevajrapath/ … For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com/ Music 'Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Join me as I interview prolific writer and healer, Robert Sachs, who encourages us to awaken our hearts in these troubled times -- not by sticking our heads in the proverbial sand, but by cultivating and practicing being awake in our own lives.  Today we explore the concepts raised in his book - PERFECT ENDINGS:  A CONSCIOUS APPROACH TO DYING AND DEATH.  Born in the U.S., Robert moved to England while a teenager and embarked on the study of Eastern Philosophy.  There, he received a degree in Comparative Religion and Sociology and began his study with Tibetan Buddhist Masters and renowned teachers of the healing arts, Macrobiotics Master Michio Kushi and Shiatsu Master Rex Lassalle.  Desirous of furthering his studies in mental health and bodywork, he attended the Central Ohio School of Massage and earned a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky.  Deeply affected by his daughter's death during this time, Robert began to study the conscious dying practices of Tibetan Buddhism.  He is a member of Sogyal Rinpoche's Spiritual Dying Network and the National Hospice Organization.  Along with his wife, Melanie, Robert has pursued studies in both Indian and Tibetan Ayurveda.  Recognized by renown teacher Dr. Deepak Chopra and other physicians of both Eastern and Western orientation, their writings are considered to be some of the clearest and most usable texts available.   With an educational background and training that is as conventional as it is alternative, Robert has worked with physicians, clinics, hospitals, private individuals and organizations, teaching them how to integrate contemporary scientific approaches with the ancient wisdom traditions in the areas of stress management, preventive health care, end-of-life care, and relationship and group dynamics.  He has served as an instructor for the Chopra Center for Well Being in San Diego and the Tibetan Medicine for the Sino-American Rehabilitation Association College in Los Angeles.  He is a prolific writer.  His books include:Nine-Star Ki: Your Astrological Companion to Feng Shui , Tibetan Ayurveda: Health Secrets from The Roof of The World  Rebirth Into Pure Land Perfect Endings: A Conscious Approach to Dying and Death The Passionate Buddha: Wisdom on Intimacy and Enduring Love  Becoming Buddha: Awakening The Wisdom and Compassion to Change Your World Wisdom of The Buddhist Masters: Common and Uncommon Sense The Ecology of Oneness: Awakening in a Free World,Ayurvedic Spa.  The Buddha at War:  Peaceful Heart Courageous Action in Troubled TimesHis most recent book, The Path of Civility:  Perfecting the Lessons of a President by Applying the Wisdom of a Buddha, is a merging of the lessons and teachings of two great individuals:  George Washington and the Buddha.  This book is indicative of the focus of his recent work:  encouraging individuals to engage in these troubled times by applying principles of effective and hence, civil discourse.  Find Robert:   https://thepathofcivility.com/https://www.diamondwayayurveda.com/

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Bill McGrath, a historian of Tibetan Buddhism and medicine. He's one of the most knowledgeable people in the world on this subject, and we get deep into the weeds in an academic conversation about traditional Tibetan medicine, the category of Buddhist medicine, and Bill's perspectives on magic, religion, and science. We also reminisce about the time that Bill once used a Tibetan mantra to save the day when we ran out of gas driving home from a conference! Resources mentioned in the pod: Bill's website (ww.wmcgrath.com) Yoeli-Tlalim, ReOrienting Histories of Medicine: Encounters along the Silk Road (2022) Gerke, Taming the Poisonous: Mercury, Toxicity, and Safety in Tibetan Medical Practic (2021) Janet Gyatso's review of Pierce's 2014 book Salguero, A Global History of Buddhism and Medicine (2022) Gyatso, Being Human in a Buddhist World: An Intellectual History of Medicine in Early Modern Tibet (2017) McGrath, Knowledge and Context in Tibetan Medicine (2019) Saxer, Manufacturing Tibetan Medicine: The Creation of an Industry and the Moral Economy of Tibetanness (2013) Reassembling Tibetan Meicine (www.ratimed.net) Weber, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905) Pierce Salguero is a transdisciplinary scholar of health humanities who is fascinated by historical and contemporary intersections between Buddhism, medicine, and crosscultural exchange. I have a Ph.D. in History of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2010), and teach Asian history, medicine, and religion at Penn State University's Abington College, located near Philadelphia. He is also the host (with Lan Li) of the Blue Beryl podcast. Subscribe to Blue Beryl here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Bill McGrath, a historian of Tibetan Buddhism and medicine. He's one of the most knowledgeable people in the world on this subject, and we get deep into the weeds in an academic conversation about traditional Tibetan medicine, the category of Buddhist medicine, and Bill's perspectives on magic, religion, and science. We also reminisce about the time that Bill once used a Tibetan mantra to save the day when we ran out of gas driving home from a conference! Resources mentioned in the pod: Bill's website (ww.wmcgrath.com) Yoeli-Tlalim, ReOrienting Histories of Medicine: Encounters along the Silk Road (2022) Gerke, Taming the Poisonous: Mercury, Toxicity, and Safety in Tibetan Medical Practic (2021) Janet Gyatso's review of Pierce's 2014 book Salguero, A Global History of Buddhism and Medicine (2022) Gyatso, Being Human in a Buddhist World: An Intellectual History of Medicine in Early Modern Tibet (2017) McGrath, Knowledge and Context in Tibetan Medicine (2019) Saxer, Manufacturing Tibetan Medicine: The Creation of an Industry and the Moral Economy of Tibetanness (2013) Reassembling Tibetan Meicine (www.ratimed.net) Weber, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905) Pierce Salguero is a transdisciplinary scholar of health humanities who is fascinated by historical and contemporary intersections between Buddhism, medicine, and crosscultural exchange. I have a Ph.D. in History of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2010), and teach Asian history, medicine, and religion at Penn State University's Abington College, located near Philadelphia. He is also the host (with Lan Li) of the Blue Beryl podcast. Subscribe to Blue Beryl here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/central-asian-studies

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Bill McGrath, a historian of Tibetan Buddhism and medicine. He's one of the most knowledgeable people in the world on this subject, and we get deep into the weeds in an academic conversation about traditional Tibetan medicine, the category of Buddhist medicine, and Bill's perspectives on magic, religion, and science. We also reminisce about the time that Bill once used a Tibetan mantra to save the day when we ran out of gas driving home from a conference! Resources mentioned in the pod: Bill's website (ww.wmcgrath.com) Yoeli-Tlalim, ReOrienting Histories of Medicine: Encounters along the Silk Road (2022) Gerke, Taming the Poisonous: Mercury, Toxicity, and Safety in Tibetan Medical Practic (2021) Janet Gyatso's review of Pierce's 2014 book Salguero, A Global History of Buddhism and Medicine (2022) Gyatso, Being Human in a Buddhist World: An Intellectual History of Medicine in Early Modern Tibet (2017) McGrath, Knowledge and Context in Tibetan Medicine (2019) Saxer, Manufacturing Tibetan Medicine: The Creation of an Industry and the Moral Economy of Tibetanness (2013) Reassembling Tibetan Meicine (www.ratimed.net) Weber, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905) Pierce Salguero is a transdisciplinary scholar of health humanities who is fascinated by historical and contemporary intersections between Buddhism, medicine, and crosscultural exchange. I have a Ph.D. in History of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2010), and teach Asian history, medicine, and religion at Penn State University's Abington College, located near Philadelphia. He is also the host (with Lan Li) of the Blue Beryl podcast. Subscribe to Blue Beryl here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Bill McGrath, a historian of Tibetan Buddhism and medicine. He's one of the most knowledgeable people in the world on this subject, and we get deep into the weeds in an academic conversation about traditional Tibetan medicine, the category of Buddhist medicine, and Bill's perspectives on magic, religion, and science. We also reminisce about the time that Bill once used a Tibetan mantra to save the day when we ran out of gas driving home from a conference! Resources mentioned in the pod: Bill's website (ww.wmcgrath.com) Yoeli-Tlalim, ReOrienting Histories of Medicine: Encounters along the Silk Road (2022) Gerke, Taming the Poisonous: Mercury, Toxicity, and Safety in Tibetan Medical Practic (2021) Janet Gyatso's review of Pierce's 2014 book Salguero, A Global History of Buddhism and Medicine (2022) Gyatso, Being Human in a Buddhist World: An Intellectual History of Medicine in Early Modern Tibet (2017) McGrath, Knowledge and Context in Tibetan Medicine (2019) Saxer, Manufacturing Tibetan Medicine: The Creation of an Industry and the Moral Economy of Tibetanness (2013) Reassembling Tibetan Meicine (www.ratimed.net) Weber, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905) Pierce Salguero is a transdisciplinary scholar of health humanities who is fascinated by historical and contemporary intersections between Buddhism, medicine, and crosscultural exchange. I have a Ph.D. in History of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2010), and teach Asian history, medicine, and religion at Penn State University's Abington College, located near Philadelphia. He is also the host (with Lan Li) of the Blue Beryl podcast. Subscribe to Blue Beryl here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Bill McGrath, a historian of Tibetan Buddhism and medicine. He's one of the most knowledgeable people in the world on this subject, and we get deep into the weeds in an academic conversation about traditional Tibetan medicine, the category of Buddhist medicine, and Bill's perspectives on magic, religion, and science. We also reminisce about the time that Bill once used a Tibetan mantra to save the day when we ran out of gas driving home from a conference! Resources mentioned in the pod: Bill's website (ww.wmcgrath.com) Yoeli-Tlalim, ReOrienting Histories of Medicine: Encounters along the Silk Road (2022) Gerke, Taming the Poisonous: Mercury, Toxicity, and Safety in Tibetan Medical Practic (2021) Janet Gyatso's review of Pierce's 2014 book Salguero, A Global History of Buddhism and Medicine (2022) Gyatso, Being Human in a Buddhist World: An Intellectual History of Medicine in Early Modern Tibet (2017) McGrath, Knowledge and Context in Tibetan Medicine (2019) Saxer, Manufacturing Tibetan Medicine: The Creation of an Industry and the Moral Economy of Tibetanness (2013) Reassembling Tibetan Meicine (www.ratimed.net) Weber, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905) Pierce Salguero is a transdisciplinary scholar of health humanities who is fascinated by historical and contemporary intersections between Buddhism, medicine, and crosscultural exchange. I have a Ph.D. in History of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2010), and teach Asian history, medicine, and religion at Penn State University's Abington College, located near Philadelphia. He is also the host (with Lan Li) of the Blue Beryl podcast. Subscribe to Blue Beryl here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/buddhist-studies

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Bill McGrath, a historian of Tibetan Buddhism and medicine. He's one of the most knowledgeable people in the world on this subject, and we get deep into the weeds in an academic conversation about traditional Tibetan medicine, the category of Buddhist medicine, and Bill's perspectives on magic, religion, and science. We also reminisce about the time that Bill once used a Tibetan mantra to save the day when we ran out of gas driving home from a conference! Resources mentioned in the pod: Bill's website (ww.wmcgrath.com) Yoeli-Tlalim, ReOrienting Histories of Medicine: Encounters along the Silk Road (2022) Gerke, Taming the Poisonous: Mercury, Toxicity, and Safety in Tibetan Medical Practic (2021) Janet Gyatso's review of Pierce's 2014 book Salguero, A Global History of Buddhism and Medicine (2022) Gyatso, Being Human in a Buddhist World: An Intellectual History of Medicine in Early Modern Tibet (2017) McGrath, Knowledge and Context in Tibetan Medicine (2019) Saxer, Manufacturing Tibetan Medicine: The Creation of an Industry and the Moral Economy of Tibetanness (2013) Reassembling Tibetan Meicine (www.ratimed.net) Weber, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905) Pierce Salguero is a transdisciplinary scholar of health humanities who is fascinated by historical and contemporary intersections between Buddhism, medicine, and crosscultural exchange. I have a Ph.D. in History of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2010), and teach Asian history, medicine, and religion at Penn State University's Abington College, located near Philadelphia. He is also the host (with Lan Li) of the Blue Beryl podcast. Subscribe to Blue Beryl here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Bill McGrath, a historian of Tibetan Buddhism and medicine. He's one of the most knowledgeable people in the world on this subject, and we get deep into the weeds in an academic conversation about traditional Tibetan medicine, the category of Buddhist medicine, and Bill's perspectives on magic, religion, and science. We also reminisce about the time that Bill once used a Tibetan mantra to save the day when we ran out of gas driving home from a conference!Resources mentioned in the pod:Bill's website (ww.wmcgrath.com)Yoeli-Tlalim, ReOrienting Histories of Medicine: Encounters along the Silk Road (2022)Gerke, Taming the Poisonous: Mercury, Toxicity, and Safety in Tibetan Medical Practic (2021)Janet Gyatso's review of Pierce's 2014 bookSalguero, A Global History of Buddhism and Medicine (2022)Gyatso, Being Human in a Buddhist World: An Intellectual History of Medicine in Early Modern Tibet (2017)McGrath, Knowledge and Context in Tibetan Medicine (2019)Saxer, Manufacturing Tibetan Medicine: The Creation of an Industry and the Moral Economy of Tibetanness (2013)Reassembling Tibetan Meicine (www.ratimed.net)Weber, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905)

In this episode of the Wisdom Keeper podcast I'm delighted to be joined by scholar and Tibetan medical practioner Erik Jampa Anderson who takes us on a magical journey into the realms of synchronicity, mythology, and animism. Eric pulls back the curtain on his upcoming book Unseen Beings where he traces the root cause of the break down of our civilization to the prevalence of anthropocentrism. Are human beings really at the center of it all, seemingly in control of a mechanistic world? Are we suffering the loss of enchantment? While people's movement across the planet strive for greater equity and inclusivity, Erik makes a bolder leap forward to suggest that our expanding consciousness must begin to include the rights of plants, spirits, and the earth herself. This conversation proposes an inspiring innovation that combines spiritual practice and activism. Erik Jampa Andersson, founder and director of Shrimala, is a scholar practitioner of Sowa Rigpa, colloquially known as Tibetan Medicine, based in London. He is a graduate of the Shang Shung Institute of Tibetan Medicine, and one of a rare and distinguished members of a small cohort of Westerners who has studied the four classical medical tantras. His first book, Unseen Beings, is due to be released by Hay House publications in Spring 2023. A Buddhist practitioner since 2005 (at the age of 14), Erik found an early home in the Tibetan tradition under the close guidance of Lama Tsultrim Allione, founder of Tara Mandala retreat center in Colorado, and numerous teachers from Tibet and Bhutan. While pursuing a degree in religious studies at Naropa University, he was inspired to change course and enroll in a five-year Tibetan Medicine program at the Shang Shung Institute, in which he was trained extensively under notable senior physicians including Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo, Dr. Namgyal Tsering, Dr. Nyima Tsering, and other Sowa Rigpa experts in America and Asia. His Website is: https://www.shrimala.com/ Erik and I discuss:  • The murder of Erik's brother that brought on an existential crisis in early childhood  • How J.R.R. Tolkien opened up a portal into the mythological dimension of life • The loss, purpose, benefits, and necessity of a mythology perspective • Magic in Tibetan Buddhism, and his synchronistic encounter with Lama Tsultrim Allione • Do demons and spirits exist or are they merely psychological archetypes? • The Tibetan Buddhist ritual practice of Chöd or Feeding Your Demons.  • The global and personal consequences of our anthropocentric paradigm • The history and power of animism, and how to relate to unseen beings. • Working with racism, patriarchy, and anthropocentrisim. • Global healing through inclusivity with unseen beings including plants, animals, and the spirit world. • Root cause of the ecological crisis and the possibility of transformation. **** The Wisdom Keeper Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify CONTEMPLATIVE STUDIES PROGRAM Courses, Community and Buddhist Pilgrimage https://www.gradualpath.com/ 25% off all courses with coupon code WISDOMKEEPER More about Dr. Miles Neale on his website https://www.milesneale.com/ Follow Miles Neale on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/milesneale/

In this episode I host a dialogue between Tibetologist and Tantric Buddhist Lama Glenn Mullin and doctor of Tibetan Medicine and Yuthok Nyingthig spiritual teacher Dr Nida Chenagtsang. Lama Glenn and Dr Nida discuss impact of three key revolutionary figures in Tibetan Buddhism from historical and doctrinal perspectives: Padmasambhava, Atisha, and Tsongkhapa. The discussion extends to include the history and evolution of the famous 6 Yogas of Naropa. Both Lama Glenn and Dr Nida are known to teach these hitherto secretive practices relatively openly, and they discuss the issues that have influenced them to do so, including prophecy, the true meaning of secrecy, and the importance of including the body in religious practice. Lama Glenn and Dr Nida also discuss subjects such as the geomancy of Samye and the surrounding areas, the pros and cons of the multiplicity of religious sects in Tibet, similarities between Buddhist lineages and Western psychological schools, and more. …

 Video version: www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep159-meeting-of-ngakpas-lama-glenn-mullin-dr-nida-chenagtsang 
Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include:
 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Jimi Hendrix and Je Tsongkhapa 03:29 - 3 revolutionaries: Padmasambhava, Atisha, Tsongkhapa 09:38 - Tsongkhapa's 5 stages of the Dzogrim vs 6 Yogas of Naropa 14:13 - Padmasambhava's big breakthrough 18:07 - Civil war, religious persecution, and Muslim invasion 20:08 - Why was Atisha special? 21:09 - Sect consciousness 21:41 - Tsongkhapa and the Sarma Renaissance 23:27 - Importance of historical perspective in understanding Tibetan Buddhism 26:16 - Samye College & the 5 Perfections 29:27 - Similarities with psychology schools 31:07 - Milarepa and experiential learning 35:38 - Core of all the schools 37:24 - Pros and cons of many schools 41:16 - The geomancy of Samye and Tibet 48:26 - Geomancy and dream yoga 51:36 - Historical evolution of the 6 Yogas of Naropa 56:34 - Why secrecy? 59:06 - Experiential vs academic learning 01:04:07 - Completion stage secrecy doesn't make sense 01:08:08 - Body liberation is essential in tantra 01:12:47 - Physical activity is important 01:15:07 - Subtle body yogas of vajrayana 01:23:29 - Glenn's closing remarks on the pros and cons of recent spread of Buddhism 01:33:19 - Nida's closing remarks on social awareness and finding balance in Buddhist teaching 01:41:14 - The need for female teachers 01:43:32 - BONUS: Lama Glenn & Dr Nida's first meeting (in Tibetan) … Previous episodes with Lama Glenn Mullin: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=glenn%20mullin Previous episodes with Dr Nida Chenagtsang: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=chenagtsang … 
To find out more about Lama Glenn Mullin, visit: - http://www.glennmullin.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/Maitripa.Glenn To find out more about Dr Nida Chenagtsang, visit: - https://www.facebook.com/DoctorNida/ - http://www.skypressbooks.com/ … For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

I've been off the radar for a few weeks off studying Tibetan Medicine Doctor Exams and wanted to share with you a sneak peak overview of what its all about...Consciously empowering your mind and body through wellness.Your Host Star Freudenberg founder of the Star Freud Wellness Group who is a Biohacking, Detox, Health & Wellness Expert and Educator Social Media Details:Clinic Website: https://www.starfreudwellnessclinic.comInstagram: @starfreudwellnessFacebook: StarFreudWellnessLinkedin: Star FreudenbergTikTok: StarFreudWellnessEmail: info@starfreudwellness.comWhatsapp number: +447397885590

“The cultivation of compassion makes a better diagnostician as well as therapeutic practitioner, attuned to the needs of patient.” In this episode, we journey into the realm of Tibetan Medicine with Dr. Tawni Tidwell and Dara Bramson. Dr. Tidwell is a trained practitioner of Tibetan Medicine, a biocultural anthropologist, and a researcher at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin. Here we explore how clinicians develop embodied knowledge and skills through observation and practiced attunement of our physical senses. Dr. Tidwell also shares how the generation of compassion is a core aspect of Tibetan Medicine and paramount to the therapeutic encounter.   For more, please visit https://www.openheartedmd.com/episodes/embodiment

In this episode I am once again joined by Dr Nida Chenagtsang, master of Tibetan Medicine and spiritual teacher of the Yuthok Nyingthig tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Dr Nida reveals why in 2021 he withdrew from public teaching to take an extended personal retreat lasting the year, and details the overall structure, daily routine, and practices that he engaged. Dr Nida recalls the obstacles he encountered and how he overcame them, and shares the powerful experience towards the end of his retreat that caused lasting significant change in his personality and activity. Dr Nida also discusses the danger of ego inflation and narcissism in spiritual practice, the serious psychological risks of rigorous training, and offers his advice on those who wish to embark on meditation retreat. … Video version: www.guruviking.com Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Why did Dr Nida go on retreat? 04:31 - Longchenpa on life's busyness 06:23 - Overall retreat structure 09:28 - Daily retreat routine 11:32 - 2 different styles of practice 19:20 - Pros and cons of using an altar 21:46 - Chulen retreat diet 23:52 - Facing obstacles 26:51 - Bliss interrupted 30:00 - Changes in Dr Nida after the retreat 31:25 - Clarity, public opinion, and compassion burnout 39:02 - A beautiful inner understanding 41:08 - A transformative experience during the retreat 43:07 - Exclusive specialness 46:05 - Dr Nida's retreat reading 47:31 - Feedback from others after retreat 49:34 - The ultimate spiritual expression 51:20 - Ego inflation from retreat practice 56:26 - Psychological disorders and retreat 59:06 - Spiritual narcissism 01:00:04 - Tough retreats and when training is too hard 01:01:52 - Retreat suicides 01:05:21 - Avoiding ego inflation on retreat 01:07:18 - Dangers of demanding higher practices 01:09:45 - Strict retreat vs quality of practice 01:11:11 - Advice for those embarking on retreat 01:16:17 - Dr Nida's plans for future retreat 01:18:17 - Stiff mindfulness vs relaxed mindfulness … Previous Interviews with Dr Nida: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=nida To find out more about Dr Nida, visit: - https://www.facebook.com/DoctorNida/ - http://www.skypressbooks.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Opening with a question by Traditional Tibetan medicine pioneer, author and fellow popularizer of the Buddhist inner and outer sciences, Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Professor Thurman explores the delicate translation of mind science terminology and details the Five Aggregates as taught by the historical Buddha. This podcast includes a recommendation of the work and teachings of Dr. Nida, personal reflections on translating and practicing Dzogchen and Vajrayana, and concludes with an in-depth explanation of the Five Aggregates. Dr. Nida Chenagtsang is a traditional Tibetan physician and lineage holder of the Yuthog Nyingthig, the unique Vajrayana Buddhist spiritual healing tradition of Tibetan Medicine. He has published several books and articles on Tibetan medicine, meditation, and yoga, and his extensive research and revival of ancient Tibetan healing methods has earned him great acclaim in both East and West. Founder and Medical Director of the Sowa Rigpa Institute: School of Traditional Tibetan Medicine; Co-Founder of the International Ngakmang Institute, established to preserve and maintain the Rebkong ngakpa non-monastic yogi/ini culture within modern Tibetan society; and Co-Founder of Pure Land Farms: Center for Tibetan Medicine, Meditation and Rejuvenation in Los Angeles, California. In addition to his work as a physician, he trains students in Sowa Rigpa and the Yuthog Nyingthig tradition in over forty countries around the world. Dzogchen's Great Perfection & The Five Aggregates - Episode 284 of the Bob Thurman Podcast was recorded during Tibet House US | Menla's "The Great Connection: The Mahāsandhi Supreme Yoga of Dzogchen's Great Perfection" online course with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang and Robert A.F. Thurman, available via www.thusmenla.org.

Dr. Eric Rosenbush has devoted his life to the study of the traditional sciences of Asia, their botanical treasures, ancient texts and living transmissions. For over 20 years, he has studied with masters of Tibetan, Chinese, and Ayurvedic medicines, and currently maintains a clinical practice in California. Eric frequently teaches courses on Sowa Rigpa and other ancient sciences in many locations around the world, and translates medical texts from the Tibetan and Sanskrit languages. Under Dr. Nida Chenagtsang and other senior Tibetan doctors in the US and Asia, Eric learned the practice of Sowa Rigpa, Traditional Tibetan medicine. In addition to Masters and Doctoral university studies in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Eric studied with senior practitioners working with classical traditions of Chinese herbal medicine and pulse diagnosis. He also lived in India for many years, studying and practicing Ayurveda, Jyotish, and Hindustani music. In additional to clinical practice and teaching, Eric is also involved with various charitable projects, directing the Ngakmang Foundation, a nonprofit organization working in Tibet to preserve the lineage of Ngakpas – Tibetan yogis, supporting Sowa Rigpa education in Nepal, and other projects in the Himalayan regions. In 2006 with Dr. Nida he founded what would become the Sorig Institute of Tibetan Medicine in the San Francisco Bay Area. From 2015, Eric mostly lived in tropical and alpine areas of India, working with the Dunagiri Foundation cultivating threatened medicinal plants and treating patients. For more information about Eric please visit: www.gunanatha.com.

བོད་མིང་ལ་རང་འབྱུང་ལྷ་མོ་ཞེས་འབོད་པའི་ཋའོ་ནིས་ཋིཌི་ཝེལ(Tawni Tidwell)ནི་༡༩༨༡ ལོར་ཨ་རིའི་གངས་ཅན་ལྗོངས་ཀོ་ལོ་ར་ཌོ་(Colorado) ནས་སྐྱེས། ཨ་ཕ་དམག་མིའི་སྨན་པ་ཞིག་ཡིན་པས་བྱིས་པའི་སྐབས་སུ་ལྷོ་ཁོ་རི་ཡ་(South Korea) ནས་ལོ་འགར་འཚོ་སྡོད་བྱས། ༡༩༩༩ ལོར་ས་ཏ་ཎི་ཕོར་ཌ་ སློབ་ཆེན་(Stanford University)ནས་དངོས་ཁམས་རིག་པ་(physics) དང་སྣོད་བཅུད་རིག་པའི་སྐྱེ་དངོས་རིག་པ (ecological biology) དངོས་གཞི་སློབ་སྦྱོང་བྱས་ནས་༢༠༠༤ལོར་མཐར་ཕྱིན། ༢༠༡༣ ལོར་མཚོ་སྔོན་སློབ་གྲྭ་ཆེན་མོའི་གསོ་རིག་སློབ་གླིང་ནས་བོད་ཀྱི་གསོ་བ་རིག་པར་སློབ་སྦྱོང་བྱས་པ་དང་མཚོ་སྔོན་ཞིང་ཆེན་བོད་སྨན་ཁང་ནས་ལོ་གཅིག་དང་ཕྱེད་ཀར་དངོས་སྦྱོང་ལ་ཞུགས། ༢༠༡༡དང་༢༠༡༧ལོར་སྔ་རྗེས་སུ་ཨེ་མོ་རེ་སློབ་ཆེན(Emory University)ནས་སྐྱེ་དངོས་མིའི་རིགས་རིག་པའི་རབ་འབྱམས་དང་འབུམ་རམས་པའི་སློབ་མཐར་ཕྱིན། འབུམ་རམས་པའི་ཞིབ་འཇུག་ནི་བོད་སྨན་གྱི་འབྲས་སྐྲན་ལ་ངོས་འཛིན་བྱེད་ཐབས་ཚད་མ་རིག་པ་དང་འབྲེལ་བར་དཔྱད་པ། ༢༠༡༨ ལོ་ནས་༢༠༡༩ ལོ་བར་དུ་ཨོ་སི་ཏ་རི་ཡ་(Austria) རྒྱལ་ཁབ་ཚན་རིག་ཞིབ་འཇུག་ཁང་ (Austrian Academy of Sciences) ལ་ལས་ཀ་བྱས་ཏེ་མདོ་སྨད་དང་མདོ་སྟོད་ལ་བོད་ལུགས་གསོ་རིག་གི་སྨན་སྦྱོར་གྱི་རྒྱུད་པ་ཞིབ་འཇུག་བྱས། ༢༠༡༩ ལོའི་ཟླ་བ་བརྒྱད་པ་ནས་དབང་རྩ་རིག་པའི་ཚན་རིག་པ་རི་ཆར་ཏ་ཌ་ཝི་ད་སོ་ཎ་(Richard Davidson) དང་མཉམ་དུ་ཝི་སི་ཀོན་སིན་གཙུག་ལག་སློབ་ཆེན་སེམས་ཀྱི་འཕྲོད་བསྟེན་ཞིབ་འཇུག་ཁང་(Center for Healthy Minds) ནས་ཞིབ་འཇུག་བྱེད་བཞིན་ཡོད།

In this extended episode, Professor Thurman is joined by Ayurveda pioneer, author and translator Dr. Robert E. Svoboda for an in-depth dialog on the inner and outer yogic sciences and their experiences studying with Indian, Tibetan and Himalayan adepts, yogis and scholars. The podcast includes: an exploration of the history of holistic healing in the West and its relationship to Yoga, Ayurveda and Tibetan Medicine; a discussion of the interrelationship of Vajrayana, tantra and the ancient wisdom traditions of India, Tibet, China, Japan, and South East Asia; and personal stories from their encounters with His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Yeshi Dhonden, Geshe Wangyal, and the Aghori Vimalananda. Dr. Robert E. Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training Robert was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. The author of more than a dozen books, including the bestseller "Ayurveda: Life, Health and Longevity and Ayurveda for Women", he lived in India for more than a decade, after which he has continued to spend much of each year there and in other lands. To learn more about the work and teachings of Dr. Robert Svoboda, please visit his website: www.drsvoboda.com.

In today's episode, we will explore the rich and fascinating world of Sowa Rigpa, the Tibetan Science of Healing, and discover some of the ways that traditional medicine can help to revolutionise our approaches to health, personal and social wellness, and environmentalism. For years, scientists have been warning of an impending rise in zoonotic infections like Covid-19. A perfect storm of deforestation, global warming, widespread inequality, and disrespect for the ‘sensitive' regions of the planet have forced us into a new and frightening era of uncertainty. But beyond tackling this singular epidemiological eruption, how can we truly heal on a deeper level?800 years ago, the renowned yogi-physician Yuthok Yönten Gönpo composed a collection of texts that would come to represent the basis for all Tibetan medicine, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge Indian, Chinese, and Greco-Arabic medical developments with indigenous healing knowledge. Of particular interest is Tibetan Medicine's unique theory of ‘provocation' (Tib. gDon). Rooted in a deep and sophisticated indigenous understanding of the energies of the natural world, Tibetan scientists like Yuthok concluded that infectious diseases arise in part due to an imbalanced relationship with the natural world.We will also explore Tibetan perceptions of rLung (‘wind'), a highly sophisticated and fascinating framework for conceptualising mind-body interactions, along with a simple traditional method for soothing excess rLung on your own. Together, these two concepts – rLung and gDon – illustrate two of the many ways that traditional medicine can help us to unite disparate fields of science, health, and philosophy to enter into a new age of revolutionary wellness.This episode was recorded during 'Healing the Body, Healing the Mind', a weekend of workshops and talks organised by Science & Wisdom LIVE in collaboration with Jamyang London Buddhist Centre and Land of Medicine Buddha.About Erik Jampa AnderssonErik Jampa Andersson, director and founder of Shrīmālā, is a Sowa Rigpa practitioner, SKI teacher, and meditation instructor with students and clients across the world. Erik is one of the few westerners to have completed a comprehensive education in the Gyu-Zhi (Four Tantras of Tibetan Medicine) as well as clinical training in Tibetan herbalism, dietetics, and manual therapies.A Buddhist practitioner since age 14, Erik found an early home in the Tibetan tradition under the close guidance of Lama Tsultrim Allione, Tulku Sang-Ngag Rinpoche, and Khenpo Urgyen Wangchuk. After a stint in Tibetan Studies and Eastern Medicine at Naropa University, he completed the Shang Shung Institute's Traditional Tibetan Medicine program between 2012-2017 and trained extensively under notable senior Amchis such as Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo, Dr. Namgyal Tsering, Dr. Nyima Tsering, and other Sowa Rigpa physicians in America and Asia.

Led by author and mentor Dr. Nida, Robert A.F. Thurman journeys though the Medicine Buddha's garden, exploring the tools, techniques and transformative technologies of Sowa Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan Science of Healing) as found in Mandalas, Buddhist Thangka iconography, and in the The Blue Beryl paintings. Recorded during the annual Tibet House US | Menla New Year's gathering, this episode is an extended teaching on Tanaduk-the Medicine Buddha's Pure Land and the symbolism of Buddhist healing sciences intended for those of any background or tradition. Opening with a short introduction to "The Four Tantras" the root text used by Traditional Tibetan Medical colleges, this episode includes: introductions to Mandala practice and creation, to Buddhist Sutras and Tantras and in-depth discussions of the specific imagery found within The Blue Beryl. Used as a memorization tools, The Blue Beryl: Atlas of Tibetan Medicine paintings were commissioned by the 5th Dalai Lama‘s Spiritual son Ghamtso Gyatso (1645-1705), and illustrate the physical symptoms, disease, treatment, medicinal herbs & plants used by Tibetan doctors. To learn more about the work of Dr. Nida and Tanaduk, The Medicine Buddha's Pure Land, please visit www.purelandfarms.com. To enjoy the full video teaching, streamed January 3rd, 2020 as part of the Tibet House US | Menla Online virtual retreat "Envisioning 2021", please visit: www.thusmenla.org.    

Episode 023: Simone GiulianiGood morning! This is Play It like It's Music, I'm Trevor. Thanks for listening.We are back. On Wednesday, January the 22nd of 2020, music is not content, it's connection.**and if you like the show, please tell a friend!My friend Simone Giuliani is an Italian musician, film composer, arranger, record producer and music director based in Los Angeles and Manhattan, New York. He is also a keyboard player and a pianist. He's collaborated with Miho Hatori from Cibo Matto and Gorillaz and he's worked on remixes for Beyoncé, Maxwell and Sia...He also won the Best Music Award at the 8th China Academy Awards for Documentary Film in Beijing for his soundtrack "Deep into Shambhala", and in general his bio is packed with both producer and musician credits with Andrea Bocelli, London Symphony Orchestra, Groove Collective… he's recorded at Abbey Road, etc… !*Besides his work as a musician, producer and composer he is also the Artistic Director of YANGCHENMA ARTS & MUSIC, an organization preserving and promoting human cultures around the world through their artistic musical traditions:https://www.yangchenma.org/Yangchenma organizes live concerts, and as luck would have it I am working with him this very week! He produces a stellar season of inspiring talks and cultural immersions at Pure Land Farms, the Center for Tibetan Medicine situated in the beautiful canyon of Topanga, California. OK, but WHY talk to Simone? Aside from having a soothing voice and a beautiful selection of work which we will be sampling underneath the conversation, I wanted to get a sense of how he keeps his career vital, always moving forward. He and I are the same age and I've done a bit of travel myself. I know how hard it is. But Simone has a way of landing in new places: concert halls and studios all over europe, Asia, New York, LA... and he somehow makes himself at home. We get into a lot of that and more, so THANKS to Simone for opening up his mind and his space with us. I hope you get as much out of it as I did. You can find him on social at "simone giuliani" with two underscores at either end. EDGY: @__simonegiuliani__Music Credits:Bossamore (from Monday Michiru's album "Brasilified") Innocent Crime (from the soundtrack of "Unseen") Monday michiru moments (from Terron Darby's "Moments" feat. Monday Michiru) The Scale of things (from the soundtrack of "Deep Into Shambhala")Levity ending credits (voice: Bisan Toron from the soundtrack of "NYSFERATU") Keepin' On (from Lazybatusu's album "00.03")Arise (from the soundtrack of "Deep Into Shambhala") Il Vento (from the soundtrack of "Reject") Canto de Zinha (from "The Handmaid's Tale")Way down (from the Happening's album "Miles Away from America") Arrival (from the soundtrack of "Unseen") Lacrime di un pirata italiano (from the Happening's album "These are My Diamonds")Musicians: Simone Giuliani, Monday Michiru, DJ Terron Darby, Trevor Exter, Robbie Angelucci, Masa Shimizu, Eleanor Norton, Hamilton Berry, Piero Perelli, Bisan Toron, Bill Dobrow, Guilherme Monteiro, DJ Corrado Bay, Jamie Catto, Alex Forster, Dave Randall, Renaud Gabriel Pion, Jonathan Kotler, Mauricio Zottarelli, Itaiguara Brandao As I mentioned, besides his work as a musician, producer and composer he is also putting on concerts! I am fortunate to be working with him this very week, playing the cello. So if you are in the Los Angeles area, go to www.purelandfarms.org and get directions and tickets for two concerts in Los Angeles:Friday January 24th and Sunday January 26th He's got a new album Migrant Songs concert with Bisan Toron (voice), Piero Perelli (drums) and guest musicians including myself on Sunday. They call it a Sound Alignment Concert: a journey through sound and color. Come out.OK, That's it for today.Thanks for listening to Play It Like It's Music. If you liked the show, PLEASE tell a friend. Let's grow this thing.Follow me on social @trevorexter and talk to me on there if you have thoughts.We're all contending with a mutating professional landscape, jacked revenue streams and a lot of noise out there in the culture. But you gotta keep playing.We don't draw any lines here between scenes or styles.As always, thank you for listening and remember to play it like its music.Big love to your ears.Trevor(Did you press play yet?)...If you like my stuff, help it spread by sharing it!Hear songs: the “Trevor Exter Playlist” on SpotifySign the mailing list!Consider hiring me to score your piece.I can also produce your podcast.Follow me on IG TW FBMore @trevorexter.compsst… sign up for emails: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit playitlikeitsmusic.substack.com