Best Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel Podcasts (2024)

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Love: Immeasurable and Universal (Link #707) 1:03:38

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Speaker: Chris Holland. Chris examines buddhanature as the foundation of enlightened qualities, including love. In this talk, he sets the stage to understand the genuine or absolute ground of buddhanature in order to see how the path functions. He describes absolute ground as a living presence, primordially existent with radiant qualities, the "enl…

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Around the World in 72 Days (Link #706) 1:10:58

10d ago1:10:58

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Speaker: Dungse Jampal Norbu. Dungse-la shares his experience of travel and the unique opportunity it brings to step out of our comfort zone and actively engage with our mind. He describes the difference between being a pilgrim or a tourist, the latter being one who seeks fun and comfort, the former being one who brings Dharma practice along for th…

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OQ 502 - Hail The Impossible! 23:10

15d ago23:10

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At 7:15 am on August 7th, 1974, 1,300 feet above a gathering crowd, French high wire artist, Philip Petit, renowned for his unauthorized public stunts, stepped onto a 131-foot wire rigged between the twin towers of New York City's World Trade Center. In this episode, Elizabeth recalls Petit 's "impossible" display of human courage and confidenceas …

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Working With Emotional Pain (Link #705) 1:22:44

11d ago1:22:44

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Speaker: Greg Seton. Greg delves into working with emotional pain, outlining the process from a ground, path and fruition perspective. Emotional pain or "klesha" in Sanskrit is loosely translated as "affliction". It causes pain and contaminates our thoughts, feelings and actions. The afflicted ego-mind is the cause of klesha. It is afflicted becaus…

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Contemplating Concepts (Link #704) 42:02

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Speaker: Scott Kleihege. Scott delves into the topic of conceptual mind in this LINK given from Fort Collins, Colorado.By MSB Student Scott Kleihege

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Getting Cooked By the Warmth of the Dharma (Link #703) 54:04

22d ago54:04

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Speaker: Catherine Houston. Catherine shares her experience of the parinirvana of her root teacher, Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche, and her experiences in retreat following his passing.By MSB Student Catherine Houston

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Training In Tenderness: 2018 Book Tour (Link #702) 41:15

29d ago41:15

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Speaker: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. This is a previously-recorded talk given by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche from Northshire Book Store in Manchester, Vermont on August 31, 2018. The talk was from Rinpoche's 2018 Book Tour, 'Training in Tenderness: Buddhist Teachings on "Tsewa", the Radical Openness of Heart That Can Change the World'.…

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Healing the Broken Heart (Link #701) 1:00:03

1M ago1:00:03

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Speaker: Kate Dobbertin. Kate speaks about her journey to bring her heart to a state of well being by breaking down the false realities within herself. Kate describes how being nearer to her mother during a time of illness and her siblings brought to light various attachments and storylines to reflect upon and investigate more deeply. Being part of…

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Tolerating Discomfort (Staying Open): An Opportunity to See More Clearly (Link #700) 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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Speaker: Natasha Carter. Natasha discusses how the practice of staying open allows her to see more clearly her patterns of mind, particularly when the mind is disturbed and agitated. Caring for elderly parents can be challenging, but Natasha uses this as an opportunity to lean into her discomfort to cultivate self-awareness. Reading Rinpoche's book…

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Reviewing My 25 Years As a Student (Link #699) 51:55

2M ago51:55

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Speaker: Daisuke Inaba. Dai-san analyzes the ways in which he's dealt with unexpected life events, including things about himself he hasn't wanted to face. Dai-san described some recent, unexpected events that caused damage to the entrance gate at Tashi Gachil. Staying present with the events and calmly investigating the source, Dai-san was able to…

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On Meditation (Link #698) 51:03

2M ago51:03

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Speaker: Mary Cobb. Mary shares her experience of meditation on the Vajrayana path of Tibetan Buddhism.By MSB Student Mary Cobb

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Neglecting One of the Pillars (Link #697) 48:09

3M ago48:09

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Speaker: Mary Lee Mooney. Mary Lee reflects on discovering that she had been neglecting one of the three pillars- study, and how she has come to embrace it on her path as a practitioner. Over the past few years, spurred on by the forced solitude of the pandemic lockdown, Mary found that her interest in study had grown. Becoming a lobpon for MSB's o…

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Comprehending Our Mind: Removing Vagueness and Establishing Clarity (Link #696) 43:43

3M ago43:43

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Speaker: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. Rinpoche describes how to understand our relationship to our mind, and what supports our well being. There are two sides to the mind: thoughts and emotions. Thoughts are made up of our perceptions and the labels we put on them. We will always remain vague about what holds us back and what supports us to move forwa…

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The Posture of Refuge (Link #695) 50:01

3M ago50:01

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Speaker: Amy Hayes. As a ngondro practitioner in the refuge section, Amy introduces the idea of prostration as a mudra of refuge. Amy demonstrates how, through the humbling act of prostrations, our bodies become vehicles of refuge using the Refuge Prayer as her main point of reference. The Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha) are companions we …

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OQ 501 - The F Word 22:20

3M ago22:20

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In this episode, Elizabeth takes us on a journey through the term ‘faith.' We may assume we know what faith is, but most of us have never truly explored its nuance or spectrum of meanings. We often use the term faith to refer to: dogma, fundamentalism, doctrine, confidence, devotion conviction, just to name a few. In the context of contemporary cul…

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What Have I Learned So Far? (Link #694) 55:06

3M ago55:06

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Speaker: Cary Yang. Cary's question, ‘What have I learned so far?’ as a practitioner and student stems from a conversation with her mother who was curious to know. Cary provides deep reflections on Rinpoche's 2024 Year of the Wood Dragon Losar address, which deals with developing positive habits of mind, including seeing the best in others to creat…

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Sonam and Appreciation (Link #693) 1:09:34

3M ago1:09:34

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Speaker: Dungse Jampal Norbu. Dungse-la speaks about "sonam" or merit, and explains how things manifest in our lives. Merit is the energy that brings joy. We cannot be dependent on circumstances for our happiness and well-being as it is dependent on sonam. We know that even those who have wealth are sometimes unable to appreciate their wealth. What…

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Training In Tenderness: 2018 Book Tour (Link #692) 55:25

3M ago55:25

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Speaker: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. This is a previously-recorded talk given by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche in Boston, Massachusetts on May 19, 2018. The talk was from Rinpoche's 2018 Book Tour, 'Training in Tenderness: Buddhist Teachings on "Tsewa", the Radical Openness of Heart That Can Change the World'.…

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The Meaning of the Words: A Personal Exploration (Link #691) 1:08:20

4M ago1:08:20

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Speaker: Joseph Waxman. Joey explains how to listen to the Dharma, how to interpret the words and integrate them into our lives. Language never expresses the absolute truth; language can only express the relative truth. In that way, understanding the context of the words is necessary so we can come as close to understanding the meaning as they are …

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Becoming a Disciple of the Longchen Nyingtik Lineage (Link #690) 50:34

4M ago50:34

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Speaker: Christopher Kreider. Christopher explores what it means to be a student of the Longchen Nyingtik Lineage. He begins by exploring the meaning of lineage and the line of transmission from teacher to student. Christopher reflects on the ways he has assumed personal responsibility for the Lineage through his relationship to Phuntsok Choling, s…

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Self Reflection, Renunciation and Appreciation to Bring in the New Year (Link #689) 1:10:51

4M ago1:10:51

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Speaker: Dungse Jampal Norbu. Dungse-la speaks about self reflection as the entry to Dharma practice, about disillusionment, and appreciation for our present opportunity as practitioners, particularly as we enter the new year. Topics include a profound appreciation for this precious human life, reflections on the past year to motivate us to make ch…

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Showing Up in Life and Death (Link #688) 55:54

4M ago55:54

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Speaker: Stephanie Kindberg-Velasco. Stephanie reflects on the past year focusing on several Sangha members who've died and also on Rabjam Rinpoche's visit to Boulder, Colorado. Her contemplation of these events is guided by Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel's question: "When are we at our best?" Stephanie relates how the Sangha shows up for one another aro…

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Diligence, Introspection and Dependent Origination (Link #687) 1:09:36

5M ago1:09:36

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Speaker: Nicholas Carter. Nick shares his personal insights from many years of service, study, practice and retreat at Longchen Jigme Samten Ling Retreat Center in Crestone, Colorado, where he resides. Nick defines these three aspects of Dharma- introspection, diligence and dependent origination, and how to apply them in life and practice. He is an…

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Appreciation of the Three Jewels (Link #686) 1:04:10

5M ago1:04:10

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Speaker: Hillary Campbell. Hillary uses the metaphor of a three-tiered torma to outline the qualities of the Three Jewels: the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Her analogy is based upon Rinpoche's book, "Like A Diamond". She shares personal examples of how being challenged by study and service has served to deepen her appreciation of the Three Jewels an…

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Navigating Dharma and the Habits That Cause Trouble on the Way to the Next Life: Making My Way (Link #685) 1:03:19

5M ago1:03:19

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Speaker: Mary Newton. Mary talks about how Dharma helps her to engage with life and its vicissitudes. While dwelling on thoughts and feelings can mire us in a samsaric mindset, they are also a means of letting go when we are able to step back and analyze them. Mary gives the poignant example of being diagnosed with cancer, and feeling that she just…

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Creating a Simplified Life (Link #684) 42:22

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Speaker: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. This LINK was originally given by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche on May 6, 2012 in Bir, India. Rinpoche talks about the importance of simplifying one's life and moving away from the eight worldly concerns. Simplifying one's life is a practical form of renunciation and should be done before one regrets it. He encourages …

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Habitual Obscurations (Link #683) 1:13:10

6M ago1:13:10

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Speaker: Bob Reid. Bob summarizes two talks given by Rinpoche at this year's Shedra. In these talks, Rinpoche discusses the topic of habitual obscurations, one of the four obscurations that hinders the progress of practitioners. Rinpoche tells us that the biggest habitual obscuration we face as practitioners is American culture conditioning. Bob sh…

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OQ 405 - The Self: Bearing Witness 25:11

6M ago25:11

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Elizabeth shares the classic Buddhist narrative of Avaloketeshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, and asks us to contemplate the story carefully, adding, “because something similar could happen to you.” Continuing her exploration of the self, Elizabeth navigates the common responses to our challenging human experience: fixing, despairing or withdr…

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Samten Ling History: Part 3 (Link #682) 1:11:56

6M ago1:11:56

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Speaker: Kelly Smith. This is Kelly's third talk on the history of Longchen Jigme Samten Ling, MSB's long-term retreat center. Kelly tells the origin story of long-term retreats commencing in 1995, when Rinpoche began imparting the Longchen Nyingtik lineage and its rituals to a handful of students. In 1997, Rinpoche's sister continued to demonstrat…

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Devotion: For the Record (Link #681) 45:56

6M ago45:56

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Speaker: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. This Personal LINK was originally given by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche on January 29, 2006 at Samten Ling in Crestone, Colorado. Rinpoche talks about how devotion is the fuel to excel on the Vajrayana path.By Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

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The Four Immeasurables (Link #680) 1:07:05

6M ago1:07:05

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Speaker: Suzy Greanias. Suzy gives us an explanation of how four immeasurables practice is a meaningful framework to cope with current world affairs. She walks us through a heartfelt journey of her thoughts using tonglen, the concept of impermanence, and equanimity in a practice of compassion. Suzy demonstrates the relevance of the practice for nav…

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In Search of a Meaningful Life (Link #679) 49:24

7M ago49:24

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Speaker: Pontus Strömdahl. Pontus shares his story of how he was led to the Dharma, to the Sangha of Mangala Shri Bhuti and to his teacher, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. Books and study groups were not enough; his search took him to Nepal, India and the U.S. where he encountered many enlightened teachers. His longing to make his life more meaningful an…

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Sangha and Serendipity: Inspiration to Stay on the Path (Link #678) 48:58

7M ago48:58

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Speaker: Samuel Gates. Sam shared his experiences where he allowed serendipity to guide him on the spiritual path. Attending this year's Nyingma Summer Seminar, being with Sangha and offering his service restored something in him. Being seen and heard by others on the same path inspired him to prioritize his spiritual practice more often. He acknow…

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Ease (Link #677) 1:03:46

7M ago1:03:46

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Speaker: Scott Gallagher. Reflecting on the 2023 Nyingma Summer Seminar, Scott was particularly struck by Rinpoche's encouraging students to approach practice with a state of ease. Scott differentiates the notion of ease from his habitual ways of relating to practice, characterized by a focus on challenges, dwelling on areas for improvement and fix…

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Self Awareness (Link #676) 56:35

8M ago56:35

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Speaker: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. This previously recorded LINK talk was given by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche on March 29, 2015 at Phuntsok Choling in Ward, CO. Rinpoche illustrates the necessity of self-awareness to cleanse one's mind and reduce suffering. With practice, we develop the wisdom and skillful means to free ourselves from ego's drives.…

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Mind's Health (Link #675) 1:10:13

8M ago1:10:13

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Speaker: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. This previously recorded LINK talk was given by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche on June 6, 2004 at Phuntsok Choling in Ward, CO. This talk is part of an ongoing commentary on the text, "Vast as the Heavens, Deep as the Sea: Verses in Praise of Bodhicitta".By Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

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The Guru Principle (Link #674) 56:15

8M ago56:15

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Speaker: Markus Stobbs. Markus reflects on how the guru principle has acted as a guide on his ever-unfolding path both within the Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Markus describes how the guru can accelerate our awakening through their teachings and their physical presence. He gives examples of the different aspects of the guru principle, weaving a t…

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Understanding the Bone in My Heart (Link #673) 22:39

8M ago22:39

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Speaker: Diane de Ford. Diane contemplates how the meaning of the phrase "having a bone in one's heart" expresses the essence of bodhicitta. To have a bone in one's heart is to have both the courage and the compassion that are required to gather insight into the nature of our own afflictive emotions, to overcome self-cherishing, and to create the c…

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OQ 404 - The Self: When Does Bread Become Toast? 24:15

9M ago24:15

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In previous episodes we engaged in the liberating practice of looking and not finding, as we searched for something singular or independent. In this episode, Elizabeth explores the topic of permanence - the 3rd in this triad of classical Middle Way inquiries. Elizabeth drops back into her grandmother’s kitchen for a tour of the nature of time, what…

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Grace (Link #672) 44:59

9M ago44:59

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Speaker: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. This previously recorded talk was given by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche on December 10, 2017 at Longchen Jigme Samten Ling Retreat Center in Crestone, Colorado. Rinpoche explains how remorse and forgiveness are the essential ingredients of the Buddhist path and their practice results in the experience of grace.…

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Reflections on Renunciation (Link #671) 1:08:23

9M ago1:08:23

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Speaker: Owen Ziols. Owen reflects on how he understands and cultivates renunciation. Renunciation may be understood in the context of ground, path, and fruition, the four thoughts that turn the mind to the Dharma, and the eight worldly concerns. Underlying all approaches, however, is the need for self-reflection and skillful means.…

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Making Intention and Action Meet (Link #670) 47:06

9M ago47:06

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Speaker: Polly Banerjee-Gallagher. Polly Gallagher tells the story of how she and her siblings held vigil at her mother's deathbed a year ago and how Rinpoche and the Sangha showed up for her family during that time as well as later when she took her parent's ashes to India. She also shares details about her mother's generous approach to life and r…

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Confession, Despair, and Saving Moths (Link #669) 1:06:58

9M ago1:06:58

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Speaker: Ram Jyoti. Drawing from a broad array of sources, including the Dharma, the enneagram, A Course in Miracles, Carolyn Myss, and The Gnostic Gospels, Ram Jyoti reflects on what she has learned about confession, despair, aspiration, and kindness. Confession requires us to look honestly at ourselves, offering in return a sense of relief and pu…

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Identity and Healthy Relationship with the World (Link #668) 1:11:16

10M ago1:11:16

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Speaker: Dungse Jampal Norbu. Dungse-la reflects on identity and how to have a healthy relationship with the world as a Dharma practitioner. An understanding of the Four Noble Truths illuminates how sentient beings try to build a world that suits their preferences, and how this leads to suffering. The bodhisattva path provides a way beyond sufferin…

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Let's Talk About Death (Link #667) 1:04:45

10M ago1:04:45

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Speaker: Paddy McCarthy. Paddy reflects on how we can use the process of aging as an opportunity to meet the challenges of dying, training ourselves to pass with fearless confidence through illness, dissolution, and the bardos. Learning how to accept the process of aging teaches us how to die with clarity and openness. By doing so, we can increase …

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Dissolving (Link #666) 1:04:43

10M ago1:04:43

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Speaker: Bill Filter. Bill recounts the story of how he came to the Dharma and met Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.By MSB Student Bill Filter

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Appreciation and Taking Refuge (Link #665) 1:58:20

11M ago1:58:20

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Speaker: Dungse Jampal Norbu. Dungse-la, speaking from the 2023 Nyingma Summer Seminar, reminds us that the Buddha's first teaching in Sarnath was that there is suffering. The Buddha went into great detail about his investigation into how we suffer. Our suffering springs more from our own mind and attitude than from the our physical conditions, as …

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Karma (Link #664) 58:11

11M ago58:11

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Speaker: Dungse Jampal Norbu. Dungse-la, speaking from the Illustrious Moon children's program, explores karma or cause and effect. Each of our actions and the primary tone of our approach to life will eventually come back to us as karmic results. The effect will be related to the cause, so if we're angry a lot, the effect will be related to anger.…

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Reflections (Link #663) 1:01:14

11M ago1:01:14

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Speaker: Gretchen Kahre-Holland. Gretchen reflects on two opportunities presented by the pandemic: to go into retreat, and to emerge with a fresh perspective on how to relate with our own minds and with others. Rinpoche once advised his students to "pray that your life falls apart---but not to put it back together in the same way"; more recently, h…

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OQ 403 - The Self: Into The Watery Depths 24:05

11M ago24:05

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Continuing with the theme - The Self: Walking the Middle Way Path, we meet the 2nd Century spiritual genius, Nagarjuna, who is considered the father of the Middle Way school. Nagarjuna once paid homage to the Buddha, saying, “I prostrate to he who has abandoned all views.” Looking into the topic of views, Elizabeth will take us on a fascinating que…

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