The Wisdom Podcast

This Wisdom Podcast episode, recorded live as a Dharma Chat , features special guest, His Eminence Gyalwa Dokhampa. His Eminence oversees 32 Drukpa lineage centers worldwide and authored The Resting Mind . In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and His Eminence discuss the path of courage, impermanence, equanimity, and Vajrayana practice in everyday life. They also explore the themes and lessons His Eminence learned from the King Gesar epics and how to bring these teachings into our daily rituals. Discover how your practice and shifting your perspective train awareness and can help bring about the restful mind. His Eminence and Daniel also discuss: refuge and karma; unfabricated awareness; working with hope and fear; the value of mantra to protect the mind; and so much more! Be sure to check out His Eminence Gyalwa Dokhampa’s Restful Mind app, available on iOS and Android at: restful-mind-00fa12.webflow.io Stay up to date with His Eminence’s activities: Website: gyalwadokhampa.org Facebook: Gyalwa.Dokhampa.Khamtrul YouTube: @GyalwaDokhampa Twitter: twitter.com/gyalwadokhampa Instagram: gyalwadokhampa Listen to The Restful Mind Podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Web Player The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post H. E. Gyalwa Dokhampa: The Restful Mind (#240) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

This Wisdom Podcast episode, recorded live as a Dharma Chat , features the newly enthroned abbot of Gyuto Tantric Monastery H. E. Khangser Rinpoche . Take a look inside as Rinpoche and host Daniel Aitken discuss monastic life inside Gyuto Monastery. Explore the role Gyuto Monastery plays in the Gelugpa tradition. Learn about the duties of an abbot and discover the path from abbot to Ganden Tripa. Rinpoche and Daniel then transition to discussing Tsongkhapa’s yogic life, the values of analytical meditation, and so much more! In this episode, Rinpoche and Daniel also discuss: The qualities of a Dharma teacher; emphasizing quality over quantity within your practice; the significance of awareness in meditation; joyful practice mindset; and so much more! Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about and connect with His Eminence’s at https://us.dipkar.com/ The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post H. E. Khangser Rinpoche: Wisdom from Gyuto Monastery (#239) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

In celebration of our fourth Wisdom Academy online course with Thupten Jinpa, launching September 25, we’re re-releasing this special episode. Originally released as episode 109 in April 2021. In Jinpa’s new course, The Nature of Reality in the Four Schools of Buddhist Philosophy , you will discover each school’s core arguments and increasingly refined accounts of reality. In the end, you’ll deepen your understanding of grasping, emptiness, and how view is brought into meditation and action. The course also includes 3 live Q&As with Jinpa. Through August 14, you can save $120 and watch lesson 1 right away. To get your discount code, visit: wisdomexperience.org/preview-nature-reality/ This episode, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat , features a conversation with guest Thupten Jinpa Langri . Join us as we celebrate the release of Jinpa’s translation of Tsongkhapa’s Illuminating the Intent . Topics discussed include the significance of this text, common misunderstandings of Nāgārjuna’s Madhyamaka, some of Tsongkhapa’s most important ideas and philosophies, and much more. The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Thupten Jinpa: Illuminating the Intent – An Encore Presentation (#236) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast , recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat , features special guest Ācārya Malcolm Smith . In this episode, hosted by Daniel Aitken, Malcolm answers questions from his Wisdom Academy course The Nine Yānas . Together, they unpack some key terms of Dzogchen such as dharmatā , dharmadhātu, and dharmakāya. Exploring the concepts of emptiness, pristine consciousness, and direct perception from a Dzogchen perspective. Malcolm and Daniel also discuss: Vajrayana clear light; immaculate prajñā ; differences between sutra, tantra, and Dzogchen usage; and much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: Learn more and enroll in The Nine Yanas . Available now. Learn more and enroll in Dzogchen Ten Key Terms . Available now. Learn more about Malcolm’s other works and join the sangha by visiting https://www.zangthal.com/ A Story of A Thousand (full) Moons by J V R Prasada Rao https://www.amazon.com/Story-Thousand-full-Moons/dp/B0FQCQ4HYZ Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off the Wisdom Academy Course The Nine Yanas with code WPODYana through August 21 . The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Ācārya Malcolm Smith: A Dzogchen Perspective (#235) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast , recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat , features special guest Venerable Robina Courtin . Join Venerable and host Daniel Aitken as they d iscuss Lama Yeshe’s teachings and discovering your true nature. Dive deep into an understanding of your mind and contrast Mahāmudrā ’s experiential approach with theory-first methods. Challenge your understanding of mental consciousness, conceptual construction, and explore the links between contact, feeling, attachment, and karma. They also celebrate the release of the Wisdom Academy Course Mahāmudrā : Lama Yeshe’s Teachings on Discovering Your True Nature . Venerable and Daniel also discuss: Finding the “I”; attachment and aversion; your mind as a mirror; and much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: Learn more and enroll in Mahāmudrā : Lama Yeshe’s Teachings on Discovering Your True Nature Read the book that inspired the course, Mahamudra by Lama Thubten Yeshe See Venerable Robina in the film Chasing Buddha Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off Mahāmudrā : Lama Yeshe’s Teachings on Discovering Your True Nature with code WPODIAM through July 27 . The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Venerable Robina Courtin: Discovering Your True Nature (#234) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast , recorded as a Wisdom Dharma Chat , features special guests H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche , Atisha Mathur , and Fabrizio Pallotti . Together with host Daniel Aitken, they tackle the topic of Buddhist education in the modern world. Discussing the value of rigorous critical thinking in improving Western Dharma study. How students can benefit from collaboration such as the collaboration with Serkong Institute , Association Manjushri Lotsaw , and University of Pisa to bring traditional Buddhist academic structure to Western academia. They also discuss Rinpoche’s course with Wisdom Academy, The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance . They also discuss Serkong Institute’s mission to guide students amid abundant online materials and the evolution of AI by grounding them in His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Nalanda tradition; how debate functions as a practical tool to test understanding, refine doubts, and build conviction; how to cultivate correct understanding of the Four Noble Truths, liberation, and critical inquiry through reasoning and debate; and much more! The debate videos referenced in the episode can be viewed in the original Dharma Chat from minutes 40:22 to 41:11 here . Additional content mentioned in this episode: Learn more about the Serkong Institute at https://www.serkonginstitute.org/ Learn more and enroll in The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance . Learn more about Science of Mind and Epistemology for Critical Thinking and Contemplative Sciences . Offered in collaboration with Serkong Institute and Association Manjushri Lotsaw. Available from June 15-July 24 2026. Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance with code WPODDEBATE through July 13 . The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. Meet Our Guests: H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche was born in the Spiti valley, in India, in 1984. At the age of two, Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II (1984 – present) pointed to the photo of the recently deceased Assistant Tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama and said, “That’s me!” When he was about three years old he was recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the incarnation of Kyabje Tsenshap Serkong Tugse Rinpoche (1914-1983), who was one of the seven master debate partners to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Rinpoche began his Buddhist studies and training at Ganden Jangtse Monastery in South India. After deciding to continue his work for the Dharma as a lay person, he completed his education at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics in Dharamsala. On the advice of the Dalai Lama, Rinpoche completed three years of intensive study of English in Canada. Rinpoche teaches at Dharma Centers around the world, combining his experience of the study and practice of Buddhism with his acquaintance with the Western world. His fascinating teachings are full of wisdom, grace, and humor. Rinpoche feels privileged to continue the responsibilities of Tsenshap Serkong Tugse Rinpoche to teach and benefit people as much as he can. Atisha Mathur, Ph.D. Dr. Atisha Mathur was born and brought up in New Delhi, India. He pursued his undergraduate studies in Language and Literature of South Asia, with a focus on Tibetan studies, at the esteemed Orientale in Naples, Italy. His scholarly pursuits led him to the Central University of Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, India, where he was first immersed in the traditional approach to Buddhist studies. Atisha then completed a rigorous 10-year study program at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics in Dharamsala which emphasizes logic, debate, and the major Indian and Tibetan treatises. In 2024, he earned his doctoral degree in Buddhist Studies at L’Orientale in Naples, Italy. Since 2019, Atisha has generously shared his expertise in logic and debate with groups of students from all over the world. Bio and photo courtesy of https://www.serkonginstitute.org/teachers Fabrizio Pallotti Fabrizio Pallotti (Champa Pelgye) has been studying and practicing Buddhism since 1979. Fully ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1982, he lived in India from 1987 to 1993, where he learned Tibetan under the guidance of great first-generation masters such as Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche, Denma Locho Rinpoche and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. For eight years, he lived permanently with Kyabje Ribur Rinpoche, one of the great lamas of Tibet, serving as his translator and secretary. At the request of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, he then served at the Lama Tsong Khapa Institute as a Tibetan-to-English translator for the Master’s Program. For many years he has been the official Italian translator of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He is the founder and president of the Manjushri Lotsawa Association and the Sarva Yoga Citta Academy—Yoga of the Mind. Author of the program “Thought Education and Emotional Hygiene,” he teaches at numerous Buddhist centers and master’s programs in Italy. Bio and photo courtesy of https://www.iltk.org/insegnante/fabrizio-pallotti/ The post H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche, Atisha Mathur, and Fabrizio Pallotti: Buddhist Education in the Modern World (#233) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features special guests Geshe YongDong Losar and Jesse Moussa . Geshela is a Tibetan Bön lama in the Yungdrung Bön lineage, and Jesse has been a Class A Professional with the CPGA since 2007. Together with host Daniel Aitken, they discuss the release of Becoming The Master On The Course And In Life, Wisdom from a Golf Pro and a Meditation Master . Discover how this pair met and join them as t hey dive into the physical, spiritual, and mental relationship between Buddhism and the sport of golf. They also discuss: how walking the course supports mindfulness and connection with nature; how golf can be used as a practice, connecting with the elements of space; using golf and Buddhism as a foundation for stillness, intuition, confidence, and performance; letting go of expectation; and much more! Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off Becoming The Master On The Course And In Life with code WPODGOLF through July 06 . The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. Meet Our Guests: Geshe YongDong Losar Geshe YongDong Losar (Geshela) is a Tibetan Bön lama, or spiritual teacher, in the Yungdrung Bön lineage, which is rooted in the indigenous spiritual tradition of the Himalayas. He lives in Courtenay, British Columbia. where he established and directs Sherab Chamma Ling, the only Tibetan Bön Buddhist Center in Canada. He teaches in many centers and universities around the world and has also founded the Bon Da Ling center in Costa Rica. Jesse Moussa Jesse has extensive education in golf management and instruction in Canada and the United States and has been a Class A Professional with the CPGA since 2007. He has developed his career with the CPGA for seventeen years, and his commitment to the game and industry is still strong. His passion is in growing the love of the game and developing ways to make teaching more effective and learning more fun. Jesse is an inventor of a patented golf training aid, “The Right Touch,” which he developed to help his students wipe out the stubborn slice, with the backing of world-renowned instructors Fred Griffin and Mike Adams. His passion lies in inspiring confidence, enjoyment, and progress in his students and fellow instructors. He believes that improving your skills can be as much fun as playing the game. Jesse’s favorite place to be, other than home, is at the golf course, sharing his love of the game while supporting others, and playing and honing his own skills, too. The post Geshe YongDong Losar and Jesse Moussa: Becoming The Master On The Course And In Life (#232) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features special guest Gerrardo Abboud . Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Gerardo went on to spend 14 years living in India and Nepal studying the Tibetan language. In 1986, he became president of the Dongyuling Center in Argentina. Since 1992, he has served as an interpreter for many lamas throughout Latin America, including Tsoknyi Rinpoche and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Gerardo discuss Gerardo’s introduction to Buddhism and Tibetan culture, his experiences with yogic Kagyu models of study and translating key Mahamundra texts. They also discuss how those experiences flourished into becoming a Tibetan/English and Tibetan/Spanish interpreter, and much more. The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Gerardo Abboud: Translating the dharma (#231) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features special guest Lama Justin von Bujdoss . Lama Justin is an American Buddhist teacher, author, and the founder and Spiritual Director of Yangti Yoga Retreat Center . In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Lama Justin explore the Tibetan Buddhist practice of dark retreat. Lama Justin shares his introduction to Buddhism and dark retreat practice from teachers Ani Dechen Zangmo, Kyabje Pathing Rinpoche, His Eminence Gyaltsab Rinpoche, and the Ngakpa doctor, Dr. Nida Chenagtsang. Lama Justin and Daniel also discuss: The various styles of dark retreat; Lama Justin’s experiences with chaplaincy and violence; rainbow body mindset; and much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: Check out the Yangti Yoga Retreat Center here The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Lama Justin von Bujdoss: Dark Retreat (#230) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast , host Daniel Aitken is joined by Jet Li . Jet is a renowned martial artist, actor, and thirty-year practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. Together, they celebrate the release of Jet’s new book, Beyond Life and Death . J et and Daniel explore prioritizing experience over knowledge, bodhicitta, emptiness, awareness in daily life, and using success to help others. Jet also shares his experiences receiving refuge vows, teachings from Tai Situ Rinpoche, and more! View the video version of this episode here . Also in this episode, Jet and Daniel discuss: Meeting the Karmapa; Dharma through action; non-enmity; and so much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: Follow Jet Li’s Podcast So Be It The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Jet Li: Beyond Life and Death (#229) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast , recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat , features special guests His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche and Michele Loew . Together with host Daniel Aitken, they celebrate the release of The Yoga of Niguma , available now at wisdom.org . This new publication interweaves Buddhist and yogic practices, making them accessible to both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Rinpoche shares personal stories about learning the practice and now teaching it, while Michele explores how yoga and meditation can serve as complementary paths, helping students integrate body and mind through embodied awareness. The discussion also covers practical advice for new practitioners, encouraging practitioners not to be intimidated by the practice but to approach the teachings with sincerity and humility and discover the impact on both physical and mental well-being. Rinpoche, Michele, and Daniel also discuss: the challenges and plateaus which can occur in Yoga; advanced practices and illusory body; healing and health benefits of Niguma Yoga; and much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: Rinpoche and Michele’s new book, The Yoga of Niguma Rinopche’s most recent online course, Niguma’s Dream Yoga Rinpoche’s first Wisdom Academy online course, The Illusory Body and Mind Learn more about Rinpoche and his work at https://shangpakagyu.org/ Learn more about Michele Loew at https://www.micheleloew.com/ The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. Meet Our Guests: His Eminence the 2nd Kalu Rinpoche His Eminence the 2nd Kalu Rinpoche was born on September 17, 1990 in Darjeeling, India. His father, Lama Gyaltsen, was a nephew of the previous Kalu Rinpoche and had also been his secretary since his youth. The 2nd Kalu Rinpoche was recognized on March 25, 1992 by Tai Situ Rinpoche. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has officially confirmed the recognition. On February 28, 1993, he was inducted into Samdrub Darjay Chöling (Sonada). His father passed away in 1999 and he asked to live in the monastery of Bokar Rinpoche in order to grow and study under his direction. In 2004, he began the traditional three-year retreat, which he completed in 2008. In 2009, he received from Tai Situ Rinpoche all the transmissions of the Shangpa Lineage. On this occasion, he undertook to confer 108 times the cycle of initiations of the lineage from which he is now the holder. In 2010, Kalu Rinpoche traveled to the West and took charge of the meditation centers created by the first Kalu Rinpoche around the world. In 2014, he returned to Burgundy, in the center of meditation Palden Shangpa La Boulaye, to teach and to resume the tradition of Monlam Shangpa initiated by his predecessor. He has done the same in the United States in 2019. Michele Loew Michele Loew is an international yoga teacher and practitioner of Hatha and Tibetan yogas. She has taught, practiced, & studied avidly since 1998, and ran her longtime beloved yoga studio, The Yoga Space in Portland, Oregon, from 2006-2025. You can now practice with her online or at in-person retreats, yoga immersions, and teacher trainings. She is known as a teacher’s teacher and is respected for her 200 & 300 hr Yoga Alliance Certification schools and her ability to integrate modern therapeutics and cutting-edge science with lineage-based traditional yoga practices. She is the co-author of The Yoga of Niguma with H.E. Kalu Rinpoche and shares Niguma’s yoga practices and the dharma around the world. Her love and commitment to the unexcelled yoga tantras of Varayana and the sister science of Hatha Yoga as paths we can take towards perfect enlightenment, seeing both as powerful interconnected traditions, infuses her work with great joy & commitment towards sharing yoga and spirituality to create a more compassionate and awakened world. She honors the lineage of teachers she comes from and bows to her longtime Hatha & Classical Yoga teacher Richard Freeman for elucidating the middle path of love with the utmost clarity and compassion and His Holiness the Dalai Lama for sharing the “religion” of kindness. She is on the board of Tibet House US and is committed to supporting and preserving Tibetan Culture and their dharma practices for the benefit of all. Her Clearlight Yoga school continues to educate teachers around the world on the enlightened sleep yoga practices such as Yoga Nidra and Dream Yoga and the 6 yogas of Niguma and Naropa. The post His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche and Michele Loew: The Yoga of Niguma (#227) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast , host Daniel Aitken is joined by John Makransky . John is Associate Professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology at Boston College, senior advisor for Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche’s Centre of Buddhist Studies in Nepal, and developer of the Sustainable Compassion Training model for accessing innate capacities of compassion and awareness. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. As a meditation teacher and a practitioner of Tibetan meditations of compassion and wisdom for four decades, John has pioneered new ways of making these accessible to people of all backgrounds and faith. His published works from Wisdom Publications include Awakening Through Love: Unveiling Your Deepest Goodness . Join John and Daniel as they explore Buddha nature, bodhicitta, and compassion in today’s world. They also discuss: John’s new book How Compassion Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cultivating Well-Being, Love, and Wisdom ; the significance of the emptiness and luminosity aspects of your fundamental awareness; ways to deepen your practice; and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about John’s work with Sustainable Compassion Training at https://sustainablecompassion.org/ How Compassion Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cultivating Well-Being, Love, and Wisdom by John Makransky , Paul Condon Awakening Through Love: Unveiling Your Deepest Goodness by John Makransky The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post John Makransky: How Compassion Works (#226) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast , recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat , features special guest Eva Natanya . This episode is part of a two-part series discussing the themes in Śamatha and Vipaśyanā . You can listen to Part 1 with Lama Alan Wallace, Lama Alan Wallace: Śamatha and Vipaśyanā: Part 1 (#217) . In this episode, join host Daniel Aitken and Eva as they go behind the scenes and discuss the process of bringing Śamatha and Vipaśyanā to publication. Eva shares her deep engagement in solitary meditation retreats and working with Lama Alan Wallace on translating such significant Buddhist texts. Discover the importance of courage and perseverance in the spiritual journey to realize one’s true self and embody genuine well-being. Eva and Daniel also discuss: The process of translation and the compilation of the texts; the significance of clear light and rigpa; compassion and pristine awareness; and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Open Mind translated by B. Alan Wallace Fathoming the Mind translation and commentary by B. Alan Wallace Kindness, Clarity, and Insight by His Holiness The Dalai Lama , translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins , edited by Elizabeth Napper This is part 2 of a two-part series on the release of this volume. Be sure to check out part one featuring fellow Lama Alan Wallace here . Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off Śamatha and Vipaśyanā with code WPODSV through Februrary 15 . The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Eva Natanya: Śamatha and Vipaśyanā: Part 2 (#225) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

This episode, previously recorded as a Wisdom Dharma Chat , features Professor John Dunne. John is the distinguished chair in contemplative humanities at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He works with Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practice. He is also an author of the w inner of the 2025 Khyentse Foundation Prize for Outstanding Translation, Nāgārjuna’s Precious Garland . Join host Daniel Aitken and John as they discuss Buddhist philosophy and the historical significance of the Nalanda tradition. They transition to conceptual thinking and non-duality, exploring the relationship between consciousness and perception, the importance of education in understanding these concepts, and so much more! They also discuss: Yogic perception and meditation; temporal and spatial experience; the role of education in cultivating wisdom; the intersection of AI and Buddhist philosophy; and so much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: The Wisdom of the Nalanda Tradition – A Wisdom Academy course. Available now. This course is offered as pay what you can. Neural effects and phenomenology of nondual meditation and 5-MeO-DMT in an expert meditation practitioner – Winner 2025 Neuroscience of Pure Awareness prize by the Culture of Consciousness Foundation by Thomas Metzinger. Authors: Christopher Timmermann, Tommaso Barba, James Sanders, Stéphane Offort, John Dunne, David Erritzoe, Antoine Lutz. Available in preprint – https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/whqdp_v2 The post Professor John Dunne: Buddhist Philosophy and the Nalanda Tradition (#223) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

In this episode of The Wisdom Podcast , host Daniel Aitken is joined by David M. DiValerio . Join David and Daniel as they discuss David’s newest book, Mountain Dharma: Meditative Retreat and the Tibetan Ascetic Self . David shares his journey into Tibetan Buddhist studies, as well as his experiences and research on Tibetan retreats over the years. They also discuss: the historical context and modern adaptations of retreat practices; the differences between solitary, individual, and community retreat practice; the challenges of translating ancient texts; and much more! Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off Mountain Dharma with code CUP20 . Code valid when purchased from Columbia University Press . The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post David M. DiValerio: Mountain Dharma (#221) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

In this episode of The Wisdom Podcast , previously recorded as a Wisdom Dharma Chat , host Daniel Aitken is joined by Brendan Barca and Pema Sherpa . Join the trio as they discuss Brendan and Pema’s new book, The Daily Buddhist . The conversation explores their approach of making dharma applicable to everyday life in the modern world and how they manage various challenges, such as balancing technology use and family time. Stressing the importance of persistence, self-compassion, and using mindfulness as a tool for personal growth and lasting happiness. In this episode, Brendan, Pema, and Daniel also discuss: The importance of teamwork in their personal and professional lives; how to integrate dharma into your daily life; using meditation to connect to your inner self; and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Instagram: @daily.buddhist Learn more about Pema and Brendan’s newsletter, and get your copy of The Daily Buddhist at thedailybuddhist.net The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Brendan Barca and Pema Sherpa: The Daily Buddhist (#220) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

In this episode , host Daniel Aitken is joined by Dasho Karma Ura. Dasho Karma Ura has a Bachelor of Arts from Oxford University, a Master of Philosophy from Edinburgh, and a PhD from Nagoya University. He was awarded the red scarf and the ancient title of distinction, Dasho, by His Majesty the Fourth King in 2006 for his dedicated service to the country of Bhutan. He was a member of the Drafting Committee of Bhutan’s first Constitution in 2008 and became president of the Centre for Bhutan Studies and Gross National Happiness Research. He is a painter and author of many books, including Bhutan: The Unremembered Nation – Volumes 1 & 2 . In 2010, he was bestowed the honour of Druk Khorlo (Wheel of Dragon Kingdom) by His Majesty the King for his contributions to literature and fine arts. In this episode, Dasho Karma and Daniel explore the study and influence of Gross National Happiness, a philosophy pioneered in Bhutan by His Majesty the Fourth King, in which a government prioritizes national happiness over economic growth. In this episode, Dasho Karma and Daniel also discuss: Buddhist ideals shaping Bhutanese culture; Language and cultural preservation; National happiness and collective well-being; Craft and virtue in Buddhist practice; The life and art of Yeshe Tsogyal ; and much more! The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Dasho Karma Ura: The Pursuit of Happiness in Bhutan (#219) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

This episode, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat , welcomes back His Eminence Khangser Rinpoche . At five years of age, a search party positively identified him as the reincarnation of the seventh Khangser Rinpoche. He is one of three high lamas responsible for recognizing the rebirth of the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He presently serves as vice abbot of Gyuto Monastery and as the founder and administrative head of Thangkar Dechen Choling Monastic Institute. He is the author of A Monk’s Guide to Finding Joy . Join Rinpoche and host Daniel Aitken as they explore the concept of Buddha-nature, challenges of distraction in the digital age, and the enduring resilience of the Dharma across generations. In this episode, Rinpoche and Daniel also discuss: the Sutra and Tantra approaches to mental afflictions; selflessness as the ultimate antidote to the cause of anger; the importance of analytical meditation; the debate on emptiness and existence; and much more! The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post H. E. Khangser Rinpoche: Buddha-Nature and Beyond (#218) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

In this episode, previously recorded as a Wisdom Dharma Chat , host Daniel Aitken welcomes back Lama Alan Wallace to discuss the newest release, Śamatha and Vipaśyanā: An Anthology of Pith Instructions . Lama Alan trained for many years as a monk in Buddhist monasteries in India and Switzerland. He has taught Buddhist theory and practice in Europe and America since 1976 and has served as interpreter for numerous Tibetan scholars and contemplatives, including H. H. the Dalai Lama. He has edited, translated, authored, and contributed to more than forty books on Tibetan Buddhism, medicine, language, and culture, and the interface between science and religion. He is also the founder of the Center for Contemplative Research (CCR), which now has retreat center locations in Crestone, Colorado, and in Castellina Marittima, Italy. This conversation delves into Lama Alan’s journey in Tibetan Buddhism, the teachings he received from his gurus, and the path to achieving irreversible transformation through the cultivation of bodhicitta and śamatha meditation. They discuss the complementarity of Western science’s technological advances and Buddhist contemplative practices, highlighting the value of genuine mental cultivation in addressing modern challenges. In this episode, Lama Alan and Daniel also discuss: the significance of the recently released volume Śamatha and Vipaśyanā ; Lama Alan’s early inspirations and teachings with Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey; Western and Eastern perspectives on the mind; the need for a revolution in understanding the mind; and much more! This is part 1 of a two-part series on the release of this volume. Be sure to check out part two featuring fellow Eva Natanya, coming soon to The Wisdom Podcast . Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off Śamatha and Vipaśyanā with code WPODSV through November 15 . The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Lama Alan Wallace: Śamatha and Vipaśyanā: Part 1 (#217) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .

In this episode, host Daniel Aitken is joined by special guest Anu Gupta . Anu is an award-winning author, educator, lawyer, scientist, and meditation teacher. He holds a JD from NYU Law, an MPhil in Development Studies from Cambridge, and a BA in International Relations and Islamic Studies from NYU. He is the founder and CEO of BE MORE with Anu , a learning and development organization that supports individuals and organizations foster trust, safety, and belonging. He is a proud polyspiritual Hindu-Buddhist-Christian and a dedicated yoga and meditation practitioner. His bestselling book, Breaking Bias: Where Stereotypes and Prejudices Come From and the Science-Backed Method to Unravel Them , features a foreword from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and offers tools to awaken humans to their interdependence and cultivate the wisdom and compassion needed to transcend bias, exclusion, and othering. His work has reached over 300 organizations, training more than 100,000 professionals and impacting 30 million lives. In this episode, Anu and Daniel discuss: Anu’s bestselling book Breaking Bias ; his early encounters with spirituality and his childhood in India; his cultural and spiritual observations and his struggles with his own identity in America; mystical experiences, mental health, and his personal journey of self-discovery; the concept of race, bias, and human connection; tools to help overcome bias in today’s world; and so much more! Mentioned in this episode: BEMOREwithAnu.com Substack: @anuguptany Note to our listeners : This episode contains the description of a mystical experience that some listeners may find upsetting. If you would prefer to avoid this part of the conversation, please skip from minutes 31:02 to 34:54 . If you or someone you love are in crisis, please call, text, or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 , or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 . International listeners, please visit The International Association for Suicide Prevention to find crisis care in your region. The post Anu Gupta: Breaking Bias (#216) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .