The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism. – Détails, épisodes et analyse

More often called the "Four Thoughts to Turn the Mind": precious human birth, impermanence, karma and suffering.

Something to think about

Approximate text at the Blue Sky blog

Words or phrases you might want to look up:

• Gampopa
• Milarepa
• Rechungpa
• Kagyu
• Vajrayana
• Tsong Khapa
• Khenpo Konchog Gyaltsen
• Herbert v. Guenther
• Jewel Ornament of Liberation
• Lam Rim

In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.

Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess.  I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.

The Guru Rinpoche (or "Vajra Guru") mantra. Includes four tunes for singing!

Approximate script at my blog

#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #tantra #mahamudra #dzogchen #lama #mantra #meditation #nyingma #kagyu #GuruRinpoche #mantra #tune

In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.

Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess.  I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.

What is a double dorje when it is a ritual instrument - a "diamond sceptre". And what is the Double Dorje when it is (or rather was) a restaurant in Kathmandu close to the Great Stupa.

Terms you might like to search for:

• dorje or vajra
• Indra
• Amoghasiddhi

Approximate script with errors at https://lunidharma.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-double-dorje-itself.html

In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.

Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess.  I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.

In Tibetan Buddhism, "the Lama" is a many-sided word. It means much more than just a person, even a person sitting on a high throne. This episode looks at some sides of what "Lama" means.

Figurine of Guru Rinpoche

Words you might like to search for:

• Vajrasattva
• Lamaism
• Dalai Lama
• Kham
• Refuge tree
• Nyingma
• Sakya
• Kagyu
• Gelug
• Guru Rinpoche
• Padma Sambhava
• Tsong Khapa
• Dorje Chang (Vajradhara)
• Tsultrim Gyatso Rinpoche
• Naropa
• Marpa
• Milarepa
• Chenrezi
• Sadhana
• Amitabha
• Vajrayogini

Approximate script with errors at https://lunidharma.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-lama-what.html

In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.

Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess.  I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.

A ngagpa is a heavy-duty kind of non-monastic practitioner of the path of mantra in Tibetan Buddhism. This tradition is also entering modern, "western", societies. What does this entail?

My teacher, Ngagpa Karma Lhundup Rinpoche and friend

Approximate script at https://lunidharma.blogspot.com/2024/05/ngagpas-who-are-they.html.

The following terms are used and can be searched for:

• ngagpa
• mantra
• tantra
• vajrayana
• shiné
• ngöndro
• mahamudra
• dzogchen
• Guru Rinpoche
• dakinis
• yidam
• Nyingma
• Throma Nagmo
• rigdzin / vidyadhara
• bodhicitta

In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.

Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess.  I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.

If you have sensed the magic around Tibetan Buddhism but don't know where to start, these tips might help.

A total beginner

Terms you might want to search the net for:

• Three jewels / three refuges / refuge vows
• Bodhicitta / the Bodhisattva vow / two kinds of bodhicitta
• Four noble truths
• Five heaps
• Five Buddha families
• Five wisdoms
• Six Perfections
• Eightfold path
• Shakyamuni
• Tara
• Chenrezi
• Mala

In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.

Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess.  I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.

Recalling the life and achievements of Thrangu Rinpoche one year since he passed on.

Thrangu Rinpoche

Refers to these links:

• Namo Buddha
• Short bio (1)
• Short bio (2)
• TashiCholing
• Publications

In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.

Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess.  I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.

Yes, it's a trailer for the Double Dorje

In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.

Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess.  I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.

To what degree does sex have anything to do with Buddhist tantra?

Terms you might want to look up:

• Tantra
• Guru Rinpoche
• Milarepa
• Niguma
• Vajrayogini
• Lobsang Rampa
• Tummo
• Vajrayana
• Dakini
• Sangyum

Approximate script available at my blog

#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #tantra #mahamudra #dzogchen #lama #mantra #meditation #nyingma #kagyu

In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.

Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess.  I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.

What do Buddhist practitioners and students mean when they go to "take teachings"? What to expect, how to feel comfortable.

Picture irrelevant - but charming!

Approximate script may be found at this blog post

#Buddhism #Tibet #vajrayana #DoubleDorje #Nyingma

In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.

Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess.  I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.