Explore every episode of the podcast Awakening Now with Lama Surya Das
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| Ep. 95 - Mahamudra and Dzogchen | 27 Jul 2020 | 00:51:37 | |
In this dharma talk, Lama Surya Das explores the similarities and differences of the Mahamudra and Dzogchen practices, and how we can start to cultivate a ‘nowness awareness.’ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 94 - Sky Mind | 03 Jul 2020 | 00:39:44 | |
Lama Surya Das explores the natural great perfection of sky mind, or panoramic awareness, and talks about the difference between the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 85 – Awareness With a Capital “A” | 28 Dec 2019 | 01:02:43 | |
Lama Surya Das shares a reflection on how we can bring greater balance and awareness into our lives through the practices of Dzogchen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 84 – Principles of Dzogchen | 05 Dec 2019 | 01:00:08 | |
Lama Surya Das explores some of the principles of Dzogchen non-meditation as he reminds us to ride the cresting wave of now-ness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 83 – Backyard Bodhisattva | 25 Oct 2019 | 00:58:27 | |
In this dharma talk, Lama Surya Das discusses how the Dzogchen notion of the View enhances every relative action in life and awakens the backyard Bodhisattva inside all of us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 82 – Seeing with Naked Awareness | 13 Sep 2019 | 00:53:16 | |
This time on the Awakening Now Podcast, Lama Surya Das teaches the first steps in practicing Dzogchen non-meditation and seeing with naked awareness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 81 – Integrating Dharma with Daily Life | 22 Aug 2019 | 00:43:22 | |
Lama Surya Das embraces the dance of Rigpa as he explores how Bodhisattva actions means being responsive, as needed, to the higher vision of life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 80 – Vajra Pride | 01 Aug 2019 | 00:45:26 | |
Lama Surya Das explores the practice of Vajra pride, then takes questions on vegetarianism and Buddhism, preparing for the moment of death, and mindfulness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 79 – Freedom From Action | 11 Jul 2019 | 00:51:02 | |
Lama Surya Das pays tribute to Dzogchen master Chatral Rinpoche as he talks about the important practice of letting things come and go, and accepting whatever is in front of you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 78 – The Three Vital Points | 20 Jun 2019 | 00:31:41 | |
Lama Surya Das explores the three vital points that strike to the heart of the matter of recognizing, exercising, and stabilizing our own Buddha Nature. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 77 - Seeing as It Is, Leaving as It Is | 10 May 2019 | 00:36:02 | |
Lama Surya Das explores the non-meditation practices that allow us to open to every aspect of life without reactivity - just seeing as it is, leaving as it is. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 76 – The Great Natural Non-Meditation | 18 Apr 2019 | 00:46:05 | |
Lama Surya Das looks to the sky with naked awareness as he explores the Dzogchen practice of natural non-meditation and offers four ways of cultivating authenticity and presence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 93 - The Four Immeasurables | 11 Jun 2020 | 00:33:51 | |
In this episode of Awakening Now, Lama Surya Das explores the Four Immeasurables, looks at the concept of emptiness as openness, and extols the virtues of the Middle Way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 75 – Buddhas By Nature | 28 Mar 2019 | 00:55:00 | |
Lama Surya Das explores the practice of Dzogchen, the three higher trainings, and how we are all Buddhas by nature. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 74 – The Way of Awakening with Ken Wilber | 08 Mar 2019 | 00:52:53 | |
Lama Surya Das sits down with scholar Ken Wilber for a conversation around the evolution of spiritual practice and finding freedom through emptiness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 73 – Finding Truth and Enlightenment At Home | 15 Feb 2019 | 00:22:21 | |
We don't need to sit on a 20-hour flight to the East to find liberation. Lama Surya Das shares a talk on the possibility of finding truth and freedom right where you are. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 72 - Awakening with Mindful Awareness | 02 Feb 2019 | 00:36:21 | |
This time on the Awakening Now Podcast, Lama Surya Das examines the importance of cultivating mindful awareness in our journey of awakening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 71 – Paul Samuel Dolman | 04 Jan 2019 | 00:55:51 | |
Lama Surya Das is joined by Paul Samuel Dolman for a chat that touches on the importance of remembering our true natures, bringing awareness to social action, and learning to love the world by starting with ourselves. Paul Samuel Dolman is an author, speaker, and host of the What Matters Most Podcast. Learn more at paulsamueldolman.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 70 - Caught Up in the Trees | 14 Dec 2018 | 00:31:04 | |
Lama Surya Das explores the ways in which our egos allow our innate and limitless awareness to get caught up in the trees of our desires and fears. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 69 - Clear Light and The View | 26 Nov 2018 | 00:49:46 | |
In this episode of the Awakening Now Podcast, Lama Surya Das speaks about the practices of Clear Light, independent liberation and avoiding deviations from the view in Dzogchen practice. Find show notes and more at https://beherenownetwork.com/lama-surya-das-ep-69-clear-light-and-the-view/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 68 - The Buddha in Your Backyard with CJ Liu | 02 Nov 2018 | 01:13:09 | |
Radio host CJ Liu joins Lama Surya Das for a conversation about how we can get in touch with our inner Buddha nature when we are distressed or overwhelmed with the suffering and injustice in the world. Find show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/lama-surya-das-ep-68-cj-liu/ CJ's podcast and radio show, Fire It Up with CJ, is a bridge between science and spirit, Western and Eastern, as well as logical and intuitive. In her show, CJ seeks out ideas from seemingly opposite sides of an issue to help her audience plug into what’s unfolding on a global scale. From energy healers to surgeons, psychics to psychologists, and vegans to ranchers, her diverse guests reflect her commitment to engage, challenge, entertain and enlighten in every show. Learn more at fireitupwithcj.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 67 – The Heart Sutra | 11 Oct 2018 | 00:30:53 | |
This week on the Awakening Now Podcast, Lama Surya Das explores the wisdom of the Heart Sutra and the clear view of Prajñaparamita. Find show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/lama-surya-das-ep-67-heart-sutra/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 66 - Sleep and Meditation with Dr. Ian Dunican | 21 Sep 2018 | 01:03:06 | |
Dr. Ian Dunican joins Lama Surya Das for a discussion about ways that meditation practice can improve our quality of sleep. Find show notes and resources at: https://beherenownetwork.com/lama-surya-das-ep-66-dr-ian-dunican/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 92 - Integrating the Teachings | 19 May 2020 | 00:58:07 | |
In this episode of Awakening Now, Lama Surya Das explores the transformative practices of Tibetan Buddhism and how we can begin integrating those teachings into our daily lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 65 – Panoramic View | 30 Aug 2018 | 00:41:44 | |
This week on the Awakening Now Podcast, Lama Surya Das concludes his exploration of the naked awareness practices and panoramic view of Dzogchen meditation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 64 - Seeing with Naked Awareness | 08 Aug 2018 | 00:42:22 | |
Lama Surya Das continues his discussion around the Dzogchen practice of naked awareness and how its fruits manifest in our lives. Find show notes and recommendations here: https://beherenownetwork.com/lama-surya-das-ep-64-naked-awareness/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 63 - Awareness Itself | 20 Jul 2018 | 00:39:28 | |
In this episode of the Awakening Now Podcast, Lama Surya Das looks at how awareness itself can bring balance into our everyday life and answers questions around Dzogchen practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 62 – Life is the Practice with Francesca Maxime | 26 Jun 2018 | 01:07:10 | |
Lama Surya Das is joined by Francesca Maxime for a conversation about the compassion, wisdom and equanimity that comes when we turn our life into our practice and begin to connect with our true selves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 61 - The Natural Way | 08 Jun 2018 | 00:40:29 | |
In this talk, Lama Surya Das explores ways to cultivate our innate Buddha nature and teaches the natural meditation practices of Dzogchen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 60 - The Action of Non-Action | 18 May 2018 | 00:51:18 | |
This week, Lama Surya Das gives a talk about how we can rest in the practice of non-action and enjoy the View. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 59 – Perfection As It Is | 27 Apr 2018 | 01:04:12 | |
Lama Surya Das is reunited with his old friend, Kelly Rego, for a conversation around seeing the perfection in all things, integrating our spiritual practice into daily life and understanding what lies beyond mindfulness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 58 - Mastering Fear | 06 Apr 2018 | 00:44:53 | |
On this episode of the Awakening Now Podcast, Lama Surya Das explores methods of mastering fear and training our reactivity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 57 - Deviations from the View | 15 Mar 2018 | 00:33:05 | |
On this episode of the Awakening Now Podcast, Lama Surya Das looks at some unintentional deviations that we make from our spiritual practice as well as simple ways we can improve our daily practice.
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| Ep. 56 - Buddhas by Nature | 20 Feb 2018 | 00:56:17 | |
This week, Lama Surya Das looks at the teachings and practices which remind us of our Buddha nature.
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| Ep. 91 - The Golden Eternity | 01 May 2020 | 00:55:08 | |
In this episode of Awakening Now, Lama Surya Das explores how the timeless wisdom of Dzogchen can help open our eyes to what Jack Kerouac called the Golden Eternity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 55 – The Middle Way: Life in Flow | 30 Jan 2018 | 00:42:08 | |
This week Lama Surya Das explores the state of flow known as the middle way, the way to peace and liberation in this very life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 54 - Inviting Balance | 02 Jan 2018 | 00:54:03 | |
Lama Surya Das teaches a lesson on the most important principles of Dzogchen meditation and discusses ways we can bring balance into our spiritual practice.
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| Ep. 53 – Compassion in Action | 21 Dec 2017 | 00:26:17 | |
This week on the Awakening Now Podcast, Lama Surya Das looks at how we can turn compassion into action with Metta meditation practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 52 - Secrets of Mindfulness Practice | 05 Dec 2017 | 00:53:28 | |
Lama Surya Das explores the secrets of mindfulness practice, teasing out the nuances of our practice so that we may guide ourselves better. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 51 - Natural Great Perfection | 09 Nov 2017 | 01:06:04 | |
On this episode of the Awakening Now Podcast, Lama Surya Das explores the threefold path of Natural Great Perfection in Dzogchen practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 50 - Emptiness and Detachment | 17 Oct 2017 | 00:50:10 | |
On this episode of Awakening Now, Lama Surya Das discusses the tenants of emptiness and detachment in the Buddhist tradition.
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| Ep. 49 - The Ten Paramitas | 27 Sep 2017 | 01:03:27 | |
This week Lama Surya Das explores the Ten Paramitas, the Buddha’s guidelines for everyday living.
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| Ep. 48 - Waking up Together | 06 Sep 2017 | 01:02:23 | |
David Fisher joins Lama Surya Das for a conversation around current events and how with mindfulness practice we can begin waking up together.
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| Ep. 47 - Right View on the Noble Eightfold Path | 17 Aug 2017 | 00:31:11 | |
On this episode of Awakening Now, Lama Surya Das takes a look at Right View on the Noble Eightfold Path. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 46 - Spontaneous Meditation | 28 Jul 2017 | 00:27:52 | |
| Ep. 90 - Co-Meditation and Naked Awareness | 10 Apr 2020 | 00:49:51 | |
In this episode of Awakening Now, Lama Surya Das explores Dzogchen practices such as co-meditation and naked awareness, and why too much emptiness is not a good thing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Ep. 45 - The 16th Karmapa | 06 Jul 2017 | 01:07:49 | |
| Ep. 44 - The Scientific Method of Enlightenment | 15 Jun 2017 | 00:30:39 | |
On this episode of Awakening Now, Lama Surya Das discusses the scientific method of Enlightenment and realizing our own Buddha nature through mindful awareness.
The archetypal enlightenment experience, represented by Buddha as a symbol, is one that we also can have by reproducing his methods. Lama Surya Das gives a fresh perspective to approaching the Eightfold Path by teaching us the scientific approach to enlightenment.
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| Ep. 43 – Courage in the New Age with Donald Altman | 25 May 2017 | 00:48:53 | |
Psychotherapist, former Buddhist monk, and award-winning author Donald Altman joins Lama Surya Das for a conversation about what mindfulness and meditation practice have to offer us in the modern world.
Donald Altman, M.A. LPC, has served as adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling. Donald also is an adjunct faculty member of the Interpersonal Neurobiology program at Portland State University.
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| Ep. 42 - "Enlightening Up" with Pete Holmes | 02 May 2017 | 01:04:06 | |
Comedian, Pete Holmes, joins Lama Surya Das live on stage for conversation around comedy, consciousness, and “enlightening up” by lightening our hearts.
Pete’s writing, acting, and comedy conveys a deep honesty about himself and the world, which reflects his own spiritual journey. On this special episode, he brings that honesty on stage for a hilarious chat about awareness and “enlightening up.”
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