Integrating the Dharma teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni from the perspective of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, by cultivating familiarity with prajna, or precise knowing, in progressively subtle degrees.
Timely and accessible to contemporary seekers of any spiritual tradition, or none at all.
Full episodes on new and full moon days. Contemplation interludes on the quarter moons.
May all beings benefit!
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Beginning an exploration of how mind impacts our experience, Lamas Yeshe & Zopa describe how the Buddha's teachings describing apparent reality, one of two truths our mind's experience, and how an accurate understanding of it can facilitate a spacious opening of curiosity and presence in our lives.
Contemplate quotes about apparent reality and follow a guided meditation to connect with the interdependence of each and every moment of our inward experience.
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Rounding off this series on the Four Yogas of Mahamudra, Lamas Yeshe & Zopa describe how the Mahamudra attainments of one-pointedness, nonconceptuality, one taste, and nonmeditation can inform and guide our shamatha meditation practice here and now, whatever our level of experience.
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Mahamudra, the signature practice of the Kagyu lineage, is known for its spare, direct, and swift approach. Yet this clarity and simplicity can bring new direction and vivacity to the seminal practice of shamatha, in which all Buddhist spiritual experience and realization is grounded.
Contemplate quotes about the Four Yogas and follow a guided meditation to connect with the essence of all experience, inseparable from experience and experiencer.
PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on the new moons.
Lamas Yeshe and Zopa invite everyone into the loveliness of celebrating the Buddha Shakyamuni throughout the year in the practice of du chen - grand times, festivals, or quite simply, holidays at four points in the Tibetan calendar.
May the bowl of this lamp become equal to the outer ring of
this world realm of the great Three Thousands. May its stem be
the size of the King of Mountains, Mt. Meru. May its oil fill the
surrounding oceans. In number, may a hundred million appear
before each and every buddha. May its light dispel all the darkness of ignorance from the Peak of Existence to the Incessant
Hell and illumine all the Pure Realms of the buddhas and bodhisattvas of the ten directions so they are clearly seen.
OM VAJRA ALOKE AH HU¥
Emaho!
I offer this amazing, wonderful, bright lamp
To the one thousand buddhas of this fortunate aeon
The lamas, yidams, dakinis, dharma protectors,
And gatherings of deities in the mandalas
Of all pure realms of the infinite ten directions.
My parents in the fore, may every sentient being
In this lifetime and all the places they take birth
See the pure realms of the perfect Buddhas directly
And then become inseparable from Amitabha.
Out of the power of the truth of the Three Jewels
And the deities of the Three Roots I've made this prayer.
Please grant your blessings that it be quickly accomplished.
TADYATHA PANCHANDRIYA AVA BODHANAYE SVAHA
PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Beginning November 2023, we are shifting to a once per month schedule. Look for new episodes on the new moon.
This episode drops at the start of the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse in Santa Fe, NM, home of Prajna Sparks.
Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna
45 | Lojong 24 - Transform your outlook yet lay low
Season 3 · Episode 45
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 • Duration 07:32
Point 6: Healing Promises#24 - Transform your outlook yet lay low.
59 Days of Healing, a special series based on the Seven Points for Healing Dualistic Mind, a first millennium Tibetan Buddhist lojong text by Kadampa Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje, where we explore one maxim each day to build a strong foundation of understanding to integrate the practice into our lives. A great way to start the year--both Western, at the beginning of the series, and Tibetan, at the end!
PRAJNA SPARKS will return to its regular lunar calendar schedule of hour long episodes after this series. Look for new episodes on full moon days.
COMMENTARIES ON THE SEVEN POINTS FOR HEALING DUALISTIC MIND
The Great Path of Awakening, Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, Ken McLeod, translator
The Practice of Lojong: Cultivating Compassion through Training the Mind, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
The Intelligent Heart: A Guide to the Compassionate Life, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Start
Where You Are, Pema Chodron
Follow Lama Yeshe on Instagram for visual posts of her everyday English rendering of the 59 maxims with brief commentary.
44 | Lojong 23 - Always follow three basic principles
Season 3 · Episode 44
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 • Duration 10:39
Point 6: Healing Promises#23 - Always follow three basic principles.
59 Days of Healing, a special series based on the Seven Points for Healing Dualistic Mind, a first millennium Tibetan Buddhist lojong text by Kadampa Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje, where we explore one maxim each day to build a strong foundation of understanding to integrate the practice into our lives. A great way to start the year--both Western, at the beginning of the series, and Tibetan, at the end!
PRAJNA SPARKS will return to its regular lunar calendar schedule of hour long episodes after this series. Look for new episodes on full moon days.
COMMENTARIES ON THE SEVEN POINTS FOR HEALING DUALISTIC MIND
The Great Path of Awakening, Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, Ken McLeod, translator
The Practice of Lojong: Cultivating Compassion through Training the Mind, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
The Intelligent Heart: A Guide to the Compassionate Life, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Start
Where You Are, Pema Chodron
Follow Lama Yeshe on Instagram for visual posts of her everyday English rendering of the 59 maxims with brief commentary.
43 | Lojong 22 - When you can stay with this even when distracted, you are indeed adept
Season 3 · Episode 43
Monday, January 24, 2022 • Duration 09:16
Point 5: Track Your Progress #22 - When you can stay with this even when distracted, you are indeed adept.
59 Days of Healing, a special series based on the Seven Points for Healing Dualistic Mind, a first millennium Tibetan Buddhist lojong text by Kadampa Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje, where we explore one maxim each day to build a strong foundation of understanding to integrate the practice into our lives. A great way to start the year--both Western, at the beginning of the series, and Tibetan, at the end!
PRAJNA SPARKS will return to its regular lunar calendar schedule of hour long episodes after this series. Look for new episodes on full moon days.
COMMENTARIES ON THE SEVEN POINTS FOR HEALING DUALISTIC MIND
The Great Path of Awakening, Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, Ken McLeod, translator
The Practice of Lojong: Cultivating Compassion through Training the Mind, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
The Intelligent Heart: A Guide to the Compassionate Life, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Start
Where You Are, Pema Chodron
Follow Lama Yeshe on Instagram for visual posts of her everyday English rendering of the 59 maxims with brief commentary.
42 | Lojong 21 - A light heart is our one true solace
Season 3 · Episode 42
Sunday, January 23, 2022 • Duration 07:45
Point 5: Track Your Progress#21 - A light heart is our one true solace
59 Days of Healing, a special series based on the Seven Points for Healing Dualistic Mind, a first millennium Tibetan Buddhist lojong text by Kadampa Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje, where we explore one maxim each day to build a strong foundation of understanding to integrate the practice into our lives. A great way to start the year--both Western, at the beginning of the series, and Tibetan, at the end!
PRAJNA SPARKS will return to its regular lunar calendar schedule of hour long episodes after this series. Look for new episodes on full moon days.
COMMENTARIES ON THE SEVEN POINTS FOR HEALING DUALISTIC MIND
The Great Path of Awakening, Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, Ken McLeod, translator
The Practice of Lojong: Cultivating Compassion through Training the Mind, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
The Intelligent Heart: A Guide to the Compassionate Life, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Start
Where You Are, Pema Chodron
Follow Lama Yeshe on Instagram for visual posts of her everyday English rendering of the 59 maxims with brief commentary.
41 - Lojong 20 - Consistently be your own best judge
Season 3 · Episode 41
Saturday, January 22, 2022 • Duration 09:44
Point 5: Track Your Progress #20 - Consistently be your own best judge.
59 Days of Healing, a special series based on the Seven Points for Healing Dualistic Mind, a first millennium Tibetan Buddhist lojong text by Kadampa Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje, where we explore one maxim each day to build a strong foundation of understanding to integrate the practice into our lives. A great way to start the year--both Western, at the beginning of the series, and Tibetan, at the end!
PRAJNA SPARKS will return to its regular lunar calendar schedule of hour long episodes after this series. Look for new episodes on full moon days.
COMMENTARIES ON THE SEVEN POINTS FOR HEALING DUALISTIC MIND
The Great Path of Awakening, Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, Ken McLeod, translator
The Practice of Lojong: Cultivating Compassion through Training the Mind, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
The Intelligent Heart: A Guide to the Compassionate Life, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Start
Where You Are, Pema Chodron
Follow Lama Yeshe on Instagram for visual posts of her everyday English rendering of the 59 maxims with brief commentary.
40 | Lojong 19 - All the Buddha’s teachings have a single purpose
Season 3 · Episode 40
Friday, January 21, 2022 • Duration 12:45
Point 5: Track Your Progress#19 - All the Buddha’s teachings have a single purpose.
59 Days of Healing, a special series based on the Seven Points for Healing Dualistic Mind, a first millennium Tibetan Buddhist lojong text by Kadampa Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje, where we explore one maxim each day to build a strong foundation of understanding to integrate the practice into our lives. A great way to start the year--both Western, at the beginning of the series, and Tibetan, at the end!
PRAJNA SPARKS will return to its regular lunar calendar schedule of hour long episodes after this series. Look for new episodes on full moon days.
COMMENTARIES ON THE SEVEN POINTS FOR HEALING DUALISTIC MIND
The Great Path of Awakening, Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, Ken McLeod, translator
The Practice of Lojong: Cultivating Compassion through Training the Mind, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
The Intelligent Heart: A Guide to the Compassionate Life, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Start
Where You Are, Pema Chodron
Follow Lama Yeshe on Instagram for visual posts of her everyday English rendering of the 59 maxims with brief commentary.
39 | Lojong 18 - The previous five forces are vital at the time of death, so your daily practice is decisive
Season 3 · Episode 39
Thursday, January 20, 2022 • Duration 11:41
Point 4: Enrich Every Moment, #18 - The previous five forces are vital at the time of death, so your daily practice is decisive.
59 Days of Healing, a special series based on the Seven Points for Healing Dualistic Mind, a first millennium Tibetan Buddhist lojong text by Kadampa Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje, where we explore one maxim each day to build a strong foundation of understanding to integrate the practice into our lives. A great way to start the year--both Western, at the beginning of the series, and Tibetan, at the end!
Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa offer individual spiritual counsel on formal Buddhist practice as well as innovative ways to integrate Buddhist perspective into your everyday life. Book Online at Prajna Fire with immediate confirmation (https://www.prajnafire.com/book-online)
Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa offer individual spiritual counsel on formal Buddhist practice as well as innovative ways to integrate Buddhist perspective into your everyday life. Book Online at Prajna Fire with immediate confirmation (https://www.prajnafire.com/book-online)
Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa offer individual spiritual counsel on formal Buddhist practice as well as innovative ways to integrate Buddhist perspective into your everyday life. Book Online at Prajna Fire with immediate confirmation (https://www.prajnafire.com/book-online)
Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa offer individual spiritual counsel on formal Buddhist practice as well as innovative ways to integrate Buddhist perspective into your everyday life. Book Online at Prajna Fire with immediate confirmation (https://www.prajnafire.com/book-online)
Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa offer individual spiritual counsel on formal Buddhist practice as well as innovative ways to integrate Buddhist perspective into your everyday life. Book Online at Prajna Fire with immediate confirmation (https://www.prajnafire.com/book-online)
Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa offer individual spiritual counsel on formal Buddhist practice as well as innovative ways to integrate Buddhist perspective into your everyday life. Book Online at Prajna Fire with immediate confirmation (https://www.prajnafire.com/book-online)
Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa offer individual spiritual counsel on formal Buddhist practice as well as innovative ways to integrate Buddhist perspective into your everyday life. Book Online at Prajna Fire with immediate confirmation (https://www.prajnafire.com/book-online)
Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa offer individual spiritual counsel on formal Buddhist practice as well as innovative ways to integrate Buddhist perspective into your everyday life. Book Online at Prajna Fire with immediate confirmation (https://www.prajnafire.com/book-online)
Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa offer individual spiritual counsel on formal Buddhist practice as well as innovative ways to integrate Buddhist perspective into your everyday life. Book Online at Prajna Fire with immediate confirmation (https://www.prajnafire.com/book-online)
