Seeing Life as a Bardo State with Claire Villarreal

Seeing Life as a Bardo State with Claire Villarreal

Author: Anne Klein and Harvey Aronson, teachers and co-directors of Dawn Mountain Center for Tibetan Buddhis September 1, 2022 Duration: 22:23

Claire Villarreal talks reincarnation, bardo, impermanence, and an important note on refuge. Claire also has her own podcast you can check out Buddhist Wisdom Modern Life!


For those drawn to the depth and practicality of Tibetan Buddhist wisdom, Dawn Mountain Center for Tibetan Buddhism offers a grounded path forward. This podcast is guided by Anne Klein and Harvey Aronson, the teachers and co-directors whose decades of dedicated study, translation, and practice inform every conversation. You’ll hear their unique synthesis of scholarly rigor and heartfelt application, making ancient teachings resonate with contemporary life. Episodes move beyond abstract theory, offering listeners tangible guidance through meditations, reflections on philosophical texts, and explorations of how compassion and mindfulness can be cultivated amidst everyday challenges. The dialogue is intimate and direct, reflecting the center’s commitment to accessibility without diluting the tradition’s richness. Whether you are new to the dharma or have a longstanding practice, Anne and Harvey provide a thoughtful, steady companionship on the path. Their combined experience-spanning over eighty years with great lamas-ensures that each session is both a teaching and an invitation to deeper personal inquiry. Tune in for a podcast that feels less like a lecture and more like a conversation with trusted mentors, all dedicated to the transformative potential of Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice in the modern world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 10

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Podcast Episodes
Motivational Value of Shock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:52
Harvey Aronson touches on the powerful motivation that can come from shocking moments in our lives.
Wonders of the Present Moment Full Body Scan Meditation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:03
This recent guided body scan meditation by Harvey Aronson was done in our summer 2022 Teaching Tuesday series "Wonders of the Present Moment." If you're curious about Dawn Mountain programs you can check out our website…
Awakening of the Shakyamuni Buddha [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:18
Anne shares with a group of high school kids the story of Shakyamuni Buddha's awakening and what it means to be awakened.
Meditate Without Your Head [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:13
Harvey Aronson and Anne Klein discuss judgement in the mind as an obstacle to practice.
Reflections on Freshness and Newness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:25
Anne C. Klein/ Lama Rigzin Drolma shares how the path of practice is really cultivating a sense of freshness.