Spooky beings - is anybody there?

Spooky beings - is anybody there?

Author: Alex Wilding July 17, 2024 Duration: 20:07
Do we have to believe in spirits ”on the other side” to practice Tibetan Buddhism?

Hosted by Alex Wilding, The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism explores what it means to walk a tantric path today. This isn't a theoretical study, but a grounded conversation about integrating profound teachings into everyday life. The focus here is often on the lay practitioner's journey, delving into the roles and experiences of Ngagapas-householder yogis-and the living traditions of the Nyingma school. Each episode grapples with the real questions that arise when ancient practices meet contemporary complexities, from managing relationships and work to navigating doubt and discovery. You'll hear discussions on scripture, ritual, and meditation, but always through the lens of practical application. The aim is to demystify Vajrayana without diminishing its depth, offering a space for sincere exploration. This podcast serves as a companion for those curious about how these potent teachings can transform not just one's inner world, but the way we move through the modern one. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered how the esoteric becomes embodied in the ordinary.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 61

The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism.
Podcast Episodes
Pilgrimage. And did those feet... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:31
How does pilgrimage fit into the Buddhist way of doing things? Plus the Guru Rinpoche mantra sung to a tune you might not have expected. Words or phrases you might want to look up: Walsingham Hajj Kumbh Mela Lumbini Bodh…
Cut and chop, cut and chop! Yes, it's Chöd. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:44
Chöd - a vast stream of Buddhist practice! Here is a taste. Chöd Chödpa - (images of) Jamgön Kongtrül Treasury of Knowledge Rimé Sakya Kadampa Kagyu (Marpa and Shangpa) Nyingma Kalachakra Machig Labdrön - Machik’s Comple…
Lost and lonely in samsara [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:04
Refuge, the Three Jewels and the Bodhisattva vow... Words or phrases you might want to look up: Refuge (Buddhist) Dharma Sangha Three Jewels Bodhisattva Bodhicitta Perfect Conduct – Ascertaining the Three Vows (by Dudjom…
Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:51
A heavy criticism of the whole "Shambhala" cult, describing the behaviour of Chogyam Trungpa and his chief defender, Pema Chodron, recently went viral on the net. I had intended to express some thoughts about these issue…
The Four Revolting Thoughts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:11
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:…
The Mantra of Guru Rinpoche - with tunes! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:03
Four tunes and one brief explanation of the mantra. Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #tantra #mahamudra #dzogchen #lama #mantra #meditation #nyingma #kagyu #GuruRinpoche #mantra #tune
Tantra - is it all about sex? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:48
There is indeed a sexual aspect to Buddhist Tantra - but it is much less important than you might at first think. #Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #tantra #mahamudra #dzogchen #lama #mantra #meditation #nyingma #…
Going to "take teachings". Eh? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:13
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 #…
The colours of the mantra go round and round... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:14
Another look at the mani (OM MANI PEME HUNG). The six syllables, their six colours, and the six worlds. Plus a description for anyone who might be confused about clockwise, anticlockwise, facing in, facing out... Approxi…