’Splendid’ Impermanence

’Splendid’ Impermanence

Author: chenrezigproject October 15, 2022 Duration: 12:24
Everything is changing, advancing . . . collectively and individually . . . moment-by-moment. Until instinctive insights begin to manifest, reactions to impermanence set many of our challenges into motion, swirling into what Siddhartha termed afflictive mind-states (aka kleshas) of "dukkha" – ignorance-sourced confusions and complications leading to insecurity,  discontent, stress, anxiety . . . catchword “suffering”. But with understanding comes appreciation and, once embraced, impermanence becomes profoundly fertile . . . vast and empowering . . . bringing forth perpetual opportunities . . . fluid, evolving, blossoming. Impermanence -- it's the Greatest Show on Earth . . . fantastically alive . . . playing non-stop, both outside and inside your mind. (Length: 12.5 minutes) Written and presented by Mark Winwood of the Chenrezig Project, with accompanying music composed and performed by the San Francisco Bay-area musician Bobby Vega. 

Nestled within the broader conversations around spirituality, Tibetan Buddhism: The Elegant Mind offers a grounded space for exploring Himalayan Buddhist thought. This podcast emerges from the Chenrezig Project, a study group based in Boulder County, Colorado, and features a series of discussions and interviews that feel both timely and timeless. The focus here is on practical notions and methodologies, making the often profound teachings accessible to anyone-whether you're simply curious, have a budding interest, or are a long-time practitioner. You'll hear voices and perspectives primarily from the Pacific Northwest, though the insights resonate universally. The conversations avoid dense academic theory, instead aiming to illuminate how these ancient principles can inform a modern life. Tuning into this podcast is like joining a thoughtful, ongoing dialogue where complex ideas are unpacked with clarity and relevance. Host Mark Winwood and the Chenrezig Project facilitate these exchanges, ensuring each episode provides tangible reflections for daily contemplation and practice. It’s a resource for those seeking to understand the elegance and practicality of the Tibetan Buddhist mind, without requiring any prior expertise.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 72

Tibetan Buddhism: The Elegant Mind
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Interview with Sonam Rinpoche: On Motherhood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:54
On this Mothers' Day 2018 weekend broadcast, the Chenrezig Project's Mark Winwood speaks with Khenpo Sonam Rinpoche, a visiting Tibetan Buddhist lama (Nyingma) teacher, who kindly shares his views on various Dharma-relat…