Lama Surya Das: Recent Episodes
Lama Surya Das
Lama Surya Das is the most senior Buddhist leader in the United States. Surya has spent thirty five years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of Asia, including the Dalai Lama's own teachers, and has twice completed the traditional three year meditation retreat at his teacher's Tibetan monastery. He is an authorized lama (priest and spiritual master teacher) in the Nyingmapa School of Tibetan Buddhism. For more details visit here - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lama-surya-das/
Surya Das is joined by fellow MindPod natives, Raghu Markus and Kelly Rego, for a lighthearted discussion about the growing relationship between Western culture and the higher powers that have influenced previous generations. The perceived increase in altruistic sentiment among modern youth is highlighted as evidence for a rapidly evolving cultural consciousness. Other topics include the role and value of service, noble solitude, and the current state of political engagement. For more details feel free to visit: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lama-surya-das/spiritual-responsibility-_b_1597886.html
Lama Surya Das born as Jeffrey miller in new york in 1950. He is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars. He is the author of the best-seller "Awakening the Buddha Within" and 12 other books. Surya Das touches on the natural and relaxed qualities of Dzogchen meditation, and answers questions on a variety of topics including decision making, balancing the meditative and contemplative mind, emptiness within awareness, sky gazing, and awareness-based meditation. For more details feel free to visit: http://lamasuryadasmarried.weebly.com/
Lama Surya Das born as Jeffrey miller in new york in 1950. He is one of the best western buddhist meditation teacher and scholars. In this audio Lama Surya Das and fellow spiritual and meditation teacher, Sally Kempton discuss the merging of the paths of devotion (Bhakti) and wisdom (Jnana) and how they've discovered the true inseparability of the two paths within their own lives.They illuminate on the topics of earnestness in our post-modern secular world, Tantra, meditation practice, the concept of altruistic enlightenment, and their respective Tibetan/Hindu lineages. Surya Das and Sally's conversation also explores how we balance the surrendering to grace that comes with walking the spiritual path, while also living in the world of "effort, energy and motivation. For more details feel free to visit: https://soundcloud.com/beherenownetwork/lama-surya-das-and-sally-kempton-ep-27
Lama Surya Das touches on the natural and relaxed qualities of Dzogchen meditation, and answers questions on a variety of topics including decision making, balancing the meditative and contemplative mind, emptiness within awareness, sky gazing, and awareness-based meditation.
Lama Surya Das is joined by fellow Mindpod natives, Raghu Markus and Kelly Rego, for a lighthearted discussion about the growing relationship between Western culture and the higher powers that have influenced previous generations. The perceived increase in altruistic sentiment among modern youth is highlighted as evidence for a rapidly evolving cultural consciousness. Other topics include the role and value of service, noble solitude, and the current state of political engagement. For more details about Lama Surya Das visit here - http://www.tricycle.com/interview/old-wine-new-bottles
Lama Surya Das is joined by fellow Mindpod natives, Raghu Markus and Kelly Rego, for a lighthearted discussion about the growing relationship between Western culture and the higher powers that have influenced previous generations. The perceived increase in altruistic sentiment among modern youth is highlighted as evidence for a rapidly evolving cultural consciousness. Other topics include the role and value of service, noble solitude, and the current state of political engagement. For more details about Lama Surya Das visit here - http://theindiespiritualist.com/2012/02/05/suryadas/
Lama Surya Das reflects on the bigger picture of the Great Perfection, as it relates to the art of acceptance within our practice. A little acceptance goes a long way as we continue to work on ourselves, moving toward the middle path of choiceless awareness. Question and answer topics center around meditation techniques and the evolution of practice. For more details about Lama Surya Das visit here - https://www.facebook.com/lamasuryadas/
Uninhibited and inexhaustible, like the ocean’s waves, leave it as it is. There is no ‘self’ for your self-improvement project, but there is room for just being. Through practice we develop the skillful means necessary to both recognize and reside within the illusion, relative and ultimate truth being woven into each passing moment. Of course we can strive to make the world a better place, but we must also balance our ambition with the ease of understanding that we don’t always have to fix everything. Question and answer topics include releasing control, and the cultivation and evolution of the meditation practice.
Sound advice on the importance of theoretical and experiential learning within the context of any spiritual framework. The initial inspiration may come through text, but must then be applied and tested in the trials of day-to-day life. Our practice is to plumb the depths, not just skim the surface. Question and answer topics include practical compassion, origination of thoughts and emotions, altruism, and distinguishing between the brain and mind. For more details visit here - http://www.mindpodnetwork.com/suryadas/
Surya Das explains that Dzogchen is not just a practice of the mind, but rather an exercise of the Spirit, a dance with the pure and primordial presence that we all have access to. It is the essence of who we are, not just what we become. Don’t bother the mind and it won’t bother you. Open mind, open heart, seeing through and being through. Question and answer topics include immediate versus ultimate enlightenment, relativity, and karma. For more details visit here - https://soundcloud.com/lamasuryadas/sets/awakening-now-with-lama-surya
Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost meditation teachers and scholars of Western Buddhism, and one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West. He’s the author of 13 books, including Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Modern World, and most recently Buddha Standard Time. Mindfulness was the foundation of Surya Das’s meditation background. And in this second conversation, he outlines his versions of the six kinds of Tibetan mindfulness. For more details about Lama Surya Das visit here - http://lamasuryadivorce.tumblr.com/
Find Greater Peace, Health Success & Happiness Going Beyond Mindfulness with Lama Surya Das, Affectionately Known by the Dalai Lama as “The Western Lama” He’ll make you laugh & even share a Tibetan Chant! For more details visit here - http://inspirenationshow.com/how-to-go-beyond-mindfulness-lama-surya-das-make-me-one-with-everything
Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.” For more details visit here - http://meditationfreedom.com/mf-37-awakening-from-the-illusion-of-separation-with-lama-surya-das/
Beautiful short, relaxing, mindfulness meditation from Lama Surya Das. For more details visit here - http://inspirenationshow.com/how-to-go-beyond-mindfulness-lama-surya-das-make-me-one-with-everything/
Daily life is where the rubber meets the road on the spiritual path, as we attempt to integrate our takeaways from retreat, travels, and other spiritual endeavors. Bringing the virtues of mindfulness into our home, work, and social environments is a profound offering, as well as an opportunity to both embody and further encourage the cultivation of these qualities. For more details visit here - http://www.mindpodnetwork.com/lama-surya-das-ep-17-building-blocks-of-a-spiritual-life/
Lama Surya Das (find him on Facebook!) is not only a well-known and articulate teacher, he is also a very dear friend. So it was not only a great honor but also a profound joy to interact with him on my program. For more details visit here - http://paulsamueldolman.com/podcasts/pauly-cast/lama-surya-das-54/
Surya Das describes the natural and awe-inspiring state of Dzogchen, before we begin to think and conceptualize the world around us. This initial moment of wonder is what we hope to connect with and reside in through our spiritual practice. For more details visit here - http://www.mindpodnetwork.com/lama-surya-das-ep-15-the-first-moment-of-wonder/
Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost meditation teachers and scholars of Western Buddhism, and one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West. He’s the author of 13 books, including Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Modern World, and most recently Buddha Standard Time. For more details visit here - http://morethansound.net/2015/09/18/ep-158-surya-das-hidden-dangers-in-growing-popularity-of-mindfulness-4-of-6/#.VgvLnOyqqkq
The Role of Mindfulness in your Training?
Hanuman Goleman asked leaders who are shaping the mindfulness movement to offer a more nuanced survey of the mindfulness landscape.
Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost meditation teachers and scholars of Western Buddhism, and one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West. He’s the author of 13 books, including Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Modern World, and most recently Buddha Standard Time.
Mindfulness was the foundation of Surya Das’s meditation background. And in this second conversation, he outlines his versions of the six kinds of Tibetan mindfulness. For more details visit here - http://morethansound.net/2015/08/31/ep-155-surya-das-role-of-mindfulness-in-your-training/#.VfvDCdKqqkr
Hanuman Goleman asked leaders who are shaping the mindfulness movement to offer a more nuanced survey of the mindfulness landscape. Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost meditation teachers and scholars of Western Buddhism, and one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West. He’s the author of 13 books, including Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Modern World, and most recently Buddha Standard Time. Mindfulness was the foundation of Surya Das’s meditation background. And in this second conversation, he outlines his versions of the six kinds of Tibetan mindfulness. For more details visit here - http://morethansound.net/2015/08/31/ep-155-surya-das-role-of-mindfulness-in-your-training/#.Vfkrb9Kqqkr
“Leave it as it is and rest the weary mind”
A timeless reminder to avoid attachment to things we can’t hold on to. We practice to promote perspective, to see through everything, be through everything and remain at home, unhindered. Nothing is to be left out, in that the more awareness we cultivate the greater liberation we experience. For more details visit here - http://www.mindpodnetwork.com/lama-surya-das-ep-12-the-wisdom-of-allowing/
When we understand that all being is merely emptiness cloaked in material phenomenon then we begin to see for the first time. Seeing through is the essence of true understanding that allows us to welcome and appreciate all that comes to us. This perspective is not merely passive, but rather requires a quality of intelligence and perseverance for its cultivation and maturation. Question and answer topics include relative versus absolute practice, incorporating visual imagery, discomfort in practice, and awareness within dualism. For more details visit here - http://www.surya.org/seeing-through-being-through/
When we understand that all being is merely emptiness cloaked in material phenomenon then we begin to see for the first time. Seeing through is the essence of true understanding that allows us to welcome and appreciate all that comes to us. This perspective is not merely passive, but rather requires a quality of intelligence and perseverance for its cultivation and maturation. Question and answer topics include relative versus absolute practice, incorporating visual imagery, discomfort in practice, and awareness within dualism. For more details visit here - http://www.surya.org/seeing-through-being-through/
Dear Spiritual friends,
Happy Fourth.
Could u please pass this, my “After Charleston “ co-meditation practice/message, on to our wider circle of friends and colleagues? And/or send me your thoughts and comments.
I don’t have much list anymore after computer crash.
Thank you very much! I sure would appreciate any help or soc media “retweeting you could do on this peace and awakening mission, for social justice and an end to racism, violence, prejudice & intolerance in our strife-filled world.
Be well and happy,
Love,
Lama Surya Das