The Science of Spiritual Living - with Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda: Recent Episodes
Khenpo Gurudas
Motivated by a compelling vision of a healthy, whole and compassionate world, which we call "Open Heart, Open Mind", respected spiritual teacher, Buddhist monk and Franciscan contemplative, Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda explores the unending journey of deeper awareness and awakening. Based on the timeless wisdom and compassionate teachings of the Buddha and the Christ, and enriched by the New Thought philosophy, "The Science of Spiritual Living" explores meaningful ways to integrate these ideas into a non-sectarian, non-religious, secular humanist approach to personal and global transformation and holistic spiritual practice. Khenpo Gurudas' vision continues to inspire thousands of students and listeners to bring the gift of compassion and loving-kindness to our world and to ourselves.
In this segment, Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda explores the relevance of being a vegetarian (or not) to the yogic practice of Ahimsa (non-violence).
In this first show, since our extended hiatus, Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda will share with us how his personal monastic journey was devastated by a violent attack, in 1983, resulting in his becoming infected with the AIDS virus, and how he used spiritual principles, New Thought and the wisdom of the Dharma to overcome and triumph in the face of disease.
Join us, as Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda - Buddhist monk and Franciscan Contemplative, takes a refreshing look at the ancient wisdom and timeless teachings of the Enlightened & Anointed Ones, bringing a new understanding, and making these teachings more accessible and relevant, without the religious, cultural, dogmatic or sectarian baggage that often obscures such teachings, marginalises and drives people away.
Today's show features a previously recorded interview with the creator of the "Skills for Awakening" program, Dr. Ram Giri Braun, of Miami. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in Ram Giri's next event "Stop the War Within Your Body", February 19th, 2011 - for details visit: http://skillsforawakening.com
Join us, as Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda takes a refreshing look at the ancient wisdom and timeless teachings of the Enlightened & Anointed Ones, bringing a new understanding, and making these teachings more accessible and relevant, without the religious, cultural, dogmatic or sectarian baggage that often obscures such teachings, marginalises and drives people away. In this segment, Khenpo Gurudas explains the Bodhisattva Path and Bodhisattva Vows as a means of deepening one's spiritual practice.
Join us, as Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda takes a refreshing look at the ancient wisdom and timeless teachings of the Enlightened & Anointed Ones, bringing a new understanding, and making these teachings more accessible and relevant, without the religious, cultural, dogmatic or sectarian baggage that often obscures such teachings, marginalises and drives people away. In this segment, Khenpo Gurudas continues his discussion about the Perfection of Widsom, and ties that in with the teachings of the Great Masters, and the realisation of the inherent emptiness of all phenomena. This segment will lead us BACK into the Lam Rim Chenmo text itself.
Join us, as Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda takes a refreshing look at the ancient wisdom and timeless teachings of the Enlightened & Anointed Ones, bringing a new understanding, and making these teachings more accessible and relevant, without the religious, cultural, dogmatic or sectarian baggage that often obscures such teachings, marginalises and drives people away. In this segment, Khenpo Gurudas takes a look at the Paramitas or Six Perfections -- the Steps along the Dharma journey, which keep us on the Noble Eightfold Path (even when the Fundie McNuggets jump in to try and advance their god-concept obsession!)
Join us, as Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda takes a refreshing look at the ancient wisdom and timeless teachings of the Enlightened & Anointed Ones, bringing a new understanding, and making these teachings more accessible and relevant, without the religious, cultural, dogmatic or sectarian baggage that often obscures such teachings, marginalises and drives people away.
Join Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda, founder and spiritual director of the Contemplative Order of Compassion and Lojong Ashram, and his co-host, Bishop Craig Bergland, creator of ChristEnlight Movement, as they look at the Dharma of the Buddha and the Wisdom of the Christ, interpreted through a non-sectarian, non-religious and postmodern lens. "Spirituality without the baggage of religion," one listener called it.
This week, we'll talk to the founder of the Sleeping Tiger project, and creator of ZenSticks, Laurie Desjardins, whose tiger sanctuary is directly contributing to the relief of untold suffering for many animals. Join Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda, founder and spiritual director of the Contemplative Order of Compassion and Lojong Ashram, and his co-host, Bishop Craig Bergland, creator of ChristEnlight Movement, as they look at the Dharma of the Buddha and the Wisdom of the Christ, interpreted through a non-sectarian, non-religious and postmodern lens. "Spirituality without the baggage of religion," one listener called it.
Join Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda, founder and spiritual director of the Contemplative Order of Compassion and Lojong Ashram, and his co-host, Bishop Craig Bergland, creator of ChristEnlight Movement, as they look at the Dharma of the Buddha and the Wisdom of the Christ, interpreted through a non-sectarian, non-religious and postmodern lens. "Spirituality without the baggage of religion," one listener called it.
Join Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda, founder and spiritual director of the Contemplative Order of Compassion and Lojong Ashram, and his co-host, Bishop Craig Bergland, creator of ChristEnlight Movement, as they look at the Dharma of the Buddha and the Wisdom of the Christ, interpreted through a non-sectarian, non-religious and postmodern lens. "Spirituality without the baggage of religion," one listener called it.
Today's guest is the creator of the "Skills for Awakening" approach to healing, mindfulness and personal growth, Dr. Ram-Giri Braun.
Join us for an insightful look at postmodern spirituality. This week's special guest is Swami Anjani of the Kashi Ashram. Focusing on the essential teachings of compassion, altruism, loving-kindness and social justice, and looking at ways to bridge the self-imposed limits on human potential, the Dharmacharya inspires, challenges and entertains listeners. "We're about exploring spirituality without the chains of institutional religion, religious superstition or separatism," the spiritual director of one of the first inclusive, non-dogmatic (Secular Humanist) Buddhist-Franciscan-Benedictine-Quaker intentional communities explains, "And we're an idea whose time has come!"