The Wisdom Podcast

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Dorje Drolö and the Power of the Mind (#183)

Apr 6, 2024

Guest Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche talks about Dorje Drolö, a practice for difficult times, the power of imagination in Buddhism, wrathful deities, and upcoming teachings in Nepal during a live Wisdom Dharma Chat.

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Quick takeaways

Dorje Drolö practice targets emotional turbulence, transforming it into wisdom.

Imaginative power of the mind in Vajrayana aids in connecting with enlightened qualities.

Deep dives

Understanding Vajrayana Practice Through Imagination

Vajrayana emphasizes recognizing one's enlightened nature through the power of imagination. Individuals are likened to diamonds covered in mud, representing inherent purity amid obscurations. The practice involves creation, completion, and liberation stages, utilizing imagination as a means to connect with enlightened qualities. Imagination is highlighted as a powerful tool, demonstrated through experiments like imagining a strawberry inducing physical responses.

Introduction

3min

Unveiling the Pure, Enlightened Nature: A Dive into Vajrayana Practice

3min

The Power of Imagination in Buddhist Practice

19min

Transformative Power of Tara and Dorje Drolow

5min

Exploration of the Union Deity and Enlightened Activities for Skillful Means

3min

Exploring Powerful and Youthful Activities in Bajayana

15min

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat features special guest, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. Born in the Himalayan border regions between Tibet and Nepal, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a rising star among the new generation of Tibetan Buddhist teachers. His candid, often humorous accounts of his personal difficulties have endeared him to audiences around the world.

During this Wisdom Dharma Chat host, Daniel Aitken, and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche discuss:

Dorje Drolö, a Buddhist practice meant specifically for use during difficult times in human history;
Rinpoche’s upcoming teachings in Nepal this June;
the imaginative power of the mind;
wrathful deities; and
much more!

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