Join legendary Tibetan Buddhist master Tsoknyi Rinpoche and emotional intelligence expert Daniel Goleman as they explore the intricate dance between emotions and happiness. Rinpoche shares powerful insights on handling painful feelings, termed 'beautiful monsters,' and introduces lighthearted techniques like belly breathing. They discuss the science behind accepting emotions and how meditation can enhance focus and compassion. Learn how to embrace emotional awareness, fostering an easy-going happiness while navigating societal pressures with grace and humor.
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Early Teachings
Tsoknyi Rinpoche learned about the innermost space of mind from his father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, at 14.
This understanding of openness and space became a refuge for Rinpoche.
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Beautiful Monsters
"Beautiful monsters" are challenging emotional patterns imprinted by formative experiences.
These patterns, while difficult, offer valuable opportunities for self-understanding and growth.
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Handshake Practice
Approach difficult emotions with kindness and awareness, like a "handshake."
Don't suppress, judge, or resist them; instead, smile, feel them fully, and allow them to heal.
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In 'Carefree Dignity', Tsoknyi Rinpoche offers discourses on training in the nature of mind, emphasizing the importance of being carefree and dignified. The book explores the concepts of ground, path, and fruition, providing insights into recognizing and embracing one's basic nature. Through vivid teachings and guided meditations, Rinpoche helps readers uncover their innermost potential.
Open Mind, Open Heart
The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel
Thomas Keating
This book, written by Thomas Keating, provides an overview of the history of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition and offers step-by-step guidance in the method of centering prayer. It focuses on the intuitive level of contemplation, the role of the Sacred Word, Christian growth and transformation, and active prayer. The book aims to help readers develop a personal relationship with God and to perceive everyday life with increasing sensitivity to the divine presence[1][3][4].
Why We Meditate
Daniel Goleman
Tsoknyi Rinpoche
In 'Why We Meditate', Daniel Goleman and Tsoknyi Rinpoche blend scientific research with spiritual practices to provide a comprehensive guide to meditation. The book offers practical techniques to overcome destructive emotions and achieve inner peace, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced meditators. It explores the physiological benefits of meditation, such as inducing a relaxation response, and delves into deeper psychological and spiritual insights.
Emotional Intelligence
Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
Daniel Goleman
In 'Emotional Intelligence,' Daniel Goleman presents a compelling argument that emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial for success, happiness, and virtue. Drawing on research in psychology and neuroscience, Goleman explains how EI, which includes self-awareness, self-discipline, and empathy, shapes our destiny. The book details five key skills of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, managing emotions, motivation, recognizing emotions in others, and social skills. Goleman shows how these skills can be nurtured and strengthened throughout adulthood, benefiting our health, relationships, and work performance[2][3][4].
Letting Go
David Hawkins
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
06:06 - What Tsoknyi Rinpoche learned from his extraordinary father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
21:26 - Why it helps not to suppress, judge, or resist your emotions, but to be aware of them.
24:09 - How to “handshake” painful emotional patterns that Rinpoche calls “beautiful monsters.”
26:34 - What science shows about the power of acknowledging & accepting our feelings.
36:31 - What to do when these difficult emotions feel too intense & traumatic to handle.
45:03 - How to settle your mind & reduce stress with a simple belly-breathing technique.
48:41 - How to practice “calm abiding” by focusing with gentle awareness on your breath.
50:37 - How to ease up with the help of Rinpoche’s subversive mantra: “Who cares? So what?”
57:42 - How to meditate with open awareness, watching thoughts & emotions arise & pass.
1:04:36 - How our minds catastrophize & how to prevent this emotional tailspin.
1:06:41 - What science shows about how meditation improves our focus, calmness, & productivity.
1:07:45 - How to deal with the worry that we’re not productive enough & are always falling short.
1:10:17 - How to nurture an easy-going, light-hearted sense of “happiness without reason.”
1:11:11 - How compassion, love, & care emerge when we’re free from our emotional baggage.
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