The Wisdom Podcast Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche’s Legacy (#197)
Oct 25, 2024
Join Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, a revered Tibetan Buddhist teacher, as he shares heartfelt memories from his childhood in the Himalayas, influenced by his father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. He discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his spiritual path, including how his father's unique teaching style helped him manage panic attacks through meditation. Rinpoche delves into the spiritual significance of tukdam and reflects on his father's enduring legacy, all while highlighting the importance of adapting ancient teachings for modern seekers.
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Power of Experiential Teaching
- Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche taught an experiential, pith instruction style focusing on direct meditation experience.
- His simple, direct teachings resonated broadly, from novices to expert meditators worldwide.
Instant Awakening Across Backgrounds
- A rigorous meditator came to Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche skeptical but left crying after recognizing the natural mind within half an hour.
- Even villagers with no prior education quickly grasped essential meditation teachings from him.
Neuroscientist Finds Home in Meditation
- A famous neuroscientist became a devoted student after grasping key meditation points missing from his former practice.
- This scientist shared insights on the brain, like how it feels everything but brain itself has no feeling.
