Mulligan Brothers Interviews Buddhist Master Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche — The 8th Reincarnation: What Monks Know That We Don’t
Jul 4, 2025
Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a distinguished Buddhist master and Tummo meditation teacher, shares profound insights on personal growth and transformation. He reflects on his early life as a recognized reincarnation lama and emphasizes the pursuit of inner happiness over external validation. Rinpoche explores the connection between emotional pain and bodily energy, and discusses the significance of parental love and overcoming ego in spiritual development. His teachings on Tummo showcase the powerful interplay between body, mind, and emotional resilience.
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Unconditional Happiness is Within
- Unconditional happiness is our innate nature, not dependent on external conditions.
- We must discover this happiness within ourselves rather than seek it outside.
Recognized as Reincarnated Lama
- At 13, Tulku Lobsang was recognized as a reincarnated lama during an oracle ceremony.
- His family was initially hesitant due to the responsibility it entailed.
Body and Mind Co-Training
- In Suttrayana Buddhism, the path begins with training the mind; in Tantrayana, training starts with the body.
- Body and mind influence each other deeply, highlighting their inseparable relationship.
