
Lama Alan Wallace
Tibetan Buddhist teacher, translator, and founder of the Center for Contemplative Research, with decades of experience teaching śamatha and vipaśyanā and working closely with Tibetan scholars. Featured guest on this episode discussing the new anthology Śamatha and Vipaśyanā and contemplative science.
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Jan 18, 2025 • 1h 30min
Lama Alan Wallace: Dzokchen Dialogues (#202)
In this engaging discussion, Lama Alan Wallace, a key figure in bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West, shares his deep insights from decades of practice and teaching. He explores the intersection of mindfulness, Dzokchen, and Western psychology, emphasizing how these practices can cultivate emotional awareness. The conversation delves into achieving pure awareness and the essence of nirvana, highlighting the importance of compassion and wisdom. Lama Alan also reflects on the transformative power of silence during retreats, offering a captivating glimpse into the depths of spiritual realization.

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Oct 11, 2025 • 1h 27min
Lama Alan Wallace: Śamatha and Vipaśyanā: Part 1 (#217)
Lama Alan Wallace, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher and founder of the Center for Contemplative Research, shares his profound insights on the anthology Śamatha and Vipaśyanā. He reflects on his early teachings from Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey and the transformative power of bodhicitta meditation. The discussion explores the balance between Western scientific advancements and Eastern contemplative practices, the concept of irreversible transformation, and how ethics serve as the bedrock for genuine mindfulness. He also emphasizes the need for supportive communities to foster contemplative inquiry.