Ruth Gamble, an author acclaimed for her research on Tibetan Buddhism, shares insights on the Third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje, a pivotal figure in the spiritual landscape. She discusses his mastery of Dzogchen and Mahāmudrā teachings and his role in developing the tulku system. Gamble uncovers the Karmapa's unique interlife reflections and how his life story transformed him from an outsider to a spiritual leader. The conversation also delves into environmental perspectives within Buddhist thought, linking grief and emotional responses to contemporary ecological concerns.