Thupten Jinpa

Thupten Jinpa, a Tibetan Buddhist scholar and former monk, shares wisdom from his forty years as the Dalai Lama's English translator. He explores the vital connection between compassion and courage, emphasizing that true empathy requires embracing our vulnerabilities. Jinpa reflects on his journey from refugee to translator, revealing the complexities of conveying compassion across cultures. He also discusses societal resistance to compassion and the importance of incorporating it into our lives for personal and collective well-being, guiding listeners through a meditation on self-compassion.

Tibetan Buddhist scholars Bob Thurman and Dr. Thupten Jinpa discuss their friendship, the future of Buddhism, and the integration of science and religion. They reflect on their personal journeys, the challenges of adapting Buddhism to modernity, and the global influence of mindfulness and compassion. They also explore the importance of preserving Tibetan culture, the future of Tibetan Buddhism in the absence of the Dalai Lama, and ideas for creating a better world through movies and conscious consumption.