Jack guides a short meditation using the central practices of the foundations of mindfulness. In it, he invites us to bring loving awareness to our bodies, hearts and minds and offer gratitude to them.

Lama Tsultrim offers profound pith instructions on the uncontrived nature of mind, teachings from the early lineage teachers of Oddiyana, a sacred place northwest of India known as the “Land of the Dakinis” because of the numerous powerful women teachers residing there. Sharing historical context and pith instructions from the lineage of 21 teachers as well as short meditations and experiential practices. This episode is packed with teachings as Lama Tsultrim shares stories, humor, and wisdom.  She teaches about Nagas, the six senses and how pleasure leads to the enlightened state, working with the mandala to transform challenging emotions, and more.BIO: Lama Tsultrim Allione is the bestselling author of Women of Wisdom (1984), Feeding Your Demons (2008), and Wisdom Rising - Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine (2018). Over 55 years of practice as a monastic and a laywoman, Lama Tsultrim has fully embraced the arc of Buddhism coming to the West as well as fully embracing her experience as a woman emerging from a patriarchal structure into a — of empowerment and agency.  She founded the first Western Buddhist center dedicated to the Sacred Feminine in the Buddhist tradition, and leads several long term practice paths including, Magyu, the mother lineage.  She emphasizes the need for emotional development to accompany spiritual practice, leading a vibrant international community with over forty groups around the world. 

Lama Tsultrim offers profound pith instructions on the uncontrived nature of mind, teachings from the early lineage teachers of Oddiyana, a sacred place northwest of India known as the “Land of the Dakinis” because of the numerous powerful women teachers residing there. Sharing historical context and pith instructions from the lineage of 21 teachers as well as short meditations and experiential practices. In this episode: Is there anything that is impermanent? Drop in and rest in your own boundless, luminous nature as Lama Tsultrim introduces you to the state beyond arising and cessation.BIO: Lama Tsultrim Allione is the bestselling author of Women of Wisdom (1984), Feeding Your Demons (2008), and Wisdom Rising - Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine (2018). Over 55 years of practice as a monastic and a laywoman, Lama Tsultrim has fully embraced the arc of Buddhism coming to the West as well as fully embracing her experience as a woman emerging from a patriarchal structure into a — of empowerment and agency.  She founded the first Western Buddhist center dedicated to the Sacred Feminine in the Buddhist tradition, and leads several long term practice paths including, Magyu, the mother lineage.  She emphasizes the need for emotional development to accompany spiritual practice, leading a vibrant international community with over forty groups around the world.   Connect and Continue to Experience your own Wisdom RisingFollow Lama Tsultrim Allione on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.Join the Lama Live! webcast with Lama Tsultrim Allione on YouTube.Learn more about Lama Tsultrim.

Lama Tsultrim offers profound pith instructions on the uncontrived nature of mind, teachings from the early lineage teachers of Oddiyana, a sacred place northwest of India known as the “Land of the Dakinis” because of the numerous powerful women teachers residing there. Sharing historical context and pith instructions from the lineage of 21 teachers as well as short meditations and experiential practices. In this episode you will learn the difference between mindfulness and awareness as she shares simple and profound teachings on the stainless nature of your mind to heal trauma and realize your own self-cognizing wisdom. BIO: Lama Tsultrim Allione is the bestselling author of Women of Wisdom (1984), Feeding Your Demons (2008), and Wisdom Rising - Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine (2018). Over 55 years of practice as a monastic and a laywoman, Lama Tsultrim has fully embraced the arc of Buddhism coming to the West as well as fully embracing her experience as a woman emerging from a patriarchal structure into a — of empowerment and agency.  She founded the first Western Buddhist center dedicated to the Sacred Feminine in the Buddhist tradition, and leads several long term practice paths including, Magyu, the mother lineage.  She emphasizes the need for emotional development to accompany spiritual practice, leading a vibrant international community with over forty groups around the world.   Connect and Continue to Experience your own Wisdom RisingFollow Lama Tsultrim Allione on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.Join the Lama Live! webcast with Lama Tsultrim Allione on YouTube.Learn more about Lama Tsultrim.

Lama Tsultrim offers profound pith instructions on the uncontrived nature of mind, teachings from the early lineage teachers of Oddiyana, a sacred place northwest of India known as the “Land of the Dakinis” because of the numerous powerful women teachers residing there. Sharing historical context and pith instructions from the lineage of 21 teachers as well as short meditations and experiential practices. In this episode she introduces you to the three phrases of Garab Dorje, the unification of physical body energies with the energies of the outer world, the luminous rainbow body and the 5 elements. These teachings on the timeless nature of awareness from the Semde Lineage of Dzogchen will illuminate your mind and body.

The podcast explores teachings from the early lineage teachers of Oddiyana, the 'Land of the Dakinis'. Lama Tsultrim discusses topics such as the uncontrived nature of mind, working with elements, and sacred union. She emphasizes emotional development alongside spiritual practice and leads an international community focused on the Sacred Feminine.

Learn more about our guests, read transcripts and get more resources at:https://www.taramandala.org/wisdom-rising-podcast/episode-libraryConnect and Continue to Experience your own Wisdom RisingFollow Lama Tsultrim Allione on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.Join the Lama Live! webcast with Lama Tsultrim Allione on YouTube.Learn more about Lama Tsultrim.

Lama Tsultrim is joined by world renowned musician Krishna Das in a heartfelt conversation about parenting, the challenges of motherhood, incarnation, and shared memories from past adventures. Learn more about our guests, read transcripts and get more resources at:https://www.taramandala.org/wisdom-rising-podcast/episode-libraryConnect and Continue to Experience your own Wisdom RisingFollow Lama Tsultrim Allione on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.Join the Lama Live! webcast with Lama Tsultrim Allione on YouTube.Learn more about Lama Tsultrim.

Learn more about our guests, read transcripts and get more resources at:https://www.taramandala.org/wisdom-rising-podcast/episode-libraryConnect and Continue to Experience your own Wisdom RisingFollow Lama Tsultrim Allione on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.Join the Lama Live! webcast with Lama Tsultrim Allione on YouTube.Learn more about Lama Tsultrim.

Lama Tsultrim interviews longtime friend, Robert A.F. Thurman, who shares a fascinating story about his experiences in Mt. Kalaish as well as his experience as a monk in India in the 1960s. Dr. Thurman offers a beautiful teaching on the explanation of Emptiness, based upon a quote from Nagarjuna which says, “Emptiness is the womb of Compassion.” Learn more about our guests, read transcripts and get more resources at:https://www.taramandala.org/wisdom-rising-podcast/episode-libraryConnect and Continue to Experience your own Wisdom RisingFollow Lama Tsultrim Allione on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.Join the Lama Live! webcast with Lama Tsultrim Allione on YouTube.Learn more about Lama Tsultrim.