https://simplecast.com Buddhaverse Podcast Enter the mystical realm of the Buddhaverse, the place for all things related to Buddha Dharma, awakening, and human evolution, with our host Pema Dechen. Discussing the ancient spiritual tradition of the Buddha in the new millennium, we will learn from teachers, scientists, artists, musicians, yogins and yoginis, to usher in a new age of enlightenment for the benefit of all! 2019 Buddhaverse Podcast en Sun, 14 May 2023 22:50:10 +0000 Wed, 2 Aug 2023 05:48:36 +0000 buddhaversepodcast.com Buddhaverse Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/70d2afc1-a8b4-4a92-b3e2-df759c0321b8/1addd2b0-deb1-4315-9d3d-726bd0829b24/3000x3000/buddhaverse-art2.jpg?aid=rss_feed buddhaversepodcast.com episodic Enter the mystical realm of the Buddhaverse, the place for all things related to Buddha Dharma, awakening, and human evolution, with our host Pema Dechen. Discussing the ancient spiritual tradition of the Buddha in the new millennium, we will learn from teachers, scientists, artists, musicians, yogins and yoginis, to usher in a new age of enlightenment for the benefit of all! Pema Dechen yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/_IR8WhUN art, buddha, buddhism, comedy, consciousness, contemplation, hiphop, metaphysics, dharma, mahayana, music, pureland, spirituality, zen, eastern philosophy, entertainment, meditation, nonduality, sangha, tibetan, health, medicine, mental health, non duality, philosophy, psychology, science, sociology, therapy, wellness, yoga, enlightenment, awakening, bodhisattva, bodhi Will Cosgrove contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com fd32c6a1-6dd6-4b87-a78b-08e073c060c1 The Kindness of My Mother This episode is about motherhood in general and my mother in particular, and the sacred nature of the mother and child relationship. At the end I recite the Sutra on About the Deep Kindness of Parents and the Difficulty of Repaying It
 

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 22:50:10 +0000 contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com (Pema Dechen) buddhaversepodcast.com This episode is about motherhood in general and my mother in particular, and the sacred nature of the mother and child relationship. At the end I recite the Sutra on About the Deep Kindness of Parents and the Difficulty of Repaying It
 

]]> The Kindness of My Mother Pema Dechen 01:18:56 In today's episode, in honor of Mother's Day 2023, I will talk about the legendary person that brought me into this shahaloka and raised this troublesome misfit. Mothers walk the spiritual path out of necessity and we all have an example of a great spiritual hero in our lives. So Namo Mothers, Namo Great Compassion, and Namo the Perfection of Wisdom! In today's episode, in honor of Mother's Day 2023, I will talk about the legendary person that brought me into this shahaloka and raised this troublesome misfit. Mothers walk the spiritual path out of necessity and we all have an example of a great spiritual hero in our lives. So Namo Mothers, Namo Great Compassion, and Namo the Perfection of Wisdom! compassion, prajnaparamita, consciousness, awakening, meditation, mom, mother's day, buddha, buddhaverse podcast, buddhadharma, buddhism, buddhahood, spirituality, sutra, kindness, mothers day, love, mothers, prajna paramita, dharma, human kindness, bodhi, happiness, prajna, wisdom, enlightenment, humanity, buddhaverse, well being, awareness, bodhisattva yes full 12 07ace9bc-c911-4a61-ba08-f60565a20a02 Dogen Zenji - Space Dogen Zenji is a dual patriarch of both Rinzai and Soto Zen  and his writing a Dharma activity changed Japan and the world forever .  To celebrate his life a work I'll be doing a reading of chapters of his Shobogenzo intermitently.  I do a a brief bio of his life and enlightenment story, and then read a chapter entitled Space or Koku in Japanese, and I finish with the Prayer in Praise of the 16 Arhats for the well fare of all Dharma teachers and the flourishing of the Dharma. 

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]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com (Will Cosgrove) buddhaversepodcast.com Dogen Zenji is a dual patriarch of both Rinzai and Soto Zen  and his writing a Dharma activity changed Japan and the world forever .  To celebrate his life a work I'll be doing a reading of chapters of his Shobogenzo intermitently.  I do a a brief bio of his life and enlightenment story, and then read a chapter entitled Space or Koku in Japanese, and I finish with the Prayer in Praise of the 16 Arhats for the well fare of all Dharma teachers and the flourishing of the Dharma. 

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]]> Dogen Zenji - Space Will Cosgrove 01:07:27 Dogen Zenji of Eiheiji was one of the most prolific poets and authors in human history, and is also a fully enlightened being. This is a short bio of one of Japan's great heroes and a reading of a chapter from his collected works titled Shoogenzo Zuimonki. Dogen Zenji of Eiheiji was one of the most prolific poets and authors in human history, and is also a fully enlightened being. This is a short bio of one of Japan's great heroes and a reading of a chapter from his collected works titled Shoogenzo Zuimonki. compassion, vajra, dogen zenji, zazen, consciousness, awakening, meditation, mahayana, japanese buddhism, chan, buddha, zen, buddhadharma, buddhism, dogen, shobogenzo, dharma, eiheiji, chan buddhism, wisdom, enlightenment, zen patriarch, zen buddhism, awareness, bodhisattva yes full 11 5d4cd5a1-4c16-499c-a216-593b500aae4c The 16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje; Modern Meditation Master Monday To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Parinirvana of His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, I decided to do the first Modern Meditation Master Monday profile on this King of Kings, the NIrmanakaya emanation of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, head of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.  He was called the Miraculous 16th because of his tremendous and seemingly effortless spiritual power that he playfully and majestically transformed millions of lives with.  He was a Buddha in the flesh and this was clearly evident to those who entered his mandala. Karmapa Khyenno! Karmapa Khyenno! Karmapa Khyenno!

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]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2021 05:58:37 +0000 contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com (Will Cosgrove) buddhaversepodcast.com To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Parinirvana of His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, I decided to do the first Modern Meditation Master Monday profile on this King of Kings, the NIrmanakaya emanation of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, head of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.  He was called the Miraculous 16th because of his tremendous and seemingly effortless spiritual power that he playfully and majestically transformed millions of lives with.  He was a Buddha in the flesh and this was clearly evident to those who entered his mandala. Karmapa Khyenno! Karmapa Khyenno! Karmapa Khyenno!

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]]> The 16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje; Modern Meditation Master Monday Will Cosgrove 01:48:03 For this Modern Meditation Master Monday we'll be recounting the life and activities of His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. Karmapa Khyenno! For this Modern Meditation Master Monday we'll be recounting the life and activities of His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. Karmapa Khyenno! compassion, vajrayana, avalokitesvara, karmapa, karma kagyu, rigpa, consciousness, mind science, meditation, mahayana, eastern philosophy, buddha, buddhadharma, buddhism, kagyu, buddha nature, tibet, dharmakaya, nirmanakaya, mahamudra, dharma master, 16th karmapa, dharma, life, bodhi, wisdom, guan yin, spiritual master, tibetan buddhism, meditation master, eastern religion, awareness, bodhisattva, mind yes full 10 f4475d73-7d74-4c49-90f2-de464a08f5d6 Vajra Sutra Recitation One of the most concise and straight forward exposition of reality known to man. The Vajraccedika Sutra falls into the category of Prajna Paramita, or Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, the discourses where Buddha teaches the definitive meaning of Ultimate Reality. Translation by Venerable Yifa; Buddha's LIght Publications

]]> Sat, 30 Oct 2021 07:14:19 +0000 contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com (Will Cosgrove) buddhaversepodcast.com One of the most concise and straight forward exposition of reality known to man. The Vajraccedika Sutra falls into the category of Prajna Paramita, or Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, the discourses where Buddha teaches the definitive meaning of Ultimate Reality. Translation by Venerable Yifa; Buddha's LIght Publications

]]> Vajra Sutra Recitation Will Cosgrove 00:53:33 Recitation of the Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita Sutra Recitation of the Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita Sutra compassion, vajra, tathagata, philosophy, mindfulness, consciousness, mind science, awakening, meditation, vajra sutra, buddha, gautama buddha, shakyamuni buddha, buddhism, dharmakaya, sutra, buddha dharma, diamond sutra, prajna paramita, reality, dharma, bodhi, prajna, paramita, wisdom, enlightenment, awareness, bodhisattva, mind, science, transcenence no full 9 d9e0548d-1bd6-435b-afcc-51d6380c0484 What Is a Buddha? pt. 2 The Mahayana For this investigation of the question, "what is a Buddha?" we will look into the Sutras and Shastras, or the words of the Buddha and the commentaries from his disciples, to find definitive answers for our own well-fare and the well-fare of others.  We look into the Avatamsaka Sutra with commentary by Master Hsuan Hua, the Vimalakirit Sutra, the Amitabha Sutra, Master Nagarjuna's Prajanaparamita Shastra and Dharmadhatu stava with commentary by Ranjung Dorje, The Uttaratantra Shastra by Maitreya with commentary by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye, Dignaga's Pramanasamuccaya with commentary by Geshe Kelsang Wangmo, Bodhidharma's Bloodstream Sermon, the Platform Sutra with commentary by Master Hsuan Hua, Kobodaishi Kukai's The Meaning of Becoming Buddha in This Very Body, Dogen's Shobogenzo, the 100,000 Songs of Milarepa, and Longchenpa's Finding Rest in the Nature of Mind with his own auto-commentary. 

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]]> Thu, 2 Sep 2021 23:11:31 +0000 contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com (Will Cosgrove) buddhaversepodcast.com For this investigation of the question, "what is a Buddha?" we will look into the Sutras and Shastras, or the words of the Buddha and the commentaries from his disciples, to find definitive answers for our own well-fare and the well-fare of others.  We look into the Avatamsaka Sutra with commentary by Master Hsuan Hua, the Vimalakirit Sutra, the Amitabha Sutra, Master Nagarjuna's Prajanaparamita Shastra and Dharmadhatu stava with commentary by Ranjung Dorje, The Uttaratantra Shastra by Maitreya with commentary by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye, Dignaga's Pramanasamuccaya with commentary by Geshe Kelsang Wangmo, Bodhidharma's Bloodstream Sermon, the Platform Sutra with commentary by Master Hsuan Hua, Kobodaishi Kukai's The Meaning of Becoming Buddha in This Very Body, Dogen's Shobogenzo, the 100,000 Songs of Milarepa, and Longchenpa's Finding Rest in the Nature of Mind with his own auto-commentary. 

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]]> What Is a Buddha? pt. 2 The Mahayana Will Cosgrove 07:27:58 If you ask the question "What is a Buddha?" you are on the right track in life. For episode 8 of the Buddhaverse Podcast we will take a look at the grandeur and excellence of the Mahayana, or Universal Vehicle, perspective to answer such a lofty and liberative question. The Ultimate is here, it's alive an well, you just have to seek it out, and you will find that it was here all along. If you ask the question "What is a Buddha?" you are on the right track in life. For episode 8 of the Buddhaverse Podcast we will take a look at the grandeur and excellence of the Mahayana, or Universal Vehicle, perspective to answer such a lofty and liberative question. The Ultimate is here, it's alive an well, you just have to seek it out, and you will find that it was here all along. compassion, art, vajrayana, vairochana, karmapa, maitreya, pure land buddhism, consciousness, mind science, chinese buddhism, awakening, meditation, nagarjuna, bodhidharma, pure land, mahayana, japanese buddhism, chan, buddha, zen, kukai, buddhadharma, shakyamuni buddha, buddhism, spirit, buddhahood, dogen, spirituality, dharmakaya, mahayana buddhism, dharma master, amitabha, milarepa, dharma, insight, sukhavati, life, bodhi, nature, huineng, wisdom, enlightenment, buddhaverse, tibetan buddhism, buddhksetra, awareness, bodhisattva, mind, science no full 8 59a7a5c0-d3ad-495e-847b-3844490c0c81 What Is a Buddha? pt. 1 The Buddha may be the single most influential figure in human history, and also the most misunderstood, or misinterpreted. When he attained "Buddhahood," the course of history changed forever, but when he announced to the world, "I am awake," what did it mean ? The legacy he left in his wake is one of the major religions of the world, know today as "Buddhism" but he did not teach a belief system, nor a philosophy, and not exactly a science.  What he taught was how to deliver one's self and others from suffering through education, reflection, and meditation. Let's take a look at this magnanimous artist formerly known as Siddhartha, and what is means to be a Buddha. In part 2 we'll answer this question from the Mahayana Buddhist perspective.

]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:30:40 +0000 contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com (Pema Dechen) buddhaversepodcast.com The Buddha may be the single most influential figure in human history, and also the most misunderstood, or misinterpreted. When he attained "Buddhahood," the course of history changed forever, but when he announced to the world, "I am awake," what did it mean ? The legacy he left in his wake is one of the major religions of the world, know today as "Buddhism" but he did not teach a belief system, nor a philosophy, and not exactly a science.  What he taught was how to deliver one's self and others from suffering through education, reflection, and meditation. Let's take a look at this magnanimous artist formerly known as Siddhartha, and what is means to be a Buddha. In part 2 we'll answer this question from the Mahayana Buddhist perspective.

]]> What Is a Buddha? pt. 1 Pema Dechen 02:43:07 What's the most important question you've ever asked? For me that question is "what is a Buddha?" This episode is part one of an attempt to answer that question from the Therevada, or Way of the Elders, perspective. What's the most important question you've ever asked? For me that question is "what is a Buddha?" This episode is part one of an attempt to answer that question from the Therevada, or Way of the Elders, perspective. compassion, art, psychology, religion, mindfulness, consciousness, meditation, mahayana, teacher, buddha, arhat, gautama buddha, buddhadharma, shakyamuni, contemplative, buddhism, therevada, dhamma, dharma, education, sangha, wisdom, tibetan buddhism yes full 7 ac1d0590-3e80-4a0f-8d05-491ddec1dfe6 Hard Drive Recites The Shurangama Mantra Buddhists for thousands of years have put mantra, Sutras, and prayers to rhythm as a mnemonic tool, so I decided to put this difficult-to-memorize mantra to an instrumental as an aid for myself and anyone else who strives to do what is most difficult.  

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]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:39:47 +0000 contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com (Pema Dechen) buddhaversepodcast.com Buddhists for thousands of years have put mantra, Sutras, and prayers to rhythm as a mnemonic tool, so I decided to put this difficult-to-memorize mantra to an instrumental as an aid for myself and anyone else who strives to do what is most difficult.  

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]]> Hard Drive Recites The Shurangama Mantra Pema Dechen 00:18:14 Following up the previous episode about the Shurangama Mantra with a hip hop style recitation, and a bit about the connection that I see between rap, hip hop, and the Buddhadharma Following up the previous episode about the Shurangama Mantra with a hip hop style recitation, and a bit about the connection that I see between rap, hip hop, and the Buddhadharma compassion, mantra, hard drive, religion, healing, consciousness, meditation, music, mahayana, buddha, society, rap, buddhadharma, california, buddhism, spirituality, hip hop, hiphop, dharma, medicine, wisdom, buddhaverse, shurangama, awareness, easter philosophy, mind yes full 6 670a9dfe-7c62-44a8-816e-cf4172d67f8f The Shurangama Mantra The Shurangama Mantra also called the "Great White Canopy of Light Dharani Mantra"  It is also called "Brilliant Buddha's Crown, Great White Canopy of Light, Unsurpassed Spiritual Mantra." This Highly revered and widely practiced Mantra comes from the Shurangama Sutra, and is one of the central Sutras of the Chinese Buddhist Traditions, especially the Ch'an school.  In this podcast I will cover a bit about what a mantra is and why this mantra is given such praise and is so essential to the survival of Buddhism itself. This episode is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Michael Brooks, may he continue his Bodhisattva activity wherever he is. 

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2020 08:27:13 +0000 contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com (Will Cosgrove) buddhaversepodcast.com The Shurangama Mantra also called the "Great White Canopy of Light Dharani Mantra"  It is also called "Brilliant Buddha's Crown, Great White Canopy of Light, Unsurpassed Spiritual Mantra." This Highly revered and widely practiced Mantra comes from the Shurangama Sutra, and is one of the central Sutras of the Chinese Buddhist Traditions, especially the Ch'an school.  In this podcast I will cover a bit about what a mantra is and why this mantra is given such praise and is so essential to the survival of Buddhism itself. This episode is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Michael Brooks, may he continue his Bodhisattva activity wherever he is. 

]]> The Shurangama Mantra Will Cosgrove 01:49:02 Episode 5 is for the preservation of True and Proper Dharma. The Shurangma Mantra, sewn into Bhikshu Paramiti's arm and brought to China, now comes to the podcast realm. This Powerful and enigmatic Mantra is crowned King of Mantras by Shakyamuni Buddha, tune in to find out why. Episode 5 is for the preservation of True and Proper Dharma. The Shurangma Mantra, sewn into Bhikshu Paramiti's arm and brought to China, now comes to the podcast realm. This Powerful and enigmatic Mantra is crowned King of Mantras by Shakyamuni Buddha, tune in to find out why. art, vajrayana, mantra, psychology, india, philosophy, religion, awakening, meditation, mahayana, buddha, chan bddhism, zen, gautama buddha, shakyamuni, shakyamuni buddha, buddhism, spirit, spirituality, tantra, china, dharma, education, culture, enlightenment, buddhaverse, mandala, bodhisattva yes full 5 89bb4364-22da-4cb8-b315-cc4fb79ab50f Sutra of the Medicine Buddha Recitation A recitation of The Sutra of the Medicine Buddha, also titled, The Sutra on the Merits of the Fundamental Vows of the Master of Healing, Sapphire Radiance Tathagatha, or The Sutra of Sacred Formula of the Binding Vows of the Twelve Deva Generals to Enrich all Sentient Beings.  The Medicine Buddha has vowed to heal all sentient beings and the power of his mantra Bhaishajya Bhaishajya Maha Bhaishajya Bhaishjyaraje Samudgate Svaha has the power to activate the healing energy with each of us.  I give a brief explanation of the Sutra and give a recitation.  This ancient text is more relevant than ever to bring well-being and harmony to Earth. May the virtue of this Buddhacast benefit all!  Namo Medicine Buddha. https://buddhaversepodcast.com/podcasts/sutra-of-the-medicine-buddha-recitation

Medicine Buddha Sutra PDF: http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/medbudsutra.pdf

Robert Thurman's teachings on Medicine Buddha: https://www.youtube.com/user/tibethouse

Master Hua's commentary on the Medicine Buddha Sutra: 

https://youtu.be/H1jXtRRLWsc

Sorig Academy by Dr. Nida Chenatsang

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Pure Land Farms Tibetan Medicine Meditation and Rejuvenation: https://www.purelandfarms.org/

 

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:59:03 +0000 contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com (Will Cosgrove) buddhaversepodcast.com A recitation of The Sutra of the Medicine Buddha, also titled, The Sutra on the Merits of the Fundamental Vows of the Master of Healing, Sapphire Radiance Tathagatha, or The Sutra of Sacred Formula of the Binding Vows of the Twelve Deva Generals to Enrich all Sentient Beings.  The Medicine Buddha has vowed to heal all sentient beings and the power of his mantra Bhaishajya Bhaishajya Maha Bhaishajya Bhaishjyaraje Samudgate Svaha has the power to activate the healing energy with each of us.  I give a brief explanation of the Sutra and give a recitation.  This ancient text is more relevant than ever to bring well-being and harmony to Earth. May the virtue of this Buddhacast benefit all!  Namo Medicine Buddha. https://buddhaversepodcast.com/podcasts/sutra-of-the-medicine-buddha-recitation

Medicine Buddha Sutra PDF: http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/medbudsutra.pdf

Robert Thurman's teachings on Medicine Buddha: https://www.youtube.com/user/tibethouse

Master Hua's commentary on the Medicine Buddha Sutra: 

https://youtu.be/H1jXtRRLWsc

Sorig Academy by Dr. Nida Chenatsang

https://sorigacademy.org/

Pure Land Farms Tibetan Medicine Meditation and Rejuvenation: https://www.purelandfarms.org/

 

]]> Sutra of the Medicine Buddha Recitation Will Cosgrove 00:51:48 A brief introduction and recitation of the Sutra of the Medicine Buddha. https://buddhaversepodcast.com/podcasts/sutra-of-the-medicine-buddha-recitation A brief introduction and recitation of the Sutra of the Medicine Buddha. https://buddhaversepodcast.com/podcasts/sutra-of-the-medicine-buddha-recitation yes full 4 8c7ffed9-8ac6-4e53-93a6-664ecc65a973 In Praise of the Dalai Lama This week's Episode is about the King of Tibet, the leader of world leaders, the teacher of teachers, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. This "simple monk" may be one of the greatest human bings to ever walk the Earth, and Earth is undoubtedly a better place with this being amongst us, so it's only proper to give an introduction and praise to one of, if not the most, central living figures in Buddhism. It should be a source of Vajra Pride that we can call the Dalai Lama our own, as he represents the greatest aspects of the human heart: tireless compassion, humble grace, shining intellectual brilliance, and patient forbearance. I cover a brief biography and history of the lineage of the Dalai Lamas and then discuss his duties and main aspirations as the greatest representative of Tibetan Buddhism... Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum

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Ocean of Wisdom - The Life of the Dalai Lama : https://youtu.be/WFSQKVm-et8

The Lost World of Tibet Documentary: https://youtu.be/A-BOWf5C1Co

Tibet: Beyond Fear Documentary : https://youtu.be/EhQ0WGfBixQ

Kundun Movie by Martin Scorsese: https://youtu.be/43nxsDxQprQ

Man of Peace link: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Peace-Illustrated-Story-Dalai/dp/1941312047

Tukdam News Report Pt.1 link: https://youtu.be/gtA7BVLD5l8

pt.2: https://youtu.be/6ndLv8VkUjo

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]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2020 06:52:03 +0000 contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com (Pema Dechen) https://buddhaversepodcast.com/podcasts/ep3inpraiseofthedalailama This week's Episode is about the King of Tibet, the leader of world leaders, the teacher of teachers, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. This "simple monk" may be one of the greatest human bings to ever walk the Earth, and Earth is undoubtedly a better place with this being amongst us, so it's only proper to give an introduction and praise to one of, if not the most, central living figures in Buddhism. It should be a source of Vajra Pride that we can call the Dalai Lama our own, as he represents the greatest aspects of the human heart: tireless compassion, humble grace, shining intellectual brilliance, and patient forbearance. I cover a brief biography and history of the lineage of the Dalai Lamas and then discuss his duties and main aspirations as the greatest representative of Tibetan Buddhism... Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum Om Mani Padme Hum

https://Dalailama.com

Ocean of Wisdom - The Life of the Dalai Lama : https://youtu.be/WFSQKVm-et8

The Lost World of Tibet Documentary: https://youtu.be/A-BOWf5C1Co

Tibet: Beyond Fear Documentary : https://youtu.be/EhQ0WGfBixQ

Kundun Movie by Martin Scorsese: https://youtu.be/43nxsDxQprQ

Man of Peace link: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Peace-Illustrated-Story-Dalai/dp/1941312047

Tukdam News Report Pt.1 link: https://youtu.be/gtA7BVLD5l8

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]]> In Praise of the Dalai Lama Pema Dechen 01:08:46 A brief life story, and synopsis of Tenzin Gyatso the Great 14th Dalai Lama, what he means to Tibet, what he means to the world, and what he means to myself. Buddhaversepodcast.com A brief life story, and synopsis of Tenzin Gyatso the Great 14th Dalai Lama, what he means to Tibet, what he means to the world, and what he means to myself. Buddhaversepodcast.com compassion, art, vajrayana, om mani padme hum, tenzin gyatso, philosophy, consciousness, awakening, rime, mahayana, buddha, logic, gautama buddha, world leader, buddhism, geo politics, gelugpa, lama, tibet, spirituality, dharma, education, bodhi, sangha, reincarnation, wisdom, dalai lama, enlightenment, tibetan buddhism, monk, his holiness, awareness, bodhisattva yes full 3 563fb177-03e1-428d-9b01-e2d9a567011c Anil Thapa: Thanka Painting, Shamanism, and Honoring the Land Few, if any, Dharma practitioners have synthesized indigenous shamanic cultures with Buddhism the way Anil Thapa has. Staying true to his native Nepali identity and deep love for Dharma, Anil has embraced the First Nations People's respect for Mother Nature and the elements.  He has made it his life's work to encourage other's to reconnect with our planet, and discover the beauty in life that he has found. At a time when Mother Earth has taken a backseat to modernity, and our alienation from nature and each other is at it's peak, Anil is leading the way back to heart and truth. Buddhism has a tendency to be very cerebral and the simple practice of being in nature, that has played such a large role in the awakenings of the ancient masters, must make a comeback to benefit our minds and Mother Earth. Anil and I discuss his life, the art of Thanka painting, how he came to embrace native flute, the state of the planet, and how we can reconnect to the source! You can follow him on Inst at @thankapainting purchase his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Honoring-Land-Anil-Thapa/dp/1631320823/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=honoring+the+land&qid=1579752453&sr=8-1 and hear his music here: https://www.amazon.com/Honoring-Land-Anil-Thapa/dp/B07Q47MKCR/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=anil+thapa&qid=1579752494&sr=8-3

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2020 04:41:11 +0000 contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com (Pema Dechen, Anil Thapa) buddhaversepodcast.com Few, if any, Dharma practitioners have synthesized indigenous shamanic cultures with Buddhism the way Anil Thapa has. Staying true to his native Nepali identity and deep love for Dharma, Anil has embraced the First Nations People's respect for Mother Nature and the elements.  He has made it his life's work to encourage other's to reconnect with our planet, and discover the beauty in life that he has found. At a time when Mother Earth has taken a backseat to modernity, and our alienation from nature and each other is at it's peak, Anil is leading the way back to heart and truth. Buddhism has a tendency to be very cerebral and the simple practice of being in nature, that has played such a large role in the awakenings of the ancient masters, must make a comeback to benefit our minds and Mother Earth. Anil and I discuss his life, the art of Thanka painting, how he came to embrace native flute, the state of the planet, and how we can reconnect to the source! You can follow him on Inst at @thankapainting purchase his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Honoring-Land-Anil-Thapa/dp/1631320823/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=honoring+the+land&qid=1579752453&sr=8-1 and hear his music here: https://www.amazon.com/Honoring-Land-Anil-Thapa/dp/B07Q47MKCR/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=anil+thapa&qid=1579752494&sr=8-3

]]> Anil Thapa: Thanka Painting, Shamanism, and Honoring the Land Pema Dechen, Anil Thapa 00:49:16 I had the honor of speaking with Anil Thapa, Nyingma Vajrayana Practitioner, master Thanka painter, expert Native American Flute player, and author of his new book, Honoring the Land. I caught Anil before he journeys back to his homeland of Nepal to talk about his life, art, music, and new book Honoring the Land. Om Ah Hum! I had the honor of speaking with Anil Thapa, Nyingma Vajrayana Practitioner, master Thanka painter, expert Native American Flute player, and author of his new book, Honoring the Land. I caught Anil before he journeys back to his homeland of Nepal to talk about his life, art, music, and new book Honoring the Land. Om Ah Hum! therapy, art, vajrayana, bodhicitta, anil thapa, spiritual practice, consciousness, native flute, awakening, meditation, native american, music, mahayana, buddha, nepal, buddhadharma, flute, buddhism, spirit, esoteric, mahayana buddhism, contemplation, nepali, spiritual, indigenous culture, dharma, beauty, indigenous, culture, sangha, mother earth, nature, first nations people, enlightenment, buddhist art, buddhaverse, tibetan buddhism, thanka, bodhisattva yes full 2 f2481d1c-a22e-4f18-9931-714cfe7dceba Intro: A Drop in the Ocean This first episode will feature a self-inflicted interview from the host, Pema Dechen, about the purpose and goal of this podcast. Beginning with a brief introduction to his background in life and in Buddhism, Pema gives the reason for starting a podcast, whether he feels the need to contribute to the ever-piling heap of information about Buddhism, and concludes with a Mission Statement about his desire to promote and preserve the Dharma  for the benefit of all sentient beings.  

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:56:07 +0000 contact.buddhaverse@gmail.com (Will Cosgrove) buddhaversepodcast.com This first episode will feature a self-inflicted interview from the host, Pema Dechen, about the purpose and goal of this podcast. Beginning with a brief introduction to his background in life and in Buddhism, Pema gives the reason for starting a podcast, whether he feels the need to contribute to the ever-piling heap of information about Buddhism, and concludes with a Mission Statement about his desire to promote and preserve the Dharma  for the benefit of all sentient beings.  

]]> Intro: A Drop in the Ocean Will Cosgrove 00:18:26 The introductory episode to the Buddhaverse Podcast. Transforming The Pure Land of Shakyamuni aka Earth, into a manifest realm of bliss and equanimity begins with a single turn of the mind in the individual. Walking the path requires a first step. The introductory episode to the Buddhaverse Podcast. Transforming The Pure Land of Shakyamuni aka Earth, into a manifest realm of bliss and equanimity begins with a single turn of the mind in the individual. Walking the path requires a first step. paranormal, physics, art, psychology, philosophy, consciousness, awakening, meditation, eastern philosophy, buddha, cosmology, buddhadharma, buddhism, contemplation, dharma, education, happiness, metaphysics, enlightenment, science yes full 1