Mangala Shri Bhuti - The Link
At the heart of the Buddhist path is the individual practitioner who integrates the teachings with his or her own experience. Posting weekly since August of 2009, the Link Podcast features pithy teachings by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu, and Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel that illustrate the creativity and practicality that are the hallmarks of being a successful meditator. Talks by students of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche offer an intimate window into the spiritual paths of Western students of Buddhism as they bring the teachings to life in their own unique and personal ways. Most talks in this podcast draw from a weekly Live broadcast on Sundays at 10 am Mountain Time.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 776
- Years Active
- 2004 - 2025
Reflections On Consistency (Link #208)
Jill talks about her experience in developing a consistent practice and shares her contemplations on the three wisdoms of hearing, contemplating and meditating.
00:41:14 |
Sun 16 Feb 2014
How A Westerner Can Develop Faith and Devotion (Link #207)
Joey discusses the early development of his own faith, various tests of faith and the gradual turning of his mind toward the Dharma.
00:57:58 |
Sun 09 Feb 2014
The Eternal Smile (Link #206)
Rinpoche speaks about the importance of cultivating maitri or unlimited friendliness to oneself and others as a way to cheer ourselves up and experience a lightness of being.
01:16:31 |
Sun 02 Feb 2014
Prayer As An Expression of Awe (Link #205)
Elizabeth explores the role of prayer in the context of the non-theistic tradition of Buddhism.
00:52:44 |
Sun 26 Jan 2014
Relating with Personal Trauma as a Means Toward Awakening (Link #203)
Chris explores the physiological effects of trauma which can keep us from engaging in our life in an open and relaxed way. He explains how mindfulness and awareness help in working through obstacles …
01:00:02 |
Sun 12 Jan 2014
Universal Tender Heart and Universal Responsibility (Link #202)
The wish for happiness all beings share, stripped down to its very basic form awakens our tender heart and increases our sensitivity as we move out of our bubble of self absorption toward a sense of …
01:09:32 |
Sun 05 Jan 2014
Enlightenment Is Not Just An Old Fashioned Idea (Link #201)
Paddy uses the investigation of our ideas of why enlightenment is something we cannot achieve as a springboard to an overview of how the path leads us directly to that goal.
00:53:50 |
Sun 29 Dec 2013
Service-Action (Link #200)
Tak recounts how his service to MSB and the sangha has brought him tremendous fulfillment. He emphasizes service as meditation in action and an important aspect of the three wisdoms.
00:53:56 |
Sun 22 Dec 2013
The Winding Path of Devotion (Link #199)
Katherine describes the changing faces of devotion in recalling her years on the path since meeting her teacher.
00:57:15 |
Sun 15 Dec 2013
You Can Visit The Cocoon But You Can' t Stay (Link #198)
Mary talks about cultivating fearlessness through bringing together joy and sadness. She explores how we distract ourselves from this openness.
00:47:39 |
Sun 08 Dec 2013
Painful Spurs (Link #197)
Dungse-la discusses life' s difficult times and the choice we have to see them as a spur that motivates us to go beyond, using practice as the support.
00:52:35 |
Sun 01 Dec 2013
Faith and Hard Times (Link #196)
Sasha explores faith in times when we are stripped bare by the rawness of life. He describes what for him have been the building blocks of faith and questions the concept of a "spiritual home" during…
00:52:35 |
Sun 24 Nov 2013
Giving Thanks, The Old Lamas (Link #195)
Naomi recounts her early experiences finding the path, her teachers and the gift of their continued presence in her life long after their passing.
00:52:02 |
Sun 17 Nov 2013
Social Skillful Means (Link #194)
Dungsela revisits the how and why of social skillful means for solitary practitioners in the modern world.
00:54:49 |
Sun 10 Nov 2013
Myth, Choice and Wonder (Link #193)
Mark explores the stories or myths we create about our lives, the choices we make in perceiving our world and the significance of openness and its ability to nudge us closer to wonder.
00:54:03 |
Sun 27 Oct 2013
Not a "Hi, Bye" Relationship: Caring for Sangha Even When Difficulties Arise (Link #192)
Katie shares how service has been a valuable tool in working with the mind.
00:55:57 |
Sun 20 Oct 2013
Pioneers (Link #191)
Gretchen shares several lively personal stories that illustrate how to be a student of the lineage.
00:58:02 |
Sun 13 Oct 2013
Contemplations on Mindfulness (Link #190)
Dungse-la talks about mindfulness, its limitations and its role in traditional Buddhism.
00:45:58 |
Sun 06 Oct 2013
Whose Discomfort Are We Talking About? (Link #189)
Julia gives several personal examples of moments in daily life when we can practice turning our gaze outwards to be in service to others as opposed to serving our egoic tendencies.
00:37:04 |
Sun 22 Sep 2013
Family As Guru (Link #188)
Matthew explores various ways being a householder and fully engaged with family can serve as a teacher on our path.
00:42:42 |
Sun 15 Sep 2013
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