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BOOKS ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. ENLIGHTENMENT? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. MEDITATION ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Lama Surya's AWAKENING NOW Podcast Ep. 55 "The Middle Way: Life in Flow" "There is Nirvanic peace in things left just as they are.” Lama Surya Das explores the philosophy of the middle way and the idea of existing in a state that is not resisting or pulling towards desire but in constant flow. THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE MOST FAMOUS BUDDHIST IN THE WORLD ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS The Sangha Raja (Sovereign Monk) is the supreme patriarch of Buddhists in Thailand. There are also other heads of large Buddhist sects, such as Fuji-san, head of Japan’s Nichirin, or Pure Land, sect of so-called “chanting” Buddhists, who are known for building “peace pagodas” around the world. The Dalai Lama’s role differsfrom the
MUSINGS ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS 0. Lama Surya's AWAKENING NOW Podcast Ep. 55 "The Middle Way: Life in Flow" "There is Nirvanic peace in things left just as they are.”. Lama Surya Das explores the philosophy of the middle way and the idea of existing in a state that is not resisting or pulling towards desire but in constant flow. WHY DO WE FORGET? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS On a beautiful summer day, Lama Surya Das and Denise Keniston sat down in his backyard in Lexington, Mass. This is the second in a series of edited clips from that magical afternoon. WHAT ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Einstein was a deeply spiritual man whose personal beliefs went far beyond any old fashioned patriarchal creator-God, and was one who evinced genuine mystical insight and spent his last decades searching for a true Unified Field Theory. He believed that “Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion of the LAMA SURYA DASBOOKSAUDIOEVENTSBIOBLOGARCHIVES Lama Surya Das’ Events. Ask The Lama Q & A Sessions. 90 Minute Sessions. REGISTRATION. (sessions are limited) Day-Long Meditation Retreat. May 1, 2021. 10 AM to 4 PM EDT. REGISTRATION. BIO ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Bio. Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.”. Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen,vipassana
BOOKS ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. ENLIGHTENMENT? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. MEDITATION ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Lama Surya's AWAKENING NOW Podcast Ep. 55 "The Middle Way: Life in Flow" "There is Nirvanic peace in things left just as they are.” Lama Surya Das explores the philosophy of the middle way and the idea of existing in a state that is not resisting or pulling towards desire but in constant flow. THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE MOST FAMOUS BUDDHIST IN THE WORLD ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS The Sangha Raja (Sovereign Monk) is the supreme patriarch of Buddhists in Thailand. There are also other heads of large Buddhist sects, such as Fuji-san, head of Japan’s Nichirin, or Pure Land, sect of so-called “chanting” Buddhists, who are known for building “peace pagodas” around the world. The Dalai Lama’s role differsfrom the
MUSINGS ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS 0. Lama Surya's AWAKENING NOW Podcast Ep. 55 "The Middle Way: Life in Flow" "There is Nirvanic peace in things left just as they are.”. Lama Surya Das explores the philosophy of the middle way and the idea of existing in a state that is not resisting or pulling towards desire but in constant flow. WHY DO WE FORGET? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS On a beautiful summer day, Lama Surya Das and Denise Keniston sat down in his backyard in Lexington, Mass. This is the second in a series of edited clips from that magical afternoon. WHAT ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Einstein was a deeply spiritual man whose personal beliefs went far beyond any old fashioned patriarchal creator-God, and was one who evinced genuine mystical insight and spent his last decades searching for a true Unified Field Theory. He believed that “Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion of the THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. MUSINGS ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS 0. Lama Surya's AWAKENING NOW Podcast Ep. 55 "The Middle Way: Life in Flow" "There is Nirvanic peace in things left just as they are.”. Lama Surya Das explores the philosophy of the middle way and the idea of existing in a state that is not resisting or pulling towards desire but in constant flow. WHAT IS “LOVE IN ACTION?” ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. QUOTES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back— Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth that ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. WORDS OF WISDOM ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS 1) Rest in the breath while letting go of all thoughts, concerns, plans, worries, and preoccupations. 2) Be mindful of the physical sensations you feel right now. 3) Feel the good earth beneath your feet or the seat that cradles you. 4) Chant a mantra or sacred phrase again and again, with pure, undivided concentration and focus. TRANSFORMING ANGER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS They want and need happiness; they are trying to avoid pain, harm, and suffering, too. The following is a very simple strategy to apply in the moment that anger arises: 1. First, “I know that I’m angry–furious, livid, etc.”. 2. Breathe in deeply, and whilebreathing
STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Every step of the way is the Way. And the greatest miracle is love. Many claim enlightenment experiences, satori’s, insights and realizations, which is all fine, if you study the literature about enlightenment and spiritual illumination. These days, it seems, it is far easier to get enlightened than to stay enlightened; and that isthe crux
STAYING AFLOAT TOGETHER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS There is always another opportunity unless we just go ashore and stay there.”. Let’s focus on staying afloat, together– fortifying your inner heart-center and grounded in your body and local base, with loving kindness and mindful words, prayers and actions. With love and blessings, Lama Surya Das. You must be logged in to post a comment. WORDS OF WISDOM ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS 0. Lama Surya Das' WEEKLY WORDS OF WISDOM "Here is the essence of meditation practice and letting go, which implies letting come and go-- letting be. Catching yourself before things catch you. I try to remember that I am the cause of all of my suffering, due to the habits and conditioning of my own mind; for it's not what happens but whatyou
AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN: Tibetan Wisdom for the West Evening Presentation & One-Day Retreat We are all Buddhas by nature, we have only to awaken to that fact. LAMA SURYA DASBOOKSAUDIOEVENTSBIOBLOGARCHIVES Includes the western-born Lama's current schedule, samples from his talks , text and audio interviews, and an "ask theLama" section.
BIO ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.” Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of BOOKS ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. MEDITATION ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Lama Surya's AWAKENING NOW Podcast Ep. 55 "The Middle Way: Life in Flow" "There is Nirvanic peace in things left just as they are.” Lama Surya Das explores the philosophy of the middle way and the idea of existing in a state that is not resisting or pulling towards desire but in constant flow. THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE MOST FAMOUS BUDDHIST IN THE WORLD ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Q. How did the Dalai Lama become the most famous Buddhist in the world? A: Spiritually speaking, many people assume that the Dalai Lama is like the pope of Buddhism. This is not true. For one thing, the Dalai Lama is the highest-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, but he is not officially recognized as a leader among the other schools ofBuddhism.
MUSINGS ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Fulfillment Prayer May all those who offered me food & nourishment this year attain the sublime happiness of total peace and contentment. May all those who offered me drink and dessert, who served, who received, who honored me, who helped or collaborated and co-created with me, or who made offerings to me and my altruistic spiritual mission--- May they attain happiness and well-being, be well WHAT ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS I’m getting tired of hearing from Christopher Hitchens in the media, and his fervid and all-too-familiar religion-bashing. I happen to like the guy, and also very much appreciate such diverse opinions–he is brilliant, after all, and has some valid points, which is why I bother to read him–-but overall he goes way too far and keeps grinding thesame ax ad nauseum.
AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Praise. A warm, accessible, deep, brilliantly written exploration and adventure along the Buddhist path.” –Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. his is a great achievement and I feel deeply grateful for it.” STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS February, 2005 . I have been transported, even if only temporarily; and seen that another world, another way of life is possible. There is another, better world and another life, and it is here -we are living in it.We may feel far from it, but rest assured: it is never far from us.You may sometimes feel out of the flow, but the flow goes right through you: thus speak Surya. LAMA SURYA DASBOOKSAUDIOEVENTSBIOBLOGARCHIVES Includes the western-born Lama's current schedule, samples from his talks , text and audio interviews, and an "ask theLama" section.
BIO ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.” Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of BOOKS ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. MEDITATION ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Lama Surya's AWAKENING NOW Podcast Ep. 55 "The Middle Way: Life in Flow" "There is Nirvanic peace in things left just as they are.” Lama Surya Das explores the philosophy of the middle way and the idea of existing in a state that is not resisting or pulling towards desire but in constant flow. THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE MOST FAMOUS BUDDHIST IN THE WORLD ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Q. How did the Dalai Lama become the most famous Buddhist in the world? A: Spiritually speaking, many people assume that the Dalai Lama is like the pope of Buddhism. This is not true. For one thing, the Dalai Lama is the highest-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, but he is not officially recognized as a leader among the other schools ofBuddhism.
MUSINGS ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Fulfillment Prayer May all those who offered me food & nourishment this year attain the sublime happiness of total peace and contentment. May all those who offered me drink and dessert, who served, who received, who honored me, who helped or collaborated and co-created with me, or who made offerings to me and my altruistic spiritual mission--- May they attain happiness and well-being, be well WHAT ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS I’m getting tired of hearing from Christopher Hitchens in the media, and his fervid and all-too-familiar religion-bashing. I happen to like the guy, and also very much appreciate such diverse opinions–he is brilliant, after all, and has some valid points, which is why I bother to read him–-but overall he goes way too far and keeps grinding thesame ax ad nauseum.
AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Praise. A warm, accessible, deep, brilliantly written exploration and adventure along the Buddhist path.” –Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. his is a great achievement and I feel deeply grateful for it.” STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS February, 2005 . I have been transported, even if only temporarily; and seen that another world, another way of life is possible. There is another, better world and another life, and it is here -we are living in it.We may feel far from it, but rest assured: it is never far from us.You may sometimes feel out of the flow, but the flow goes right through you: thus speak Surya. ARCHIVES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS On a beautiful summer day, Lama Surya Das and Denise Keniston sat down in his backyard in Lexington, Mass. This is the second in a series of edited clips from that magical afternoon. MUSINGS ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Fulfillment Prayer May all those who offered me food & nourishment this year attain the sublime happiness of total peace and contentment. May all those who offered me drink and dessert, who served, who received, who honored me, who helped or collaborated and co-created with me, or who made offerings to me and my altruistic spiritual mission--- May they attain happiness and well-being, be well WHAT IS “LOVE IN ACTION?” ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. WORDS OF WISDOM ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Fulfillment Prayer May all those who offered me food & nourishment this year attain the sublime happiness of total peace and contentment. May all those who offered me drink and dessert, who served, who received, who honored me, who helped or collaborated and co-created with me, or who made offerings to me and my altruistic spiritual mission--- May they attain happiness and well-being, be well STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS February, 2005 . I have been transported, even if only temporarily; and seen that another world, another way of life is possible. There is another, better world and another life, and it is here -we are living in it.We may feel far from it, but rest assured: it is never far from us.You may sometimes feel out of the flow, but the flow goes right through you: thus speak Surya. TRANSFORMING ANGER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Even the Dalai Lama gets angry. The trick is what you do with it. Q: What did the Buddha teach about anger, specifically righteous anger? Is any anger acceptable in Buddhism? A: The Dalai Lama recently answered the question, “Is there a positive form of anger?” by saying that righteous anger is a “defilement” or “afflictive emotion”–a Buddhist term translated from the Sanskrit PRESS KIT ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE SOUNDS OF INSIGHT ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS What’s all the chanting about? Lama Surya Das explains how sacred sound is a surefire path to spiritual insight. And it’s fun! Q: I hear a lot about chanting in Buddhist meditation centers and elsewhere these days. What is the purpose of chant, mantra, and sacred music? STAYING AFLOAT TOGETHER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN: Tibetan Wisdom for the West Evening Presentation & One-Day Retreat We are all Buddhas by nature, we have only to awaken to that fact. LAMA SURYA DASBOOKSAUDIOEVENTSBIOBLOGARCHIVES Lama Surya Das’ Events. Ask The Lama Q & A Sessions. 90 Minute Sessions. REGISTRATION. (sessions are limited) Day-Long Meditation Retreat. May 1, 2021. 10 AM to 4 PM EDT. REGISTRATION. BIO ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Bio. Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.”. Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen,vipassana
BOOKS ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE MOST FAMOUS BUDDHIST IN THE WORLD ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Q. How did the Dalai Lama become the most famous Buddhist in the world? A: Spiritually speaking, many people assume that the Dalai Lama is like the pope of Buddhism. This is not true. For one thing, the Dalai Lama is the highest-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, but he is not officially recognized as a leader among the other schools ofBuddhism.
WHAT IS “LOVE IN ACTION?” ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. WHAT ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Einstein was a deeply spiritual man whose personal beliefs went far beyond any old fashioned patriarchal creator-God, and was one who evinced genuine mystical insight and spent his last decades searching for a true Unified Field Theory. He believed that “Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion of the RESPONSE TO ARTICLE ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS STATEMENT FROM LAMA SURYA DAS. A recent article makes many accusations, some true and some false or exaggerated, and almost all anonymous, concerning my behavior more than 10 years ago. I disagree with many of the characterizations and descriptions in the story; however, I take full responsibility for any of my actions which causedanyone any pain.
AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS The radical and compelling message of Buddhism tells us that each of us has the wisdom, awareness, love, and power of the Buddha within; yet most of us are too often like sleeping Buddhas. In Awakening the Buddha Within, Surya Das shows how we can awaken to who we really are in order to lead a more compassionate, enlightened, and balanced life. STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Every step of the way is the Way. And the greatest miracle is love. Many claim enlightenment experiences, satori’s, insights and realizations, which is all fine, if you study the literature about enlightenment and spiritual illumination. These days, it seems, it is far easier to get enlightened than to stay enlightened; and that isthe crux
LAMA SURYA DASBOOKSAUDIOEVENTSBIOBLOGARCHIVES Lama Surya Das’ Events. Ask The Lama Q & A Sessions. 90 Minute Sessions. REGISTRATION. (sessions are limited) Day-Long Meditation Retreat. May 1, 2021. 10 AM to 4 PM EDT. REGISTRATION. BIO ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Bio. Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.”. Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen,vipassana
BOOKS ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE MOST FAMOUS BUDDHIST IN THE WORLD ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Q. How did the Dalai Lama become the most famous Buddhist in the world? A: Spiritually speaking, many people assume that the Dalai Lama is like the pope of Buddhism. This is not true. For one thing, the Dalai Lama is the highest-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, but he is not officially recognized as a leader among the other schools ofBuddhism.
WHAT IS “LOVE IN ACTION?” ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. WHAT ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Einstein was a deeply spiritual man whose personal beliefs went far beyond any old fashioned patriarchal creator-God, and was one who evinced genuine mystical insight and spent his last decades searching for a true Unified Field Theory. He believed that “Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion of the RESPONSE TO ARTICLE ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS STATEMENT FROM LAMA SURYA DAS. A recent article makes many accusations, some true and some false or exaggerated, and almost all anonymous, concerning my behavior more than 10 years ago. I disagree with many of the characterizations and descriptions in the story; however, I take full responsibility for any of my actions which causedanyone any pain.
AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS The radical and compelling message of Buddhism tells us that each of us has the wisdom, awareness, love, and power of the Buddha within; yet most of us are too often like sleeping Buddhas. In Awakening the Buddha Within, Surya Das shows how we can awaken to who we really are in order to lead a more compassionate, enlightened, and balanced life. STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Every step of the way is the Way. And the greatest miracle is love. Many claim enlightenment experiences, satori’s, insights and realizations, which is all fine, if you study the literature about enlightenment and spiritual illumination. These days, it seems, it is far easier to get enlightened than to stay enlightened; and that isthe crux
ARCHIVES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS 0. Lama Surya Das – Awakening Now – Ep. 94 "Sky Mind" Lama Surya Das explores the natural great perfection of sky mind, or panoramic awareness, and talks about the difference between the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions. “Now-ness awareness is the authentic, unfabricated Buddha within. Be here now doesn’t sound like much, butit’s
MEDITATION ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Lama Surya's AWAKENING NOW Podcast Ep. 55 "The Middle Way: Life in Flow" "There is Nirvanic peace in things left just as they are.” Lama Surya Das explores the philosophy of the middle way and the idea of existing in a state that is not resisting or pulling towards desire but in constant flow. WHAT IS “LOVE IN ACTION?” ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Every step of the way is the Way. And the greatest miracle is love. Many claim enlightenment experiences, satori’s, insights and realizations, which is all fine, if you study the literature about enlightenment and spiritual illumination. These days, it seems, it is far easier to get enlightened than to stay enlightened; and that isthe crux
WORDS OF WISDOM ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS 1) Rest in the breath while letting go of all thoughts, concerns, plans, worries, and preoccupations. 2) Be mindful of the physical sensations you feel right now. 3) Feel the good earth beneath your feet or the seat that cradles you. 4) Chant a mantra or sacred phrase again and again, with pure, undivided concentration and focus. THE SOUNDS OF INSIGHT ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS As Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan explains in “The Mysticism of Sound and Music,” “before the world was, all was in sound. God was in sound, we are made of sound.”. The gospel of John says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”. Everything stems from, is interconnected by, and returns to PRESS KIT ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. TRANSFORMING ANGER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Even the Dalai Lama gets angry. The trick is what you do with it. Q: What did the Buddha teach about anger, specifically righteous anger? Is any anger acceptable in Buddhism? A: The Dalai Lama recently answered the question, “Is there a positive form of anger?” by saying that righteous anger is a “defilement” or “afflictive emotion”–a Buddhist term translated from the Sanskrit STAYING AFLOAT TOGETHER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN: Tibetan Wisdom for the West Evening Presentation & One-Day Retreat We are all Buddhas by nature, we have only to awaken to that fact. LAMA SURYA DASBOOKSAUDIOEVENTSBIOBLOGARCHIVESDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASIS LAMA SURYA DAS MARRIEDLAMA SURYA DAS AFFAIRLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKS Lama Surya Das’ Events. Ask The Lama Q & A Sessions. 90 Minute Sessions. REGISTRATION. (sessions are limited) Day-Long Meditation Retreat. May 1, 2021. 10 AM to 4 PM EDT. REGISTRATION. BIO ‹ LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DAS SCANDALLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKSLAMA SURYA DAS CONTROVERSYIS LAMA SURYADAS MARRIED
Bio. Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.”. Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen,vipassana
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One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE MOST FAMOUS BUDDHIST IN THE WORLD ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Q. How did the Dalai Lama become the most famous Buddhist in the world? A: Spiritually speaking, many people assume that the Dalai Lama is like the pope of Buddhism. This is not true. For one thing, the Dalai Lama is the highest-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, but he is not officially recognized as a leader among the other schools ofBuddhism.
WHAT ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Einstein was a deeply spiritual man whose personal beliefs went far beyond any old fashioned patriarchal creator-God, and was one who evinced genuine mystical insight and spent his last decades searching for a true Unified Field Theory. He believed that “Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion of the ASK THE LAMA ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS The brilliance and perception of a beautiful, young mind. Below is the poem the first Youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman read at the inauguration of our 46th President, Joseph R. Biden on January 20, 2020 When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in thisnever-ending shade?
STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Every step of the way is the Way. And the greatest miracle is love. Many claim enlightenment experiences, satori’s, insights and realizations, which is all fine, if you study the literature about enlightenment and spiritual illumination. These days, it seems, it is far easier to get enlightened than to stay enlightened; and that isthe crux
STAYING AFLOAT TOGETHER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN: Tibetan Wisdom for the West Evening Presentation & One-Day Retreat We are all Buddhas by nature, we have only to awaken to that fact. LAMA SURYA DASBOOKSAUDIOEVENTSBIOBLOGARCHIVESDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASIS LAMA SURYA DAS MARRIEDLAMA SURYA DAS AFFAIRLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKS Lama Surya Das’ Events. Ask The Lama Q & A Sessions. 90 Minute Sessions. REGISTRATION. (sessions are limited) Day-Long Meditation Retreat. May 1, 2021. 10 AM to 4 PM EDT. REGISTRATION. BIO ‹ LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DAS SCANDALLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKSLAMA SURYA DAS CONTROVERSYIS LAMA SURYADAS MARRIED
Bio. Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.”. Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen,vipassana
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One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE MOST FAMOUS BUDDHIST IN THE WORLD ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Q. How did the Dalai Lama become the most famous Buddhist in the world? A: Spiritually speaking, many people assume that the Dalai Lama is like the pope of Buddhism. This is not true. For one thing, the Dalai Lama is the highest-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, but he is not officially recognized as a leader among the other schools ofBuddhism.
WHAT ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Einstein was a deeply spiritual man whose personal beliefs went far beyond any old fashioned patriarchal creator-God, and was one who evinced genuine mystical insight and spent his last decades searching for a true Unified Field Theory. He believed that “Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion of the ASK THE LAMA ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS The brilliance and perception of a beautiful, young mind. Below is the poem the first Youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman read at the inauguration of our 46th President, Joseph R. Biden on January 20, 2020 When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in thisnever-ending shade?
STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Every step of the way is the Way. And the greatest miracle is love. Many claim enlightenment experiences, satori’s, insights and realizations, which is all fine, if you study the literature about enlightenment and spiritual illumination. These days, it seems, it is far easier to get enlightened than to stay enlightened; and that isthe crux
STAYING AFLOAT TOGETHER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN: Tibetan Wisdom for the West Evening Presentation & One-Day Retreat We are all Buddhas by nature, we have only to awaken to that fact. WHAT IS “LOVE IN ACTION?” ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. WORDS OF WISDOM ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS 1) Rest in the breath while letting go of all thoughts, concerns, plans, worries, and preoccupations. 2) Be mindful of the physical sensations you feel right now. 3) Feel the good earth beneath your feet or the seat that cradles you. 4) Chant a mantra or sacred phrase again and again, with pure, undivided concentration and focus. THE PEARL PRINCIPLE ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Significant life changes are often times of doubt, anxiety, passionate energy, re-balancing and opportunity. The tension of this kind of “in between” time (bardo) is often colored by the sadness of letting go, the difficulty of living with uncertainty, fear of the unknown, the pain of being torn away from the familiar and comfortable, as well as an anticipation of new beginnings. STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Every step of the way is the Way. And the greatest miracle is love. Many claim enlightenment experiences, satori’s, insights and realizations, which is all fine, if you study the literature about enlightenment and spiritual illumination. These days, it seems, it is far easier to get enlightened than to stay enlightened; and that isthe crux
RESPONSE TO ARTICLE ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS STATEMENT FROM LAMA SURYA DAS. A recent article makes many accusations, some true and some false or exaggerated, and almost all anonymous, concerning my behavior more than 10 years ago. I disagree with many of the characterizations and descriptions in the story; however, I take full responsibility for any of my actions which causedanyone any pain.
THE SOUNDS OF INSIGHT ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS As Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan explains in “The Mysticism of Sound and Music,” “before the world was, all was in sound. God was in sound, we are made of sound.”. The gospel of John says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”. Everything stems from, is interconnected by, and returns to WORDS OF WISDOM ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS 0. Lama Surya Das' WEEKLY WORDS OF WISDOM "Here is the essence of meditation practice and letting go, which implies letting come and go-- letting be. Catching yourself before things catch you. I try to remember that I am the cause of all of my suffering, due to the habits and conditioning of my own mind; for it's not what happens but whatyou
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Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.” Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of BOOKS ‹ LAMA SURYA DASDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASIS LAMA SURYA DAS MARRIEDLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKSLAMA SURYA DAS CONTROVERSYLAMA SURYA DASSCANDAL
One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE MOST FAMOUS BUDDHIST IN THE WORLD ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Q. How did the Dalai Lama become the most famous Buddhist in the world? A: Spiritually speaking, many people assume that the Dalai Lama is like the pope of Buddhism. This is not true. For one thing, the Dalai Lama is the highest-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, but he is not officially recognized as a leader among the other schools ofBuddhism.
ASK THE LAMA ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS The brilliance and perception of a beautiful, young mind. Below is the poem the first Youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman read at the inauguration of our 46th President, Joseph R. Biden on January 20, 2020 When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in thisnever-ending shade?
WHAT ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS I’m getting tired of hearing from Christopher Hitchens in the media, and his fervid and all-too-familiar religion-bashing. I happen to like the guy, and also very much appreciate such diverse opinions–he is brilliant, after all, and has some valid points, which is why I bother to read him–-but overall he goes way too far and keeps grinding thesame ax ad nauseum.
STAYING AFLOAT TOGETHER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS February, 2005 . I have been transported, even if only temporarily; and seen that another world, another way of life is possible. There is another, better world and another life, and it is here -we are living in it.We may feel far from it, but rest assured: it is never far from us.You may sometimes feel out of the flow, but the flow goes right through you: thus speak Surya. AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN: Tibetan Wisdom for the West Evening Presentation & One-Day Retreat We are all Buddhas by nature, we have only to awaken to that fact. LAMA SURYA DASBOOKSAUDIOEVENTSBIOBLOGARCHIVESDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASIS LAMA SURYA DAS MARRIEDLAMA SURYA DAS AFFAIRLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKS Includes the western-born Lama's current schedule, samples from his talks , text and audio interviews, and an "ask theLama" section.
BIO ‹ LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DAS SCANDALLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKSLAMA SURYA DAS CONTROVERSYIS LAMA SURYADAS MARRIED
Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.” Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of BOOKS ‹ LAMA SURYA DASDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASIS LAMA SURYA DAS MARRIEDLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKSLAMA SURYA DAS CONTROVERSYLAMA SURYA DASSCANDAL
One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE MOST FAMOUS BUDDHIST IN THE WORLD ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Q. How did the Dalai Lama become the most famous Buddhist in the world? A: Spiritually speaking, many people assume that the Dalai Lama is like the pope of Buddhism. This is not true. For one thing, the Dalai Lama is the highest-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, but he is not officially recognized as a leader among the other schools ofBuddhism.
ASK THE LAMA ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS The brilliance and perception of a beautiful, young mind. Below is the poem the first Youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman read at the inauguration of our 46th President, Joseph R. Biden on January 20, 2020 When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in thisnever-ending shade?
WHAT ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS I’m getting tired of hearing from Christopher Hitchens in the media, and his fervid and all-too-familiar religion-bashing. I happen to like the guy, and also very much appreciate such diverse opinions–he is brilliant, after all, and has some valid points, which is why I bother to read him–-but overall he goes way too far and keeps grinding thesame ax ad nauseum.
STAYING AFLOAT TOGETHER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS February, 2005 . I have been transported, even if only temporarily; and seen that another world, another way of life is possible. There is another, better world and another life, and it is here -we are living in it.We may feel far from it, but rest assured: it is never far from us.You may sometimes feel out of the flow, but the flow goes right through you: thus speak Surya. AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN: Tibetan Wisdom for the West Evening Presentation & One-Day Retreat We are all Buddhas by nature, we have only to awaken to that fact. WHAT IS “LOVE IN ACTION?” ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE PEARL PRINCIPLE ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Significant life changes are often times of doubt, anxiety, passionate energy, re-balancing and opportunity. The tension of this kind of “in between” time (bardo) is often colored by the sadness of letting go, the difficulty of living with uncertainty, fear of the unknown, the pain of being torn away from the familiar and comfortable, as well as an anticipation of new beginnings. WORDS OF WISDOM ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Fulfillment Prayer May all those who offered me food & nourishment this year attain the sublime happiness of total peace and contentment. May all those who offered me drink and dessert, who served, who received, who honored me, who helped or collaborated and co-created with me, or who made offerings to me and my altruistic spiritual mission--- May they attain happiness and well-being, be well RESPONSE TO ARTICLE ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS STATEMENT FROM LAMA SURYA DAS. A recent article makes many accusations, some true and some false or exaggerated, and almost all anonymous, concerning my behavior more than 10 years ago. STAYING AFLOAT TOGETHER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS February, 2005 . I have been transported, even if only temporarily; and seen that another world, another way of life is possible. There is another, better world and another life, and it is here -we are living in it.We may feel far from it, but rest assured: it is never far from us.You may sometimes feel out of the flow, but the flow goes right through you: thus speak Surya. THE SOUNDS OF INSIGHT ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS What’s all the chanting about? Lama Surya Das explains how sacred sound is a surefire path to spiritual insight. And it’s fun! Q: I hear a lot about chanting in Buddhist meditation centers and elsewhere these days. What is the purpose of chant, mantra, and sacred music? PRESS KIT ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. TRANSFORMING ANGER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Even the Dalai Lama gets angry. The trick is what you do with it. Q: What did the Buddha teach about anger, specifically righteous anger? Is any anger acceptable in Buddhism? A: The Dalai Lama recently answered the question, “Is there a positive form of anger?” by saying that righteous anger is a “defilement” or “afflictive emotion”–a Buddhist term translated from the Sanskrit WORDS OF WISDOM ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Dr. Jennifer Howard is a internationally acclaimed coach, licensed psychotherapist, teacher, energy healer, and is a leading thought leader on spirituality and psychology. LAMA SURYA DASBOOKSAUDIOEVENTSBIOBLOGARCHIVESDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASIS LAMA SURYA DAS MARRIEDLAMA SURYA DAS AFFAIRLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKS Includes the western-born Lama's current schedule, samples from his talks , text and audio interviews, and an "ask theLama" section.
BIO ‹ LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DAS SCANDALLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKSLAMA SURYA DAS CONTROVERSYIS LAMA SURYADAS MARRIED
Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.” Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of BOOKS ‹ LAMA SURYA DASDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASIS LAMA SURYA DAS MARRIEDLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKSLAMA SURYA DAS CONTROVERSYLAMA SURYA DASSCANDAL
One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE MOST FAMOUS BUDDHIST IN THE WORLD ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Q. How did the Dalai Lama become the most famous Buddhist in the world? A: Spiritually speaking, many people assume that the Dalai Lama is like the pope of Buddhism. This is not true. For one thing, the Dalai Lama is the highest-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, but he is not officially recognized as a leader among the other schools ofBuddhism.
ASK THE LAMA ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS The brilliance and perception of a beautiful, young mind. Below is the poem the first Youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman read at the inauguration of our 46th President, Joseph R. Biden on January 20, 2020 When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in thisnever-ending shade?
WHAT ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS I’m getting tired of hearing from Christopher Hitchens in the media, and his fervid and all-too-familiar religion-bashing. I happen to like the guy, and also very much appreciate such diverse opinions–he is brilliant, after all, and has some valid points, which is why I bother to read him–-but overall he goes way too far and keeps grinding thesame ax ad nauseum.
STAYING AFLOAT TOGETHER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS February, 2005 . I have been transported, even if only temporarily; and seen that another world, another way of life is possible. There is another, better world and another life, and it is here -we are living in it.We may feel far from it, but rest assured: it is never far from us.You may sometimes feel out of the flow, but the flow goes right through you: thus speak Surya. AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN: Tibetan Wisdom for the West Evening Presentation & One-Day Retreat We are all Buddhas by nature, we have only to awaken to that fact. LAMA SURYA DASBOOKSAUDIOEVENTSBIOBLOGARCHIVESDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASIS LAMA SURYA DAS MARRIEDLAMA SURYA DAS AFFAIRLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKS Includes the western-born Lama's current schedule, samples from his talks , text and audio interviews, and an "ask theLama" section.
BIO ‹ LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DASDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASLAMA SURYA DAS SCANDALLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKSLAMA SURYA DAS CONTROVERSYIS LAMA SURYADAS MARRIED
Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.” Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of BOOKS ‹ LAMA SURYA DASDZOGCHEN LAMA SURYA DASIS LAMA SURYA DAS MARRIEDLAMA SURYA DAS BOOKSLAMA SURYA DAS CONTROVERSYLAMA SURYA DASSCANDAL
One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE COVID BEATITUDES ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE MOST FAMOUS BUDDHIST IN THE WORLD ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Q. How did the Dalai Lama become the most famous Buddhist in the world? A: Spiritually speaking, many people assume that the Dalai Lama is like the pope of Buddhism. This is not true. For one thing, the Dalai Lama is the highest-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, but he is not officially recognized as a leader among the other schools ofBuddhism.
ASK THE LAMA ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS The brilliance and perception of a beautiful, young mind. Below is the poem the first Youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman read at the inauguration of our 46th President, Joseph R. Biden on January 20, 2020 When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in thisnever-ending shade?
WHAT ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE? ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS I’m getting tired of hearing from Christopher Hitchens in the media, and his fervid and all-too-familiar religion-bashing. I happen to like the guy, and also very much appreciate such diverse opinions–he is brilliant, after all, and has some valid points, which is why I bother to read him–-but overall he goes way too far and keeps grinding thesame ax ad nauseum.
STAYING AFLOAT TOGETHER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS February, 2005 . I have been transported, even if only temporarily; and seen that another world, another way of life is possible. There is another, better world and another life, and it is here -we are living in it.We may feel far from it, but rest assured: it is never far from us.You may sometimes feel out of the flow, but the flow goes right through you: thus speak Surya. AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN: Tibetan Wisdom for the West Evening Presentation & One-Day Retreat We are all Buddhas by nature, we have only to awaken to that fact. WHAT IS “LOVE IN ACTION?” ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. THE PEARL PRINCIPLE ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Significant life changes are often times of doubt, anxiety, passionate energy, re-balancing and opportunity. The tension of this kind of “in between” time (bardo) is often colored by the sadness of letting go, the difficulty of living with uncertainty, fear of the unknown, the pain of being torn away from the familiar and comfortable, as well as an anticipation of new beginnings. WORDS OF WISDOM ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Fulfillment Prayer May all those who offered me food & nourishment this year attain the sublime happiness of total peace and contentment. May all those who offered me drink and dessert, who served, who received, who honored me, who helped or collaborated and co-created with me, or who made offerings to me and my altruistic spiritual mission--- May they attain happiness and well-being, be well RESPONSE TO ARTICLE ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS STATEMENT FROM LAMA SURYA DAS. A recent article makes many accusations, some true and some false or exaggerated, and almost all anonymous, concerning my behavior more than 10 years ago. STAYING AFLOAT TOGETHER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. STAYING ENLIGHTENED ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS February, 2005 . I have been transported, even if only temporarily; and seen that another world, another way of life is possible. There is another, better world and another life, and it is here -we are living in it.We may feel far from it, but rest assured: it is never far from us.You may sometimes feel out of the flow, but the flow goes right through you: thus speak Surya. THE SOUNDS OF INSIGHT ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS What’s all the chanting about? Lama Surya Das explains how sacred sound is a surefire path to spiritual insight. And it’s fun! Q: I hear a lot about chanting in Buddhist meditation centers and elsewhere these days. What is the purpose of chant, mantra, and sacred music? PRESS KIT ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author. TRANSFORMING ANGER ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Even the Dalai Lama gets angry. The trick is what you do with it. Q: What did the Buddha teach about anger, specifically righteous anger? Is any anger acceptable in Buddhism? A: The Dalai Lama recently answered the question, “Is there a positive form of anger?” by saying that righteous anger is a “defilement” or “afflictive emotion”–a Buddhist term translated from the Sanskrit WORDS OF WISDOM ‹ LAMA SURYA DAS Dr. Jennifer Howard is a internationally acclaimed coach, licensed psychotherapist, teacher, energy healer, and is a leading thought leader on spirituality and psychology. One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author.* __
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