Lama Surya Das – Awakening Now – Ep. 82 "Seeing with Naked Awareness"
This time on the Awakening Now Podcast, Lama Surya Das teaches the first steps in practicing Dzogchen non-meditation and seeing with naked awareness.
In this practice, we assume our Buddha seat and proceed from there. Allowing the flow of awareness proceed unhindered. – Lama Surya Das
Lama Surya Das' Awakening Now Podcast– Ep. 81 – "Integrating Dharma with Daily Life"
Lama Surya Das embraces the dance of Rigpa as he explores how Bodhisattva actions mean being responsive, as needed, to the higher vision of life.
This is the conduct of the Bodhisattva. Notice we’re not talking about not lying, not killing, not stealing, moral precepts; this is not meditate, pray, chant; this is the natural outflow, the natural responsiveness of the Bodhisattva.” – Lama Surya Das
Lama Surya Das' - Awakening Now Podcast -EP. 80 "Vajra Pride"
Lama Surya Das explores the practice of Vajra pride. Then takes questions on vegetarianism and Buddhism, preparing for the moment of death, and mindfulness.
I rejoice in the Buddha-ness on this seat, and that seat. And every seat, and every flower, and every clot of dirt. That’s the pride of the lineage. The dignity, Vajra pride.” – Lama Surya Das
LAMA SURYA’S AWAKENING NOW PODCAST – EP. 79 "Freedom from Action"
Lama Surya Das pays tribute to Dzogchen master Chatral Rinpoche as he talks about the important practice of letting things come and go, and accepting whatever is in front of you.
I guess now it’s up to us. Not that we can compare ourselves to them, but now it’s up to us.” – Lama Surya Das
LAMA SURYA’S AWAKENING NOW PODCAST – EP. 78
"The Three Vital Points"
Lama Surya Das explores the three vital points that strike to the heart of the matter of recognizing, exercising, and stabilizing our own Buddha Nature.
What kind of enlightenment are you looking for?” ~ Lama Surya Das
LAMA SURYA’S AWAKENING NOW PODCAST – EP. 77 “Seeing as It Is, Leaving as It Is"
Lama Surya Das explores the non-meditation practices that allow us to open to every aspect of life without reactivity – just seeing as it is, leaving as it is.
We are not trying to suppress thoughts. Changing our thoughts and moods are like redecorating our cell on the Titanic. It is so temporary. But finding the timeless awarenes, pure presence… What words do we have for it, our true nature?” – Lama Surya Das
LAMA SURYA’S AWAKENING NOW PODCAST – EP. 76 “The Great Natural Non-Meditation"
Lama Surya Das looks to the sky with naked awareness as he explores the Dzogchen practice of natural non-meditation and offers four ways of cultivating authenticity and presence.
We didn’t even know how uptight we were until we learned to relax. Like when you go on vacation for two weeks, doesn’t it take you the first three or six or nine days just to arrive and relax?”– Lama Surya Das
Lama Surya's Awakening Now Podcast – Ep. 75 "Buddhas By Nature"
Lama Surya Das explores the practice of Dzogchen, the three higher trainings, and how we are all Buddhas by nature.
“So this Buddha nature we’re talking about is not a person, it’s not a man, it’s not an Indian, it’s not a religion – it’s an outlook, it’s a gnostic experience, it’s a direct perception or view. It’s the big picture.” – Lama Surya Das
Lama Surya's "Awakening Now" Podcast EP. 74 "The Way of Awakening with Ken Wilber"
Lama Surya Das sits down with Ken Wilber for a conversation around the evolution of spiritual practice and finding freedom through emptiness.
“As profound and important as the core of the great spiritual traditions are – we do keep learning new stuff. That tends to at least help and flesh out and expand our own capacities of realization. As well as the depth of our realization. What we are bringing forth and manifesting.” – Ken Wilber
A Chat with Krishna Das
In this episode of Krishna Das' Pilgrim Heart Podcast Lama Surya and his longtime friend discuss spiritual practice, retreat, death, mindfulness, compassion and more.
Join them in chanting “Om Mani Pedmé Hung”.
