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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

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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

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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  

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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  

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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

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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  

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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

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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”.

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LAMA SURYA’S “AWAKENING NOW: PODCAST- EP. 73 "Finding Truth and Enlightenment At Home" We don’t need to sit on a 20-hour flight to the East to find liberation. Lama Surya Das shares a talk on the possibility of finding truth and freedom right where you are. “There is a master in India and his name is Punja-ji. One of my friends stuck a video camera in his face. He said, ‘Oh master, there are many seekers of truth. Friends and sangha members in the West and in America. They are seeking truth. They want to know what to do. Do you have any advice for them.’ The master said, ‘Stay...

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Lama Surya's "Awakening Now: Podcast- EP. 72- "Awakening with Mindful Awareness" Lama Surya looks at the possibilities for awakening presented by The Buddha’s teachings. He explores the important role that mindful awareness plays in this awakening. “Buddhism is based on The Buddha’s enlightenment experience that he promised anybody can experience by cultivating such a path. Why become a mere Buddhist if you can become a Buddha?” – Lama Surya Das

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