In the Media


05 May 2022 |  Posted by Surya Das |  0 Comment.
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Finding Unity in Diversity During his last teaching time at Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in the Bahamas, Lama Surya Das discussed unity in diversity, and finding the "one" in the "many." This helps us to see others in ourselves, contributing to a peaceful existence. He also shared stories about renowned spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba and his first-hand experiences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iCQUs3J8k



What is death to me?

13 Apr 2021 |  Posted by Surya Das |  0 Comment.
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A good question is better than an easy answer. Artwork by: Paul Gauguin (1848 – 1903), "Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?" "Even death is nothing to fearFor those who have lived wisely."~ The Buddha They say everyone dies, and all things shall pass away. All is impermanent, fleeting, ungraspable. And yet, who shall truly live? What is our true life meant to be? And what does that even mean? This is my question for you, Dear Seekers and pilgrims in life. How to live and be(come) who and what we genuinely are and aspire towards? How to become the mensches we...



Harvesting Happiness interview with Lisa Cypers Kamen

23 Feb 2017 |  Posted by Surya Das |  0 Comment.
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Harvesting Happiness interview with Lisa Cypers Kamen: Making Peace with Your Mind and Shattering the Illusion of Separation



Interview with CJ Liu of Fire It Up with CJ- “Finding a Guru”

12 Dec 2016 |  Posted by Surya Das |  0 Comment.
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Lama Surya Das talks with CJ Liu of Fire It UP with CJ about his own journey of finding a guru in his life featured in his book "Make Me One with Everything: Buddhist Meditations to Awaken from the Illusion of Separation". What is a guru? How does one know if they have found the right person? What differentiates good teachers from ones that are bad teachers.



NPR Radio Host Gina Gambony and Lama Surya Das Mix It Up!

23 Sep 2016 |  Posted by Surya Das |  0 Comment.
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Communique: "Brooklyn Buddha" Holds Retreats In Raleigh & Wilmington This Weekend | Lama Surya Das



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01 Sep 2016 |  Posted by Surya Das |  0 Comment.
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The 17th Karmapa is back in America!

17 Mar 2015 |  Posted by Surya Das |  0 Comment.
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On Sunday, March 15th I was delighted to take part in the welcoming reception held for His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa in Menlo Park, CA. This auspicious occasion kicked off his two month USA tour, and marks His Holiness' third visit to America. Today he is giving a talk at Stanford University, and  yesterday was at the Google Campus in Silicon Valley. What a wonderful, youthful Lama! I invite you to visit the Karmapa's website for his official tour schedule- http://kagyuoffice.org/schedule/



My NPR interview with Jemila Ericson

20 Sep 2014 |  Posted by Surya Das |  0 Comment.
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My NPR interview with Jemila Ericson of WHQR, Wilmington, NC



My Latest Article in The Huffington Post

08 Apr 2014 |  Posted by Surya Das |  0 Comment.
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My First Encounter With the Sixteenth Karmapa Huffington Post April 7, 2014 After I graduated from college in 1971, I had the good fortune to travel overland from London to India. I had celebrated at Woodstock and marched on Washington, but that first Asian pilgrimage was the real turning point of my life. Over time, I would find and meet many -- if not most -- of the saints and enlightened masters (Hindu and Buddhist) of that era. One day in 1973, in the foothills of the Himalayas at a hillside monastery outside Darjeeling, one of my friends surprised me by asking, "Have you seen your picture...



My NPR interview with Jemila Ericson

26 Feb 2014 |  Posted by Surya Das |  0 Comment.
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