02 | Cloister

Lama Yeshe teaches about the challenges and benefits of being cloistered, and you learn a bit about what a 3-year retreat is like. Plus, a Hamilton-inspired song! Lama Zopa leads a guided meditation presenting both shamatha (tranquility) practice and analytical meditation. EPISODE CONTENTS 00:30 Teaching by Lama Yeshe 24:49 Conversation with Lama Yeshe and Tania Israel 41:31 Song: Cloistered (to the tune of Helpless from Hamilton), lyrics by Tania Israel, vocals by Heather Stevenson 44:49 Guided meditation by Lama Zopa PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on the new and full moons (USA Mountain Time). Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa offer individual spiritual counsel on formal Buddhist practice as well as innovative ways to integrate Buddhist perspective into your everyday life. Online booking with immediate confirmation. EMAIL US [email protected] FIND US https://www.prajnafire.com/sparks @prajnasparks on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Sing-a-long with us on YouTube Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa (www.prajnafire.com) Tania Israel (www.taniaisrael.com) Heather Stevenson (www.heatherstevenson.com) Shivnee Ratna, Tibetan singing bowls (www.shivgauree.com)