03 | Craving

Craving, the origin of dukkha (suffering, unsatisfactoriness, lack of fulfillment). Yeshe and Tania have a conversation about marshmallows. Lama Zopa leads a guided meditation presenting shamatha (English: tranquility, or calm abiding) practice and an analytical meditation focused on an experiential analysis of craving. EPISODE CONTENTS 00:34 Teaching by Lama Yeshe 18:03 Conversation with Lama Yeshe and Tania Israel 40:51 Song: Craving Subsides (to the tune of The Circle Game), lyrics by Tania Israel, vocals by Heather Stevenson 45:38 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)