18 | Paradox

Paradox as a lens for understanding the third of three primary energies for traveling the Buddhist spiritual path. We tap the precision and poetry of language to unpack the significance of shifting our view from misperception towards nondual wisdom. Lama Zopa guides an experiential practice beginning with shamatha (English: tranquility, or calm abiding) and leading into meditative inquiry, an insight practice from the Tibetan that invokes, instills, and integrates prajna, precise knowing. EPISODE CONTENTS 00:36 Teaching by Lama Yeshe 25:31 Conversation with Lama Yeshe and Tania Israel 45:36 Song: Paradox (to the tune of "Tenderness," by Mickey Billlingham, Ranking Roger, Dave Wakeling) Lyrics by Tania Israel. Music and vocals by Antara Hunter and Heather Stevenson 49:47 Guided meditation by Lama Zopa Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on full moon days. RESOURCES Join our Global Community for regular updates on Prajna Fire events with Yeshe and Zopa 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. Book Online at Prajna Fire with immediate confirmation (https://www.prajnafire.com/book-online) EMAIL US [email protected] FIND US on the Prajna Fire website (https://www.prajnafire.com/sparks) @prajnasparks on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Sing-a-long with us on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRUzGmU7c4_TJdLhG9R8IDA/videos) Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa (www.prajnafire.com) IG: @karmayeshechodron @karmazopajigme Tania Israel (www.taniaisrael.com) Heather Stevenson (www.heatherstevenson.com) Antara Hunter (www.antaratunes.com) Shivnee Ratna, Tibetan singing bowls (www.shivgauree.com)