Charles Manson: The Second Karmapa (#175)

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features an interview with Charles Manson. Charles is a master woodcarver and author who spent several years as a Buddhist monk and in meditation retreats. He holds a master’s in theological studies from Harvard University and works as a librarian for the Tibetan Collections at the Bodleian Library at Oxford University and at the British Library in London. In this episode, Charles and host Daniel Aitken discuss: his book The Second Karmapa Karma Pakshi; his eight-year retreat; Karma Pakshi’s impact on Möngke Khan court; Kublai Khan’s capture and exile of Karma Pakshi; lungsem breathing meditation practice; and more! Items mentioned in this podcast:  – Early 14th-Century Portrait of Karma Pakshi – 16th Karmapa in the Karma Pakshi pose at Tsurpu Pre-1959 – Karma Pakshi Travel Map – Om Ma-Ni Pe-Me Hung Sheet music – Om Ma-Ni Pe-Me Hung Recording of Nick Perry playing medieval shawm – Charles during retreat at Karma Pakshi cave   Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us and helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Charles Manson: The Second Karmapa (#175) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.