Luminous Awareness with the Buddhist Scholar and Practitioner Pema Duddul

Pema Duddul shares about his life and practice of the Buddhist dharma. He is the author of the recently published book 'Luminous Awareness.'   Links: https://www.amazon.com/Luminous-Awareness-Guidebook-Natural-Awakening/dp/0648397297/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684371122&sr=8-1   Introduction: 0:00 - 12:45 Conversation with Pima Duddul starts: 13:05 Partial List of Topics   His early discovery of Buddhism around age 11 and recognition that he was already a Buddhist Pema Duddul shares about his meditation and spiritual path Simplicity in practice versus ritual Importance of the Bardo teachings Ngondro or preliminary practices in Buddhism Psychedelics/ ethics/ 5 precepts including the precept against taking intoxicants Guru Yoga Orientalism  Racist views  Karma Is this benefit or harm? Look yourself and determine it.    A State of Mind Podcast: www.astateofmindpodcast.com   Somatic trauma informed therapy, Psychedelic assisted Therapy, Meditation training & more: www.astateofmindcounseling.org   Support the show: www.patreon.com/astateofmind