Podcast with Frederico Trancoso aka. Drupön Pema Rigdzin

Frederico Trancoso, born and raised in Brazil, has spent many years engaged in contemplative practice within the Düdjom Tersar Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. As a result, he now serves as the retreat guide at Pema Ösel Ling, a center located in the hills above Santa Cruz, California. In our in-depth discussion, he explores the relationship between written and oral traditions in guiding contemplative practices. He shares insights into when written material serves as a support and how oral guidance, as an essential part of transmission, reveals key aspects of personal understanding. Additionally, Frederico Trancoso provides a comprehensive overview of how a three-year retreat in his tradition is structured, as well as the challenges participants face.