The Wisdom Seat

The Wisdom Seat Podcast

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The Wisdom Seat is a group of Buddhist teachers and practitioners residing in the Mid-Atlantic region who host spiritual teachers, sponsor meditation retreats and offer support to those on the Buddhist path. Visit us at thewisdomseat.orgDrawing on the profound view of the Kagyu-Nyingma and Rimé traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, The Wisdom Seat seeks to bring these spiritual traditions into our modern-day life – cultivating healthy relationships between teachers and students and reliably transmitting the Buddhist teachings to others.

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7: Discussing how to take care of your home with Michael Carroll 20.12.2022 20:29

Bill Moriarty interviews Michael Carroll to discuss how he takes care of his home which is filled with art, objects, thangkas, family life, events... it's a lot. For anyone lucky enough to visit Michael's home, you know it is very beautifully laid out and accommodating. He and his wife regularly host visiting Buddhist teachers, and community events, and they do so with tremendous effort. Flower...

6: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche - Training in Tenderness 10.10.2022 1:05:13

We were honored to host Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche in May of 2018 for a talk at Swarthmore College and a reception. Rinpoche presented teachings from his new book: Training in Tenderness: Buddhist Teachings on Tsewa, the Radical Openness of Heart That Can Change the World. Visit this post for more information and photos from this visit. This podcast is entirely supported by donations from our commun...

5: Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon discuss their book, Radically Happy 23.08.2022 1:18:55

We were pleased to host Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon for several days in November, 2018. Visit this post for more information and photos from this visit. Your donation helps directly support The Wisdom Seat Podcast We presented a talk and book signing at the Philadelphia Ethical Society for their book, Radically Happy https://radicallyhappy.org/ . East meets West in this fresh, modern take...

4: Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel: Women, Wisdom and The Buddhist Path: The awakening of feminine energy in modern times 09.08.2022 2:20:03

Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel Women, Wisdom and The Buddhist Path: The awakening of feminine energy in modern times Feminine wisdom or prajnaparamita in Sanskrit is considered the very foundation of all the teachings and practice lineages of the Buddha. You might say that such feminine wisdom is the very heart of awakening, offering us insight into our mind, reality and our relationship to the world ar...

3: Ringu Tulku Rinpoche: Intelligent Heart - Devotion in the Buddhist Path 15.12.2021 1:31:33

Your donation helps directly support The Wisdom Seat Podcast The Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayana path emphasizes devotion where the relationship between the student & the teacher grows throughout the entirety of the path cultivating compassion, wisdom and ultimately enlightenment. Yet, such devotion is well beyond blind faith or celebrity worship where the student and teacher share a deep appreciation...

2: Discussing Regret with Michael Carroll 23.09.2021 11:45

Michael Carroll & Bill Moriarty discuss regret, and Matt DiRodio adds some music. Your donation helps directly support The Wisdom Seat Podcast Visit us at thewisdomseat.org

1: Asking Michael Carroll: Why is it so difficult to describe the awakened state? 05.06.2021 18:13

Our first episode! Bill talks to Michael Carroll about why it is so difficult to describe the awakened state. Matt adds some improvised music. Visit us at thewisdomseat.org Your donation helps directly support The Wisdom Seat Podcast