Dzokden Podcast

Traditional Tibetan medicine, known as Sowa Rigpa is one of the most ancient sciences being used for thousands of years. On the one hand, it relies on indigenous Himalayan knowledge and on the other hand, it includes a systematic syncretism that allows it to interact with all other medical traditions, even with modern day science. As health affects us all, it’s good to have some understanding of how to preserve balance and how to manage a disorder when it arises, and to be able to restore good health. In this talk we speak with Katy Otero who is a practitioner of Traditional Tibetan Medicine who studies with Dr Nida Chenagtsang in Europe.

One aspect of Kalachakra is to harmonize our external and internal environments. In this series of the Holistic Life Series for Land of Shambhala, we explore the ancient art forms of Feng Shui and Sache also known as geomancy as a way to cure, to enhance and to harmonize the external energies focusing on gathering then favorable conditions from one side and from the other vanishing the unfavorable ones.We will illuminate how the geomancy is like a medicine of the human housing environment harmonizing the shapes, the materials, the colors, the elements and several kind of energies to bring favorable conditions and overcome difficult situations. The geomancy is not mysterious or magic but is part of the interdependent law of “Karma” based on causes and conditions. Using geomancy is a cause to create better harmony at a personal level or for a whole community. Join us for this exciting discussion and learn some practical tips to help harmonise your environment, opening the door to more favorable conditions to arise.ABOUT DAVID MARTINI met the Buddhism in 2004 through the Gelugpa tradition and started studying in 2005 the main Buddhist texts, the meditations with the “Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition” (FPMT) during the five years Basic Program. During this period I met the Geomancy and received the complete transmission of the Chinese tradition “Feng Shui” from the Gelug Monk Jampa Ludrup who had been the Lama Zopa Rinpoche‘s intendant and later I received the transmissions of the Tibetan tradition “Sa Che” from Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, recognized Master of Sowa Rigpa in the Ngakpas and YuthokNyingthig lineage.

Youtube Episode Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpxQT_jH3W4Dr Adrian Hekel is a western medical practitioner in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales Australia, who specializes in psychological medicine and trauma therapy. He has also been a keen student of Tibetan Buddhism for almost 20 years, having worked with Khentrul Rinpoche and the Tibetan Buddhist Rime Institute for over 15 years. In this conversation, we will discuss how the principles of Kalachakra and modern psychology integrate and how we can explore our inner landscape through different lenses to a happier and more holistic existence.0:00 Introduction0:08 What is Land of Shambhala2:01 Dr. Adrian Hekel 8:45 How do external reality, internal reality and Kalackara relate to psychology39:06 How do methods of psychology integrate spirituality in healing trauma45:30 How do people cope with trauma52:15 Kalachakra and modern psychology 1:00:16 Vajrasattva and modern psychology 1:03:02 Guru Yoga and modern psychology 1:13:56 Recovering from trauma: to forgive or to forget1:17:12 Concept of Karma relating to psychology 1:19:41 End of Q and A1:20:23 HOPE Awareness Coaching: Healing our Planet Earth

Jose N. Garcia, astrologer for almost 40 years and expert in Western, Vedic and Kalachakra Astrology introduces us to the world of astrology and how it relates to the spiritual path in all contexts. We will explore the ancient wisdom science of Astrology and Astrological prediction, touching on the roots of Astrology and its importance in the Kalachakra tantra and its place in our modern world.

In this episode, Khentrul Rinpoche and the Land of Shambhala team discuss the inspiration behind Land of Shambhala Project and describe the vision as a whole, including the current phase of the project and where it is heading.ABOUT LAND OF SHAMBHALA PROJECT AND THE HOLISTIC LIFE SERIESDzokden has purchased 40 acres of land in order to build a spiritual paradise for all types of people to experience the life changing qualities of the Kalachakra path. Land of Shambhala will give sentient beings an opportunity to find harmony with our external environment, internal and enlightened reality. This is a space for people to authentically connect and be present in the world while living with greater vitality, love and purpose. The centre will offer a holistic program of Kalachakra medicine, yoga, philosophy, astrology and science.As part of Rinpoche’s vision, we will bring together the teachings of Kalachakra, the sciences and the various wisdom traditions in one place. The Land of Shambhala Holistic Life Series will introduce experts in the fields of Tibetan Buddhism, Kalachakra Six Yogas, Western Psychology, Astrology, Ayurveda, Tibetan and Chinese Medicine, Herbs, Feng Shui and Sache who will discuss the benefits of these sciences and how the integrate to the vision of creating the Golden Age of Peace and Harmony in our World.

We all want to be healthy for as long as possible and have a life filled with energy, vitality and health. We will explore the roots of Traditional Tibetan Medicine and Kalachakra medicine and how this system of healing can assist in bringing the great balance of elements within our internal universe, assisting practitioners on the path to enlightenment. The Tibetan medicinal system focuses on balancing our diet, behaviors, and emotions. Balancing the inner energy of our bodies and connecting that with the cycles of the external universe, we create harmony with between the internal and external universes.ABOUT DR NIDA CHENAGSTANGDr. Nida was born in a yurt in Amdo, in Eastern Tibet. Interested in the traditional healing science of his people, he began his early medical studies at the local Sorig hospital. Later he gained scholarship entry to Lhasa Tibetan Medical University, where he completed his medical education in 1996. Dr. Nida completed his practical training at the Sorig hospitals in Lhasa and Lhoka. Alongside his medical education, Dr. Nida received complete Vajrayana Buddhist training in the Longchen Nyingthing and Dudjom Tersar traditions and trained in the Yuthok Nyingthig lineage, spiritual counterpart to Sorig, with his teachers Khenchen Troru Tsenam and Khenpo Tsultrim Gyaltsen.Dr Nida is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of SKẎ, Sorig Khang International. He is also the Co-Founder of the International Ngak Mang Institute, established to preserve and maintain the Rebkong Ngakpa yogic culture within modern Tibetan society. Dr. Nida trains students in Sowa Rigpa and the Yuthok Nyingthig spiritual tradition in over 40 countries around the world.ABOUT KHENTRUL RINPOCHEKhentrul Rinpoché Jamphel Lodrö is the founder and spiritual director of Dzokden. Rinpoche is the author of Unveiling Your Sacred Truth, The Great Middle Way: Clarifying the Jonang View of Other-Emptiness, A Happier Life, and The Hidden Treasure of the Profound Path.Rinpoche spent the first 20 years of his life herding yak and chanting mantras on the plateaus of Tibet. Inspired by the bodhisattvas, he left his family to study in a variety of monasteries under the guidance of over twenty-five masters in all the Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Due to his non-sectarian approach, he earned himself the title of Rimé (unbiased) Master and was identified as the reincarnation of the famous Kalachakra Master Ngawang Chözin Gyatso. While at the core of his teachings is the recognition that there is great value in the diversity of all spiritual traditions found in this world; he focuses on the Jonang-Shambhala tradition. Kalachakra (wheel of time) teachings contain profound methods to harmonize our external environment with the inner world of body and mind, ultimately bringing about the golden age of peace and harmony (dzokden).