Mangala Shri Bhuti - The Link

Speaker: Dungse Jampal Norbu. Dungse-la describes how careful introspection coupled with the study of karma cultivates choice, changes perceptions, clears habitual tendencies and creates one' s environment.

Speaker: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. Rinpoche extolls the practice of vicarious sympathetic joy, rejoicing in others' success rather than engaging in "politics"- being divisive and acting as an obstacle in others' affairs.

Speaker: Dungse Jampal Norbu. Dungse-la gives his first of several talks at the 19th annual gathering of the Nyingma Summer Seminar.

Speaker: Julia Sanderson. Julia discusses the poignancy of the practice of allowing especially in times of emotional intensity.

Speaker: Harriet Campbell. Harriet recounts her 42 years on the path, the practices of maitri, lojong and guru principle, and describes her deepening appreciation for study and practice at this time of her life.

Speaker: Marlina Rinzen. Marlina shares her extensive journey through various faiths to fulfill her lifelong intention to find her teacher and be free from ego.

Speaker: Dungse Jampal Norbu. Dungse-la contemplates what it means to live a meaningful life within the context of who we really are, and the importance of self reflection and openness along the way.

Speaker: Tak Kida. Tak discusses ways to work with his mind and emotions using the concepts of the Buddha' s middle way teachings.

Speaker: Natasha Carter. Natasha tells the story of the growing lineage of MSB in Brazil, and contemplates the meaning of lineage in her life.

Speaker: Janine Kotre. Janine describes how becoming a mother led her to the Dharma and her teacher, and contemplates the meaning of compassion on the path.

Speaker: Jen Kern. Jen discusses how using labels fortifies the ego and describes specific ways to unravel the sense of self.

Speaker: Dungse Jampal Norbu. Dungse-la opens a conversation about the mind' s experience of impermanence and merit.

Speaker: Peter Aucott. Peter describes how the view of "fresh and open" leads to the practice of loyalty and good conduct which results in the activity of equanimity toward everyone and everything we encounter.

Speaker: Michael McIlmurray. Michael discusses how ignoring discomfort affected his practice and how self-reflection opened the door to acceptance and change.

Speaker: Paula Breymeier. Paula shares several stories to illustrate how bringing awareness to our everyday activities is the "art" in everyday life.

Speaker: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. Rinpoche illustrates the necessity of self-awareness to cleanse one' s mind and reduce suffering, and with practice, developing the wisdom and skillful means to free ourselves from ego' s drives.

Speaker: Moni Banerjee. Moni offers examples she has observed in herself and others how "faking it" can transform unwanted, habitual mind patterns into postive ones.

Speaker: Dana Ming. Dana shares his experiences with "split mind": how to bring action and intention together for both the beginning practitioner and experienced practitioner.

Speaker: Clare Ming. Clare shares stories of suffering in our world and her experience with the lojong teachings in addressing remedies for suffering.

Speaker: Helen Connole. Helen explores the way ego keeps us from believing we too, can wake up.