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Buddhism
Bodhicitta
Dharma
Compassion
Meditation
Mindfulness
Suffering
Self-Reflection
Four Immeasurables
Karma
Patience
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Emptiness
Generosity
Samten Ling
Rinpoche
Gratitude
Tibetan Buddhism
Crestone, Colorado
Emotions

At the heart of the Buddhist path is the individual practitioner who integrates the teachings with his or her own experience. Posting weekly since August of 2009, the Link Podcast features pithy teachings by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu, and Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel that illustrate the creativity and practicality that are the hallmarks of being a successful meditator. Talks by stu... more

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Speaker: Sarah Gomes. Sarah recounts how she met the Dharma through the writings of Pema Chödrön during a difficult period in her life. She experienced an immediate sense of meaning, particularly in the teaching that ‘within suffering lies the potent... more

Speaker: Daisuke Inaba. Dai-san discusses his seva activities, the challenges they present, and his findings in working with challenges. He divides a period of service into beginning, middle, and end and offers methods for dealing with difficulties t... more

Speaker: Dungse Jampal Norbu. Dungse-la reflects on how the willingness to show up, especially with "a heart full of bodhicitta" is 60% of success in getting anything done in the Dharma. He relates the power of showing up to the five perfections, whi... more

Speaker: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. This talk was originally given to the European sangha on September 16, 2024 as part of an online, weekend program called "Compassion Without Limit". This is the final portion of the program's third talk which did no... more

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Recent Guests

Daisuke Inaba
Daisuke Inaba, in charge of MSB Japan retreat center operations and liturgy preparation, speaker of the episode
MSB Japan
Episode: My Sevas, Challenges and Findings (Link #812)
Murray Nossol
Participant joining the discussion from the audience
MSB Sangha
Episode: My Sevas, Challenges and Findings (Link #812)
Jung-Lung Bong
Sangha member from Seoul sharing her personal path in MSB and her experiences with Rinpoche's teachings
Mangala Shri Bhuti (MSB)
Episode: From Equality to Compassion (Link #809)
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Rinpoche, teacher featured in the Open Question conversation
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Episode: Unconditional Well-Being (Link #808)
Aline Gomes
Guest from Guna Norbu Buddhist Center, Mangala Shri Bhuti Brazil
Guna Norbu Buddhist Center, Mangala Shri Bhuti Brazil
Episode: Life Release and the Six Perfections (Link #806)
Bob Reed
Member of Mangala Shri Bhuti, Kincheng/SPR lineage holder and speaker on Bodhicitta
Mangala Shri Bhuti (MSB)
Episode: Bodhicitta (Link #805)
Sharon Lukert
Speaker sharing illness as path from La Crosse, Wisconsin
Member of the Sangha
Episode: Illness As Path (Link #804)
Kate Keech
Guest speaker sharing her daily practice experiment and reflections
Putsuk Choling, Ward, Colorado
Episode: Steps on the Path of Daily Practice (Link #803)
Murray Nossel
Audience member who engages with the talk
Episode: Unobscured World is Not Elsewhere (Link #799)

Hosts

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Senior teacher and lineage holder whose talks anchor many episodes.
Sam
Session coordinator and on-air host who guides conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • I listen every week

    Grateful for the wisdom shared here by Kongtrul’s students.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coldhollowgirl
    United Statesa year ago
  • A good stop for dharma talks

    This podcast contemplates genuine dharma in a way that few podcasts do. It’s also free of advertising or an attempt to get listeners to sign up for anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goobzah
    United States4 years ago
  • Bowing in Gratitude for these talks

    Appreciate being able to access these teachings on this platform

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Another Ray of Sunshine
    United States5 years ago
  • Genuine buddhadharma

    These free weekly talks by genuine practitioners are inspiring and practical. Dzigar Kongtrul is the author of “It's Up to You". Topics covered are suitable for both new and long time spiritual practitioners and get right to the point of meditation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SashaDorjeM
    United States5 years ago
  • Genuine buddhadharma

    These free weekly talks by genuine practitioners are inspiring and practical. Dzigar Kongtrul is the author of "it's up to you". Topics covered are suitable for both new and long time spiritual people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SashaDorjeM
    United States14 years ago

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Audience finds discussions practical and grounded in real life, not just theory.
Guests are generally practitioners who share tangible mindfulness techniques.
The format often includes audience Q&As that deepen engagement and relatability.

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The Five Perfections (Link #811)
Q: I was wondering about the dynamic of pride and merit—how do we navigate the urge to judge others for not showing up while staying engaged with the practice?
The speaker suggests distinguishing care from pride, recognizing that judging others can arise from attachment to outcomes, while true engagement comes from sincere concern and the willingness to show up for the sake of practice and others. The balance is to stay committed without letting ego determine the value of others' participation.
My Sevas, Challenges and Findings (Link #812)
Q: What does it mean to fight against self-absorption directly, and how can you make that more practical for everyday work?
Avoid fighting self-absorption as a whole; instead, break it into smaller targets by focusing on concrete tasks like turning off the phone, approaching thoughts with shamatha-like non-attachment, and dedicating merit to the community to transform energy into service rather than ego.
Unconditional Well-Being (Link #808)
Q: How can we manage the impulse to be bothered or overwhelmed by challenging interactions?
By observing with humor and adopting a flexible response, we can transform potential conflict into a constructive moment, using wisdom to choose a peaceful, compassionate path that preserves relationships and inner balance.
Unconditional Well-Being (Link #808)
Q: What is patience and what does it mean to lose patience?
Patience is a disciplined stance that prevents reactionary grabbing or suppression of emotions, instead leveraging awareness to transform experience, so anger or frustration can be explored and resolved through mindful action rather than impulsive outbursts.
Refuge During a Year of Disruption (Link #807)
Q: What was it like living with your parents in Denmark and caring for the animals while you were away?
He explains how the experience shifted his approach to family dynamics, cooking to contribute, and maintaining practice despite being far from his usual environment, emphasizing the warmth of the sangha's support and the importance of intention over mere activity.

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This show centers on practical Dharma explored through personal practice, community, and lineage-led teachings. Episodes frequently blend memoir, meditation techniques, and contemplative guidance—covering life release, Bodhicitta, illness as a path, daily practice, and ways to sustain a compassionate, awake mind in daily life. Listeners are exposed to a mix of practitioner perspectives, sangha reflections, and Q&A that ground abstract ideas in real-world challenges, making it a useful resource for anyone seeking applicable mindfulness and ethical living within a Buddhist framework. Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on turning everyday actions into meaningful practice, the breadth of personal journeys, and the emphasis on community suppor... more

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