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This Very Moment

Shambhala Publications
Tibetan Buddhism
Spirituality
Buddhism
Yoga
Bhagavad Gita
Chöd
Throma Nagmo
Shambhala Publications
Dudjom Tersar
Bhutan
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Dudjom Rinpoche
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Nyingma
Vajrayana Buddhism
Naropa University
Zen
Ken Wilber
Trungpa Rinpoche

How did your favorite author become the expert that you know them to be? How did some of today’s greatest artists develop their passion for spirituality?⁠⁠

In this podcast, Ivan Bercholz, co-owner of Shambhala Publications, speaks with influential figures about the origins of their spiritual journey. Delve into the stories that have shaped these individuals into who they are today. Hear about form... more

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Singer-songwriter Devendra Banhart is a guest host on this episode featuring publisher, author, and Buddhist teacher Sam Bercholz for a warm, searching, and frequently hilarious conversation about wakefulness, suffering, friendship, and the unruly bu... more

In this episode of This Very Moment, we are joined by author and Zen teacher Cuong Lu for a deeply personal conversation about freedom, grief, spiritual practice, and finding one’s way home through it all.

Born in Vietnam, Cuong moved to the Netherl... more

In this warm and wide-ranging conversation, Pema Chödrön reflects on her life, practice, teaching, and making Buddhist wisdom accessible in everyday experience as the milestone of her 90th birthday approaches.

Pema shares what “winding down” looks l... more

In this episode of This Very Moment we are joined with Larry Mermelstein, a longtime student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and a founding member of the Nalanda Translation Committee.

Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Rochester, New York, Larry recall... more

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Devendra Banhart
Musician and special guest host
Public figure in the music industry
Episode: Rude Awakenings: Devendra Banhart and Sam Bercholz in Conversation
Samuel Bercholz
Publisher and author, co-owner of Shambhala Publications
Shambhala Publications
Episode: Rude Awakenings: Devendra Banhart and Sam Bercholz in Conversation
Cuong Lu
Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, author, and teacher
Mind Only Institute in Holland; No World Zen Order
Episode: Finding Your Way Home | Cuong Lu
Pema Chödrön
Author, Buddhist teacher
Shambhala Publications
Episode: Another Kind of Freedom: An Intimate Conversation with Pema Chödrön
Larry Mermelstein
Translator and Dharma teacher involved in the Nalanda Translation Committee
Nalanda Translation Committee / Shambhala lineage
Episode: The Dance of Sound and Meaning | Larry Mermelstein
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Master of the Bön tradition and teacher of Dzogchen
Bön tradition; Dzogchen teacher
Episode: Dream Yoga to Sleep Science | Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Richard Freeman
Yoga teacher and author known for his innovative teaching style and the connection between yoga and philosophy.
Episode: From ’60s Counterculture to Yoga Lineage | Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor
Mary Taylor
Yoga teacher and co-author with a focus on cooking and well-being.
Episode: From ’60s Counterculture to Yoga Lineage | Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor
John Canti
Spiritual practitioner and translator with extensive knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism.
Episode: Doctor, Retreatant, Translator | John Canti (part 2)

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Ivan Bercholz
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Another Kind of Freedom: An Intimate Conversation with Pema Chödrön
Q: How do you conceptualize freedom beyond conventional escape, and what practical guidance does that offer to daily life?
Freedom is described as an inner state not tied to external conditions, achieved by working with the mind, staying intimate with reality, and avoiding fixation on outcomes.
Another Kind of Freedom: An Intimate Conversation with Pema Chödrön
Q: What does your life look like at this point, and how has your practice evolved as you approach your 90th birthday?
The guest describes maintaining a long-standing practice, doing six-week retreats annually, and weaving teaching with retreats and family life, while adapting the schedule to sustain stamina and effectiveness.
From Hardship to Heart-Opening | Diane Musho Hamilton
Q: How did your introduction to Ken Wilber influence your path and teaching approach?
Ken Wilber's ideas gave me permission to evolve beyond traditional practice, incorporating contemporary perspectives and helping me connect traditional meditation with modern developmental and relational skills.
From Hardship to Heart-Opening | Diane Musho Hamilton
Q: What led you to Naropa University and how did your experiences there shape your practice?
A turning point was reading about Naropa and meeting Dr. Antonio Wood; the encounter with Trungpa Rinpoche and the practice of sitting meditation opened a doorway to a deeper, experiential understanding beyond philosophy.
From Hardship to Heart-Opening | Diane Musho Hamilton
Q: What was the spiritual or religious setting of your youth and your relationship with it?
My grandparents were devout in the Mormon church, and I was drawn to the community and shared values of decency and care, though I didn't grasp all the dogma, and I felt a pull toward a broader spiritual curiosity as I grew.

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A thoughtful, spirituality-focused show that features deep conversations with authors, teachers, artists, and translators who explore the origins of their spiritual journeys. Across episodes, guests discuss formative childhood experiences, influential mentors, books, and practices that shaped their paths, often weaving together Buddhist, yogic, and contemplative traditions with creative work. Notable threads include practical guidance for integrating practice into daily life, the interplay between tradition and Western modernity, and intimate portraits of spiritual teachers at different life stages. The format tends to prioritize personal narratives, wisdom from lineage, and highlights from a broad roster of guests, including renowned Buddh... more

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