BodhiHeart Podcast with Khenpo Sherab Sangpo

The Heart of Tibetan Buddhism—Advice for Life, Death, and Enlightenment [3]

"To meditate on self-awareness, just be aware of your mind—without any opinions or beliefs. If you do that, your thoughts will naturally disappear. Just watch—be aware. Focus simply on what is there. If while meditating you recognize that you are following your thoughts, be aware of that. Let it go. If you don’t follow your thoughts, you’ll notice that your mind is calm and relaxed—then, be there. Don’t look for something special. Just be aware of everything as it is. By doing that again and aga...

The Heart of Tibetan Buddhism—Advice for Life, Death, and Enlightenment [2]

"To meditate on self-awareness, just be aware of your mind—without any opinions or beliefs. If you do that, your thoughts will naturally disappear. Just watch—be aware. Focus simply on what is there. If while meditating you recognize that you are following your thoughts, be aware of that. Let it go. If you don’t follow your thoughts, you’ll notice that your mind is calm and relaxed—then, be there. Don’t look for something special. Just be aware of everything as it is. By doing that again and aga...

The Heart of Tibetan Buddhism—Advice for Life, Death, and Enlightenment [1]

"To meditate on self-awareness, just be aware of your mind—without any opinions or beliefs. If you do that, your thoughts will naturally disappear. Just watch—be aware. Focus simply on what is there. If while meditating you recognize that you are following your thoughts, be aware of that. Let it go. If you don’t follow your thoughts, you’ll notice that your mind is calm and relaxed—then, be there. Don’t look for something special. Just be aware of everything as it is. By doing that again and aga...

Finding Rest in Illusion by Longchenpa [3]

“All phenomenal experiences are not truly there—they are unreal. We need to bring this recognition of appearance-emptiness into our ongoing experience. Longchenpa teaches us how to rest at ease in illusion, in order to recognize unborn luminosity continually during the daytime and nighttime.” -Khenpo Sherab Sangpo Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma lineage ( bodhicittasangha.org ), taught a retreat on "Finding Rest in Illusion" by Longchenpa on March 16, 2024. H...

Finding Rest in Illusion by Longchenpa [2]

“All phenomenal experiences are not truly there—they are unreal. We need to bring this recognition of appearance-emptiness into our ongoing experience. Longchenpa teaches us how to rest at ease in illusion, in order to recognize unborn luminosity continually during the daytime and nighttime.” -Khenpo Sherab Sangpo Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma lineage ( bodhicittasangha.org ), taught a retreat on "Finding Rest in Illusion" by Longchenpa on March 16, 2024. H...

Finding Rest in Illusion by Longchenpa [1]

“All phenomenal experiences are not truly there—they are unreal. We need to bring this recognition of appearance-emptiness into our ongoing experience. Longchenpa teaches us how to rest at ease in illusion, in order to recognize unborn luminosity continually during the daytime and nighttime.” -Khenpo Sherab Sangpo Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma lineage ( bodhicittasangha.org ), taught a retreat on "Finding Rest in Illusion" by Longchenpa on March 16, 2024. H...

World Peace Prayer [4]

“A peaceful world just does not happen to us. We need to create it. We all have the root of compassion that desires others to be free from suffering—it just needs to be developed.” -Khenpo Sherab Sangpo Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage (bodhicittasangha.org), offered teachings on his prayer for world peace that he composed in February 2024. He composed this prayer to quell the selfishness, wars, natural disasters, and diseases that are causing widespre...

World Peace Prayer [3]

“A peaceful world just does not happen to us. We need to create it. We all have the root of compassion that desires others to be free from suffering—it just needs to be developed.” -Khenpo Sherab Sangpo Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage (bodhicittasangha.org), offered teachings on his prayer for world peace that he composed in February 2024. He composed this prayer to quell the selfishness, wars, natural disasters, and diseases that are causing widespre...

World Peace Prayer [2]

“A peaceful world just does not happen to us. We need to create it. We all have the root of compassion that desires others to be free from suffering—it just needs to be developed.” -Khenpo Sherab Sangpo Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage (bodhicittasangha.org), offered teachings on his prayer for world peace that he composed in February 2024. He composed this prayer to quell the selfishness, wars, natural disasters, and diseases that are causing widespre...

World Peace Prayer [1]

“A peaceful world just does not happen to us. We need to create it. We all have the root of compassion that desires others to be free from suffering—it just needs to be developed.” -Khenpo Sherab Sangpo Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage (bodhicittasangha.org), offered teachings on his prayer for world peace that he composed in February 2024. He composed this prayer to quell the selfishness, wars, natural disasters, and diseases that are causing widespre...

Advice for a Dying Practitioner [4]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offered teachings on "Advice for a Dying Practitioner" by Dodrupchen Jigmé Tenpé Nyima (1865-1926), whose father was Dudjom Lingpa, a great Dzogchen yōgin. Dodrupchen Jigmé Tenpé Nyima received teachings from Patrül Rinpoché, Jamyang Khyentsé Wangpo, Mingyur Namkhé Dorjé, Dzogchen Khenpo Pema Vajra, Mipham Rinpoché, and Jamgön Kongtrul. He wrote a concise commentary on the general meaning of the "Guhyagarbha Tantra” ca...

Advice for a Dying Practitioner [3]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offered teachings on "Advice for a Dying Practitioner" by Dodrupchen Jigmé Tenpé Nyima (1865-1926), whose father was Dudjom Lingpa, a great Dzogchen yōgin. Dodrupchen Jigmé Tenpé Nyima received teachings from Patrül Rinpoché, Jamyang Khyentsé Wangpo, Mingyur Namkhé Dorjé, Dzogchen Khenpo Pema Vajra, Mipham Rinpoché, and Jamgön Kongtrul. He wrote a concise commentary on the general meaning of the "Guhyagarbha Tantra” ca...

Advice for a Dying Practitioner [2]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offered teachings on "Advice for a Dying Practitioner" by Dodrupchen Jigmé Tenpé Nyima (1865-1926), whose father was Dudjom Lingpa, a great Dzogchen yōgin. Dodrupchen Jigmé Tenpé Nyima received teachings from Patrül Rinpoché, Jamyang Khyentsé Wangpo, Mingyur Namkhé Dorjé, Dzogchen Khenpo Pema Vajra, Mipham Rinpoché, and Jamgön Kongtrul. He wrote a concise commentary on the general meaning of the "Guhyagarbha Tantra” ca...

Advice for a Dying Practitioner [1]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offered teachings on "Advice for a Dying Practitioner" by Dodrupchen Jigmé Tenpé Nyima (1865-1926), whose father was Dudjom Lingpa, a great Dzogchen yōgin. Dodrupchen Jigmé Tenpé Nyima received teachings from Patrül Rinpoché, Jamyang Khyentsé Wangpo, Mingyur Namkhé Dorjé, Dzogchen Khenpo Pema Vajra, Mipham Rinpoché, and Jamgön Kongtrul. He wrote a concise commentary on the general meaning of the "Guhyagarbha Tantra” ca...

Guiding Instructions on the Stages of Meditation [4]

"Be mindful of the mind itself on your journey of self-discovery.” -Khenpo Sherab Sangpo In this retreat, Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism, instructs his students on the three supreme methods that are the foundation of all stages of meditation. In brief, the three supreme methods are practicing each meditation session first, with the proper preparation of the correct motivation of bodhicitta; second, practicing with the profound, non-conceptual view; and third, closing (or s...

Guiding Instructions on the Stages of Meditation [3]

"Be mindful of the mind itself on your journey of self-discovery.” -Khenpo Sherab Sangpo In this retreat, Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism, instructs his students on the three supreme methods that are the foundation of all stages of meditation. In brief, the three supreme methods are practicing each meditation session first, with the proper preparation of the correct motivation of bodhicitta; second, practicing with the profound, non-conceptual view; and third, closing (or s...

Guiding Instructions on the Stages of Meditation [2]

Guiding Instructions on the Stages of Meditation [1]

"Be mindful of the mind itself on your journey of self-discovery.” -Khenpo Sherab Sangpo In this retreat, Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism, instructs his students on the three supreme methods that are the foundation of all stages of meditation. In brief, the three supreme methods are practicing each meditation session first, with the proper preparation of the correct motivation of bodhicitta; second, practicing with the profound, non-conceptual view; and third, closing (or s...

Six Bardos: Life, Death, After-Death and Rebirth [9]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offers teachings on The Six Root Verses of the Six Bardos. These verses are some of the most famous sections of The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo (Bardo Tödrol Chenmo), a treasure text revealed by the fourteenth century tertön Karma Lingpa. This text offers instructions on each of the six intermediate states (bardo) and helps us to live a better life while preparing for death and beyond. Visit our websi...

Six Bardos: Life, Death, After-Death and Rebirth [8]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offers teachings on The Six Root Verses of the Six Bardos. These verses are some of the most famous sections of The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo (Bardo Tödrol Chenmo), a treasure text revealed by the fourteenth century tertön Karma Lingpa. This text offers instructions on each of the six intermediate states (bardo) and helps us to live a better life while preparing for death and beyond. Visit our websi...

Six Bardos: Life, Death, After-Death and Rebirth [7]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offers teachings on The Six Root Verses of the Six Bardos. These verses are some of the most famous sections of The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo (Bardo Tödrol Chenmo), a treasure text revealed by the fourteenth century tertön Karma Lingpa. This text offers instructions on each of the six intermediate states (bardo) and helps us to live a better life while preparing for death and beyond. Visit our websi...

Six Bardos: Life, Death, After-Death and Rebirth [6]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offers teachings on The Six Root Verses of the Six Bardos. These verses are some of the most famous sections of The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo (Bardo Tödrol Chenmo), a treasure text revealed by the fourteenth century tertön Karma Lingpa. This text offers instructions on each of the six intermediate states (bardo) and helps us to live a better life while preparing for death and beyond. Visit our websi...

Six Bardos: Life, Death, After-Death and Rebirth [5]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offers teachings on The Six Root Verses of the Six Bardos. These verses are some of the most famous sections of The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo (Bardo Tödrol Chenmo), a treasure text revealed by the fourteenth century tertön Karma Lingpa. This text offers instructions on each of the six intermediate states (bardo) and helps us to live a better life while preparing for death and beyond. Visit our websi...

Six Bardos: Life, Death, After-Death and Rebirth [4]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offers teachings on The Six Root Verses of the Six Bardos. These verses are some of the most famous sections of The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo (Bardo Tödrol Chenmo), a treasure text revealed by the fourteenth century tertön Karma Lingpa. This text offers instructions on each of the six intermediate states (bardo) and helps us to live a better life while preparing for death and beyond. Visit our websi...

Six Bardos: Life, Death, After-Death and Rebirth [3]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offers teachings on The Six Root Verses of the Six Bardos. These verses are some of the most famous sections of The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo (Bardo Tödrol Chenmo), a treasure text revealed by the fourteenth century tertön Karma Lingpa. This text offers instructions on each of the six intermediate states (bardo) and helps us to live a better life while preparing for death and beyond. Visit our websi...

Six Bardos: Life, Death, After-Death and Rebirth [2]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offers teachings on The Six Root Verses of the Six Bardos. These verses are some of the most famous sections of The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo (Bardo Tödrol Chenmo), a treasure text revealed by the fourteenth century tertön Karma Lingpa. This text offers instructions on each of the six intermediate states (bardo) and helps us to live a better life while preparing for death and beyond. Visit our websi...

Six Bardos: Life, Death, After-Death and Rebirth [1]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offers teachings on The Six Root Verses of the Six Bardos. These verses are some of the most famous sections of The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo (Bardo Tödrol Chenmo), a treasure text revealed by the fourteenth century tertön Karma Lingpa. This text offers instructions on each of the six intermediate states (bardo) and helps us to live a better life while preparing for death and beyond. Visit our websi...

The Bodhisattva's Garland of Jewels by Atisha [7]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offers a series of teachings on “The Bodhisattva’s Garland of Jewels" by Atisha (Atiśa Dīpaṃkara), a text that offers Atisha’s heart advice to his students on how to practice the Dharma until enlightenment. Visit our website to find the text and additional information about the biography of Atiśa Dīpaṃkara. Our website also has information about Khenpo Sherab Sangpo , his teachings and practice texts . This episode can...

The Bodhisattva's Garland of Jewels by Atisha [6]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offers a series of teachings on “The Bodhisattva’s Garland of Jewels" by Atisha (Atiśa Dīpaṃkara), a text that offers Atisha’s heart advice to his students on how to practice the Dharma until enlightenment. Visit our website to find the text and additional information about the biography of Atiśa Dīpaṃkara. Our website also has information about Khenpo Sherab Sangpo , his teachings and practice texts . This episode can...

The Bodhisattva's Garland of Jewels by Atisha [5]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offers a series of teachings on “The Bodhisattva’s Garland of Jewels" by Atisha (Atiśa Dīpaṃkara), a text that offers Atisha’s heart advice to his students on how to practice the Dharma until enlightenment. Visit our website to find the text and additional information about the biography of Atiśa Dīpaṃkara. Our website also has information about Khenpo Sherab Sangpo , his teachings and practice texts . This episode can...