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PRAJNA SPARKS

Integrating the Dharma teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni from the perspective of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, by cultivating familiarity with prajna, or precise knowing, in progressively subtle degrees. Timely and accessible to contemporary seekers of any spiritual tradition, or none at all. Full episodes on new and full moon days. Contemplation interludes on the quarter moons. May all beings benefit! EMAIL sparks@prajnafire.com VISIT prajnafire.com/sparks @prajnasparks on Facebook

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00:12:37

Q&A | Nirvana is Peace

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/09/03

Zopa reflects on last week's "Nirvana is Peace" episode in this Contemplation interlude, and announces our next series, #WhyNirvanaMatters. Beginning September 10, on the full and new moons, we will discuss Nirvana and its place in theory and practice with an engaging set of Buddhist teachers from various traditions of Buddhadharma. Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes

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00:34:34

93 | Nirvana is Peace

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/08/27

Fourth of a four part series on the Four Hallmarks of the Buddha's teachings, this episode explores nirvana as peace in our immediate experience, through the dynamic practice of Meditative Inquiry. CONTENTS 00:13 Teaching by Lama Yeshe 14:09 Seeds for Contemplation 17:27 FLASHBACK FROM EPISODE 4 ON NIRVANA Song: Liberation (to the tune of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen), lyrics by Tania Israel, vocals by Heather Stevenson 20:54 Guided meditation by Lama Zopa Tibetan singing bowl interludes by

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00:19:50

Q&A | Empty & Nonself

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/08/19

Yeshe and Zopa respond to listeners live, discussing last week's "Empty & Nonself" episode in this Contemplation interlude... Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes on the quarter moons. RESOURCES Read more about the integrative dharma practice of Listening Contemplating and Meditating in its full practice context in Lama Yeshe's latest article for Buddhadharma: The

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00:41:03

92 | Empty & Nonself

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/08/12

Third of a four part series on the Four Hallmarks of the Buddha's teachings, this episode explores emptiness and nonself in our immediate experience, through the dynamic practice of Meditative Inquiry. A vital element of healing and transforming in Tibetan Buddhist practice, meditative inquiry is also the heart of the Buddha's contemplative technology for cultivating view progressively, all the way to transcending views altogether. CONTENTS 00.54 Dharma Talk 20.21 Seeds of Contemplation 22.24

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00:24:39

Q&A | Dukkha

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/08/06

Yeshe and Zopa respond to listeners live, discussing last week's "Dukkha" episode in this Contemplation interlude... Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes on the quarter moons. RESOURCES Read more about the integrative dharma practice of Listening Contemplating and Meditating in its full practice context in Lama Yeshe's latest article for Buddhadharma: The

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00:38:28

91 | Dukkha

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/07/28

Second of a four part series on the Four Hallmarks of the Buddha's teachings, this episode explores dukkha (suffering) in our immediate experience, through the dynamic practice of Meditative Inquiry. A vital element of healing and transforming in Tibetan Buddhist practice, meditative inquiry is also the heart of the Buddha's contemplative technology for cultivating view progressively, all the way to transcending views altogether. CONTENTS 00.59 Dharma Talk 16.19 Seeds of Contemplation 19.50

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00:17:54

Q&A | Impermanence

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/07/20

Yeshe welcomes Tania back for a special reprise of their Dharma discussions, focused on last week's "Impermanence" episode in this Contemplation interlude... Read more about Meditative Inquiry in its full practice context in Lama Yeshe's latest article for Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Guide https://bit.ly/3ygFsus Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes on the quarter

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00:33:01

90 | Impermanence

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/07/13

First of a four part series on the Four Hallmarks of the Buddha's teachings, this episode explores Impermanence right within our immediate experience, through the dynamic practice of Meditative Inquiry. A vital element of healing and transforming in Tibetan Buddhist practice, meditative inquiry is also the heart of the Buddha's contemplative technology for cultivating view progressively, all the way to transcending views altogether. CONTENTS 00.53 Dharma Talk 14.58 Seeds of Contemplation 16.27

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00:43:56

Q&A | Meditative Inquiry

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/07/06

Honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and in offering for his longevity in excellent health, this episode was recorded live with Prajna Fire students after the practice of the Praise of the Twelve Deeds of the Buddha. Yeshe and Zopa respond to listeners discussing last week's "Meditative Inquiry" episode in this Contemplation interlude... Read more about Meditative Inquiry in its full practice context in Lama Yeshe's latest article for Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Guide

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00:33:09

89 | Meditative Inquiry

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/06/28

Meditative inquiry fosters self-knowledge, confidence in mind’s intrinsic resources, and exquisite responsiveness to our inner landscape. It can help unearth and reevaluate assumptions about our underlying emotional patterns. A vital element of healing and transforming in Tibetan Buddhist practice, it is also the heart of the Buddha's contemplative technology for cultivating view progressively, all the way to transcending views altogether. CONTENTS 00.52 Dharma Talk 16.18 Seeds of Contemplation

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00:17:07

Q&A | Devotion

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/06/21

Recorded live with Prajna Fire students after the practice of the Praise of the Twelve Deeds of the Buddha, Yeshe and Zopa respond to listeners discussing last week's Devotion episode in this Contemplation interlude... Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes on the quarter moons. RESOURCES Old Path, White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha, by Thich Nhat

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00:34:29

88 | Devotion

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/06/14

What is devotion? What is all the fuss about devotion in Tibetan Buddhist practice? How is valuable in all Buddhist spiritual practice? This episode drops on June 14, 2022, Saga Dawa Duchen, the Tibetan Buddhist day of commemoration of the Buddha Shakyamuni's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana. Join us live on Zoom at 8AM US Mountain time for a chanting practice of the Praise of the Twelve Deeds of the Buddha. After today, we will continue every Monday at the same time until August 1, 2022, the

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00:21:38

Q&A | Humility

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/06/07

Yeshe and Zopa discuss your questions from last week's Humility episode in this Contemplation interlude... Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes on the quarter moons. RESOURCES Old Path, White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha, by Thich Nhat Hanh KEEP UP WITH US Follow Lama Yeshe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmayeshechodron/ Hear her story on

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00:32:22

87 | Humility

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/05/30

What is humility? What is it not? And why is it important in our lives and spiritual path? CONTENTS 00.48 Dharma Talk 15.21 Seeds of Contemplation 18.53 Guided Meditation Practice Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes on the quarter moons. LAMA YESHE Follow Lama Yeshe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmayeshechodron/ Hear her story on Opening Dharma Access:

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00:19:03

Q&A | Merit

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/05/22

Yeshe and Zopa discuss your questions from last week's Merit episode in this Contemplation interlude... Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes on the quarter moons. KEEP UP WITH US Follow Lama Yeshe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmayeshechodron/ Hear her story on Opening Dharma Access: Listening to BIPOC Teachers https://ihr.fm/3uwqxZW And follow her in a

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00:29:52

86 | Merit

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/05/16

Merit is an intangible thing, more qualitative than quantitative. How can we understand it better? What effect does it have on our lives and spiritual practice? Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes on the quarter moons. LAMA YESHE Follow Lama Yeshe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmayeshechodron/ Hear her story on Opening Dharma Access: Listening to BIPOC

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00:20:36

Q&A | Samsara

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/05/08

Yeshe and Zopa discuss your questions from the Samsara episode in this Contemplation interlude... Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes on the quarter moons. RESOURCES Read about A Life of Beauty in this article from our online journal, Prajna Rising: https://www.prajnafire.com/post/a-life-of-beauty Register for the Living Beautifully practice intensive with Yeshe here:

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00:44:24

85 | Samsara

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/04/30

What exactly is samsara? A place? A metaphor? A state of mind? How can we understand samsara in a way that is integral to living a fulfilling and meaningful life, rather than an abstract concept? Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes on the quarter moons. LAMA YESHE Follow Lama Yeshe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmayeshechodron/ Hear her story on Opening

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00:18:46

Q&A | Sacred Creativity

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/04/23

Yeshe and Zopa discuss your questions from the Sacred Creativity episode in this Contemplation interlude... Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for new episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes on the quarter moons. LAMA YESHE Follow Lama Yeshe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmayeshechodron/ Hear her story on Opening Dharma Access: Listening to BIPOC Teachers https://ihr.fm/3uwqxZW And follow her in a guided

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00:40:35

84 | Sacred Creativity

PRAJNA SPARKS ·

2022/04/16

How do we break out of dualistic perception while still habituated to dualistic perception? In this episode we explore "sacred creativity," a way of understanding the view that bridges samsaric dualistic thinking and the nondual wisdom of buddhahood, the true nature of mind. Lama Zopa guides a meditation of shamatha (English: tranquility, or calm abiding) and meditative inquiry, an insight practice from the Tibetan that invokes, instills, and integrates prajna, precise knowing. EPISODE

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