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The Wisdom Seat Podcast

The Wisdom Seat

The Wisdom Seat is a group of Buddhist teachers and practitioners residing in the Mid-Atlantic region who host spiritual teachers, sponsor meditation retreats and offer support to those on the Buddhist path. Visit us at thewisdomseat.org Drawing on the profound view of the Kagyu-Nyingma and Rimé traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, The Wisdom Seat seeks to bring these spiritual traditions into our modern-day life – cultivating healthy relationships between teachers and students and reliably

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23: Sanskrit for Mere Mortals - a conversation with...

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2025/09/01

A Mindful Gathering - August 2025 Ever wonder what you're actually saying when you chant "Om" or mumble through "Gate gate paragate parasamgate bodhi svaha"? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Varun Khanna, who studied traditional Sanskrit grammar in India and earned his PhD from Cambridge. We explore how ancient practitioners understood Sanskrit as vibrations that directly create experience, break down the real meanings behind familiar mantras, and discuss Dr. Khanna's mission to

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22: Vajrayana and the 21st Century Paradox with...

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2025/05/29

In this episode of The Wisdom Seat podcast, we have a conversation exploring the dynamic tension between ancient Vajrayana Buddhist teachings and modern life. What does it mean to genuinely practice Vajrayana in the context of our digital, fast-paced, and often fragmented 21st-century world? How can we show up? How can we help? The Progress Paradox book by Gregg Easterbrook

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21: Anam Thubten - Public Talk at the Philadelphia...

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2025/04/23

Anam Thubten spoke in 2023 at the Philadelphia Shambhala Center. He emphasized the path of the Bodhisattva.

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20: Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche - Resting in the True...

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche Resting in the True Nature of Mind: Essential Meditation Instructions Commentary on a text by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche In 2019, we were deeply honored to host Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche for a special teaching event in the Swarthmore Friends Meeting house. This rare visit from one of Tibetan Buddhism's most respected teachers included a public talk, reception, and a tour of historic Philadelphia. Essential Meditation Instructions Rinpoche presented a profound teaching titled

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19: What is a Drala Landing Pad? with Michael Carroll

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2025/01/20

What is a Drala Landing Pad? In this episode of the Wisdom Seat podcast, Bill Moriarty, Michael Carroll, and the community delve into the concept of dralas. They discuss the idea of 'Drala landing pads,' the intersections of personal experience and the phenomenal world, and how these interactions can invoke a form of non-dual awareness. The conversation explores various aspects of Drala practice, such as mindfulness, respect for the world, non-deception, and the sacredness embedded in the

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18: Talking with Lama Lodro Lhamo - President of...

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2024/11/04

This is audio from a video discussion - see this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eFpLpjmPNxc Bill Moriarty talks with Lama Lodro Lhamo at the Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) monastery in Woodstock, New York. We discuss the importance of this place as the seat of the Karmapa in North America, and Lama Lodro's path to serving as first woman president of KTD. KTD: https://kagyu.org/ Visit us at The Wisdom Seat: https://www.thewisdomseat.org/

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17: The Dalai Lama's Book agent, with Stephanie Tade

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2024/10/21

In this episode of the Wisdom Seat Podcast, Bill Moriarty talks with esteemed literary agent Stephanie Tade, founder of The Tade Agency, shares her remarkable journey in the publishing industry. Stephanie, known for representing notable and varied figures like the Dalai Lama, Mindy Pelz, and Joan Halifax provides a comprehensive look into the roles and challenges of literary agents. She discusses the evolving landscapes of book publishing, book deals, and the complexities of rights and the

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16: Preparing for the 3 Year Retreat with Matt DiRodio

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2024/06/30

In this Wisdom Seat podcast episode, the focus is on co-founder Matt DiRodio as he prepares to embark on a 3 Year Retreat in the Tibetan Buddhist Kagyu lineage starting in August 2024. The episode features a detailed discussion from a recent Wisdom Seat community gathering, where Matt explains the history, structure, and personal motivations behind his retreat. Listeners gain insights into the retreat's practices and preparations. Matt's commitment to awakening and the support of his family

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15: Anam Thubten on Nonviolence

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2024/05/28

On April 9, 2024, Anam Thubten visited Philadelphia, PA to give a talk.This event was put together by local students of Anam Thubten including Sunisa Manning, Ada Kase, and Geoff Matis. Anam Thubten was hosted by Germantown Friends Meeting to speak about nonviolence. https://dharmata.org The Wisdom Seat helped by providing audio equipment and running sound for the event. We were able to to provide, with Anam Thubten's permission, this recording of the talk. --- Send in a voice message:

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14: How The Wisdom Seat Started with Michael Carroll...

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2024/05/01

Welcome to another episode of The Wisdom Seat podcast. On today's episode, we are diving into the origins of The Wisdom Seat. I talk with Michael Carroll and Matt DiRodio, the two founders, about what brought them together, and what their original vision was. Then we'll hear about the encouragement and almost command from senior lineage holders to them that they must preserve the teachings of Trungpa Rinpoche. So, they began to invite and host teachers...and how an unintended community has

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13: Orchestrating Insight: A Discussion on Sharing...

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2024/02/28

Podcast episode 13. Orchestrating Insight: A Discussion on Sharing Buddhist TeachingsBill Moriarty and Michael Carroll discuss how to approach becoming a teacher, and what that even means. Notes from this show: The Vagrant and the poet W. Blythe Miller, Phd. https://sangha.live/teachers/lama-willa-miller-bio/ While Willa, in this article, does not speak to the “5 point Mahamudra practice” formulated by Gampopa, here is a section from the text depicting Gampopa’s conversation with Phagmo Drupa that

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12: Anam Thubten discusses joy in Buddhism

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2023/11/29

This is a special one. Anam Thubten recently came and led a retreat at The Wisdom Seat in Pennsylvania in September, 2023. He generously agreed to a 1:1 podcast interview with me after the retreat. There was a sense of celebration throughout the weekend, and afterward Anam Thubten suggested we discuss joy in Buddhism. Anam Thubten mentions the practice of Chod during our talk and so we want to provide you with some links. Anam Thubten's organization: https://dharmata.org/ Anam Thubten's

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11: Richard Driscoll remembers his teacher Khenchen...

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2023/07/01

Board member of The Wisdom Seat, and longtime practitioner Richard Driscoll tells his very personal story of becoming a Buddhist under the guidance of Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. Learn more about Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche's life here: https://rinpoche.com/ Visit us at: https://www.thewisdomseat.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wisdom-seat/message

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10: Venerable Tenzin Dasel "Finding Balance in Our...

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2023/06/07

Tsunma Tenzin Dasel, born Lisa V. Blake, became a Tibetan Buddhist nun at mid-life after a career in education and social justice. Her interest in a spiritual life began early in her life through a love of the outdoors and questioning the suffering she witnessed around her. This led to a search for deeper meaning and purpose and formal study of meditation in the Buddhist tradition, culminating in enrolling in theological seminary and becoming ordained by His Holiness Dalai Lama as a Tibetan Buddhist

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9: Phakchok Rinpoche "Transforming Confusion into...

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2023/04/05

Phakchok Rinpoche Pendle Hill, Wallingford, PA We were pleased to host our first event for Phakchok Rinpoche in 2015. Rinpoche gave a talk titled “Transforming Confusion into Wisdom: The Path of Buddhist Meditation in Everyday Life.” https://www.thewisdomseat.org/post/phakchok-rinpoche https://phakchokrinpoche.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wisdom-seat/message

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8: What is the point of going on a meditation retreat?

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Bill Moriarty talks with Michael Carroll, Matt DiRodio, and Jacqui Merrell to ask: why would someone go on a meditation retreat? How do you choose one? Are they all different? I hope this is of benefit for you. Michael will be leading a 2 week retreat in July, 2023. Check us out at The Wisdom Seat --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wisdom-seat/message

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7: Discussing how to take care of your home with...

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2022/12/20

Bill Moriarty interviews Michael Carroll to discuss how he takes care of his home which is filled with art, objects, thangkas, family life, events... it's a lot. For anyone lucky enough to visit Michael's home, you know it is very beautifully laid out and accommodating. He and his wife regularly host visiting Buddhist teachers, and community events, and they do so with tremendous effort. Flower Arranging https://www.lionsroar.com/unconditional-beauty-january-2013/ Richard F.

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6: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche - Training in Tenderness

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2022/10/10

We were honored to host Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche in May of 2018 for a talk at Swarthmore College and a reception. Rinpoche presented teachings from his new book: Training in Tenderness: Buddhist Teachings on Tsewa, the Radical Openness of Heart That Can Change the World. Visit this post for more information and photos from this visit. This podcast is entirely supported by donations from our community --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wisdom-seat/message

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5: Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon discuss their...

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2022/08/23

We were pleased to host Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon for several days in November, 2018. Visit this post for more information and photos from this visit. Your donation helps directly support The Wisdom Seat Podcast We presented a talk and book signing at the Philadelphia Ethical Society for their book, Radically Happy https://radicallyhappy.org/. East meets West in this fresh, modern take on a timeless challenge: how to find contentment and meaning in life. In Radically Happy, a meditating

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4: Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel: Women, Wisdom and The...

The Wisdom Seat Podcast ·

2022/08/09

Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel Women, Wisdom and The Buddhist Path: The awakening of feminine energy in modern times Feminine wisdom or prajnaparamita in Sanskrit is considered the very foundation of all the teachings and practice lineages of the Buddha. You might say that such feminine wisdom is the very heart of awakening, offering us insight into our mind, reality and our relationship to the world around us. But how can the prajnaparamita teachings help us engage the challenges of the modern world –

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