Show Notes
Join us in celebrating a major milestone—our 200th episode. Over the years, the Wisdom Podcast has become a gathering place for seekers, practitioners, and thought leaders in the Buddhist tradition, offering listeners wisdom and insight from some of the most remarkable teachers of our time. We continue this legacy of profound conversations with a truly special guest—Venerable Thubten Chodron—as we celebrate the release of Vajrayāna and the Culmination of the Path. This volume is the final volume in her series with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, The Library of Wisdom and Compassion, and we hope you’ll join us in commemorating the completion of this incredible series, representing a culmination of decades of collaboration and deep scholarship.
In this episode, you’ll hear Daniel and Venerable Chodron discuss:
the evolution of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion series;
the importance of completing the series while H. H. the Dalai Lama is alive;
the interconnectedness of traditions;
the importance of understanding the what and why of your practice; and
much more!
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