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What is Emptiness? with Geshe Sherab #202
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We’ve reached the last in our series of episodes this year on Buddhism’s six perfections. The final perfection is described as emptiness, wisdom, or insight. These are all ways of naming the indescribable experience of discovering ourselves to be utterly interconnected with all of life, the universe, and everything.
My guest for this profound, but sometimes difficult-to-grasp subject is Geshe Sherab. For those unfamiliar with the title Geshe, it refers to those who have completed a 20-year course of study in Tibetan Buddhism, becoming highly qualified teachers and scholars. The Dalai Lama himself is a geshe.
In my conversation with Geshe Sherab, he shares how emptiness is not just a philosophical idea, but a practical antidote to anguish, craving, loneliness, and many of life’s difficulties. He also shares personal stories—including the loneliness of leaving his culture to share Buddhism with contemporary Westerners like me, and many of you who listen to this podcast.
I think you’ll enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Episode #202: What is Emptiness? with Geshe Sherab
The How to Train A Happy Mind e-book has been selected for a Kindle deal all through October. That means it's 90% off the whole month, a dollar 99. If you ever wanted to get a copy or wanna give one to a friend, now's a great time. BUY AT AMAZON.COM
300 episodes
Manage episode 505330453 series 3327690
We’ve reached the last in our series of episodes this year on Buddhism’s six perfections. The final perfection is described as emptiness, wisdom, or insight. These are all ways of naming the indescribable experience of discovering ourselves to be utterly interconnected with all of life, the universe, and everything.
My guest for this profound, but sometimes difficult-to-grasp subject is Geshe Sherab. For those unfamiliar with the title Geshe, it refers to those who have completed a 20-year course of study in Tibetan Buddhism, becoming highly qualified teachers and scholars. The Dalai Lama himself is a geshe.
In my conversation with Geshe Sherab, he shares how emptiness is not just a philosophical idea, but a practical antidote to anguish, craving, loneliness, and many of life’s difficulties. He also shares personal stories—including the loneliness of leaving his culture to share Buddhism with contemporary Westerners like me, and many of you who listen to this podcast.
I think you’ll enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Episode #202: What is Emptiness? with Geshe Sherab
The How to Train A Happy Mind e-book has been selected for a Kindle deal all through October. That means it's 90% off the whole month, a dollar 99. If you ever wanted to get a copy or wanna give one to a friend, now's a great time. BUY AT AMAZON.COM
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