FREE EVENT

Kathmandu Dialogues: Celebrating 100 Years of Wisdom

A series of 8 online broadcasts of dialogues with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and special guests 

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche invites you to join a special series of eight online broadcasts featuring dialogues with esteemed guests, honoring the 100th birthday of His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche, the foremost living teacher and protector of the Yungdrung Bön tradition of Tibet. This series, offered in conjunction with a celebratory event for His Eminence at Triten Norbutse Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, explores a range of topics bridging ancient wisdom and modern insights into health and spiritual well-being, from sleep and dreams to mindfulness and compassion.

Each 75-minute live broadcast, hosted by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche from Kathmandu, features an in-depth discussion with an expert or practitioner, offering practical guidance and profound teachings to enrich your daily life and spiritual practice. These dialogues promise to provide valuable insights for seekers of all backgrounds.

More information about events will be provided below as it becomes available. All dialogues will be conducted in English except the last in the series, which will be in Tibetan only.

• Join us in accumulating Long Life Mantras for H.E. Yongdzin Rinpoche
• Learn more about the 100th birthday event in Kathmandu

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“Sacred Sleep Support: Bridging Modern Science and the Sleep of Clear Light”
Danny Lewin, Ph.D., Ed O’Malley, Ph.D., and host Geshe Tenzin Wangyal explore the intersection of Tibetan dream yoga and sleep yoga with modern sleep science.
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Monday, February 3, 9:30 a.m. New York time
“The Power of Dreams: Understanding the Pathway to Awakening”
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal and his featured guests Ed O’Malley, Ph.D., and Danny Lewin, Ph.D., discuss the spiritual and psychological significance of dreams in Tibetan Buddhism.
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Tuesday, February 4, 8 a.m. New York time
“Mindfulness Practices for Daily Life”
Amishi Jha, Ph.D., and co-hosts Geshe Tenzin Wangyal and Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D., explore how mindfulness supports health, emotional balance, and longevity.
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Wednesday, February 5, 8 a.m. New York time
“Compassion in Action: Building Stronger Communities”
Lama Padma Samten, Bruno Davanzo, Rob Patzig, and co-hosts Geshe Tenzin Wangyal and Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D., discuss the role of compassion in monastic and lay communities.
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Thursday, February 6, 8 a.m. New York time
“The Science and Practice of Compassion”
Michael Gawrysiak, Ph.D., Marcy Vaughn, and co-hosts Geshe Tenzin Wangyal and Alejandro Chaoul delve into both the scientific and meditative aspects of compassion.
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POSTPONED (Previously Friday, February 7, 8 a.m. New York time)
“The Power of Awareness: Transforming Habits and Identities”
Through this teaching and guided meditation, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche helps us discover the power of awareness for breaking unhelpful patterns, finding healing, and uncovering joy.
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Saturday, February 8, 8 a.m. New York time
“Sacred Longevity: Living Well, Living Long, & Beyond”
A live online discussion on how to unlock the secrets of living well, living long, and embracing the sacred journey beyond physical existence. With Joanna Bensz, M.A.; Mauricio Obón Dent, M.D.; Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D.; and co-hosts Geshe Tenzin Wangyal and Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D.
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Saturday, February 8, 10:15 p.m. New York time (Sunday, February 9, 9 a.m. Nepal time)
“Sacred Balance: Transforming Monastic Diets for Health and Spiritual Well-Being” (In Tibetan)
Chope Paljor Tsering, Youngdrung Woser Gurung, and host Geshe Tenzin Wangyal highlight the connection between nutrition, tradition, and spiritual vitality in monastic life.
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