Ngak'chang Rinpoche in this third interview with Ngakma Mé-tsal Wangmo, during April 2024, addresses current issues and topics around Vajrayana Buddhism.- Can any one who has broken their vows gain realisation?- Vows and their function- Wha

The current situation, part 2

Mar 24th, 2024 24m 45s

Ngak'chang Rinpoche in this second interview with Ngakma Mé-tsal Wangmo, during March 2024, addresses current issues and topics around Vajrayana Buddhism.- The importance of authentic vajrayana teachers- Adapting teachings to suit people and

The current situation ... Lo-gsar 2024, the year of the Wood Dragon

Feb 29th, 2024 35m 32s

In this interview with Ngakma Mé-tsal Wangmo during lo-gsar 2024, Ngak'chang Rinpoche addresses current issues and topics around Vajrayana Buddhism, covering:The current movement of adaptation of Vajrayana: dispensing with patriarchy and vert

An interview with an odd boy

Sep 12th, 2021 1h 25m

Ngak’chang Rinpoche speaks with Ngakma Mé-tsal Wangmo about his memoirs — from her readings of ‘an odd boy’ Volume I.‘an odd boy’ has been described as Jack Kerouac’s ‘On the Road’ meets Dylan Thomas’ ‘Under Milk Wood’. It’s a portrait of the

The gos dKar lCang lo’i sDe - History of the Ngakma and Ngakpa tradition - part 4

Sep 12th, 2021 17m 11s

Welcome to a series of short interviews about the non-celibate or ngak’phang tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism with Ngak’chang Rinpoche and Khandro Déchen. They are the current holders of the Aro gTér, a non-monastic family lineage originating in

The gos dKar lCang lo’i sDe - History of the Ngakma and Ngakpa tradition - part 3

Jun 5th, 2021 15m 59s

The gos dKar lCang lo’i sDe - History of the Ngakma and Ngakpa tradition - part 2

Feb 2nd, 2021 15m 31s

The gos dKar lCang lo’i sDe - History of the Ngakma and Ngakpa tradition - part 1

Jan 17th, 2021 16m 41s

Aro05: Part 2 - Question and Answer Series 3

Oct 10th, 2011 53m 55s

Part 2, of interview with Nyima o-Zer Khandro and Ngak'chang Rinpoche, recorded in Alameda, California, in March 2011. A discussion of the common questions and challenges, from the view of Vajrayana Buddhism. ( www.arobuddhism.org )

Aro05: Part 1 - Question and Answer Series 3

Oct 10th, 2011 1h 14m

Interview with Nyima o-Zer Khandro and Ngak'chang Rinpoche, recorded in Alameda, California, in March 2011. A discussion of the common questions and challenges, from the view of Vajrayana Buddhism. ( www.arobuddhism.org )

Aro04: Part 2 - Question and Answer Series 2

Nov 27th, 2010 1h 44m

Interview with Nyima o-Zer Khandro and Ngak'chang Rinpoche, recorded in Alameda, California, in October 2010. An introduction to the subject of Tantra in Tibetan Buddhism, including symbolism, devotion, and the role of the teacher. ( www.arobud

Aro04: Part 1 - Question and Answer Series 2

Nov 27th, 2010 1h 39m

Interview with Nyima o-Zer Khandro and Ngak'chang Rinpoche, recorded in Alameda, California, in October 2010. A detailed discussion of Karma from the view of Vajrayana. ( www.arobuddhism.org )

Aro04: Part 1 - Question and Answer Series 1

Nov 26th, 2010 36m 43s

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Aro03: Part 4 - Question and Answer Series 1

May 23rd, 2010 32m 37s

In the first question in this podcast Tröma Rig’tsal asks for an explanation of Ngak’chang Rinpoche’s use of the term ‘self-existent morality’ and the role that ethics has in the life of a practitioner. Next, Tröma Rig’tsal asks why Ngak’chang

Aro03: Part 3 - Question and Answer Series 1

May 23rd, 2010 38m 22s

This podcast opens with a question concerning Ngak’chang Rinpoche’s use of language within teachings, specifically Rinpoche’s preference to avoid using the term ‘ego’ when referring to the self. Next the discussion moves onto the pitfall of app

Aro03: Part 2 - Question and Answer Series 1

May 23rd, 2010 35m 45s

Tröma Rig’tsal opens this podcast with a question about truth, method, and the yanas. Ngak’chang Rinpoche answers this and then the topic moves on to a discussion of the relationship between happiness and Buddhist practice, in terms of the prac

Aro03: Part 1 - Question and Answer Series 1

May 23rd, 2010 52m 56s

In the opening podcast of this interview series, Tröma Rig’tsal asks Ngak’chang Rinpoche about the ‘four noble truths’; truth and method; the concept of the yanas (or vehicles), and the relationship between psychotherapy and Buddhism in relatio

Aro02: Part 9 - Khandro-Pawo Nyi-da Melong Gyud

Apr 11th, 2010 53m 57s

This final podcast opens with Ngak’chang Rinpoche discussing ‘tralam-me’ and ends with an extended question-and-answer session covering many questions concerning romantic relationship. ( www.arobuddhism.org )

Aro02: Part 8 - Khandro-Pawo Nyi-da Melong Gyud

Apr 11th, 2010 47m 49s

This podcast opens with Ngak’chang Rinpoche continuing his presentation on the meaning of the title Khandro Pawo Nyi-da Mélong Gyüd. In this vein Rinpoche covers the process of khandro-pawo mirroring; falling in love from both the liberated and

Aro02: Part 7 - Khandro-Pawo Nyi-da Melong Gyud

Apr 11th, 2010 54m 37s

This podcast opens with a discussion of the quality of compassion as understood within the Buddhist tradition, then, continuing with his presentation of the five elements Naljorpa Ögyen Dorje discusses the elements of air and space. Next, there

Aro02: Part 6 - Khandro-Pawo Nyi-da Melong Gyud

Apr 11th, 2010 50m 35s

This podcast contains a presentation from Naljorpa Ögyen Dorje on the ‘five elements’: earth; water; fire; air and space, primarily from the perspective of the Inner Tantras. ( www.arobuddhism.org )

Aro02: Part 4 - Khandro-Pawo Nyi-da Melong Gyud

Apr 11th, 2010 49m 14s

Ngak’chang Rinpoche moves on from the discussion of emptiness to that of ‘non-duality’. In reference to the Khandro Pawo teachings this includes a discussion of: emptiness and form as wisdom and compassion; method display and wisdom display;

Aro02: Part 5 - Khandro-Pawo Nyi-da Melong Gyud

Apr 11th, 2010 43m 11s

Ngak’chang Rinpoche begins this podcast with a discussion about ‘nyams’ in the manner in which they occur throughout the yanas, and within the experience of falling in love as the nyam of khandro-pawo reflection. Next, the discussion moves on

Aro02: Part 3 - Khandro-Pawo Nyi-da Melong Gyud

Apr 11th, 2010 45m 17s

Ngakma Zér-mè continues her presentation of the ‘the four philosophical extremes’. Ngak’chang Rinpoche then discusses the practice of emptiness in everyday life and our perception of the world. This episode finishes with Ngak’chang Rinpoche dis

Aro02: Part 2 - Khandro-Pawo Nyi-da Melong Gyud

Apr 11th, 2010 48m 7s

Continuing to introduce the foundation for the Khandro-Pawo teachings, this episode contains a teaching on the principal of the ‘yanas’, or vehicles. This involves a discussion of the idea of ‘emptiness’ from both a practical and theoretical pe