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View this episode's page on Libsyn 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/

The Wisdom Seat hosted the Prajna Moon Retreat March 18-19 for practice and discussion

View this episode's page on Libsyn 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

View this episode's page on Libsyn 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/uncondition

Our Wisdom Seat Author Series continued with Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche’s The Power of Mind.

For the first The Wisdom Seat Author Series offerings, we studied Anam Thubten's book Into the Haunted Ground. 63 members of our community joined, and Anam Thubten joined the group on the fourth evening to discuss the book. This author series was hosted by Michael Carroll, Matt Dirodio, and Geoff Matis. Those wishing to see the recorded discussions can join the recorded online program here . Anam Thubten’s new book invites us to explore the “haunted grounds” of our minds whe

View this episode's page on Libsyn 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

We were honored to host Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche over the extended Labor Day weekend of 2022.

View this episode's page on Libsyn 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 contentme

View this episode's page on Libsyn 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 teach

In early July, 2022, we held an all-day retreat and celebration for our new meditation teachers . The retreat was organized by Al & Corina. Participants discussed the role of a meditation teacher, and their personal view of how to hold that role. Matt DiRodio and Michael Carroll offered instructions as senior teachers.

Exploring the path of meditation, with Kaya Fruchtman. During this program we explored the practices of mindfulness-awareness meditation, body scanning, stress reduction and socialize, while enjoying a spring day together. Corina Benner led yoga practice. "I loved the Spring Teen Retreat! It was a very enjoyable and relaxing experience that I strongly recommend to others. Kaya was a fantastic meditation teacher and helped guide us through traditional and walking meditation. A

View this episode's page on Libsyn Your donation helps directly support The Wisdom Seat Podcast The Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayana path emphasizes devotion where the relationship between the student & the teacher grows throughout the entirety of the path cultivating compassion, wisdom and ultimately enlightenment. Yet, such devotion is well beyond blind faith or celebrity worship where the student and teacher share a deep appreciation of lineage and reality itself. During this se

View this episode's page on Libsyn Michael Carroll & Bill Moriarty discuss regret, and Matt DiRodio adds some music. Your donation helps directly support The Wisdom Seat Podcast Visit us at thewisdomseat.org

A panel discussion on traveling the Buddhist Path Photo by Rachel Homer WHEN : Sept. 20, 2021, 7pm – 8:30pm EDT WHERE: Zoom Link Will Be Sent After Registering TEACHERS: Susan Piver, David Nichtern, Michael Carroll HOSTED BY: Al San Valentin, and Bill Moriarty "As long as a person has a cynical attitude, everything presented by the Buddha develops organically, automatically. It is workable." Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche The new book “Cynicism and Magic” explor

With Kaya Fruchtman Saturday July 31, 2021 11:00am – 4:00pm During this program we will explore the practices of mindfulness-awareness meditation, body scanning and stress reduction and spend some time socializing and enjoying a summer day together.

Dear Sangha & Friends At the request of several practitioners, we will be offering Refuge & Bodhisattva Vows at an in-person event this August 21, 2021. These vows will be offered by Michael Carroll who has been authorized by Judy Lief to impart these vows in the tradition and lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. These vows are taken as part of traveling the Buddhist path and are usually taken separately over a period of a few years. Taking Refuge essentially is how we make

View this episode's page on Libsyn Our first episode! Bill talks to Michael Carroll about why it is so difficult to describe the awakened state. Matt adds some improvised music. Visit us at thewisdomseat.org Your donation helps directly support The Wisdom Seat Podcast

Living a Fearless and Gentle Life: The Slogans of a Shambhala Warrior with Michael Carroll April 7th—May 12th, 2021 Offered by The Durham Shambhala Center

Lending A Hand: Avalokitesvara And The Art Of Mind Protection​ A 5 week immersive program with Michael Carroll co-sponsored by the Open Heart Project April 12 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET Additional Event Dates: April 19, 26; May 3, 10, 2021