Waking Up Closer To Tibet

The second part of the conversation with Reka Gawa focuses on exploring Tibetan cuisine beyond momos. Reka Gawa is an established Tibetan food entrepreneur and the founder of Himalaya Cafe in Edinburgh, Scotland. Through her cafe, she promotes Tibetan culture and Buddhist principles of compassion and kindness. She also initiated the "pay it forward scheme" to feed the homeless. The episode features a discussion between Tenzin Chodon and Reka Gawa about Tibetan food and Reka's journey as an entrepreneur. You are invited to tune in and join the conversation

Do you love exploring different cuisines? Do you want to explore Tibetan cuisine? If yes, then this episode is for you. Tibetan food doesn’t start and end with momos. There is so much variety! In this episode, Tenzin is in conversation with Reka Gawa, an established Tibetan food entrepreneur who is the founder of Himalaya Cafe in Edinburgh, Scotland. With the cafe, she is not only spreading Tibetan culture but also the Buddhist principles of compassion and Kindness. She also started the “pay it forward scheme” to feed the homeless. In this episode, Tenzin Chodon and Reka Gawa discuss Tibetan food as well as Reka’s journey of becoming an entrepreneur. Tune in now to listen!

Mental health issues are one of the leading challenges in the world today. We live in an age where hustle culture is touted and mental well-being is severely ignored. It is imperative for us to take care of our body and mind. To gain more insights on how we can master our mind for happiness, Tenzin is in conversation with Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul. He is the director of Tibet House, New Delhi which is the cultural centre of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. He has been the official translator/interpreter for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama since 2005. As assigned by the Office of H.H. the Dalai Lama, he visited the US in 2008 to work with Prof. Paul Ekman, a world-renowned Psychologist, one of the pioneers of the science of micro-facial expressions, on H.H. the Dalai Lama’s book “Emotional Awareness” which is co-authored by Dr Paul Ekman of the University of California Medical School. He was one of the chief editors of the textbook on Buddhist Science and Philosophy. This textbook is to be used for Centres and Institutes all over the world to study more thoroughly on Buddhist philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, and science. He was also assigned to work on H.H. the Dalai Lama’s book “Ethics for the New Millennium – part II, which later came up with the title Beyond Religion,” and the series of “Art of Happiness” book which was jointly written by H.H. the Dalai Lama and Prof. Howard Cutler. He is actively involved in critical editing works with other books of H.H. the Dalai Lama like “The Graded Path.” Tune in now to listen!

In this episode, we delve into the critical issue of mental health. In today's world, mental well-being is often overlooked amidst the constant pressure of hustle culture. It is essential to prioritize our mind and body's health to lead a happy and fulfilling life. To help us gain a deeper understanding of how we can achieve this, Tenzin is in conversation with Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul, the director of Tibet House in New Delhi, which serves as the cultural center of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul has been the official translator/interpreter for His Holiness since 2005, and in 2008, he worked with renowned psychologist Prof. Paul Ekman on H.H. the Dalai Lama's book "Emotional Awareness." Join us as we explore the crucial role of mental health and gain insights into mastering our minds for happiness. Tune in now to listen and learn from the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul.

This is part 2 of our conversation with the renowned Tibetan singer/songwriter Techung. The music of Tibet is as serene and beautiful as its picturesque landscape. If you thought that there is only one kind of music in Tibet, you are absolutely mistaken. Each province in the region has its own style of music. To dwell deeper into this and truly understand the beauty of traditional Tibetan music, Tenzin is in conversation with the award-winning Tibetan singer/songwriter - Techung. Techung is the co-founder of the San Francisco-based Chaksampa Tibetan Dance and Opera Company. Chaksampa made their debut at Carnegie Hall with Philip Glass, REM, Trey Anastasio, Shawn Colvin, and Patti Smith as part of New York Tibet House’s annual Monlam festival concert. Tune in now to listen!

The music of Tibet is as serene and beautiful as its picturesque landscape. If you thought that there is only one kind of music in Tibet, you are absolutely mistaken. Each province in the region has its own style of music. To dwell deeper into this and truly understand the beauty of traditional Tibetan music, Tenzin is in conversation with the award-winning Tibetan singer/song-writer - Techung. Techung is the co-founder of the San Francisco-based Chaksampa Tibetan Dance and Opera Company. Chaksampa made their debut at Carnegie Hall with Philip Glass, REM, Trey Anastasio, Shawn Colvin, and Patti Smith as part of New York Tibet House’s annual Monlam festival concert. Tune in now to listen!

“When I am conducting live translations of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s speeches, I always try making the audience feel that they are hearing directly from His Holiness” - says Geshe Thupten Jinpa in this episode with Tenzin Chodon on Waking Up Closer To Tibet. Geshe Thupten Jinpa has been the principal English translator for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama since 1985. He is a celebrated Tibetan Buddhist scholar, leader and author who has translated and edited numerous books by H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama. He has also done live translations of His Holiness’s speeches/addresses. He is the founder and president of The Compassion Institute. Tune in now to listen as Tenzin is in conversation with Geshe Thupten Jinpa.

Are you multilingual or a polyglot? Does the study of language intrigue you? Do you want to learn more about the Tibetan language? Then this episode is for you. Geshe Thupten Jinpa has been the principal English translator for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama since 1985. He is a celebrated Tibetan Buddhist scholar, leader and author who has translated and edited numerous books by H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama. Geshe Thupten Jinpa has also done live translations of His Holiness’s speeches/addresses. He is also the founder and president of The Compassion Institute. Tune in now to listen as Tenzin is in conversation with Geshe Thupten Jinpa.

Despite tumultuous situations, His Holiness has always practised and preached the message of love, forgiveness, compassion and secular ethics. For his dedication towards peace, His Holiness was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 1989. In an age where tolerance and acceptance are at their lowest, how can we build resilience? What role have the Buddhist teachings played in the life of His Holiness? Why is Tibetan Buddhism known as the science of the human mind? Know about it all, as Tenzin is in conversation with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. This is part 2 of the conversation series with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

How old is the relationship between India and Tibet? How did Buddhism spread from India to Tibet? What role has ancient India's Nalanda University played in this regard? If you are intrigued to know the answers to these questions, then this episode is for you. The quest for unique narratives about Tibet continues in Season 2. In this episode, Tenzin is in conversation with His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama as His Holiness elucidates the history of Tibetan Buddhism and language. This is part 1 of the conversation with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Tune in now to listen!