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Mingyur Rinpoche on Falling in Love With the World
Mingyur Rinpoche on Falling in Love With the World
Mingyur Rinpoche on Falling in Love With the World
Tuesday 20th July 2021
Discover Mingyur Rinpoche's insights on using meditation and love to transform life's challenges on 'The One You Feed'.
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So, therefore, from the ignorance, then there's a lot of mental disturbance, what we call glaciers, and the suffering, like all the not pleasant and difficult things, may arise, but we have wonderful, great, wonderful nature.
What does it mean to truly fall in love with the world? In this captivating episode of 'The One You Feed', Eric Zimmer welcomes Mingyur Rinpoche, a celebrated Tibetan Buddhist meditation teacher, to share his profound insights. Known for his book *In Love With The World: A Monk’s Journey Through The Bardos of Living and Dying*, Rinpoche delves into the power of meditation and the art of transforming life's obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Rinpoche's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He began his meditation practice at just nine years old in his father's monastery. By thirteen, he had already completed a rigorous three-year retreat. But his most transformative experience came later when he embarked on a four-year wandering retreat, facing numerous challenges that tested his resilience and deepened his understanding of the world.
Throughout the episode, Rinpoche emphasizes the importance of 'feeding the good wolf' within us—nurturing kindness, bravery, and love over greed and fear. He shares practical tips on how meditation can help us manage our emotions and build a more aware, compassionate life. One particularly touching story involves a couple who sought Rinpoche's guidance to resolve their constant arguments. Through mindful communication and listening, they transformed their relationship entirely.
Rinpoche also introduces a playful yet powerful meditation technique known as the 'pizza meditation', highlighting the impact of positive thinking. His teachings remind us that awareness is larger than our thoughts and emotions, and by cultivating new habits through meditation, we can navigate life's challenges with greater ease. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to deepen their meditation practice or seeking ways to bring more love and compassion into their lives.
Tune in for an enriching conversation that promises to leave you inspired and ready to embrace the world with open arms.