How do we break out of dualistic perception while still habituated to dualistic perception? In this episode we explore "sacred creativity," a way of understanding the view that bridges samsaric dualistic thinking and the nondual wisdom of buddhahood, the true nature of mind.

Lama Zopa guides a meditation of shamatha (English: tranquility, or calm abiding) and meditative inquiry, an insight practice from the Tibetan that invokes, instills, and integrates prajna, precise knowing.

EPISODE CONTENTS

00:41 Teaching by Lama Yeshe

20:07 Seeds for Contemplation

26:18 Guided meditation by Lama Zopa

Tibetan singing bowl interludes by Shivnee Ratna

PRAJNA SPARKS follows the lunar calendar. Look for full episodes on new and full moon days, and contemplation interludes on the quarter moons.

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