In this episode I am joined by Drukmo Gyal Dakini, an International singer, recording artist, and practitioner of Tibetan mantra healing.

Drukmo discusses her childhood in Amdo, Tibet, and the early musical and spiritual influences of her family and community.

Drukmo reveals how a chance meeting with the man who would become her root guru, Dr Nida Chenagtsang, kindled a passion for Tibetan medicine and spiritual practice in the Yuthok Nyingthig tradition.

Drukmo talks about her experiences of cultural differences between East and West, the history and power of mantra for healing, the importance of personal practice, and addresses common misconceptions about being the devotee of a guru.

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Topics Include:

0:00 - Intro

0:48 - Growing up in Amdo, Tibet

05:03 - The role of religion in Drukmo’s upbringing

07:08 - The spiritual guidance of the women in Drukmo’s family

11:43 - How contact with Western views have affected Drukmo’s view of her culture

15:12 - Globalisation and cultural exchange

16:58 - The role of music in Drukmo’s upbringing

18:04 - Taking spiritual chanting from private practice to public performance

21:51 - Dr Nida’s encouragement to perform mantra singing

23:27 - Why Vajrasattva mantra is an essential part of Drukmo’s performance

25:28 - Drukmo’s passion for languages

26:42 - How Dr Nida Chenagtsang became Drukmo’s root guru

28:07 - The results of Drukmo’s first meditation retreat

31:00 - Praise for Dr Nida

32:27 - Misunderstandings about having a guru

37:05 - Drukmo’s focus on compassion

41:45 - Imposing views on others

44:05 - The history and application of mantra healing

47:02 - What is the source of mantra power?

49:42 - The importance of the mantra practitioner’s own practice and attainment

51:45 - Drukmo’s mental state when singing mantra

53:29 - How to find Drukmo’s music and teaching

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To find our more about Drukmo Gyal, visit:

- https://www.drukmogyal.com/

- https://youtu.be/zl9zwCKyQQk

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- www.guruviking.com

Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James