In this special live recording of Living Dharma, we sit down with pioneering meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein for a rich and heartfelt conversation on equanimity, compassion, and the creative spirit that arises from silence. With over five decades of practice and teaching, Joseph shares how perspective—whether gazing at the night sky or reflecting on history—can restore balance amidst turbulence.

He speaks candidly about lessons learned from grief and suffering, the liberating power of curiosity, and how “cowboy dharma” helped him transform anguish into insight. Joseph also opens up about his poetry, revealing how meditative stillness and creative expression flow from the same wellspring of awareness.

This episode is both practical and profound, offering guidance on staying present, lightening up, and discovering the intimate joy available in each moment.

For more about the path we walk and the wisdom we share, visit the Tergar Institute at:https://tergarinstitute.org/

In this inaugural episode of Living Dharma, Tibetan meditation master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche joins us for a warm and insightful conversation on how awareness transforms our experience of life. With his signature humor and grounded wisdom, Rinpoche shares personal stories from his childhood in a monastery, the role of curiosity and joy in spiritual practice, and how embracing the full range of human emotion can lead us toward freedom.

Whether you’re new to meditation or walking a seasoned path, this episode invites you to see your everyday life as fertile ground for awakening.

For more about the path we walk and the wisdom we share, visit the Tergar Institute at:
https://tergarinstitute.org/