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Introducing the Author
Welcome to the Season 2 premiere! After dedicating our first season to the foundational lists of Gampopa, this episode shifts focus to the man behind the synthesis: Mark van den Enden.
In this biographical deep dive, the hosts explore the life journey, lineage, and professional background that shaped the upcoming book, Bringing Mind Into View.
Episode Highlights:
The GenX Foundations: Born in Devonport, Tasmania in 1974, Mark's GenX independence and Dutch/Polish upbringing laid a foundation of hard work, critical thought, and a cynical independence that greatly aided his spiritual renunciation.
The Cosmic Joke & Heartbreak: We explore his profound numinous experience in 1993–1994, where he glimpsed the "cosmic joke" and understood that the universe is inside the atom. We also discuss the painful redirection of his life in the late 90s—the heartbreaking loss of access to his son, which led him to deep retreat and gardening practice at Lorinna.
Kagyu Lineage Connections: Trace his deep roots in the Kagyu lineage, from his early encounters with Traleg Tulku, Zasep Tulku, and Lama Sonam Tenzin Rinpoche, to his close, shoulder-to-shoulder apprenticeship building a center with his root guru, Lama Tsewang Lhakpa.
Bridging Two Worlds: Discover how his professional journey moved through Horticulture, Transpersonal Counselling, Social Work, and Nutritional Psychology to bridge Western mental health with Dharma.
The Genesis of the Book: Learn about the 15-year writing process of Bringing Mind Into View, a project that spontaneously flashed into his mind in 2010. You will also find out why publication is intentionally delayed until 2027 to await the profound "Buddha Within" teachings.
Dismantling the Skin Suit: Hear about the intensive shadow work required to dismantle an anxious, prickly personality to become someone who can simply smile at the "skin suit". Finally, we explain how physical wear and tear from a lifetime of building work forced him to step away in 2025, leading directly to the creation of this accessible podcast.
Tune in to get to know the practitioner behind the pages as we prepare to dive deep into the core teachings of Bringing Mind Into View this season!
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By GenX Dharma BumIntroducing the Author
Welcome to the Season 2 premiere! After dedicating our first season to the foundational lists of Gampopa, this episode shifts focus to the man behind the synthesis: Mark van den Enden.
In this biographical deep dive, the hosts explore the life journey, lineage, and professional background that shaped the upcoming book, Bringing Mind Into View.
Episode Highlights:
The GenX Foundations: Born in Devonport, Tasmania in 1974, Mark's GenX independence and Dutch/Polish upbringing laid a foundation of hard work, critical thought, and a cynical independence that greatly aided his spiritual renunciation.
The Cosmic Joke & Heartbreak: We explore his profound numinous experience in 1993–1994, where he glimpsed the "cosmic joke" and understood that the universe is inside the atom. We also discuss the painful redirection of his life in the late 90s—the heartbreaking loss of access to his son, which led him to deep retreat and gardening practice at Lorinna.
Kagyu Lineage Connections: Trace his deep roots in the Kagyu lineage, from his early encounters with Traleg Tulku, Zasep Tulku, and Lama Sonam Tenzin Rinpoche, to his close, shoulder-to-shoulder apprenticeship building a center with his root guru, Lama Tsewang Lhakpa.
Bridging Two Worlds: Discover how his professional journey moved through Horticulture, Transpersonal Counselling, Social Work, and Nutritional Psychology to bridge Western mental health with Dharma.
The Genesis of the Book: Learn about the 15-year writing process of Bringing Mind Into View, a project that spontaneously flashed into his mind in 2010. You will also find out why publication is intentionally delayed until 2027 to await the profound "Buddha Within" teachings.
Dismantling the Skin Suit: Hear about the intensive shadow work required to dismantle an anxious, prickly personality to become someone who can simply smile at the "skin suit". Finally, we explain how physical wear and tear from a lifetime of building work forced him to step away in 2025, leading directly to the creation of this accessible podcast.
Tune in to get to know the practitioner behind the pages as we prepare to dive deep into the core teachings of Bringing Mind Into View this season!