Today is a special episode. As many of you might know, I am a scholar-practitioner of a few wisdom traditions, including Sufism and Tantra, particularly in the context of Kashmir Shaivism—and I encourage you to check out our previous episode on Kashmir Shaivism from last year.

Another tradition that has deeply touched me is the Tibetan Bon Buddhist tradition. What is fascinating about the Bon tradition is that it is nearly 18,000 to 22,000 years old. I'm always curious to know what the aspirations of these radically different ancient civilizations were and how we can learn from them in the challenging world we find ourselves in today.

For this episode, I had the rare privilege to have a conversation with Rinpoche Tenzin Wangyal, who is a Bon Buddhist master and the leader and founder of the Ligmincha International Organization. His students are spread across 25 countries, and his teachings have reached millions of people. This conversation was truly a gift for me, recorded during a retreat with him.

In our discussion, we explore what Tantra means to him, how humans can creatively manifest, the nature of other-worldly beings and dimensions, and how one can activate their infinite creative potential.► Guest Bio & Links

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche Founder and spiritual director of Ligmincha International (https://ligmincha.org/), is a respected and beloved teacher and meditation master in the Bön Buddhist tradition of Tibet. He has students in more than 25 countries, teaches around the world and reaches thousands of students through his online programs. Trained as a Bön monk, Rinpoche now lives as a householder, allowing him to more fully relate to the needs and concerns of his students. Known for the depth of his wisdom and his unshakeable commitment to helping students recognize their true nature, he is the author of many books and online courses.

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