In this broadcast, the Chenrezig Project's Mark Winwood shares some of the fundamental aspects of one of Mahayana Buddhism's most revered (and studied) Prajnaparimta teachings, The Perfection of Wisdom that Cuts Like a Diamond Sutra, aka The Diamond Sutra.  (Length: 55 minutes)

-- Note: This podcast was originally broadcast as an "Elegant Mind" episode on  KAPY Valley Radio 104.9 FM, a community radio station serving the lower Snoqualmie River Valley of western Washington State. It includes commentary as well music composed and performed by Bobby Vega, a renowned SF Bay-area musician.   

In this broadcast Mark Winwood of the Chenrezig Project expounds upon a recent talk he shared with inmates and their families at the Monroe Correctional Complex (Monroe, WA) on Buddhist perspectives of Family Values. Also included:  a discussion on Tibetan child-rearing practices, specifically for toddlers and the very young.  (Length: 53 minutes)

-- Note: This podcast was originally broadcast as an "Elegant Mind" episode on  KAPY Valley Radio 104.9 FM, a community radio station serving the lower Snoqualmie River Valley of western Washington State. It includes commentary as well music composed and performed by Bobby Vega, a renowned SF Bay-area musician.   

In this broadcast, the Chenrezig Project's Mark Winwood touches upon some of the how's and why's of Dharma-esque eating, including vegetarianism and traditional time(s) to take our meals.  Featured is a wide-ranging interview with the owner/proprietors -- who are master raw food aficionados -- of Longevity Foods, a local (Duvall) vegan health food store and eatery.  (Length: 56 minutes)

-- Note: This podcast was originally broadcast as an "Elegant Mind" episode on  KAPY Valley Radio 104.9 FM, a community radio station serving the lower Snoqualmie River Valley of western Washington State. It includes commentary as well a musical ode to the "French Chef" Julia Child, composed and performed by Bobby Vega.  Enjoy! 

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Join Mark Winwood of the Chenrezig Project as he celebrates the birthday of Tenzin Gyatso, HH Dalai Lama, who turns 83 on Friday, July 6th.  Included is biographical information, an appreciative discussion of his many beauties and talents, a selection of quotes, etc.  (Length: 57 minutes)

-- Note: This podcast was originally broadcast as an "Elegant Mind" episode on  KAPY Valley Radio 104.9 FM, a community radio station serving the lower Snoqualmie River Valley of western Washington State. It includes commentary as well music composed and performed by Bobby Vega, a renowned SF Bay-area musician.   

Mark Winwood of the Chenrezig Project discusses the Buddhist perspectives on our inclinations of mind, or Karma. Dispelling some of our common misconceptions, he offers practical insights into the workings of Karma, referring to teachings from the Buddha, the 14th Dalai Lama and Matthieu Ricard, the wizened Tibetan Buddhist monk, molecular/genetics scientist, author, etc.  (Length: 57 minutes) 

-- Note: This podcast was originally broadcast as an "Elegant Mind" episode on  KAPY Valley Radio 104.9 FM, a community radio station serving the lower Snoqualmie River Valley of western Washington State. It includes commentary as well music composed and performed by Bobby Vega, a renowned SF Bay-area musician.   

On this broadcast Mark Winwood of the Chenrezig Project discusses the Buddhist notions of Precious Human Life, and shares some motivational guidelines for cultivating appreciation for the profound Dharma opportunities our time in the human realm provides  . . . whether one subscribes to the Tibetan viewpoints of rebirth/reincarnation or not.  (length: 56 minutes)

-- Note: This podcast was originally broadcast as an "Elegant Mind" episode on  KAPY Valley Radio 104.9 FM, a community radio station serving the lower Snoqualmie River Valley of western Washington State. It includes commentary as well music composed and performed by Bobby Vega, a renowned SF Bay-area musician.   

On this episode airing during Fathers' Day 2018 weekend,  Mark Winwood of the Chenrezig Project discusses fatherhood -- his own father and fathers-in-law, Buddhism-infused perspectives on fatherhood in general and a look at Siddhartha as father, as well as his relationship with his own father Suddhodana.  Also included: in light of the recent deaths of public figures Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, Mark shares and discusses some of HH Dalai Lama's perspectives on suicide.  (Length: 56 minutes) 

-- Note: This podcast was originally broadcast as an "Elegant Mind" episode on  KAPY Valley Radio 104.9 FM, a community radio station serving the lower Snoqualmie River Valley of western Washington State. It includes commentary as well music composed and performed by Bobby Vega, the renowned SF Bay-area musician.   

The Chenrezig Project's Mark Winwood shares a breathing meditation and answers a listener's question "How do I develop faith?" with a discussion of the Buddhist path of cultivating genuine faith by learning, investigation, meditation and practical reasoning.  (Length: 57 minutes)

-- Note: This podcast was originally broadcast as an "Elegant Mind" episode on  KAPY Valley Radio 104.9 FM, a community radio station serving the lower Snoqualmie River Valley of western Washington State. It includes commentary as well music composed and performed by Bobby Vega, the renowned SF Bay-area musician.   

On this episode, Mark Winwood of the Chenrezig Project discusses notions of Awakening and Bodhicitta in light of the upcoming Tibetan full moon (May 29, 2018) recognition of Saka Dawa, the day on which Siddhartha's birth, attaining of full enlightenment and crossing into parinirvana (complete nirvana upon death) are celebrated.  (Length: 58 minutes) 

-- Note: This podcast was originally broadcast as an "Elegant Mind" episode on  KAPY Valley Radio 104.9 FM, a community radio station serving the lower Snoqualmie River Valley of western Washington State. It includes commentary as well music composed and performed by Bobby Vega, the renowned SF Bay-area musician.   

Mark Winwood of the Chenrezig Project discusses spiritual aspects associated with aging, some of the more common Western misconceptions about Buddhist practice and other topics of interest.  (Length: 57 minutes)

-- Note: This podcast was originally broadcast as an "Elegant Mind" episode on  KAPY Valley Radio 104.9 FM, a community radio station serving the lower Snoqualmie River Valley of western Washington State. It includes commentary as well music composed and performed by Bobby Vega, the renowned SF Bay-area musician.