Episode
110: Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, 'The Lost Art of Good Conversation'
35:23
Published: Wed Nov 29 2017
Description
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the head of the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and Shambhala International, has a new book out called, "The Lost Art of Good Conversation: A Mindful Way to Connect with Others and Enrich Everyday Life" -- poignant for this time of deep divisions in the U.S. and abroad. Born in Bodhagaya, India but bought up in the West, Sakyong Mipham who talks about how conversation is powerful because it begins with recognizing that "there's another person" with you, and he says, as a married father of three, getting frustrated with your kids is just "part of the path." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
Dan Harris interviews Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche to discuss the importance of good conversation during a time of deep divisions.
00:00 - 03:20 (03:20)
Summary
Dan Harris interviews Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche to discuss the importance of good conversation during a time of deep divisions. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche is the leader of the Shambhala Buddhist community and author of The Lost Art of Good Conversation.
Episode110: Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, 'The Lost Art of Good Conversation'
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03:20 - 10:33 (07:13)
Summary
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Episode110: Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, 'The Lost Art of Good Conversation'
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10:33 - 17:37 (07:04)
Summary
The key to living with bravery is by embracing a sense of warriorship that is non-aggressive and living within the challenge of what is happening. It is essential to live the spirituality or meditation and incorporate the lessons in day-to-day life.
Episode110: Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, 'The Lost Art of Good Conversation'
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The breakdown of basic human communication in society is causing pain and dissatisfaction in interpersonal relationships, highlighting the need for mindfulness and presence in conversations.
17:37 - 28:18 (10:40)
Summary
The breakdown of basic human communication in society is causing pain and dissatisfaction in interpersonal relationships, highlighting the need for mindfulness and presence in conversations.
Episode110: Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, 'The Lost Art of Good Conversation'
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28:18 - 36:36 (08:18)
Summary
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Episode110: Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, 'The Lost Art of Good Conversation'
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
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36:36 - 38:10 (01:34)
Summary
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