Lama Surya Das: Awakening the Good Wolf with Meditation and Wisdom
I believe that intermeditation and co-meditation takes us beyond us and them, and body and mind and all of these separations, and helps us see deeper into the inextricable oneness or the spectrum, the arc that completes the whole.
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant tug-of-war between your better and darker selves? Lama Surya Das, a leading Western Buddhist meditation teacher, might have the answers you're seeking. In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer sits down with Lama Surya Das to unpack the age-old parable of the two wolves and explore how meditation can help us nurture our good wolf.
Known as 'The Western Lama' by the Dalai Lama himself, Surya Das brings decades of wisdom from his extensive studies in Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism. He shares practical advice on intermeditation and co-meditation, practices that can help you connect deeply with yourself and others. Surya Das also tackles the 'us vs. them' mentality, emphasizing collective awakening over individual enlightenment. His engaging one-liners and 'Buddha bites' offer bite-sized wisdom perfect for daily reflection.
Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this episode provides valuable insights into living a more mindful and compassionate life.