Tibet, USA: Two dudes talking dharma, dreams & donutsThis very special episode finds Mark & Phuntsok visiting with Sarah Scherschligt, Executive Pastor of Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Sarah brings her experience & wisdom to the table, making for a rich conversation about the Early Church, basic Christian tenets of the faith like Salvation, the Soul, and Heaven, and her own perspective on God's relationship with mankind. Sarah is our first guest on Tibet, USA and we are so excited to share the mic with her! We know you will enjoy this focused, educational, and free-flowing conversation between THREE curious & excited minds. Welcome to Tibet, USA!

Welcome to Tibet, USA!

Phuntsok & Mark reflect on 1 year of Tibet, USA, cover Shakespeare’s dreamstate, Thich Nhat Hanh’s wisdom, Phuntsok’s early meditation days, and Mark’s faith journey that led to Tibet USA’s startup - all this and more, on this week's show.

Welcome to Tibet USA's Mindfulness Meditation Series!

“6 Mental Fitness Tools for Meditation and Life”

In this unique episode, Phuntsok Dhundup shares 6 essential mindsets - “tools” - for your meditation toolkit: Generosity, Honesty, Patience, Joyful Engagement, Focus, and Perspective. Equipped with these mental fitness tools you can liberate your meditation practice and elevate compassion and awareness in your everyday life.

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Welcome to Tibet USA's Mindfulness Meditation Series!

“Resting the Mind on the Breath”

What is mindful breathing and why practice it? Phuntsok Dhundup leads us in a guided meditation and teaching on the importance of this applicable and life-changing practice. Episode 1 offers a foundational teaching and will quietly transform the way you meet life’s challenges and situations.

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Phuntsok & Mark talking about the origins of their names, His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Birthday, Christian denominations, Saul/Paul's letter to the Galatians, and a Guitar Meditation. Sit back, relax, and engage deeply in this week's episode of Tibet, USA!

Welcome to Tibet USA!

This week, Mark & Phuntsok discuss the selection process for the successor to the current Dalai Lama (the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso), compassion in daily practice, and a a special Guided Compassion Meditation.

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Deep Reflection: Phuntsok & Mark examine Tibet USA’s intent, purpose, and non-violent resistance through storytelling. Mark recounts his recent trip to Iceland & Sweden, and we you directly to the pre-eminent sanctuary of truth and reflection - Tibet USA! If you appreciate contemplative inquiry, this episode is for you!

Welcome to Tibet USA!

This week, Phuntsok & Mark talk about the Nyung Nay Retreat, Mark's Great Aunt Nuni, Gelongma Pelmo, Guided Meditation, Buddha of Compassion (Chenrezig), HH the Dalai Lama, AND they lead the listener in a GUIDED MEDITATION - the first of many. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing aura of Tibet USA carry you away to Nirvana - Namaste, dear listener!