Ep59: Sang-gyé A-tsal - Santeria to Sang-gyé

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In this episode I am joined by Sang-gyé A-tsal, an ex-dancer, jazz club owner, and Brevet Lama in the Aro gTer lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. We discuss Sang-gyé’s personal journey through Santeria, Sufism, and Vedanta before meeting her future teacher, Ngak’chang Rinpoche. Sang-gyé discusses her transformative time spent in Nepal with Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche, and recounts her completion of the esoteric practice of phowa under the guidance of Jomo Sampel. We learn about how to practice Vajra Romance outside of a partnership, and explore Sang-gyé’s passion for the physical practices of Kum Nye. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/ep59-sang-gye-a-tsal-santeria-to-sang-gye/ Audio version of this podcast also available on iTunes and Stitcher – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’. … Topics Include: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Sang-gyé’s childhood meditation parties and explorations of spiritual traditions 3:47 - ‘Sleepy Shiné’ and learning to meditate 7:29 - Vedanta, Sufism, and Santeria 10:45 - Unusual experiences in Santeria 12:20 - Moving to New York to open a jazz club 13:20 - Meeting Ngak’chang Rinpoche and becoming an Aro gTer apprentice 23:15 - Stories about Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche 29:09 - Sang-gyé on ‘emptiness’ and relating to a great Lama 34:45 - Working with neurosis as an artist and practitioner 40:15 - Vajra Romance as a single person 44:52 - Sang-gyé’s phowa retreat under the guidance of Jomo Samphel 49:52 - Sang-gyé’s retreat schedule and achieving the sign of completion 55:19 - Practice sequencing on retreat 59:08 - Plans for the continuation of the Aro gTer lineage 1:04:31 - Sang-gyé’s passion for the physical practices of Kum Nye 1:08:47 - How to learn Kum Nye Sang-gyé online 1:09:53 - Modern relevance of the Gö Kar Chang Lo'i Dé … To find our more about Sang-gyé A-tsal, visit: - https://www.facebook.com/movingbeing.naturalbeing - https://www.instagram.com/movingbeing/ - [email protected] Previous Aro gTer episodes: - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlkzlKFgdknxvlIXraR8zs4j4vNebA8os For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - http://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James

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