Waking Up Closer To Tibet

On 27th May 2021 His Excellency, Penpa Tsering became the democratically elected President/Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration. After the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959, the Tibetan government in exile was established in Dharamshala, India. A Sikyong plays a pivotal role as the political and administrative head of the Tibetan administration in exile. In this episode, Tenzin speaks with His Excellency, Penpa Tsering about the Central Tibetan Administration and his vision for the Tibetan refugees in India and around the world.

Tibetan Spiritual Leader and Nobel Laureate, H.H The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso is globally known for his message of peace, compassion, and non-violence. He is believed to be the reincarnation of The 13th Dalai Lama, Thupten Gyatso. Dalai Lamas are believed to be the manifestations of Avalokitesvara, the bodhisattva of compassion who vows to be reborn to help humanity and the world. Tune in now, as Tenzin speaks about reincarnation and the story of The Dalai Lama.

The Tibetan culture is known to be deeply influenced by Buddhism. But, how did Buddhism reach Tibet? What is Tibetan Buddhism? In this episode, Tenzin asks the renowned Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master and Scholar H.H. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche these questions. Tune in to know what makes Tibetan Buddhism so unique.

Often known as the roof of the world, Tibet and its people have a very distinct culture and way of life. What is the story of Tibet and who are Tibetans? Tune in now, as Tenzin speaks on the same.

Tenzin is so many things; an entrepreneur, public speaker and translator but at her very core she is a Tibetan. A Tibetan who has never been to Tibet. And so, she aims to piece together an image of her homeland by exploring its unique culture, language, history, food, music and mysticism by talking to experts and listening to the lived experience of other Tibetans. All this and more so that along with her you too feel like - bit by bit - you are waking up closer to Tibet.