Waking Up Closer To Tibet

The second part of the conversation with Reka Gawa focuses on exploring Tibetan cuisine beyond momos. Reka Gawa is an established Tibetan food entrepreneur and the founder of Himalaya Cafe in Edinburgh, Scotland. Through her cafe, she promotes Tibetan culture and Buddhist principles of compassion and kindness. She also initiated the "pay it forward scheme" to feed the homeless. The

Do you love exploring different cuisines? Do you want to explore Tibetan cuisine? If yes, then this episode is for you. Tibetan food doesn’t start and end with momos. There is so much variety! In this episode, Tenzin is in conversation with Reka Gawa, an established Tibetan food entrepreneur who is the founder of Himalaya Cafe in Edinburgh, Scotland. With the cafe, she is not onl

Mental health issues are one of the leading challenges in the world today. We live in an age where hustle culture is touted and mental well-being is severely ignored. It is imperative for us to take care of our body and mind. To gain more insights on how we can master our mind for happiness, Tenzin is in conversation with Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul. He is the director of Tibet Ho

In this episode, we delve into the critical issue of mental health. In today's world, mental well-being is often overlooked amidst the constant pressure of hustle culture. It is essential to prioritize our mind and body's health to lead a happy and fulfilling life. To help us gain a deeper understanding of how we can achieve this, Tenzin is in conversation with Venerable Geshe Dorj

This is part 2 of our conversation with the renowned Tibetan singer/songwriter Techung. The music of Tibet is as serene and beautiful as its picturesque landscape. If you thought that there is only one kind of music in Tibet, you are absolutely mistaken. Each province in the region has its own style of music. To dwell deeper into this and truly understand the beauty of traditional

The music of Tibet is as serene and beautiful as its picturesque landscape. If you thought that there is only one kind of music in Tibet, you are absolutely mistaken. Each province in the region has its own style of music. To dwell deeper into this and truly understand the beauty of traditional Tibetan music, Tenzin is in conversation with the award-winning Tibetan singer/song-writ

“When I am conducting live translations of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s speeches, I always try making the audience feel that they are hearing directly from His Holiness” - says Geshe Thupten Jinpa in this episode with Tenzin Chodon on Waking Up Closer To Tibet. Geshe Thupten Jinpa has been the principal English translator for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama since 1985.

Are you multilingual or a polyglot? Does the study of language intrigue you? Do you want to learn more about the Tibetan language? Then this episode is for you. Geshe Thupten Jinpa has been the principal English translator for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama since 1985. He is a celebrated Tibetan Buddhist scholar, leader and author who has translated and edited numerous books by H

Despite tumultuous situations, His Holiness has always practised and preached the message of love, forgiveness, compassion and secular ethics. For his dedication towards peace, His Holiness was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 1989. In an age where tolerance and acceptance are at their lowest, how can we build resilience? What role have the Buddhist teachings played in

How old is the relationship between India and Tibet? How did Buddhism spread from India to Tibet? What role has ancient India's Nalanda University played in this regard? If you are intrigued to know the answers to these questions, then this episode is for you. The quest for unique narratives about Tibet continues in Season 2. In this episode, Tenzin is in conversation with His Holi