Contemplative Practice, Materialism, and the Buddha Dharma with Andy Karr

This weeks conversation is with Buddhist scholar, author, and photographer, Andy Karr. As a former student of the legendary meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa; Andy has gone on to share the teachings of the Buddha all across the world. From cofounding the first Shambhala center in Paris to teaching at the Gampo Abbey Monastery College, Andy is most known for his well articulated teachings on Contemplative practice and dharma art. His newest book, 'Into The Mirror' released in the Spring of 2023 and serves as a foundation to the themes covered in this show. 

SHOW TOPICS
What is a Contemplative Practice?
Different Methods of Contemplation
The Issue with Getting Caught In Concepts
Spiritual Materialism
Limitations of Materialism
What is Samsara?
The Three Vehicles to Liberation
The Outer and Inner Journeys
Different Approaches to Contemplating Emptiness
Letting Go of Self Cherishing
Stages of Compassion
The Paramitas


LINKS
andykarrauthor.com

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