Tsoknyi Rinpoche & Joan Halifax: Tsoknyi Rinpoche & Joan Halifax: 08-24-2013: Dzogchen and Zen (Part 5)

Summary: Episode Description: In the first part of this session Tsoknyi discusses the history of and ongoing development of nunneries in Nepal and Tibet. He goes on to discuss his inspiration for this effort as well as the vital importance of establishing these practice centers. More information about Rinpoche's work with the nunneries is available at Tsoknyi Lineage Nuns and at Tsoknyi Nepal Nuns. The session continues with the audience asking questions of Rinpoche and Roshi Joan. Questions include: "What are some of the differences between Rinpoche's practice and the Zen practice." "How would kensho and the language Rinpoche uses relate?" "Is part of the Zen teaching that we are really already there and just need to recognize it?" For Series Description and teacher BIO, please see Part 1. To access the entire series, please click on the link below: Dzogchen and Zen Series: All 8 Parts