Confronted by Wisdom! A Mother and Son Conversation with Dungse Jampal Norbu & Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

Please join us live on May 20th at 2pm Mountain Time, for our next OQ Live Conversation, “Confronted by Wisdom! A Mother and Son Conversation” with Dungse Jampal Norbu and Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel. The event will be broadcast in English and with Portuguese simulcast translation.

Can’t make the live event? Please register for the live event for access to recordings. See recordings information below.

ABOUT THIS EVENT 
Elizabeth and Dungse Jampal Norbu will speak on the unconventional methods of Lojong - or mind training teachings - that challenge the many assumptions we have about The Self.

Elizabeth’s teaching theme this year is “The Self: Walking the Middle Way Path.” She was inspired to invite her son to an Open Question Live conversation after listening to an episode of Jampal’s EveryBodhi Podcast.

“Through Lojong (also called Mind Training Practice), the very way we experience the world changes. When we endeavor to train the mind, it works on us in unexpected ways. At times, we might even feel physically different, ungrounded, less constrained, our sense of empathy too becomes more acute, even overwhelming, which is another new experience. It's certainly been the case for me that changes have been simultaneously revolutionary and difficult to describe."  - Dungse Jampal Norbu.

EVENT PRICING 
$25 (USD)
This event is an important source of financial support for The Middle Way Initiative teaching programs.  Your generosity is appreciated.  No one will be turned away for lack of funds.  

FINANCIAL AID
If you need financial aid to attend, please contact us before May 18th. 
English contact, Tina < coordinator@middlewayinitiative.org >
Portuguese contact, Cerys < cerys@middlewayinitiative.org >

EVENT DETAILS
USA MT (Broadcast Source): May 20, Saturday, 2-4pm. 
Brazil: May 20, Saturday 5-7pm.
Australia AEST:  May 21 Sunday 6-8 am. 

RECORDINGS
When you register for this event, a free access code to view recordings will be provided by email. Recordings will be available in English & Portuguese translation.

ABOUT ELIZABETH MATTIS NAMGYEL

Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel has studied and practiced the Buddhadharma for over 35 years under the guidance of her root teacher Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. She is the author of two books, The Power of an Open Question and The Logic of Faith.
 
She edited two books by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, It’s Up to You and Light Comes Through, Elizabeth has taught programs throughout the world, including the USA, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand and is a teacher in Mangala Shri Bhuti.

After completing a six year retreat, Kongtrul RInpoche appointed her Retreat Master at the Samten Ling retreat center in Colorado. She holds degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Buddhist Studies (MA).

Elizabeth founded a secular nonprofit organization called The Middle Way Initiative to offer teachings, retreats, and conversations with her and other teachers and guests. With Anam Thubten, she is a founding member and teacher in the Wilderness Dharma Movement.

ABOUT DUNGSE JAMPAL NORBU

Dungse Jampal Norbu is known for his pragmatic, curious, and creative approach to traditional Buddhist teachings. Since 2020, Dungse-la has given many Lojong teachings in Mangala Shri Bhuti and other dharma communities.

He has been involved with the study and practice of Buddhadharma all his life, having grown up under the guidance of his parents Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche and Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel. Jampal grew up within the Mangala Shri Bhuti community, and formally joined the Sangha at the age of 17. He completed an extensive study course in Buddhist philosophy and translation in northern India.

Dungse-la has been formally teaching dharma since 2008, has completed a series of hundred day meditation retreats, manages n summer camp for Buddhist children, hosts the EveryBodhi (https://mangalashribhuti.org/everybodhi-podcast-by-dungse-jampal-norbu/) dharma podcast, and chairs the board of Mangala Shri Bhuti. In 2021, he became a Director and serves as the Chair of the Board of The Middle Way Initiative.

The Lojong: Discovering Solidarity in Bodhicitta Study Set (2022) recordings are available from Mangala Shri Bhuti at https://mangalashribhuti.org/shop/study-set/featured-study-set/lojong-discovering-solidarity-in-bodhicitta-2022-study-set/

Dungse-la recently published “Food for Liberation” , a retreat cookbook that includes a Foreword by Kongtrul Rinpoche, introductory text and guidance for the retreat kitchen, and 24 recipes to nourish the body and mind in retreat. Available at https://mangalashribhuti.org/shop/book/dungse-jampal-norbu-retreat-cookbook-food-for-liberation/