Unlocking the power of Compassion with Dr. Thupten Jinpa

Dr. Thupten Jinpa, renowned as the chief translator for the Dalai Lama, is a distinguished Tibetan Buddhist scholar and accomplished author whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. Born to a humble farming family in Tibet, his life's trajectory unfolded from a foundation of traditional monastic education in India to a remarkable academic journey, culminating in a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the esteemed Cambridge University.Transitioning from a monastic path to married life, Dr. Jinpa is now a devoted husband and father to two daughters. Alongside these personal transformations, he founded the Compassion Institute, a manifestation of his commitment to fostering compassion worldwide.In the upcoming episode, we have the privilege of delving into Dr. Jinpa's compelling narrative. He shares his serendipitous encounter with the Dalai Lama and offers insights into their profound and enduring relationship. The discussion unfolds to encompass the profound concept of compassion. Dr. Jinpa also expounds on the intricate dynamics between China and Tibet, offering nuanced perspectives on this complex relationship.Dr Thupten Jinpa was interviewed in Kaplankaya, during Harvest, an event produced by Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersThis episode is sponsored by London Nootropics Coffee. You can order the Zen flavour with lion's mane mushroom and Rhodiola, or all the other blends at www.londonnootropics.com, with code HARVEST for 20% off. [2:27] - Dr Thupten Jinpa met the Dalai Lama as a 6-year-old boy. [5:05] - How Jinpa can help with the preservation and the modernisation of the Tibetan culture. [7:00] - Jinpa is very interested in Science and the relationship between Buddhism and Science. [11:50] - The relationship between Jinpa and Dr. Gabor Mate[14:00] - What is the data about the effectiveness of compassion for healing compared to drugs? Compassion-based approaches tap into the social nature of people. [15:00] - What is the difference between compassion and mindfulness?[17:38] - What would be the first step for a beginner to be more compassionate? [19:00] - What do you do with your anger when provoked? And does compassion mean that you shouldn't be firm? Who should let the anger go first to break the cycle? Is there a breaking point during an interaction?[22:50] - While Thupten Jinpa eloquently addresses the integration of compassion into our daily lives, I'm intrigued to understand compassion's role in the intricate interplay between Tibet and China. Particularly given the well-documented human rights concerns.[29:00] - What is the Dalai Lama's and Jinpa's relationship?[30:00] - What about the controversy about the Dalai Lama asking a little boy, belonging to a group wanting a blessing from his Holiness to suck his tongue in India? [36:00] - Harvest of the Day : if there is one thing giving hope to Jinpa, what is it?Next week, we will release a 5-minute highlight of a previous episode with Dr Mark Hyman about how much meat we should eat, and why. Don't miss it!You can follow us on Instagram : Harvestseries, and follow me on IG : rose.claverie, and watch our filmed podcast or speakers on Youtube.Sound editing by Alice Krief @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya : Joel Moriasi and teamCommunication: Alix PaverArtwork : Pedro Vidigal