I spent 10 days with over 300 people from over 40 countries studying the text and commentaries on Parting from the Four Attachments at the International Buddhist Academy.  The retreat morning teachings were with Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche and then the afternoon Calm Abiding Meditation sessions were led by Lama Chodak Rinpoche.
The experience was beyond [...]

Ahh, to be able to download my podcasts again…
When I was in Nepal I became very frustrated with horribly slow downloads combined with my steadily crashing and dying hard drive. I rarely opened iTunes anymore, it was just too depressing.
So over the past couple of weeks I have been able to download and catch [...]