Hi Mind Bod Squad! We’ll be posting episodes bi-weekly for a bit to give ourselves a summer pace break. Be back, firing on all meditative pistons again soon :)
This week, we welcome Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, world-renowned meditation teacher, author, and lineage holder in the Bön tradition of Tibet, one of the oldest spiritual traditions on the planet. Today, we take three protective imaginary “pills” – a white pill, a red pill, and a blue pill. “Because in the West everybody loves to eat pills!”
Each pill is both a syllable that we voice out loud and a mini-meditation that addresses a specific challenge. The white pill – “Ah” – is awareness of stillness in our body, which can protect us against unskilful physical action. The red pill – “Om” – is awareness of silence, which can protect us against saying something stupid. And the blue pill – “Hung” – is awareness of spaciousness in the heart, which can protect us from making decisions out of anger or urgency.
For eight ethereal minutes, Wangyal Rinpoche sings these three syllables to us again and again. You can let them wash through you as you sit with us or sing along.
“Ah…”
“Om…”
“Hung…”
The audio isn’t perfect, but who cares?! Can you feel each vibration? Can you feel each blessing? Jeff cries, as usual. It’s an honor to experience such venerable medicine.
Let us know how the pills went to work on you!
The Afterparty
Tasha and Jeff talk about where they went in the meditation. Tasha went into the boundless space that is always right here. Jeff went into the weepy, grateful place. Sometimes you can’t believe you get to do this life and that this is where life has taken you. Heartfelt sharing ensues, finishing with some frankly BEAUTIFUL vocal stylings and facial contortions that will inspire you throughout your day and indeed, your entire life to come. You are welcome!
*In an effort to sustain our antics, the Afterparty will move behind ye old paywall soon!
That’s all for now! Thanks for tuning in & see you next week.
Love always,
🧘🏽♀️ Tasha & Jeff 🧘🏼♂️
Links:
Ligmincha: Community & Retreat Centre
CyberSangha: Online events & Courses
Three Precious Pills with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche