Eva Natanya, longtime translator and meditation retreatant, recounts the editorial process behind Śamatha and Vipaśyanā: An Anthology of Pith Instructions and her years of solitary practice. She and Daniel Aitken trace the relationship between calm-abiding (śamatha) and insight (vipaśyanā) as it is taught across Tibetan lineages.
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This episode of the Wisdom Podcast , recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat , features special guest Eva Natanya . This episode is part of a two-part series discussing the themes in Śamatha and Vipaśyanā . You can listen to Part 1 with Lama Alan Wallace, Lama Alan Wallace: Śamatha and Vipaśyanā: Part 1 (#217) . In this episode, join host Daniel Aitken and Eva as they go behind the scenes and discuss the process of bringing Śamatha and Vipaśyanā to publication. Eva shares her deep engagement in solitary meditation retreats and working with Lama Alan Wallace on translating such significant Buddhist texts. Discover the importance of courage and perseverance in the spiritual journey to realize one’s true self and embody genuine well-being. Eva and Daniel also discuss: The process of translation and the compilation of the texts; the significance of clear light and rigpa; compassion and pristine awareness; and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Open Mind translated by B. Alan Wallace Fathoming the Mind translation and commentary by B. Alan Wallace Kindness, Clarity, and Insight by His Holiness The Dalai Lama , translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins , edited by Elizabeth Napper This is part 2 of a two-part series on the release of this volume. Be sure to check out part one featuring fellow Lama Alan Wallace here . Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off Śamatha and Vipaśyanā with code WPODSV through Februrary 15 . The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Eva Natanya: Śamatha and Vipaśyanā: Part 2 (#225) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience .