Dr. Reginald Ray: Vajrayana Tradition, Somatic Meditation & Relaxing for Realization

Dr. Reginald “Reggie” Ray is the co-founder and Spiritual Director of the Dharma Ocean Foundation, dedicated to the evolution and flowering of the somatic teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and was a founding member and University Professor at Naropa University, prior to his retirement. Some of what Reggie shares includes: 00:00 Vajrayana tradition and working from the inside out and problems as expressions of own deepest nature.  05:33 The power of being genuine and attracting the right people 09:24 On suffering, mistakes and the universe as sacred totality. 12:12 Somatic meditation to inhabit more of your experience 13:56 Reggie’s spiritual entry through suicidal depression.   20:48 The impact of inviting reality and the ungluing of the limited small ego.   24:00 The impact of releasing tension and relaxation on realization.  29:00 Differentiating habit body from wisdom body 36:00 Three yana answer on time and Chogyam Trungpa’s advice on regular practice.  41:00 Suggestions on maintaining and improving one’s meditation practice over time, daily and longer retreats.   48:00 Relationship, the sacred other and love being born through letting go.   55:00 Reggie’s journey of marriage   57:00 Tools to support challenging relational moments.  59:00 Reggie’s motivation for his new book in process.    Links: Reggie Ray: https://www.dharmaocean.org/dr-reginald-ray/ Podcast/Olivia: https://oliviaclementine.com/podcasts Enjoy these episodes? Please leave a review here. Scroll down to Review & Ratings. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-liberation/id1393858607