Christina Monson (1969-2023) was a Buddhist practitioner and teacher and Tibetan language translator, and interpreter with over 30 years of study, translation and practice experience in Buddhism. The following year after this interview was recorded, Christina passed onwards.
Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche
Some of what Christina shares today:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:42 Meeting self-made Buddha Chatral Rinpoche
00:09:15 Recounting moments with Rinpoche.
00:13:00 Realization energy
00:17:44 Mountain retreat
00:21:00 Guru Yoga and releasing hope and fear
00:27:00 Retreat schedule
00:36:00 Illness, grief and this year being the most transformational for Christina
00:50:00 A reading and elaboration on “A Song of Amazement Inspired by Practice Experience” by Uza Khandro (Sera Khandro).
01:00:00 Uniqueness of Sera Khandro as a human and realized being.
01:02:00 Reading and reflections on “Spontaneous Advice, Connected with a Prayer,” by Chatral Rinpoche
01:07:00 Challenges in translation and specifically this prayer.
01:12:00 Conclusion
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Links:
Book: Dakini’s Counsel
Spontaneous Advice Connected with a Prayer https://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-…
A Song of Amazement Inspired by Practice Experience https://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-…
Retreat in Yolmo