Podcast Episode Details

In this enriching Wisdom Podcast episode, host Daniel Aitken is joined by Venerable Losang Gendun. Venerable Gendun is a Tibetan Buddhist monk who was ordained in 2006. A dedicated teacher for over 15 years, Ven. Gendun has taught Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and meditation across Europe and the US, and was the resident teacher of FPMT’s Maitreya Institute in Amsterdam for six years. As a member of Mind & Life Europe, he integrates contemplative traditions with science to foster equality and compassion.

In this episode, you’ll hear Daniel and Ven. Gendun discuss:

• his first experiences with Buddhism after meeting a Trappist monk;
• his time studying with esteemed teachers like H. H. the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche;
• the interplay between deep meditation practices and community engagement;
• his work with the Buddha Project; and
• much more!