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PRAJNA SPARKS

by Prajna Fire

Integrating the Dharma teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni from the perspective of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, by cultivating familiarity with prajna, or precise knowing, in progressively subtle degrees. Timely and accessible to contemporary seekers of any spiritual tradition, or none at all. Full episodes on new and full moon days. Contemplation interludes on the quarter moons. May all beings benefit! EMAIL sparks@prajnafire.com VISIT prajnafire.com/sparks @prajnasparks on Facebook Instagram Twitter Lama Yeshe @karmayeshechodron Lama Zopa @karmazopajigme

Latest episodes

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155 | Good Intentions

Good intentions matter. But how do we know whether our actions actually carry them? In this episode, Lama Yeshe explores the relationship between intention, action, and

Sep 26
41 min

154 | Let Go

Lama Yeshe explores an understanding of letting go through the image of the clenched and open hand. What happens when the object of our grasp disappears, but the clench

Aug 27
39 min

153 | Pivot

Lama Yeshe explores how the pivot between samsara and nirvana offered in every present moment reveals where freedom has room to breathe. The episode offers a practical

Jul 29
31 min

152 | Not Knowing

Not knowing as mystery is moving, inspiring, and initiating, alive to not knowing that it knows. Join Lama Yeshe for a spacious Dharma talk, active contemplation, and g

Jun 29
33 min

151 | Integrity

Integrity not as moral perfection, but as the growing coherence of a life that gathers every experience into the path without letting any fragment overrule the whole. J

May 31
41 min

150 | Self-love

What is “self-love”? In contemporary psychology and self-help, self-love is often framed as self-acceptance, self-worth, and meeting our emotional needs with care. These

May 1
50 min

149 | Bypass Whiplash

Meditation for meeting our deepest emotions without bypassing or backlash guided by Lands Yeshe FULL MOON SIT is an ongoing series offering Tibetan Buddhist meditation

Apr 1
30 min

148 | Miracle of Yes

Lama Yeshe guides a practice of The Miracle of Yes, consisting of meditative inquiry and deep rest that supports nervous-system regulation, relational clarity, and a dire

Mar 3
34 min

147 | Eros

For Valentine’s Day, this Full Moon Sit explores Eros as the life-force coursing through experiences of body, heart, and mind. Lama Yeshe guides the practice from somat

Feb 1
29 min

146 | Ocean of Mind

Lama Yeshe guides a meditation of immersive presence in our own consciousness incorporating elements of shamatha (tranquility) and vipashyana (insight) practice. FULL MO

Jan 3
32 min

145 | Loving

Lama Yeshe guides a meditation that invokes creative imagination to cultivate familiarity with our innate quality of being love within a space of active repose. FULL MOO

Dec 4 2025
30 min

144 | Tonglen

Lama Yeshe guides a rich and delicate practice of tonglen, or open-handed welcome. Instructions include shamatha or tranquility meditation, meditative inquiry, and an i

Nov 5 2025
36 min

143 | Praising the Buddha LIVE

Next Monday, July 28, 2025, is Chokor Duchen, the Great Holy Day of Turning the Wheel of Dharma, commemorating the first public teaching of the Buddha Shakyamuni, the Fou

Jul 24 2025
55 min

142 | Dedicating Merit

What is merit, why is dedicating it so important in Buddhist practice, and how do we dedicate to optimize our spiritual heart and path? Lamas Yeshe and Zopa invite us to

Jun 25 2025
42 min

141 | Trust

What does TRUST have to do with Buddhist practice? Lamas Yeshe and Zopa invite us to explore this vital building block of wellbeing, looking deeply into how a revolution

May 26 2025
40 min

140 | Reorienting to Freedom

Reorienting the mind towards freedom and embodying our true nature fully and interupptedly breeds a steadfast heart and flexible mind. In this special replay episode, L

Apr 27 2025
34 min

139 | Conduct

CONDUCT is both an expression of our integrity with the View of the Buddha Shakyamuni's teachings cultivated through meditation, and a potent influence on our experience,

Mar 29 2025
47 min

138 | Meditation

MEDITATION instills the View of the Buddha Shakyamuni's broad and deep understanding of the nature of things into our experience. And it is far, far more than you think i

Mar 29 2025
26 min

137 | View

VIEW takes primary place in the Buddha Shakyamuni's path of spiritual practice. It encompasses the perspective, the belief systems, the worldview that knows who things ar

Jan 29 2025
37 min

136 | Promise

PROMISE can be a loaded term, and yet it simultaneously proffers inspiration, fulfillment, and priceless opportunity. Lamas Yeshe and Zopa explore how we can recruit th

Dec 30 2024
42 min

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Wisdom delivered in an approachable, grounded way. I always feel more mindful in my practice after listening to Lema and the guests.

Tbirdseed · Feb 2022

These podcasts bring such joy to my days and help guide me in profound ways. I’m so grateful to Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa, and also to Tania, and the Prajna Sparks team for offering these brilliant episodes of timeless wisdom for our times! Highly Recommended

Karma Kati · Jan 2022

I have listened to all these podcasts multiple times and always look forward to the next one. A lot of excellent information presented in an easy to understand and easy to assimilate manner that will stay with me and provide much to contemplate.

TiaCactia · Dec 2021

I have listened to every podcast and read the download, and I am so looking forward to healing with Lama Yeshe’s translation of the 59 maxims! So much insight and wisdom from both Yeshe and Tania! Thank you both for sharing!

betseycrosbythompson · Jan 2022

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