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The Kind Heartfulness Podcast

The Kind Heartfulness Podcast

Di: Erric Solomon
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 The Kind Heartfulness podcast arose from the wisdom of Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche in concert with the activities Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Austria-Germany. Each year many brilliant Buddhist teachers, scholars and sublime meditators grace the programs and seminars of our meditation center nestled atop the beautiful hillside above Scharnstein Austria. Therefore, this podcast is a way to share some of their insight and wisdom with you. In each episode we will explore the inner reaches of the heart, the mind, and the very nature of reality. We are in the process of establishing a fully accredited university, so in that spirit, we will have as our guests some of the greatest living Buddhist philosophers currently teaching in major universities. This will be presented in an accessible manner that is interesting, entertaining and enlightening for everyone who is curious. Please join us on our journey as we explore, with an open heart and an inquisitive mind, the very essence of what it means to be human. Your host: Erric Solomon. Each episode is hosted by Erric Solomon, a noted author, Buddhist teacher and meditator. Erric is the co-author with Phakchok Rinpoche of Radically Happy: A user's guide to the mind.2023 Spiritualità
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  • Mapping the Meditative Moment: Exploring Micro-phenomenology with Martijn van Beek

    Mapping the Meditative Moment: Exploring Micro-phenomenology with Martijn van Beek
    Apr 17 2026
    What actually happens in the "micro-moments" of your meditation? We often use broad terms like awareness or presence, but the fine-grained texture of our practice often remains a mystery—even to ourselves.
    In this special episode of Kind Heartfulness, we are joined by Dr. Martijn van Beek, Associate Professor at Aarhus University and Board Member of Mind & Life Europe. Martijn is an expert in micro-phenomenology—a unique interview technique designed to uncover the hidden dynamics of our subjective experience.
    In this episode, we try something a bit different:
    • The Practice: Erric settles into a short meditation session to create a fresh "lived experience." (We edit out the 15 minutes of silence)
    • The Interview: Martijn leads him through a live micro-phenomenological interview, demonstrating how to peel back the layers of a single meditative moment.
    • The Theory: We discuss how this technique bridges the gap between ancient contemplative wisdom and modern science.
    Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or just curious about the workings of the mind, this episode offers a rare, "under-the-hood" look at how we experience our own consciousness.

    Martijn van Beek is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Aarhus University, Denmark. Having previously spent many years working and conducting research in Ladakh and elsewhere in the Himalayan region, his current research explores contemporary forms of contemplative life and the encounter between contemplative traditions, especially Tibetan Buddhism, consciousness research, and modernity. Martijn specializes in ethnographic and (micro-) phenomenological perspectives on meditation. He lives at Vækstcenteret, a contemplative community in Denmark.

    For more info on micro-phenomenology: https://microphenomenology.com
    Martijn van Beek: https://www.au.dk/en/mvanbeek@cas.au.dk
    Mind & Life Europe: https://mindandlife-europe.org/
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    59 min
  • Beyond the Brain: Amy Cohen Varela on Sense Making, Consciousness, Kindness, and the ESRI Legacy of Enaction.

    Beyond the Brain: Amy Cohen Varela on Sense Making, Consciousness, Kindness, and the ESRI Legacy of Enaction.
    Mar 13 2026

    What happens when we stop seeing the mind as a computer and start seeing it as an emergent, relational system? In this episode, Erric sits down with Amy Cohen Varela, Chairperson of Mind & Life Europe, to discuss the past, present, and future of contemplative science.

    Recorded following their meeting at the European Summer Research Institute (ESRI) at Gomde, this episode moves beyond the "history" of the Mind & Life Institute to explore what these teachings mean for us today. Amy shares her unique perspective on:

    • The Origin Story: Witnessing the first meeting in Dharamsala between Francisco Varela and the Dalai Lama.
    • Enactivism Today: Why the "mind-as-computer" metaphor fails and how consciousness truly emerges.
    • The Science of Kindness: How "Ethical Know-How" turns abstract philosophy into a lived, compassionate presence in the world.

    Join us for an Amy-centric look at the intersection of deep science and the kind heart.

    Amy Cohen Varela is Chairperson of the Mind & Life Europe Board and involved with Mind and Life since its inception. She is also a clinical psychologist specialized in psychodynamic therapy and philosophy. Amy studied comparative literature at Brown and Columbia Universities before moving to Paris in the early '80s, where she received her degree in clinical psychology at the University of Paris 7, with a specialty in psychodynamic theory and practice, and in parallel, completed psychoanalytic training.
    Click https://mindandlife-europe.org/european-summer-research-institute-esri/ for information about the next ESRI at Gomde in Austria
    You can find more about Mind & Life Europe at: https://mindandlife-europe.org/
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    58 min
  • A Home for Kindful Wisdom with Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche

    A Home for Kindful Wisdom with Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche
    Feb 1 2026
    Welcome to another episode of the Kind Heartfulness podcast, where we explore the path of living with an open heart and a wise mind. Today we have the distinct honor of welcoming back a very special guest, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche.

    Rinpoche joins us to share a truly vast and inspiring vision. He has recently overseen the acquisition of the historic Kremsegg Castle in Austria—a magnificent 'antique' of European culture—with the intention of transforming it into a University and School dedicated to Kindful Wisdom.
    In this conversation, Rinpoche explains why he believes the 21st century requires a 'compound' of high-level modern education and ancient spiritual depth. We dive into his new terminology, 'Kindful Wisdom'—the union of the supreme method of a kind heart and the highest intelligence of wisdom.
    We'll also discuss:
    • Why intelligence without a kind heart can be dangerous for our world.
    • How this school aims to be a global home for scientists, technologists, business leaders, and people of all faiths.
    • And even a beautiful reflection on how respecting 'antiques' and culture can help us reduce the 'trash' and pollution on our planet.
    This is more than just a talk about a new building; it's a roadmap for how we can all work together to achieve harmony and oneness. Please join Erric for this heartfelt conversation with Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche.

    During the podcast, Rinpoche invites us to contribute to the success of this incredibly important new venture. Offers of help or non-monetary donations (such as antique furniture) can be sent to kindfulwisdom@gmail.com . Monetary contributions can be made at https://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/170511-schloss-kremsegg-a-home-for-kindful-wisdom
    For more information about Rinpoche and his projects more generally you are invited to follow this link: https://shedrub.org/
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    46 min
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