The Lotus & the Rose

Lama Tsomo and Rev. Matthew Fox have both taken less-traveled spiritual paths, giving them each an unusual combination of expertise in their traditions along with a fresh perspective informed by their own routes and the nature and challenges of today’s world. Matthew and Tsomo discuss the presence of Buddha nature and cosmic Christ, the idea that all things, cells, and beings are connected and permeated by the Buddha nature. These universal qualities connected as one and our awareness without wisdom will lead us to believe we are separate and not responsible for the qualities of others. The value of this interconnectedness goes beyond wisdom and compassion, it becomes the cosmic catalyst for creativity.

Lama Tsomo and Rev. Matthew Fox have both taken less-traveled spiritual paths, giving them each an unusual combination of expertise in their traditions along with a fresh perspective informed by their own routes and the nature and challenges of today’s world. Trust and faith are two words and concepts continuously associated with religiosity. However, Matthew and Tsomo explain and explore how their value is not in a water-tight, white knuckle belief but rather the result of intellectual and spiritual pursuits, only to be strengthened by questioning, insight, and exploration. Trust, Matthew reminds us, is often recovered in nature where we can see the interconnectivity and success that our world provides without asking anything in return.

Lama Tsomo and Rev. Matthew Fox have both taken less-traveled spiritual paths, giving them each an unusual combination of expertise in their traditions along with a fresh perspective informed by their own routes and the nature and challenges of today’s world. Both Tsomo and Matthew discuss how they could be better at their traditions. There is no perfect-Buddhist or perfect-Christian here. In fact, they both are attracted to different elements of the spiritual “smorgasbord." Lama Tsomo dives into how it takes practice to practice spiritual traditions, and sometimes she “doesn’t wanna” but finds that it is the cure for whatever is ailing her. Matthew shares his catalytic spiritual experiences and how their depth and context took his path in a unique direction. Also discussed: spiritual lineages and the effect of diasporas, the search for meaning, parallelisms between ancient religions/writing and Western psychology.

Lama Tsomo and Rev. Matthew Fox have both taken less-traveled spiritual paths, giving them each an unusual combination of expertise in their traditions along with a fresh perspective informed by their own routes and the nature and challenges of today’s world. Following their previous episode focused on the divine feminine, Matthew and Tsomo dive into the complex and often poorly exemplified sacred masculine. They cover the traditional archetypes of the sacred masculine and explain them in relation to the divine feminine. Matthew also touches on the challenges that ignored, misappropriated, and destructive archetypes have had on the reception and interest in religious activities.

Lama Tsomo and Rev. Matthew Fox have both taken less-traveled spiritual paths, giving them each an unusual combination of expertise in their traditions along with a fresh perspective informed by their own routes and the nature and challenges of today’s world. Godhead. Jung Chenmo. This is not your average discussion of the feminine side of the psyche. Matthew and Tsomo explore the names, emotions, and understandings of the divine feminine. This is practical, radical, and accessible as they relate their experiences and common conceptions back to the suppression of the feminine. Spoiler alert: The femininity can be toxic, too. "When I didn’t have the perfect mother, I went to something greater, Mother Earth, and was nurtured by her.” (11:50) Lama Tsomo leads a Namchak Green Tara (Divine Feminine) prayer (14:46).

Lama Tsomo and Rev. Matthew Fox have both taken less-traveled spiritual paths, giving them each an unusual combination of expertise in their traditions along with a fresh perspective informed by their own routes and the nature and challenges of today’s world. From Buddha’s childhood to the pre-crucifixion teaching of Jesus, Lama Tsomo and Rev. Matthew Fox focus on the boundless quality of compassion. If enlightenment is the goal of Buddhism and compassion the goal of Judaism and Christianity, how alike are they? How do you choose compassion in today’s world? When confronted with suffering, how do you transform it into compassion? Lama Tsomo will teach and guide you through this practice meditation for compassion (20:30).

Lama Tsomo and Rev. Matthew Fox have both taken less-traveled spiritual paths, giving them each an unusual combination of expertise in their traditions along with a fresh perspective informed by their own routes and the nature and challenges of today’s world. Meditation is often associated with Buddhism, Eastern Traditions, and now with secular self-care. Lama Tsomo and Rev. Matthew Fox discuss how meditation is not a new tradition in the West nor are the many forms it can take. Meditation reminds us that our happiness, existence, and spirituality are all a work in progress and our own responsibility.