For this episode we will be featuring an excerpt from a teaching from session one of our recent winter retreat. The session itself was centered around group and private meditations and teachings throughout the week explored what it means to have spiritual courage. If you missed out on winter retreat, registration will soon be available for our spring weekend retreat which starts April 1st. To request more information on spring retreat or other events, be sure to email us at [email protected]. In the excerpt we’ll be listening to, Domo Geshe Rinpoche, the Spiritual Director of White Conch, is giving commentary on a traditional Buddhist prayer of Refuge. The prayer as recited in the White Conch community is: In order to obtain perfect enlightenment, I vow from now on to go for refuge to the Guru and Three Precious Gems, and not abandon sentient beings. I will practice the six perfections. Over the years, Rinpoche has spoken in depth on various elements of this prayer: From exploring the phrase “perfect enlightenment”, to explaining the Three Precious Gems (which are the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha), and even addressing the true meaning of the word Guru and the wariness that surrounds it in the west. Each segment discussed by Rinpoche adds to a more comprehensive understanding of the prayer. How to Subscribe to The Podcast To subscribe to The Wisdom of Compassion podcast you’ll need an app to listen to the show. * For iTunes users, simply open the iTunes store and search for “Wisdom of Compassion”. From there, all you need to do is click the “Subscribe” button. * For those using Stitcher Radio on your mobile device, just search for “Wisdom of Compassion” and subscribe from there. * If you have a “podcatcher” that you prefer, the feed that you’ll need to add is: http://www.white-conch.org/feed/podcast/ * You can always listen to episodes on the show notes page for each episode by using the audio player at the top of this page. Thanks for listening!