Ep. 71 – Rigpa: Healing with the Nature of Mind w/ Loch Kelly

Exploring Rigpa, the nature of mind, Loch Kelly and David Nichtern discuss transforming trauma through the love and presence inherently within us.This time on the CSM Podcast, Loch & David discuss:Distinguishing mahamudra practice from everyday mindfulnessThe love and presence that is inherent within us Learning from Tulku Urgyen RinpocheMelding together the relative and the ultimateSmall glimpses of pure awareness repeated many timesCalming the nervous system, body, and mindWorking with deeply ingrained habitsLoch’s holistic work in nondual therapy and effortless mindfulnessUsing rigpa (the nature of mind) to work with trauma and identity “The nature of mind, rigpa, is necessary. If you look at the problem but you just deconstruct it without giving a new 'who', you don’t have an experience of now ‘who am I’ or ‘what has the capacity’. The nature of mind has the capacity more so than the small self to be with and even titrate unconscious material and trauma.” –Loch KellySign up for Dharma Moon’s world-class 100-hour mindfulness meditation teacher training About Loch Kelly:Loch Kelly is the creator of the new groundbreaking meditation and wellness app, Mindful Glimpses. An award-winning author, psychotherapist, and non-dual meditation teacher, Loch is the founder of the nonprofit Effortless Mindfulness Institute. Loch has master’s degrees from both Columbia University and Union Theological, where he was awarded a traveling fellowship to Sri Lanka, India and Nepal. There, he trained with some of the great meditation masters of the modern era. Informed by modern neuroscience and psychology, Loch teaches Effortless Mindfulness, an ancient form of non-dual meditation. His nondual mindfulness talk on Sam Harris’s Waking Up app was the most-listened-to audio of the year. Loch has co-taught with IFS-Founder Dick Schwartz and collaborated with neuroscientists at Yale, UPenn, and NYU to study how awareness training can enhance compassion and well-being. He also worked as a community mental health professional in NYC for over 30 years. Loch is known for his unique practical methods and warm sense of humor. He has a talent for leading people to their true nature, which he frames as the next stage of human development. In the Mindful Glimpses app, Loch introduces Effortless Mindfulness through simple yet advanced micro-meditations. These short meditations open the door to well being, clarity, and compassion. Mindful Glimpses weaves together ancient non-dual practices, cutting-edge psychology, and neuroscience research. Keep up with Loch on his website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.