Kunzang dechen chodron biography

00:00 - Intro

00:52 - Early life and connection to nature

03:06 - Exposure to Eastern religion and samadhi experiences

05:38 -  Powerful experience with a Buddha statue at 14 years old 

08:07 - Initial Buddhist seeking

09:44 - Involvement in New Age 

10:03 - Transformative resonance with Yeshe Tsogyal’s biography

12:42 - Collapse of the Self structure

14:11 - Active Buddhist involvement 

16:31 - Taking refuge and life falling apart

18:34 - All in for Dharma

20:29 - Meeting Lama Dawa and open discussion of the spirit realm 

26:29 - Karmic affinity with Lama Dawa

28:16 - Invitation to meet Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche

29:59 - Accompanying Lama Dawa on a 9 month tour

33:10 - The influence of Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

34:10 - Childhood communication with nature spirits and interest in environmental activism

38:20 - Dreams of guardian angel / dharma protector

40:42 - Feelings of alienation and o