Ep260: Boudhanath Kora with Lama Glenn Mullin

During a recent trip to Nepal, I met with frequent podcast guest Lama Glenn Mullin, spiritual teacher, Tibetologist, and author of over 30 books on Buddhism.
Glenn was in Kathmandu to lead a group of over fifty pilgrims into tantric retreat in the nearby mountains and graciously agreed to film with me at various sacred sites before and after their retreat.
In this video, we join Glenn before his retreat as he carries out his early morning circumambulation of the Great Stūpa of Boudhanath. As we walk, Glenn explains the story and significance of the renowned holy site, reveals the esoteric symbolism of stūpa design, and discusses the healing and spiritual power of pilgrimage.
Glenn also reflects on his own life experiences in Kathmandu, recalls his early dharma training, interacts with people around the stūpa, and considers the implications of Kālacakra prophecies for recent history and current events.
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Topics include:
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Glenn’s early dharma training
02:54 - The sacred land of Nepal
03:28 - Movement of Buddhist masters and lineages from India through Nepal
04:30 - A local offering ritual
04:59 - History of Boudha
05:53 - History of the Tibetan exile community in Nepal
10:22 - Shechen Gompa and Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
11:44 - An enlightened being
12:26 - Walk to the stūpa
13:16 - Stūpa architecture and its symbolism
16:59 - Morning circumambulation
17:43 - Glenn and students
18:53 - How to do kora circumambulation
22:59 - Kora in Dharamsala
24:21 - Why morning kora?
25:51 - Clockwise or counterclockwise?
28:51 - Healing power of pilgrimage
31:32 - Anecdote of life extension through kora
33:24 - The power of pilgrimage
33:49 - The meaning of ‘ani-la’
34:49 - Many temples of Boudhanath and city migration
38:02 - Kangyur recitation
39:11 - Cakravartin or spiritual teacher?
41:45 - The story of the Great Stūpa
43:32 - An auspicious lineage
44:12 - Misconceptions about Buddhism in Tibet
45:37 - Damage and renovation of stūpa
47:08 - Making a donation
48:45 - Walking around the stūpa
49:50 - Prophecy of Buddhism coming to the West?
54:37 - Kālacakra prophecy about age of darkness or golden age
55:56 - Buddhist and Newari art
01:01:46 - Glenn’s favourite monastery in Boudhanath
01:03:25 - Walking around the stūpa
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Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James

[@mayploy6869]

thank you for taking me along with you and Lama Glenn to Nepal for an hour 🙏😊

[@Lightofreiki]

Thankyou Lama la for the beautiful retreat in Nepal.Feel truly blessed to have met you and received teachings from you🙏🙇‍♀️🙏

[@bassmonk2920]

May Lama Glenn Mullin have an even longer life....

[@KunchokMenlha]

Great he know good history of Tibet 🙏🙏🙏

[@eternaldelight648]

I cannot imagine the honor of traveling with Lama Glenn.. just seeing him is a blessing. 🙏💐💛

[@yogadam]

Ah thank you so much Steve for bringing me back there to Lamala and for sharing some of this magic with the world!

[@cyberphunkk333]

Much love to Lama Glenn , great walk around stupa, felt like I was there with you. Thanks for sharing and making this video.

[@tintinlol7881]

Lama Glenn is absolutely right. Kora (walking clockwise around temples and Stupas) is essential for Tibetans and I miss it too. Thanks for sharing this amazing video!

[@deborahjkelsey]

Thank you for taking us along with Lama Glenn. Can't imagine what it would be like to be there with him in person. Supreme spiritual being and very funny too. Please live long Lama La!💐🙏🌎

[@dannychen9685]

Thank you Steve "The Guru Viking" and Lama Glenn. 🙂

[@milensolakov4318]

This was excellent. Thank you Guru Viking and Lama Glenn

[@universe7903]

Thank you to bring such valuable astus lama to know all things in single compound.🙏

[@hypnotik1314]

Fantastic! Lama Glenn's knowledge is always fascinating. I'm sure I will listen to this many times. Great discussion as always. Sarva Mangalam

[@tenny906]

I miss Boudha so much 🙏

[@HyenaOnTheRoad]

Much love to Lama Glenn. 🙏🏻

[@maciejgoralski1744]

good work Viking; Glenn actually came fromNepal straight here to Warsaw, Poland for a program with few of us giving Yamantaka and Palden Lhamo jeneng; fun

[@SeaweedHero]

Excellent.

[@apolinarior.fernandes5541]

Long life for the goodness of sentient beings ,pray for your good health,good service stay long.

[@alexandrarencoret5599]

Beautiful and instructive little video, thank you!

[@louisedenis5777]

Thamk you fjor this wonderful chora tour!

[@blueutpala]

Great episode! 🙏 cant wait to visit for the first time in november

[@dinarazai]

Great! Thank You!

[@umagrey5608]

thank you so much, great joy 🧡

[@lisageores2845]

Long life to Lama Glenn

[@tantrichill192]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

[@ramlama1532]

👍 great,

[@dawatsamchoe856]

🙏🙏🙏

[@sonamtamang108]

Nice

[@medicosudhamsu8340]

🙏🕉❤️

[@wiwidity]

very nice

[@Songtsen-Gampo]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Syangdan136]

🙏🙏🙏🪷😇 Lama la

[@dhondupgyatso7603]

🫢👍🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️