In this episode I talk with Lama Palden, author and Lama in both the Shangpa and Karma Kagyu lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. We learn about Lama Palden’s childhood memories of past reincarnations, and how a spontaneous experience of Jesus healed her of early trauma. We hear stories of powerful personal encounters with some of 20th century’s most renowned lamas, including Kalu Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and the 16th Karmapa. We also explore details of Lama Palden’s 3 year retreat under the guidance of her guru Kalu Rinpoche, and explore dire warnings from Tibetan masters about the future of humanity and what we can do to help. *Video version at: https://www.guruviking.com/ep27-lama-palden-mystic-of-sukkhasiddhi-guru-viking-interviews/ *Audio version of this podcast also available on iTunes and Stitcher – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’.* Topics include: 0:00 - About Lama Palden 0:44 - Childhood mystical experiences 05:36 - Past life memories 09:23 - Why did Lama Palden incarnate in this life? 11:24 - How a spontaneous experience of Jesus healed childhood trauma 19:17 - Healing trauma through meditation 22:40 - Dealing with peoples’ negative energy 25:58 - Was Jesus a mahasiddha? 31:01 - Collective karma and the Buddha Maitreya 33:49 - Meeting Kalu Rinpoche 41:12 - Is 3 year retreat enough to be called a ‘Lama’? 44:18 - Personal memories of Kalu Rinpoche 51:04 - Common misconceptions about spirituality 57:04 - Kalu Rinpoche’s yogic mastery and vitality 59:00 - The effects of the 6 Yogas on the physical body 1:01:28 - Meeting Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche 1:02:14 - The powerful presence of the 16th Karmapa 1:12:43 - How Lama Palden works with students 1:15::14 - Seeing the shadow side of students and personality disorders 1:20:32 - Subtle body transmission of the 16th Karmapa 1:25:37 - The curriculum of Lama Palden’s 3 year retreat 1:33:12 - Leaving her 10 year old son to go on retreat 1:37:20 - Daily retreat schedule and the details of the yidam practice 1:46:30 - Dire predictions from Tibetan masters about the future of humanity 1:49:07 - How to help humanity 1:54:29 - Studying with Lama Palden To find our more about Lama Palden, visit: - www.lamapalden.org For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - http://www.guruviking.com Music 'Deva Dasi' by Steve James