In this enriching Wisdom Podcast episode, host Daniel Aitken is joined by Venerable Losang Gendun. Venerable Gendun is a Tibetan Buddhist monk who was ordained in 2006. A dedicated teacher for over 15 years, Ven. Gendun has taught Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and meditation across Europe and the US, and was the resident teacher of FPMT s Maitreya Institute in Amsterdam for six years. As a member of Mind & Life Europe , he integrates contemplative traditions with science to foster equality and compassion. In this episode, youll hear Daniel and Ven. Gendun discuss: his first experiences with Buddhism after meeting a Trappist monk; his time studying with esteemed teachers like H. H. the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche ; the interplay between deep meditation practices and community engagement; his work with the Buddha Project ; and much more! Mentioned in this episode: The Buddha Project Shantideva Center in Brooklyn, NYC Duck/Rabbit Illusion Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please gi ve us a 5-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our showits a great support to us and helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! The post Venerable Losang Gendun: Bridging Traditions, Building Communities (#199) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.