December Livestream Q&A with Karma Choga @ultimatemeaning Saturday Dec 6th at 11AM PST

I will be answering the questions submitted to the livestream Q&A Google Form found at:

https://forms.gle/AXPkktjFrPdRfjYY6

Please feel free to send your questions in advance, and if there is time I will try to address questions in the live chat.

00:00 Intro
02:49 What are your views and understanding of the intersection of Daoism and Buddhism?
09:06 ​​Would you consider Jesus Christ to be a Bodhisattva who received enlightenment on the cross?
14:58 How did you come to believe in reincarnation?
24:02 Why do we have to exist in the first place just to cease to exist at the end?
26:59 Is it correct to say that existence beginningless, and how this relates to enlightenment?
29:37 Could you briefly explain some systematic methods for developing insight in your tradition?
35:32 Why are rituals, chants and prayers important?
37:59 What would motivate wholesome action if no-self is realized not only in terms of ego but also the entirety of existence?
39:49 Are you open to volunteers to help and assist with the building work at your retreat center and what is the process to do so?
41:47 How does one gather a Dakini's hair?
46:40 What part of us is it that passes on during reincarnation?
49:32 How do you practice compassion and love without being gullible and being taken advantage of?
58:25 Can you please talk about the natural state of mind, its indications that you have seen it and are stabilizing it?
1:04:39 Outro and dedication of merit