#261 Can Faith Be Useful -- Even for Atheists? | Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

Faith is a loaded word in some circles, but in this episode, Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel makes her case for it -- in ways that might surprise you. We also discuss: what she means by the phrase “being realistic,” the power of exploring open questions, and how sitting like a log is the new activism. She’s been practicing for 35 years in the Tibetan tradition. She is the retreat master of Samten Ling in Crestone, Colorado and has spent over six years. She’s the author of The Power of an Open Question and The Logic of Faith, and host of the new podcast Open Question.

Where to find Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel online: 

Website: https://www.elizabethmattisnamgyel.com/

Social Media:

• Twitter
• Facebook
• Instagram

Books: 

• The Power of an Open Question
• The Logic of Faith

Other Resources Mentioned:

• Thinley Norbu Rinpoche
• Faith by Sharon Salzberg
• Shantideva
• Mahayana
• The Way of the Bodhisattva
• Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
• Open Question podcast

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• Ten Percent Happier Live: https://tenpercent.com/live
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