Buddhist BookChat - with Traleg Khandro

Buddhist BookChat is your gateway to the wisdom of Buddhist literature—past and present. Each episode dives into inspiring books by great masters, contemporary teachers, insightful authors, international academics, and leading publishers, exploring the teachings, stories, and practices they value. The host of Buddhist BookChat is Lama Pema Duddul, a Buddhist Chaplain, academic, author, and the Co-Director of Pristine Awareness: Foundation for Buddhist Practice. Our guest for today’s podcast is Traleg Khandro. Traleg Khandro, long-time student and wife to the late Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, the ninth, studied Buddhism under Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche’s guidance for many years and has undertaken numerous long meditation retreats. Khandro-la has given commentary on Traleg Rinpoche’s teachings in Australia, America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and South East Asia. At Rinpoche’s request, Khandro-la received traditional Tibetan Yoga training after qualifying as a Hatha Yoga instructor. Khandro-la also has a degree in Psychology. In her professional life she ran a Business Consultancy specialising in business re-engineering. Most recently, Traleg Khandro is the director of Shogam Publications, an Australian-based Dharma book publisher dedicated to making available the teachings of the late Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, as well as works by contemporary Buddhist authors. ABOUT THE HOST: Dr. Pema Düddul (PhD) is a Buddhist chaplain, Dharma teacher, and senior academic whose work bridges contemplative practice, publishing, and creative writing. As the founding Co-Director and principal teacher of Pristine Awareness: Foundation for Buddhist Practice, Pema teaches internationally, and previously served as the Buddhist Chaplain in the Multi-Faith Service at the University of Southern Queensland, where he pioneered online meditation and study programs. Alongside Dharma teaching, Pema is an established academic and held the senior position of Associate Professor in Writing, Editing, and Publishing at the University of Southern Queensland, where he led the discipline, designed postgraduate programs, supervised research students, and oversaw curriculum innovation with a strong digital publishing focus. He is also the author or editor of more than 60 published works across genres, including scholarly books, research articles, fiction, memoir, plays, Buddhist teachings, and journalism for major outlets, demonstrating his mastery in both literary craft and academic research. Pema’s writing and teaching continue to inspire others to awaken to their natural compassion, and creative potential. Connect with Pema: https://www.pristine-awareness.org/ https://pemaduddul.org/