Episode 29 - Lady Diana Mukpo

This episode features Jaymee in an extremely rare conversation with Lady Diana Mukpo, wife of The Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, on the 36th anniversary of his Parinirvana ("death"). Lady Diana had originally invited Jaymee to her home in Florida to record the episode in person, but she found herself unexpectedly hospitalized nearing the recording date. To Jaymee's astonishment, Lady Diana remained committed to their recording on this day, and the two were able to meet for the first time over zoom and record this conversation from her hospital bed on one of the most significant days of her life. Coming fresh off the heels of Jaymee finishing Lady Diana's incredible book Dragon Thunder: My Life With Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Jaymee intentionally chooses to direct the focus of this episode less on the powerful teachings or magical events of Trungpa Rinpoche's life that usually fill the spotlight, and more on the human story behind two of the most significant and controversial/misunderstood figures in Tibetan Buddhism reaching America. Jaymee and Lady Diana discuss whether or not Trungpa Rinpoche suffered from PTSD, and you'll hear about a moment early on where she rerouted his attempt to commit suicide. This episode shines spotlight on the brilliant integrity and determination of Lady Diana - a young woman of 16 facing the patriarchal dark ages of emotionality and equality, only to find an indestructible karmic calling as Trungpa Rinpoche's partner, best friend, and lover. The contributions she and Trungpa Rinpoche have made toward establishing a path of non-aggression for western society is unparalleled, and the merit truly beyond measure. This is Part One of their talk together, with a follow up planned in the coming months. The episode features authorized uses of "Won't You Come Home" and "Memorial" by Devendra Banhart, who began this Trungpa Rinpoche adventure for Jaymee by introducing him to Shambhala Publications founder Samuel Bercholz, now a friend, guest of multiple episodes and major supporter of this podcast. Jaymee would also like to thank Carolyn Rose Gimian and Jim Gimian for making the introduction between he and Lady Diana. Also to the Duncan Family for their support. DRAGON THUNDER book: https://amzn.to/3MeLyTF CRAZY WISDOM documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkUjUsexJw4 LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited, and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter. INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor  CONTACT/MGMT/INFO: [email protected]