ABOUT THIS EVENT
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Elizabeth hosted her first Open Question Podcast Forum, “Awakening to The Nature of Appearance.” In this group setting, Elizabeth led us in opening up and more deeply exploring her Open Question Podcast episode 701: “The Great Escape.” This podcast forum included guided meditation, teachings by Elizabeth, and a rich opportunity for discussion and questions.
Enjoy this video from that Open Question Podcast Forum. Elizabeth opens an inquiry into a line from the Heart Sutra that focuses on “no form”.
ABOUT ELIZABETH MATTIS NAMGYEL
Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel has studied and practiced the Buddhadharma for over 40 years under the guidance of her root teacher Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. She is the author of two books, The Power of an Open Question and The Logic of Faith. Elizabeth has taught programs throughout the world and is a teacher in Mangala Shri Bhuti. Elizabeth offers Middle Way teachings through her Open Question Podcast.
She edited two books by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, It’s Up to You and Light Comes Through. Elizabeth has taught programs throughout the world and is a teacher in Mangala Shri Bhuti.
After completing a six year retreat, Kongtrul RInpoche appointed her Retreat Master at the Samten Ling retreat center in Colorado. She holds degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Buddhist Studies (MA).
Elizabeth founded The Middle Way Initiative, an educational nonprofit organization that offers teachings, retreats, and conversations with her and other teachers and guests focusing on the Buddhist Middle Way tradition. With Anam Thubten, she is a founding member and teacher in the Wilderness Dharma Movement.
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Registration is open for our free Independent Study Course. This wonderful, self-paced course takes participants through Elizabeth’s annual teaching themes, readings, contemplation questions and meditation.The OQ Podcast Forum is a wonderful supplement to the online course.
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