Jason Espada

In by Erik Pema Kunsang03/29/2017

Jason Espada is a writer and classical musician living in San Francisco; a steward of his father’s photography, and the founder of abuddhistlibrary.com. These days his focus is on the connection between spirituality and social action.

WHAT COMES FIRST

THERE’S A REASON PEOPLE GO ON LONG RETREATS

THE REASON TO RETREAT

THE EMPOWERMENT OF COMPASSION

THE COARSE AND THE SUBTLE MIND

SAINTS EAST AND WEST

MINDFUL BREATHING AS A LOVING KINDNESS PRACTICE

INTERDIMENSIONALTY IN BUDDHISM AND AMERICAN CINEMA

IN PRAISE OF TARA

His self-deprecating humor and keen intellect combined with a vast heart pierce the human yearning for authenticity amid the sorrows of sentient life. His words go beyond poetic conceits and cultural baggage. In any case, I have remained wildly enthusiastic about the works of Patrul Rinpoche for decades now. The current publication is a much awaited event to carry his mindstream further into the 21st century. If you are unfamiliar with his work, you’re in for a special experience when coming into contact with him. Please read him. If he is an old heart friend, Enlightened Vagabond will not disappoint!
Book Review by Jacqueline Gens.

We are not alone. We do not exist alone and we cannot create alone. What this world needs is a humanistic awakening of the desire to raise one’s life condition to a place where our actions are rooted in altruism and compassion. You cannot hide behind a profession or instrument; you have to be human. Focus your energy on becoming the best human you can be. Focus on developing empathy and compassion. Through the process you’ll tap into a wealth of inspiration rooted in the complexity and curiosity of what it means to simply exist on this planet. Music is but a drop in the ocean of life.