Episode 11

July 30, 2025

Pico Iyer

What 50 Years with the Dalai Lama Taught About Midlife | Pico Iyer

What 50 Years with the Dalai Lama Taught About Midlife

What if midlife isn’t a breakdown—but a breakthrough?

In this powerful conversation, world-renowned writer Pico Iyer shares the surprising lessons he’s learned from 50 years of friendship with the Dalai Lama, losing everything he owned, and finding stillness in the chaos. From walking away from success in New York to building a soulful life in Japan, Pico reveals how true freedom comes not from having more—but from letting go. This episode is a masterclass in finding purpose, inner peace, and meaning in the second half of life.

Come join Pico & Chip at our Santa Fe Campus on August 18th through the 23rd, click here for more details

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