The Modern Buddhism Podcast
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- Sep 23, 2026
About the podcast
Welcome to the Modern Buddhism Podcast, where we explore how meditation and Buddha's timeless wisdom can help all of us to cultivate a deeper inner peace, happiness, and resilience in daily life. Join us for inspiring conversations with people who live these teachings every day. Hope you enjoy it. Produced by the New Kadampa Tradition
Episodes 44
A Buddhist Monk on Why Life Feels Pointless – But Isn’t!
In today’s episode, Gen Rabten explores one of the biggest questions we can ask about our lives: what is the point? He explains how modern life can leave us feeling increasingly purposeless, whether through …
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In today’s episode, Gen Rabten explores one of the biggest questions we can ask about our lives: what is the point? He explains how modern life can leave us feeling increasingly purposeless, whether through anxiety about the future, the pressure to achieve success, changing ideas about work and wealth, or the realization that the things we thought would make us happy often fail to provide lasting fulfilment.
Drawing on the teachings of Buddha and the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, he examines why we can become trapped in repeatedly chasing temporary sources of happiness while overlooking the deeper sources of peace within our own mind. Referencing The New Eight Steps to Happiness and How to Understand the Mind, he explores how wisdom, compassion, kindness, and training the mind can give our lives a genuine sense of meaning.
The conversation also considers how we can make a difference in the world by changing the way we respond to conflict, difficulty, and the people around us. Ultimately, this episode offers a powerful perspective on finding purpose not through what we achieve or acquire, but through developing inner peace and using our life to benefit others.
00:00 The Search for Life’s Meaning
07:02 Searching Philosophy for Answers
13:00 Why We Chase False Happiness
19:02 Understanding Real Happiness
25:04 Finding Meaning Through Kindness
30:00 Guarding the Doors of the Senses
35:12 What Actually Matters in Life
40:01 Transforming Conflict Through the Mind
45:02 Testing Buddhist Teachings in Life
50:01 Living to Benefit Others
Book References
by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
📖 The New Eight Steps to Happiness: https://kadampa.org/book/eight-steps-to-happiness
📖 How to Understand the Mind: https://kadampa.org/book/how-to-understand-the-mind
📖 How to Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey: https://kadampa.org/book/how-to-transform-your-life
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A Buddhist Monk's Candid Truths About Dissatisfaction, Anger & Finding Happiness
In today's episode, host Rebecca Gauthier interviews Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Dragpa.Gen Dragpa shares his journey from a discontented youth to finding deep purpose through Kadampa Buddhism. Reflecting on his …
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In today's episode, host Rebecca Gauthier interviews Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Dragpa.
Gen Dragpa shares his journey from a discontented youth to finding deep purpose through Kadampa Buddhism. Reflecting on his personal struggles with anger, expectations, and a painful relationship separation, he explains how Buddha's teachings function as a supportive mirror - helping us understand our own minds rather than blaming external circumstances. He discusses the power of simple meditation practices, the transformative experience of meeting his spiritual guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, and the reality of navigating inner challenges even after ordination.
Through candid reflections on avoiding perfectionism and resisting instant gratification, this conversation highlights how working on inner peace creates genuine, positive change in the world around us.
00:00 Early Discontentment and Quest for Freedom
05:54 Reggae, Relationships, and Searching for Control
11:15 Discovering the Practical Science of Meditation
16:44 Using Buddha's Teachings as a Mirror
22:00 Meeting Geshe Kelsang and Requesting Ordination
27:30 Real Monk Challenges and Inner Kindness
32:44 Facing Fear and Becoming a Resident Teacher
38:02 Countering Distraction to Find Lasting Meaning
How Do You Forgive Someone Who Never Apologizes?
In today’s episode, we explore the deeply personal and transformative practice of forgiveness - and why letting go of resentment is ultimately about changing our own mind rather than waiting for someone else to …
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In today’s episode, we explore the deeply personal and transformative practice of forgiveness - and why letting go of resentment is ultimately about changing our own mind rather than waiting for someone else to apologize or make things right.
The guest explains how our experience of hurt can become tied to blame, self-blame, and the mistaken belief that our faults or painful experiences define who we are. Drawing on Buddhist teachings and the advice of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, including teachings from The New Eight Steps to Happiness, she explores how we can learn to recognize our faults without identifying with them, understand the perspectives and suffering of others, and develop a healthier relationship with our own mistakes.
The conversation examines betrayal, neglect, difficult childhood experiences, anger, resentment, and the expectations we hold about how life and other people should have treated us. Through the practice of patient acceptance, we can begin to let go of the painful idea that things should have been different and instead work with the reality we actually face.
This episode offers a practical and compassionate approach to forgiveness - one that does not excuse harmful behavior or depend on receiving an apology, but helps us release our own pain, develop compassion, and gradually create the freedom to respond differently.
Timetable
00:00 Losing a Father & the Root of Blame
05:32 Seeing Your Own Role: A Cultural Story
12:01 No One to Blame: Self vs. Delusions
18:19 Karma, Conditions, and Feeling Neglected
23:43 When Neglect Is Real: Learning to Forgive
31:28 The Journey to Genuine Forgiveness
39:51 Forgiveness, Compassion, and Self-Compassion
46:07 Preventing Relapse on the Forgiveness Path
Book References
by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
📖 How To Transform Your Life: https://howtotyl.com/
📖 The New Eight Steps to Happiness: https://kadampa.org/book/eight-steps-to-happiness
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Musician to Monk: Why I Chose Meditation
In today’s episode, Gen Kelsang Sherab shares the remarkable journey that took him from being a professional musician in Israel and the Netherlands to becoming a Buddhist monk and meditation teacher. Looking …
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In today’s episode, Gen Kelsang Sherab shares the remarkable journey that took him from being a professional musician in Israel and the Netherlands to becoming a Buddhist monk and meditation teacher. Looking back on his early search for meaning, he describes the quiet sense that something was missing from his life, even when everything appeared successful from the outside.
His encounter with Kadampa Buddhism introduced him to teachings that helped him understand the nature of samsara, the importance of moral discipline, and the possibility of transforming the mind through meditation. He recalls the books that first captured his attention, including Clear Light of Bliss, Tantric Grounds and Paths, Introduction to Buddhism, and Joyful Path of Good Fortune, and explains how these teachings gradually changed the direction of his life.
Sherab also reflects on his mother’s death, difficult experiences with his family, his decision to give up music, and the painful process of realizing that the Buddhist path he had built for himself needed to be completely rebuilt. Throughout the conversation, he explores the role of the Dharma Protector, the importance of learning from our mistakes, and why meditation is not about fighting the mind but learning to understand and work with it.
Ultimately, this is a story about discovering what truly brings happiness, having the courage to change direction, and finding a deeper purpose through Dharma practice.00:00 From Musician to Buddhist Monk05:01 Searching for a Spiritual Guide10:05 Discovering Kadampa Buddhism and Books15:00 Samsara, Sorrow, and Losing His Mother20:00 Choosing Ordination Over Music25:02 Family Conflict and Spiritual Growth30:00 Understanding the Dharma Protector35:00 Virtue, Truth, and Samsara
Book References
by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso📖 Introduction to Buddhism: https://kadampa.org/book/introduction...📖 Clear Light of Bliss: https://kadampa.org/book/clear-light-...📖 Tantric Grounds and Paths: https://kadampa.org/book/tantric-grou...📖 Joyful Path of Good Fortune: https://kadampa.org/book/joyful-path-...Want More?
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What If You Lost Everything... And Were OK?
In today's episode, Kadam Michelle draws on 25+ years as a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso to explore how to find peace amid genuine uncertainty. Recounting her years as a resident teacher through …
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In today's episode, Kadam Michelle draws on 25+ years as a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso to explore how to find peace amid genuine uncertainty. Recounting her years as a resident teacher through three major hurricanes in Florida, she describes what she calls the "cone of uncertainty" - the idea that our entire life, not just a storm's path, is already pervaded by unpredictability.
She explains the practice of patient acceptance: peacefully accepting whatever arises rather than rejecting it, since rejection never changes reality and only adds mental pain on top of an already difficult situation. Michelle shares how thinking of our possessions, and even our own bodies, as merely "borrowed" for this life helps loosen the grip of attachment, and how meditating on death - not to create fear, but to clarify what truly matters - transforms daily interactions into something meaningful.
She also addresses a common objection: doesn't real change require anger? Drawing a distinction between the destabilizing energy of anger and the stable, wise energy of compassion, she makes the case that a peaceful mind is not passive, but is in fact the most effective foundation for helping others and for living, and eventually dying, well.00:00 Introduction: Life in Florida's Hurricane Season04:45 Patient Acceptance and Letting Go of Attachment10:06 Community, Compassion, and Helping After Disaster16:06 Uncertainty, Impermanence, and Life's Storms21:04 Training the Mind Through Patient Acceptance26:08 Is Anger Ever the Right Response?30:17 Building an Inner Refuge Through Meditation34:24 Meditating on Death to Live MeaningfullyBook ReferencesHow To Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso https://howtotyl.com/The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso https://kadampa.org/book/the-new-medi...Subscribe to get notifications of new episodes.Want More?Find a meditation center near you:https://kadampa.org/nkt-center-search...Listen to teaching clips:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEy...
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I Gave Up Everything (Best Decision I Ever Made)
In today’s episode, Gen Chodor reflects on a powerful feeling he had as a young person - that life seemed almost dream-like - and how this sparked a deep search for meaning and purpose. Drawing on the wisdom of …
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In today’s episode, Gen Chodor reflects on a powerful feeling he had as a young person - that life seemed almost dream-like - and how this sparked a deep search for meaning and purpose. Drawing on the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, he explores how meditation can help us see reality more clearly, free ourselves from distraction, and discover a deeper, more lasting sense of inner peace.
The conversation explores the transformative impact of meeting authentic spiritual teachings, the decision to dedicate one's life to Dharma practice, and the profound benefits of training the mind. Through personal stories and practical insights, Gen Chodor shows how genuine happiness and purpose arise not from external achievements, but from developing wisdom, compassion, and a positive state of mind.
Chapters
00:00 Questioning Reality and Finding Buddhism
05:21 Meaning, Happiness and Inner Development
10:09 Morning Meditation and Setting Direction
13:03 Leaving Corporate Life Behind
20:18 Death, Impermanence and Living Without Regret
28:35 Why Spiritual Life Brings Meaning
31:17 Discovering Your Authentic Self
36:07 Grasping, Reality and the Dreamlike Self
43:20 The Extraordinary Potential of the Mind
49:04 Books and Final Advice
Book References
How To Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
How to Understand the Mind by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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A Buddhist Monk's Honest Advice On Letting Go & Finding Inner Peace
In today's episode, Gen Kelsang Chökyong - a Buddhist monk from Wales - shares the story of how he stumbled into a Dharma class while sheltering from the rain with a kebab, and never left. Drawing on nearly …
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In today's episode, Gen Kelsang Chökyong - a Buddhist monk from Wales - shares the story of how he stumbled into a Dharma class while sheltering from the rain with a kebab, and never left. Drawing on nearly thirty years of practice and teaching within the New Kadampa Tradition, he explores why the mind - not external circumstances - is the true source of all our happiness and suffering. He explains the Buddhist concept of self-grasping ignorance and how this single delusion drives everything from daily irritation and relationship problems to the world's largest conflicts.
Gen Chökyong highlights how meditation and compassion gradually erode this grasping, revealing a natural peace that was always there. He shares life-changing insights into the nature of feelings - pointing out that most of what torments us is just a feeling, and feelings always pass. He concludes with a very helpful approach to making mistakes. Instead of turning on ourself, we can realize that without making mistakes it’s unlikely that we’ll learn and improve. Warm, funny, and deeply practical, this episode is a masterclass in how Buddhist wisdom applies directly to modern anxiety, relationships, and the art of letting go.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Finding Dharma
05:00 Seeing Through the Fantasy of Worldly Life
09:20 How the Mind Creates Its Own Suffering
15:00 Buddhism's Relevance for Modern Life and Young People
22:40 Confidence, Self-Image, and Letting Go of Comparison
27:20 Working with Difficulties
28:45 Feelings and the Power of Letting Go
33:55 Compassion and Learning from Mistakes
Book References
In this episode Gen Chökyong references:
How to Solve our Human Problems - https://kadampa.org/book/how-to-solve-our-human-problems
How to Transform Your Life - https://howtotyl.com/
Gen Chökyong is a senior teacher within the New Kadampa Tradition, an international Buddhist tradition with over a thousand meditation centers worldwide.
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Meditation Tools For When You Can't Control What Happens Next
n today's episode, Kadam Mick Marcon explores one of the biggest challenges in life - how to cope with uncertainty. Drawing on his own experience of losing his mother, witnessing a stranger's fear on a …
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n today's episode, Kadam Mick Marcon explores one of the biggest challenges in life - how to cope with uncertainty. Drawing on his own experience of losing his mother, witnessing a stranger's fear on a turbulent flight, and years of practising and teaching within the New Kadampa Tradition, he reveals why our struggle with uncertainty runs far deeper than the unpredictable events of the outside world. He explains how unrealistic expectations - the wish for things to be permanent in a world defined by impermanence - are at the very root of our suffering, and why no amount of external change has ever, or will ever, resolve this inner conflict.
Kadam Mick walks us through the tools Buddhism has to offer for working with the mind - from breathing meditation to the contemplation of impermanence - and distinguishes between the pain of attachment and the freedom of genuine love. Whether you are struggling to let go of a past relationship, facing the loss of someone you love, or simply overwhelmed by the chaos of the modern world, this episode offers a genuinely transformative perspective on how to truly be at peace with uncertainty.
Chapters00:00 Introduction - Uncertainty and Human Nature 05:10 Bushfires, Escape Artists, and the Unprepared Mind 08:00 The Travel Blogger on a Turbulent Flight 11:00 Why Taming the Mind Feels Impossible 15:38 Informal Meditation - Becoming a Student of Life 18:07 The World's Problems and the Internal Answer 23:27 Unrealistic Wishes and the Root of Suffering 30:08 Letting Go of a Painful Past 36:03 Relationships, Meaning, and Inner Development 38:14 Detachment vs. Non-Attachment Explained 42:47 Love, Attachment, and the Teachings on ImpermanenceSubscribe to get notifications of new episodes.
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The Buddhist Mind Hack that Stops the Blame Cycle
In today’s episode, Gen Kelsang Norden explores the meaning of karma and how understanding it can become a liberating and empowering force in our lives. Speaking from her heart and her own experience of …
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In today’s episode, Gen Kelsang Norden explores the meaning of karma and how understanding it can become a liberating and empowering force in our lives. Speaking from her heart and her own experience of practicing these teachings, she explains how our thoughts and actions shape the way we experience the world and what we encounter in the future.
We learn that karma is something we can actively reshape through the choices we make each day. By recognizing that our experiences arise from our own past actions, we can free ourselves from the painful mental states of blame, victimhood, and resentment, and instead cultivate genuine personal responsibility and inner freedom.
Gen Norden also explains the “mirror of karma,” the idea that every experience reflects our actions back to us, helping us to live with greater integrity and authenticity. She reminds us that at the end of our lives, what remains with us is not how others saw us, but the imprints of our own actions.
Alongside this, she shares transformative practices such as taking and giving meditation and rejoicing in the happiness of others, showing how compassion and selflessness not only bring happiness and confidence, but also create powerful positive karma.
This episode offers a clear and heartfelt presentation of one of Buddha’s principal teachings, and a practical guide to living with greater authenticity, freedom, and joy.
Chapters
00:00 A Powerful Method to Overcome Fear
6:33 The Secret to Feeling Joy Anytime
15:50 Can You Love People Who Hurt You?
19:20 Why We Lose Control (And How to Catch It)
23:28 Is Reality Actually Subjective?
31:07 Why You’re Not Stuck in Your Life
35:15 How to Take Control of Your Future
47:10 Integrity, Authenticity and Self-Confidence
53:00 Can I be Happy In an Uncertain World?
58:05 The Path to Inner Freedom
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Book References
In this episode Gen Kelsang Norden references:
How to Transform Your Life - https://howtotyl.com/
The New Eight Steps to Happiness - https://kadampa.org/book/eight-steps-to-happiness
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Meditation in Hollywood
Cameron Mathison Opens Up About Facing Hate on Social MediaPart 2 of 2 (Part 1 is here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oSYw1flcsUDbauL2feq0h?si=rPsZdHERQOeZcLyr9TqXfA )In this second part of the interview …
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Cameron Mathison Opens Up About Facing Hate on Social Media
Part 2 of 2 (Part 1 is here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oSYw1flcsUDbauL2feq0h?si=rPsZdHERQOeZcLyr9TqXfA )
In this second part of the interview with actor Cameron Mathison, we learn how it feels to play one of TV's most despised characters. Cameron explains how he was able to see the truth of Buddha's teachings reflected in the character, using it as a mirror that helped him deepen his own spiritual training. However, the training didn't stop there. Cameron faced online hate as well as real-life confrontations from people unable to separate the role from the man behind it. He reflects on how he was able to transform these difficult experiences into spiritual growth that helps and inspires others. The feature concludes with a powerful message: that being authentic and accountable is the foundation of true strength and resilience.
Chapters
00:00 How Playing a Villain Mirrors the Mind
05:02 Handling Hate & Public Criticism
08:47 Building Resilience Through Challenges
12:03 How Delusions Negatively Shape Our Life
15:11 The Inner Conflict of Self-Cherishing
17:02 Why We Need Spiritual Friends & Accountability
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How To Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Eight Steps To Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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The Day I Lost Everything
Cameron Mathison on how he rebuilt his life after the LA fires, cancer, death, and divorceIn today’s episode, we’re delighted to welcome actor and talk show host Cameron Mathison, who shares his deeply personal …
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Cameron Mathison on how he rebuilt his life after the LA fires, cancer, death, and divorce
In today’s episode, we’re delighted to welcome actor and talk show host Cameron Mathison, who shares his deeply personal journey—from success in the entertainment industry to discovering lasting inner peace through the teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.Cameron opens up about a series of profound life challenges, including his battle with cancer, his mother’s dementia and passing, job loss, the breakdown of his marriage, and the devastating loss of his home in a fire—along with the memories it held.
In this honest and inspiring conversation, he explains how meditation and Buddhist practice helped him not only navigate these hardships, but transform his experience—becoming happier, freer, and more resilient in the process.
Chapters
00:00 When Success Was Not Enough
05:12 Discovering Kadampa Meditation
10:18 Learning to Work With the Mind
15:02 Practicing Dharma in the Entertainment Industry
19:03 Kindness in Difficult Relationships
23:48 Humility, Perspective & Real Success
28:04 Accepting Change When Life Falls Apart
32:10 Cancer, Loss & Major Life Challenges
37:40 Training the Mind Through Hardship
43:05 Relying on Sangha, Teacher & Dharma
Book References
How To Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Eight Steps To Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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Pain Is Not From Loss
I Grieved for 20 Years… Until I Learned ThisWe are delighted to welcome back Gen Gomlam in this powerful episode. How do you transform the pain of loss into something life-enhancing? In this conversation, Gen …
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I Grieved for 20 Years… Until I Learned This
We are delighted to welcome back Gen Gomlam in this powerful episode.
How do you transform the pain of loss into something life-enhancing? In this conversation, Gen Gomlam – a Buddhist nun and former hospice nurse – shares her deeply personal journey through grief, from the loss of her brother to the healing of her relationship with her father.
Drawing on Buddha's teachings on the mind, she explores how attachment keeps us locked in pain, why grief isn't the badge of love we think it is, and how real happiness can only be found within.
Whether you're navigating loss right now or simply want to understand your mind better, this conversation offers practical wisdom and genuine hope.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Early Experiences With Loss
04:11 Pain Comes From Our Reaction
06:41 Understanding Attachment
11:27 Prolonged Grief Is Attachment
19:07 Love Doesn't Die When They Die
20:36 Healing With Her Father
27:02 Tara's Mantra and the Funeral
31:03 Looking for Love vs. Loving Others
34:00 Therapy, Dharma and Lasting Change
Book References
How to Understand the Mind by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Gen Kelsang Gomlam is a senior teacher within the New Kadampa Tradition, an international Buddhist tradition with over a thousand meditation centers worldwide.
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A CEO’s Guide to Resilience
In today’s episode, Kadam Adam speaks with Shelley about her journey through illness, business leadership, and spiritual transformation, explaining how facing cancer became a powerful wake-up call to re-examine …
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In today’s episode, Kadam Adam speaks with Shelley about her journey through illness, business leadership, and spiritual transformation, explaining how facing cancer became a powerful wake-up call to re-examine her priorities. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, she reflects on the challenges of bringing compassion and wisdom into the workplace, especially when making difficult decisions such as letting staff go or navigating ethical dilemmas. She describes how meditation helped her develop a long-term perspective on happiness and success, and how applying Buddhist principles in daily life transformed not only her own mind but also the way she related to others. This episode shows how difficulties can become the fuel for spiritual growth and how, by training our mind with patience and compassion, we can find meaning and purpose even in the hardest moments.
Chapters
00:00 Facing Cancer & Wake-Up Call
05:10 Business Career & Ethical Challenges
10:40 Bringing Compassion Into Leadership
16:20 Meditation in Everyday Decisions
22:30 Long-Term View of Happiness
28:00 Crisis as Spiritual Turning Point
34:15 Discovering Kadampa Buddhism
40:10 Applying Dharma in Daily Life
46:00 Meaning, Purpose & Inner Change
52:20 Advice for Modern Practitioners
Book References
Modern Buddhismhttps://kadampa.org/book/modern-buddhism
How to Transform Your Lifehttps://howtotyl.com/
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Turn Pain Into Purpose - A Buddhist Nun’s Journey from Tragedy to Transformation
In today’s episode, Gen Rinchung reflects on loss, grief, spiritual growth, and the transformative power of Dharma. Drawing on her personal experience of losing her brother at a young age and her subsequent …
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In today’s episode, Gen Rinchung reflects on loss, grief, spiritual growth, and the transformative power of Dharma. Drawing on her personal experience of losing her brother at a young age and her subsequent search for meaning, she shares how this loss revealed there was something within herself that was causing her pain. Seeing how destructive mental states shaped her suffering set her on a quest to find a spiritual teacher—someone who could teach her about her mind and how to work with it.
Meeting Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche profoundly changed her life. This episode explores how changing our mind is the only realistic way to change the world, bringing hope, purpose, and deep peace, and how authentic spiritual practice helps us live a more meaningful and compassionate life.
Chapters
00:00 Facing Death and Loss
05:20 Losing Her Brother and Grief
10:00 Spiritual Search and Meeting Venerable Geshe-la
15:20 Meeting Venerable Geshe-la and Authentic Dharma
20:02 Changing the Mind, Changing the World
24:10 Meditation, Effort, and Stubbornness
29:04 Ordination and Daily Commitment
32:01 Goals, Prayer, and Letting Go
Book References
Modern Buddhism: https://kadampa.org/book/modern-buddhism
How to Transform Your Life: https://howtotyl.com/
Gen Rinchung is a senior teacher within the New Kadampa Tradition, an international Buddhist tradition with over a thousand meditation centers worldwide.
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In this episode, Gen Ananda explores the Buddhist practice of patience, understanding it as a profound practice of acceptance - not passive tolerance, but a powerful method for transforming anger, conflict, and …
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In this episode, Gen Ananda explores the Buddhist practice of patience, understanding it as a profound practice of acceptance - not passive tolerance, but a powerful method for transforming anger, conflict, and emotional pain. Through real-life examples, personal stories, and Kadampa Buddhist wisdom, we learn how patience creates inner freedom, courage in difficult conversations, and a healthier way to meet conflict - without suppressing our feelings or fueling them. A deep, practical conversation on emotional maturity, forgiveness, and changing the world by changing the mind.
Chapters
00:00 Why Patience Matters
05:20 Working with Anger & Emotional Triggers
09:20 Courage, Conflict & Inner Freedom
13:45 Conflict Without Drama
17:20 Healthy Ways to Process Anger
22:15 Meditation as Real-Life Training
25:20 Conflict with the World & Society
33:45 Forgiveness & Letting Go of Blame
40:00 Healing Through Responsibility & Insight
Book References
Modern Buddhism: https://kadampa.org/book/modern-buddhism
How to Transform Your Life: https://howtotyl.com/
Gen Ananda is a senior teacher within the New Kadampa Tradition, an international Buddhist tradition with over a thousand meditation centers worldwide.
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Inner Peace in a World We Can’t Control
In today’s episode, Gen Demo shares her journey of working with the mind through Kadampa Buddhism and how this practice has transformed her experience of happiness and meaning. Reflecting on her early …
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In today’s episode, Gen Demo shares her journey of working with the mind through Kadampa Buddhism and how this practice has transformed her experience of happiness and meaning. Reflecting on her early encounters with Buddhist teachings, international festivals, and meeting Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, she explains how learning to observe and train the mind gradually shifted her priorities and sense of fulfillment. Gen Demo describes how ordination and daily practice helped her see that unhappiness is not caused by external conditions, but by the way the mind responds to them.
Through practical examples and personal insight, she shows how difficulties can become opportunities for inner growth, and how cultivating a peaceful, flexible mind leads to a stable happiness that does not depend on circumstances. This episode highlights the Kadampa approach to modern life - using meditation, reflection, and compassion to turn everyday experiences into a meaningful spiritual path.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Training the Mind
05:40 Discovering Kadampa Buddhism
11:05 Meeting Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
17:10 Ordination and Kadampa Nun Life
23:20 Daily Meditation and Inner Change
29:15 Overcoming Problems with Buddhism
35:10 Mind Training in Everyday Life
41:05 Using Difficulties as the Path
47:00 Finding Meaning and Lasting Happiness
Book References
Modern Buddhism:
https://kadampa.org/book/modern-buddhism
How to Transform Your Life:
https://howtotyl.com/
Gen Kelsang Demo is a senior teacher within the New Kadampa Tradition, an international Buddhist tradition with over a thousand meditation centers worldwide.
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Turn Crisis into Calm: A Buddhist Nun’s Guide to Experiencing Clarity and Confidence
In today’s episode, Gen Chogma shares her personal journey of working with anxiety and panic attacks, explaining how meditation transformed her relationship with her mind. Drawing on her lived experience and …
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In today’s episode, Gen Chogma shares her personal journey of working with anxiety and panic attacks, explaining how meditation transformed her relationship with her mind. Drawing on her lived experience and the teachings of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, she explains how intense feelings can seem overwhelmingly real, even when nothing is actually wrong externally, and why it is so important to control our mind—otherwise, it can easily deceive us.
Through clear, honest examples from everyday life, she explores how learning to watch the mind helps us recognize the early stages of anxiety, create inner space, and gradually regain a sense of control. Rather than suppressing difficult emotions, this episode shows how gently pacifying the mind allows thoughts and feelings to settle naturally, like waves calming on an ocean.
This conversation highlights a deeply practical approach to meditation and mental training that many people will find beneficial.
Chapters
00:00 Panic, Anxiety, and First Meditation
05:30 Learning to Watch the Mind
11:00 Feelings, Fear, and Deceptive Appearances
16:30 Acceptance, Impermanence, and Loss
22:00 Using Suffering to Grow Compassion
27:30 Anxiety, Modern Life, and Mental Tools
32:30 Watching the Mind in Daily Life
37:45 Shifting from Self to Others
Book References
In this episode Gen Kelsang Chogma references :
How to Understand the Mind https://kadampa.org/books/how-to-understand-the-mind
Modern Buddhism https://kadampa.org/book/modern-buddhism
How to Transform Your Life https://howtotyl.com/
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The Secret to Reclaiming Your Mind in an Anxious World
WHY OUR OWN THOUGHTS THAT SCARE US - & HOW TO FACE THEMIn today’s episode, Kadam Lucy James explores the challenges of modern life and the difficulty many people face in keeping their mind peaceful. Drawing on …
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WHY OUR OWN THOUGHTS THAT SCARE US - & HOW TO FACE THEM
In today’s episode, Kadam Lucy James explores the challenges of modern life and the difficulty many people face in keeping their mind peaceful. Drawing on her experience and the teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, she explains how our minds are often dominated by uncontrolled, anxious, or judgmental thoughts - a state that has become normalized in today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled world. She points out that most people are unable to sit quietly with their own thoughts, and so are forced to fill their life with busyness and distraction, which creates a vicious circle of mental pain.
Using the powerful analogy of the mind as a vast, clear sky and thoughts as passing clouds, she demonstrates how meditation helps us step back from our delusions, gain perspective, and cultivate a deeper sense of self. This episode emphasizes that peace is already present within us, and by gently letting go of distracting thoughts, we can develop the space to be able to deal with things in a more constructive way.
Chapters:
00:00 Peace and Letting Go
02:00 The Basics of Meditation
06:26 Modern Life and Distractions
11:03 Experiment on Sitting with Thoughts
15:45 Fear of Our Own Mind
20:12 Uncontrolled Thoughts and Judgment
24:40 The Mind as a Sky
29:10 Breathing Meditation Practice
34:25 Experiencing Inner Peace
39:00 Building a Healthy Sense of Self
43:50 Long-Term Benefits of Meditation
Book References
Modern Buddhism:
https://kadampa.org/book/modern-buddhism
How to Transform Your Life :
https://howtotyl.com/
Kadam Lucy James is a senior teacher within the New Kadampa Tradition, an international Buddhist tradition with over a thousand meditation centers worldwide.
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When It All Goes Wrong, Change Your Expectations
In today’s episode Gen Kelsang Leksang shares her personal journey from a high-powered corporate career to a spiritual life as a Buddhist nun and teacher. Reflecting on her life, she reveals how experiences …
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In today’s episode Gen Kelsang Leksang shares her personal journey from a high-powered corporate career to a spiritual life as a Buddhist nun and teacher. Reflecting on her life, she reveals how experiences that once felt like failures were, in fact, profoundly beneficial—shaping her personal development and inner growth. She explains that when life appears to be falling apart, peace and purpose can be found by letting go of attachment, adjusting our expectations, and training the mind in acceptance.
Drawing on the wisdom of the New Kadampa Tradition, Gen Leksang explores how focusing on others, cultivating compassion, and developing inner acceptance can transform suffering into clarity and confidence. This episode offers heartfelt reflections on death, purpose, career pressure, and happiness — showing how even life’s most painful moments can become profound teachers. Insightful, practical, and uplifting, this conversation gently challenges modern ideas of success and invites us to discover a deeper, more stable happiness that comes from within.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & Career Shift
02:16 Searching for Purpose
02:30 Father’s Illness & Death
03:36 Refuge, Acceptance, and Peace
05:33 Learning Through Helping Others
07:20 Redefining Success and Happiness
08:10 Finding Depth While Living Fully
12:32 Pressure, Plans, and Life Direction
15:13 Career Advice for Young People
17:09Discovering True Motivation
20:18 Letting Life Evolve Naturally
26:46 Inner Peace Is Happiness
28:02 Acceptance When Life Doesn’t Work Out
Book References
In this episode Gen Leksang references the following books by by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso:
How to Solve our Human Problems https://kadampa.org/book/how-to-solve...
Modern Buddhism https://kadampa.org/book/modern-buddhism
How to Transform Your Life https://howtotyl.com/
Gen Leksang is a senior teacher within the New Kadampa Tradition, an international Buddhist tradition with over a thousand meditation centers worldwide.
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Beyond Materialism - A Buddhist Perspective
Is it really possible to fulfill your dreams?Can you be truly happy all the time?Agnes explores these profound questions with Buddhist nun Kelsang Sama, offering insights into how we can transform our lives by …
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Is it really possible to fulfill your dreams?
Can you be truly happy all the time?
Agnes explores these profound questions with Buddhist nun Kelsang Sama, offering insights into how we can transform our lives by improving our minds with confidence and wisdom. Sama explains how inner change leads to a life that supports spiritual growth and lasting happiness.
Book references:How to Transform Your Life ~ https://kadampa.org/books/free-ebook-...Kelsang Sama is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Manchester in the UK. https://kmcmanchester.org/The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. See more https://kadampa.org/WANT MORE? • FREEDOM FROM ANXIETY: BUDDHIST MEDITATIONS... Find a meditation center near you https://kadampa.org/nkt-center-search...Listen to teaching clips: / nktikbu https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEy... Follow the Modern Buddhism PodcastFacebook: / modernbuddhismpodcast Instagram: / modernbuddhismpodcast TIkTok: / modernbuddhismpodcast #modernbuddhismpodcast #buddhism #podcast #myjourney #InspiringStories #meaningoflife #motivation #BuddhistPodcast #MeditationForChange #personalgrowth #mindfulnesspodcast #Freedom #truestories #emotionalfreedom #RealLifeStories #transformationstories
30 Years of Buddhism in NYC - Here's What the City Taught Me
Buddhist teacher Kadam Morten Clausen talks with Agnes about his 30 years of living and teaching in the Big Apple: the challenges of modern city life and what they've taught him, and his experience of decades …
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Buddhist teacher Kadam Morten Clausen talks with Agnes about his 30 years of living and teaching in the Big Apple: the challenges of modern city life and what they've taught him, and his experience of decades of practising meditation and mindfulness in New York City.
Morten is the National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition for the Eastern United States and regularly teaches all around the world; he is the resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center New York City: https://meditationinnewyork.org
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How I found my lightness: from depression to purpose and joy
In this episode, Adam is joined by Marlise Anthonioz, who discusses openly how her meditation practice has taken her from a place of depression and hopelessness to a joyful optimism, enabling her to live a full …
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In this episode, Adam is joined by Marlise Anthonioz, who discusses openly how her meditation practice has taken her from a place of depression and hopelessness to a joyful optimism, enabling her to live a full and happy life. She discusses how family life was causing her to feel unhappy and unfulfilled and how her Buddhist meditation practice transformed her experience. A desire to understand the deeper meaning of life led her to search and question others. She discovered that meditation was the pathway through which she could open her heart to truly love her partner and be a better mother to her children. This podcast will inspire those who feel overwhelmed by family life to see how it can become a way of achieving our potential to love and to feel genuine happiness.
Having been born in Cameroon and raised in poverty, Marlise is now the teacher at Centre Boudhiste Lyon in France.
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Find the Real You: How to Build Unshakeable Self-Esteem
Kadam Morten Clausen talks about how our limited or negative view of ourself is the basis for low self esteem. Then how we can change our view of what the self is and through this develop a new way of …
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Kadam Morten Clausen talks about how our limited or negative view of ourself is the basis for low self esteem. Then how we can change our view of what the self is and through this develop a new way of identifying ourself that gives authentic higher self esteem and we can learn to be happy with ourself.
In today’s podcast, Kadam Morten talks about a very important topic—the way we view ourselves and how this view shapes our self-esteem. It's something that many of us struggle with: the negative self-talk, the limiting beliefs, and the sense of not being enough. Kadam Morten explores how our limited or negative view of ourselves is actually the foundation of low self-esteem. But here's the good news: We have the power to change how we see ourselves, and in doing so, we can unlock a higher, more authentic sense of self-esteem and happiness.
So, how do we make this change? Listen to find out.
Book references
How to Transform Your Life: https://kadampa.org/books/free-ebook-download-howtotyl
Kadam Morten is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center New York City https://meditationinnewyork.org/
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At Peace with Ourself: How to Create a Healthy Self-Image
Our thoughts don't define our reality, yet we often buy into negative beliefs about ourselves, leading to a distorted self-image. In this podcast, Gen Jigme explores how meditation can help us quiet the …
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Our thoughts don't define our reality, yet we often buy into negative beliefs about ourselves, leading to a distorted self-image. In this podcast, Gen Jigme explores how meditation can help us quiet the negative inner voice and cultivate a more positive understanding of ourselves. While we acknowledge our flaws, we also recognize our growth and appreciate the goodness within us. He guides us through various ways of thinking that can help free us from feelings of isolation and foster a healthier, more compassionate self-image.
Book reference. How to Transform your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. https://kadampa.org/book/how-to-transform-your-lifeGen Jigme is the Resident Teacher at Bodhisattva Kadampa Meditation Center in Brighton https://meditateinbrighton.com/The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. See more https://kadampa.org/WANT MORE?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U5J8JlJq2YFind a meditation center near you https://kadampa.org/nkt-center-search/?lang=enListen to teaching clips: youtube.com/nktikbu https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEyZz74nOHZbQr1B4z Follow the Modern Buddhism PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/modernbuddhismpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernbuddhismpodcast/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernbuddhismpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lgQNhbjMGoHOxBnjkfmK4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/519b6d69-b6ed-46b2-ab56-ebaf59adf96e/the-modern-buddhism-podcast #modernbuddhismpodcast #buddhism #podcast #OvercomeFear #meditation#FearOfFailure #SelfImprovement #PersonalDevelopment #Motivation #fomo#SuccessMindset #ConfidenceBuilding #MentalHealth #GrowthMindset #LifeSkills
How to Meditate: From First Steps to Mastery
Gen Kelsang Rabten joins Adam on the podcast for a wide ranging discussion of the various stages of meditation from the very first steps to how to reach the highest levels. Insights are shared and explored that …
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Gen Kelsang Rabten joins Adam on the podcast for a wide ranging discussion of the various stages of meditation from the very first steps to how to reach the highest levels. Insights are shared and explored that will help us access our inner strength and stillness; show us how we can use meditation to diffuse negative thought patterns in our mind and replace them with healthy positive alternatives; and the special techniques advanced meditators use to create the ideal mental environment for deeply effective meditation are revealed. Something for everyone interested in meditation from complete beginners to the most experienced practitioners - enjoy!
Work-life Balance & How to Deal with Difficult People
In this illuminating episode, Buddhist Meditation Teacher Kadam Rebecca challenges conventional wisdom about work-life balance. Rather than focusing on time management, she reveals how true equilibrium stems …
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In this illuminating episode, Buddhist Meditation Teacher Kadam Rebecca challenges conventional wisdom about work-life balance. Rather than focusing on time management, she reveals how true equilibrium stems from our inner state of mind. Alongside fellow Teacher and host Kadam Adam, they explores how everyday challenges—especially difficult people—can become powerful catalysts for spiritual and personal transformation. They also dive into how developing a light, positive mindset can help us become a powerful force in the world. It’s not our job that defines us—it’s the inner work we do, so learn how keeping a peaceful heart and good intentions can fuel your energy and enthusiasm.
Kadam Rebecca is the Resident Teacher at Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center, Thousand Oaks, California. https://www.meditateinwestlake.org/
The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. See more https://kadampa.org/
00:00 Introduction to Work-Life Balance
Exploring the concept of work-life balance and the importance of controlling what you can while cherishing others.
01:12 The Power of Morning Meditation
How meditation creates mental space and resilience for navigating daily challenges.
02:20 Dealing with Difficult Customers
Strategies for handling challenging interactions and finding lessons in "fascinating" behavior.
04:49 Building Team Trust & Community
Fostering camaraderie in the workplace by leading with kindness and mutual respect.
07:34 Mind Over Matter: Stress & Anger
Understanding the roots of anger, avoiding repression, and cultivating patience.
15:18 Buddhist Wisdom in Daily Life
Applying teachings like detachment, wisdom, and viewing challenges as spiritual opportunities.
18:20 Parenting & Leading by Example
Teaching resilience to the next generation and embracing life’s "Black Diamond" trails.
23:43 Tech Distraction vs. Inner Focus
Combatting modern distractions and prioritizing mindful presence over screen time.
33:41 Reflection & Setting Intentions
Reviewing daily experiences constructively and aligning actions with purposeful goals.
35:34 Conclusion: Balance Through Acceptance
Summarizing how intentional living and acceptance create true work-life harmony.
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The Life-Changing Power Of Compassion
In this episode, Kadam Adam is with Buddhist nun Gen Demo for a thought-provoking discussion on the true nature of compassion. Together, they explore how genuine compassion isn’t about feeling sorry for …
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In this episode, Kadam Adam is with Buddhist nun Gen Demo for a thought-provoking discussion on the true nature of compassion. Together, they explore how genuine compassion isn’t about feeling sorry for ourselves or others, but rather a mindset that protects and uplifts us, helping us to navigate life with clarity and kindness. They look at the idea that compassion, when understood correctly, empowers rather than burdens us, bringing emotional resilience and peace. Throughout the conversation, Gen Demo shares insightful stories from everyday life that beautifully illustrate how compassion can be a transformative force in our relationships and daily happiness. Book reference The New Eight steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso https://kadampa.org/book/eight-steps-to-happiness00:00 Introduction & Misconceptions of CompassionExploring common misunderstandings about compassion leading to overwhelm or depression.02:13 Compassion as Transformative PowerBuddhist perspective on compassion: A wish for freedom from suffering.02:48 A Mother’s Compassionate CareStory of a mother caring for her quadriplegic son.06:00 Compassion in Healthcare: The ICU NurseNurse’s response to a stressed visitor.10:26 ER Story: Collective Compassion in CrisisChild’s tragic arrival in the ER and its impact on staff and patients.14:49 Healing Power of CompassionReflection on how compassion reduces physical and emotional pain.18:53 Compassion in Daily LifeStory of a Nun's realization about suffering’s impermanence.19:28 Small Acts, Big ImpactHow compassionate thinking transforms interactions.Gen Demo is the Resident Teacher in International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. See more https://kadampa.org/WANT MORE?Find a meditation center near you https://kadampa.org/nkt-center-search...Listen to teaching clips: / nktikbu https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEy... Subscribe to get notifications of new videos.Follow the Modern Buddhism PodcastFacebook: / modernbuddhismpodcast Instagram: / modernbuddhismpodcast TIkTok: / modernbuddhismpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lgQNhb... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/5... #modernbuddhismpodcast #buddhism #compassion #compassionfatigue #compassionmeditation #optimism #fearless #overcomingsuffering #suffering #InnerStrength #PositiveMindset
What Facing Death Taught Me About Life
In this episode, we hear the inspiring journey of Gen Lingpur, a Buddhist nun whose life took an unexpected turn after a routine medical check-up. For years, she thrived in her career and enjoyed a fulfilling …
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In this episode, we hear the inspiring journey of Gen Lingpur, a Buddhist nun whose life took an unexpected turn after a routine medical check-up. For years, she thrived in her career and enjoyed a fulfilling life. But everything changed when she was diagnosed with cancer. Faced with fear and uncertainty, she began searching for deeper answers to make sense of her situation.It was during this time of searching that Gen Lingpur discovered Kadampa Buddhism. The teachings offered the wisdom she had been looking for—giving her a profound understanding of suffering, impermanence, and the true nature of life. As she began to embrace these teachings, she found a peace that helped her face her diagnosis with newfound peace and clarity.Over time, her journey of healing became more than just about surviving illness—it led her to find a deeper meaning, happiness and joy in life.00:00 - Introduction & Setting the ContextWelcome and introduction to Gen Lingpur's story of hope and inspiration through adversity.00:10 - Career Success & Leukemia DiagnosisGen Lingpur reflects on her career peak and the life-changing diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia in 1993.02:18 - Emotional Impact & Existential QuestionsContemplating mortality, materialism, and the search for life’s meaning after the diagnosis.03:59 - Discovering Buddhism & "Joyful Path of Good Fortune"The pivotal moment of finding Buddhist teachings and the book that transformed her perspective.06:54 - Journey with Buddhism & Helping OthersTransition to altruistic living, teaching at a Buddhist center, and supporting those facing death.08:08 - Confronting Mortality & Sustaining Death AwarenessHow death awareness reshaped priorities and brought lasting inner peace.11:17 - Compassion & Altruistic LivingInsights on universal suffering, cherishing others, and the rewards of selfless action.13:35 - Key Life Lessons & Internal TransformationThe importance of cultivating inner happiness and reducing negative mental habits.16:01 - Advice for Hopelessness & Facing DeathGen Ling-po’s guidance for finding meaning and transforming fear into purposeful living.23:55 - Closing Remarks & GratitudeFinal reflections and appreciation for the conversation’s impact.Book reference: Joyful Path of Good Fortune https://kadampa.org/book/joyful-path-of-good-fortuneThe participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. See more https://kadampa.org/Gen Lingpur teaches at Kadampa Meditation Center Arizona https://www.meditationintucson.org/WANT MORE?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U5J8JlJq2YFind a meditation center near you https://kadampa.org/nkt-center-search/?lang=enListen to teaching clips: youtube.com/nktikbu https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEyZz74nOHZbQr1B4z Follow the Modern Buddhism PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/modernbuddhismpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernbuddhismpodcast/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernbuddhismpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lgQNhbjMGoHOxBnjkfmK4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/519b6d69-b6ed-46b2-ab56-ebaf59adf96e/the-modern-buddhism-podcast #modermbuddhismpodcast #buddhism #podcast #myjourney #SelfGrowth #meaningoflife #InnerPeace #MentalHealth #Wellness #Happiness #Love #PowerOfMeditation #BetterConnections #meditation #ClarityAndFocus #MeditationForHappiness #StressFreeLife #transformyourmindset #newkadampatradition #kadampabuddhismSubscribe to get notifications of new videos.
How Meditation Helped Me Succeed
Entrepreneur, Author, and Meditation Practitioner Len Foley shares invaluable insights into how to succeed in work and relationships using meditation as a powerful tool. An Abridged version of this conversation …
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Entrepreneur, Author, and Meditation Practitioner Len Foley shares invaluable insights into how to succeed in work and relationships using meditation as a powerful tool.
An Abridged version of this conversation is available in video format on Youtube 0:00 - Introduction Host welcomes Len and introduces the topic of success, meditation, and balancing a busy life. 0:13 - Len's Background Len shares his journey as a business owner, author, and meditation/Buddhism teacher. 0:57 - The Search for Meaning Len reflects on his early struggles, the pursuit of financial success, and the realization that money alone couldn’t fill a deeper void. 2:29 - Failed Ventures & Awakening The story of Len’s hot air balloon business failure and his pivotal introduction to Buddhism and meditation. 3:47 - Modern Buddhism & Integrating Practice How Len learned to weave spiritual practice into daily life without abandoning ambition. 6:03 - Balancing Business and Spirituality Len discusses writing, shifting priorities, and finding purpose through children’s books and family. 7:21 - COVID, Coffee Shops, and Resilience A candid story about running a coffee shop during the pandemic, learning patience, and cherishing community. 10:57 - Leading with Service Lessons from Len’s teacher on humility, teamwork, and finding meaning in mundane tasks. 14:38 - Meditation as a Lifeline The importance of daily meditation, mental discipline, and detaching from endless problems. 18:12 - Redefining Success & Happiness Len’s advice to his younger self: prioritize helping others, and how true fulfillment comes from service. 19:14 - Closing Remarks Host thanks Len for sharing insights, emphasizing takeaways for viewers. The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. See more https://kadampa.org/ WANT MORE? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U5J8JlJq2Y Find a meditation center near you https://kadampa.org/nkt-center-search/?lang=en Listen to teaching clips: youtube.com/nktikbu https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEyZz74nOHZbQr1B4z Follow the Modern Buddhism Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/modernbuddhismpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernbuddhismpodcast/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernbuddhismpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lgQNhbjMGoHOxBnjkfmK4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/519b6d69-b6ed-46b2-ab56-ebaf59adf96e/the-modern-buddhism-podcast #modermbuddhismpodcast #buddhism #podcast #myjourney #SelfGrowth #Success #InnerPeace #MentalHealth #Wellness #PositiveVibes #Happiness #LoveAndPeace #MeditationForSuccess #MindfulRelationships #WorkLifeBalance #PowerOfMeditation #BetterConnections #SuccessThroughMeditation #ClarityAndFocus #MeditationForHappiness #StressFreeLife #transformyourmindset Subscribe to get notifications of new videos.
Mastering Your Mind Is The Only Way To Be Free
In this episode, host Agnes sits down with Kelsang Sama, a Buddhist nun, to delve into the deeper concepts of freedom and personal transformation. Together, they explore the difference between cutting ties with …
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In this episode, host Agnes sits down with Kelsang Sama, a Buddhist nun, to delve into the deeper concepts of freedom and personal transformation. Together, they explore the difference between cutting ties with the external world and cultivating true inner freedom. While society often emphasizes the importance of shedding external constraints—such as material possessions, relationships, or status—Kelsang Sama emphasizes that genuine freedom lies in mastering one’s inner world and breaking free from self-imposed mental limitations. Her story is one of self-discovery, where the external world’s expectations were set aside in favor of exploring deeper, more authentic truths about herself and the nature of existence. Throughout the episode, Agnes and Kelsang Sama discuss the transformative power of meditation, mindfulness, and the Buddhist teachings that helped her release attachment to external validation and find a more lasting sense of peace. This conversation offers listeners an inspiring perspective on how freedom isn't about escaping the world, but rather about understanding and transforming the mind. 00:00:00 Welcome & Introduction 00:00:22 External vs. Internal Freedom 00:02:38 Freedom from Expectations 00:03:47 The Illusion of External Freedom 00:05:20 Searching for Life’s Meaning 00:06:04 The Emptiness of Material Pursuits 00:07:56 Dependency and Fragile Freedom 00:11:59 Meditation and Mental Freedom 00:12:34 Conflict and Inner Freedom 00:14:20 Imagination as a Tool for Change 00:19:06 Overcoming Fear of Change 00:20:42 Embracing Impermanence 00:25:56 Holding Space for Global Suffering 00:30:02 The Global Family and Responsibility 00:45:10 Beyond Physical Identity 00:50:07 Living Without Regrets 00:53:00 Conclusion and Farewell Book references How to Transform Your Life ~ https://kadampa.org/books/free-ebook-download-howtotyl Kelsang Sama is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Manchester in the UK. https://kmcmanchester.org/ The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. See more https://kadampa.org/ WANT MORE? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U5J8JlJq2Y
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