In today’s fast-paced world, surrounded by constant noise and distraction, it’s easy to feel disconnected from those around us. This sense of isolation can breed misunderstanding and mistrust. In this podcast, Gen Demo explores how recognising our shared humanity can help us foster empathy, build deeper connections, and cultivate greater understanding in our relationships. Book reference How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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Do you know a happy mind?
A thought provoking episode in which Gen-la Dekyong encourages us to think carefully about what the nature of the mind. She explains that true happiness is impossible unless we understand our mind and learn how to work with it effectively. Without this understanding, we often search for happiness in the wrong way—leading to frustration rather than peace. Based on the book How to Understand the Mind by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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The power of patient acceptance
A wonderfully practical episode helping us to understand how it is lack of patience the brings stress and unhappiness in our life. We see how by accepting difficulties in our life we come to experience joy and peace. This podcast is an extract of a talk given at KMC Canada based on the book How to Solve our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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Escaping the prison of your own mind
We live in a “luxurious prison”—comfortable but deceptive. If we don’t recognize our distorted mental constructs, we stay trapped. But by training the mind through spiritual paths and developing renunciation, we can escape suffering and help others do the same. Gen Devi explains Samsara based on the book How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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Freedom from the pain and fear of loss
In this moving episode, Gen Gomlam explores the deep emotional pain that arises from our attachments to others. Whether through loss or the fear of losing someone, attachment often becomes a source of ongoing suffering that robs us of inner peace. Gen Gomlam gently challenges us to look beyond the surface of grief and recognize that it is not loss itself, but our attachment, that causes us pain. Through compassionate insight, she shows us how we can begin to let go of attachment—without letting go of love. Based on the book How to Understand the Mind by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Welcome to Kadampa podcasts, where we explore the art of living a happier and more fulfilling life through the teachings and meditations of Kadampa Buddhism. Buddhism is a philosophy and way of life that has been practiced for centuries, and its principles can be applied to our modern world to help us navigate the challenges of daily life with greater ease and compassion.
In these podcasts, we'll delve into the core concepts of Buddhist meditation, such as mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom, and explore how they can be applied to our daily lives to cultivate a greater sense of peace, clarity and happiness.
Each episode is an inspiring extract taken from a teaching given by various Kadampa Buddhist meditation teachers worldwide. Whether you're new to Buddhism or have been practicing for years, these podcasts are for anyone looking to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life. So join us on this journey of self-discovery and transformation as we explore the timeless wisdom of Buddhism and its practical applications for modern living.
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