In 'Take Back Your Mind', Lodro Rinzler provides practical Buddhist advice to help individuals navigate anxious times. The book offers insights into how to work with the mind to reduce anxiety and promote mental clarity. Rinzler's approach is rooted in Buddhist teachings but is presented in a way that is relatable and applicable to everyday life.
In 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind', Shunryu Suzuki explores the core principles of Zen Buddhism, focusing on the concept of 'shoshin' or 'beginner’s mind'. This mind is empty, free of the habits of the expert, and open to all possibilities. The book discusses various aspects of Zen practice, including zazen (sitting meditation), breathing techniques, and the importance of maintaining a non-dualistic and compassionate mindset. Suzuki uses simple language and everyday examples to illustrate how to apply Zen principles in daily life, emphasizing the need to approach each experience with freshness and openness, rather than preconceptions or a sense of achievement.
In '10% Happier,' Dan Harris shares his personal journey of discovering the benefits of meditation. Initially a skeptic, Harris, a news anchor, found himself on a path of self-discovery after a nationally televised panic attack. He delves into the world of spirituality and self-help, encountering various figures including brain scientists, CEOs, and spiritual leaders. The book explores how meditation can reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being without compromising one's ambition or edge. Harris emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in making one more resilient and better equipped to handle life's challenges, though it does not eliminate problems entirely[2][4][5].
Lodro Rinzler is the co-founder of MNDFL meditation studios, has taught meditation for 20 years in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and is the award-winning author of 7 books. He has spoken across the world at conferences, universities, and businesses as diverse as Google, Harvard University, and the White House.
In this episode, Eric and Lodro talk about his new book, Take Back Your Mind: Buddhist Advice for Anxious Times and they walk through many practical strategies to employ on the spot when you’re feeling stressed or anxious to help you come back to a sense of “okay-ness” in the present moment.
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In This Interview, Lodro Rinzler and I discuss Meditation for Anxious People and…
- His book, Take Back Your Mind: Buddhist Advice for Anxious Times
- The difference between anxiety and stress
- Useful vs Not Useful thinking
- What to do when thoughts come up during meditation
- The question “Is this helpful?”
- The question “Is this useful?”
- Discovering what happens when we unhook from anxious thoughts
- How to deliberately experience “30 seconds of contentment”
- Dispelling the myth that your mind is too busy to meditate
- Buddhists connecting our faith as being rooted in our direct experience
- How turning a boat one degree at a time leads to a completely different land
- Working with your mind vs your mind working you
- Meditating without judging ourselves
- Learning to be with difficult emotions through meditation
- Saying to yourself, “It’s ok to feel this”
- What it means to drop the story and feel the feeling
- Asking yourself, “What can I enjoy right now?”
- What it means to have a “thought party”
- The idea of “basic goodness”
- The metaphor of going to get a box of cereal from the grocery store when you already have a cupboard full
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If you enjoyed this conversation with Lodro Rinzler on Meditation for Anxious People, you might also enjoy these other episodes:
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