Begin Again with Davina McCall Buddhist Monk: Why You’re Angry. We’re Living in Fight or Flight! The Biggest Toxins Are In Your Mind. I Hated Meditation! Gelong Thubten.
Dec 26, 2024
Gelong Thubten, a Buddhist monk and meditation teacher, shares profound insights on finding inner peace and resilience in today's chaotic world. He discusses his journey from burnout to monastic life and the transformative power of meditation. Gelong emphasizes that distractions are part of the meditative process, redefining them as opportunities for compassion. He also tackles modern stressors, the importance of embracing self-acceptance, and integrating mindfulness into daily life, making tranquility accessible for all.
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Meditation with Thoughts
- When meditating, don't aim for a blank mind; thoughts are inevitable.
- Gently guide your attention back to your breath when your mind wanders.
Burnout to Monastery
- Gelong Thubten experienced burnout at 21 while pursuing acting in London and New York.
- This led him to a monastery in Scotland, seeking a radical life change.
Monastic Life as Relief
- For Gelong Thubten, embracing monastic life at 22 was a relief.
- It offered a reset from his past lifestyle and allowed him to seek self-acceptance.