The Modern Buddhism Podcast

How I found my lightness: from depression to purpose and joy

Mar 27, 2025
Marlise Anthonioz, a teacher at Centre Boudhiste Lyon, shares her inspiring journey from depression to joy through Buddhist meditation. She opens up about how family life once felt unfulfilling and how meditation transformed her perspective, allowing her to love her partner more deeply and be a better mother. Marlise discusses the power of love and connection, emphasizing that shifting focus from oneself to others can lead to true happiness. Her story highlights how mindfulness and meditation can provide resilience and clarity in life's challenges.
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ANECDOTE

Discovering Inner Light Amid Depression

  • Marlise felt depressed despite having material comfort and a newborn child.
  • Her brother's answer, "The light inside you," inspired her to seek a meaningful mission in life.
INSIGHT

Love Transforms Inner Struggle

  • Moving heart from self-concern to others brings relief from depression.
  • The three types of love (affectionate, cherishing, wishing) open a new way of living with compassion.
ADVICE

Transform Attachment into Love

  • Watch your mind for misery or sadness and consciously switch to cherishing others.
  • Identify unrealistic expectations as attachment and practice seeing others with warmth and acceptance.
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