Gen Demo, a Buddhist nun and meditation teacher, shares her profound insights on the transformative nature of compassion. She debunks common misconceptions that burden us, emphasizing that true compassion uplifts and empowers. Gen recounts powerful stories, including a mother's unwavering care for her son and the collective compassion witnessed in a hospital crisis. Through personal reflections, she illustrates how compassion not only heals emotional wounds but also fosters resilience and peace, encouraging us to embrace kindness in our everyday lives.
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Compassion and Overwhelm
Compassion is not just seeing suffering, but wishing others freedom from it.
Balancing compassion with wisdom prevents overwhelm and leads to long-term solutions.
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Avoiding Compassion Fatigue
Practice self-care to avoid compassion fatigue.
Like an ambulance driver needs a functioning vehicle, we need to care for ourselves to help others.
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Mother's Compassionate Care
A mother meticulously cared for her quadriplegic son for 13 years.
She prioritized her well-being to sustain her compassionate caregiving.
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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
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