The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Buddhist Teacher: No One Is Talking About This Hidden Epidemic! The Western Lie Behind Depression and Anxiety
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Jun 23, 2025 
Gelong Thubten, a distinguished Buddhist monk and meditation teacher, shares insights from his six years of isolated meditation, emphasizing the hidden mental health crisis in modern society. He highlights how Western culture fuels anxiety and depression, shedding light on the myths about meditation and its true purpose. Gelong discusses the impact of screen time on mental well-being, the importance of confronting unresolved trauma, and how rejecting pleasure can lead to deeper emotional connections and clarity in life.
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Western Culture Fuels Desire
- Western culture bombards us with a constant flow of persuasive information, increasing stress and making us feel incomplete.
- This external chasing fuels insatiable desire, leading to ongoing dissatisfaction and unhappiness.
Happiness Lies Within, Not Pursuit
- Pursuit creates dopamine-driven craving, where chasing is more exciting than attainment.
- True freedom and happiness come from ending the cycle of wanting, found already inside us.
From Brokenness to Monk
- Gelong Thubten became a monk after suffering depression, anxiety, and a burnout related to an unhealthy mind and lifestyle.
- His difficult past included trauma and self-hatred, leading him to seek deep healing in monastic life.
