Happy Place Gelong Thubten
Mar 15, 2021
Gelong Thubten, a real-life monk, discusses the search for happiness and the impact of advertising and news consumption on mental health. He emphasizes the importance of shifting focus to our inner world, embracing life's complexity, and finding peace through meditation and self-compassion.
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Trap of Endless Happiness Search
- The endless search for happiness keeps us trapped and unsatisfied.
- Advertising exploits this craving, pushing us to always want more outside ourselves.
Mind Beyond Thoughts
- Meditation connects us with the awareness beyond our thoughts and feelings.
- Our mind is like the sky, and emotions are just passing clouds, less than the vast observer within.
Focus on Grasping Habit
- Shift your focus from chasing external things to observing your own grasping habit.
- By mindful awareness of craving, you can relax and find happiness already present within you.