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BITESIZE | A Monk’s Guide To Happiness & How To Thrive in Hard Times | Gelong Thubten #459

Jun 6, 2024

Gelong Thubten, a Buddhist monk and meditation teacher, shares insights from his book 'A Handbook for Hard Times.' He discusses how distractions like scrolling and overeating prevent us from confronting emotional discomfort, urging listeners to embrace these feelings for personal growth. Thubten reveals the irony of seeking pleasure while avoiding discomfort, emphasizing the need for introspection. He highlights the transformative power of daily meditation, encouraging just 10 minutes a day to foster resilience and true happiness.

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Facing internal discomfort leads to growth and resilience.

Regular meditation reshapes relationship with thoughts and emotions.

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Escaping through Distraction

Many people engage in low-grade addictions like social media, online shopping, or pornography to distract themselves from emotional pain. By constantly seeking distractions, individuals avoid addressing the root cause of their discomfort. The pervasive use of technology has amplified this addiction to distractions, resulting in a society that struggles to confront its feelings directly.

Exploring Obstacles and Benefits of Meditation Practice

02:14

The Endless Hunger of Wanting More

01:38

Intro

2min

The Addiction to Distraction and Its Consequences

2min

The Irony of Desire: Breaking Free from Cycles of Suffering

3min

Navigating Emotional Turmoil through Mindfulness

11min

Discovering Inner Happiness Through Daily Meditation

3min

What if the most courageous, compassionate thing you could do in life, was to learn how to be with yourself?

Today’s clip is from episode 387 of the podcast with Buddhist monk, meditation teacher and author of ‘A Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk’s Guide to Fearless Living’ - Gelong Thubten.

In this clip he explains that when we distract ourselves by scrolling, overeating, or drinking for example, we’re pushing away emotional pain or discomfort – even if we may not realise it. But the discomfort is really in the pushing. If we can learn instead to sit with what’s making us uncomfortable, those emotions start to transform.

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