Finding Meaning And Purpose In Your Life

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Dec 12, 2024

In this engaging discussion, Gen Doryning, a Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Leeds, shares powerful insights on finding meaning in today's chaotic world. He emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and suggests that we befriend ourselves in the search for purpose. Gen highlights how love and genuine connections are pivotal for personal growth, while also reframing failure as an opportunity for learning and humility. His gentle guidance encourages listeners to create their own vision and embrace small, transformative changes for a fulfilling life.

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Finding Direction

To navigate life's choices, focus on belonging and contributing to something greater than yourself.
Seek meaning and purpose beyond fleeting entertainment.

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Gentle Approach

Be gentle with yourself when trying to change habits, like excessive social media use.
Avoid self-criticism; it can worsen the problem.

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Internal Vision

Create a vision for yourself, free from external expectations.
Focus on the kind of person you want to be, not on status or possessions.

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In this episode, guest host Agnes Bednarczyk is joined by Buddhist monk Gen Doryning to explore the deep sense of searching many young people feel in today's world. Surrounded by uncertainty and overwhelmed by modern challenges, many struggle to find meaning and direction through traditional paths. When asked where one can look for purpose, Gen Doryning offers gentle yet powerful guidance, suggesting simple, transformative changes that anyone can make to cultivate a sense of direction and a deep, lasting purpose each day. His inspiring words remind us that small steps can lead to profound shifts, helping us rediscover our true path in life.
0:00 Intro 00:25 Social media can keep us chained in meaningless activities 03:39 Looking for a solution : The trap of not being gentle with ourself 05:46 Be your own friend, be your own guide, be your own teacher 09:04 Contribution : Love is the most powerful healing 11:15 Create a vision for ourself 15:01 Protect ourself from self-sabotage 16:51 Failure increases our humility and compassion 22:59 There is no greater failure than not doing anything 29:24 Happy alone and happy with others Book references How to Transform Your Life: https://kadampa.org/books/free-ebook-download-howtotyl Gen Dornying is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Leeds. https://www.meditationinleeds.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/?lang=en Listen to teaching clips: youtube.com/nktikbu https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEyZz74nOHZbQr1B4z Follow the Modern Buddhism Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/modernbuddhismpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernbuddhismpodcast/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernbuddhismpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lgQNhbjMGoHOxBnjkfmK4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/519b6d69-b6ed-46b2-ab56-ebaf59adf96e/the-modern-buddhism-podcast #modermbuddhismpodcast #buddhism #podcast #discouraged #meaningoflife #meaningful #motivation #mentalhealth #inspiration #meditation #spirituality #happiness #calm #innerpeace Subscribe to get notifications of new videos.