The Modern Buddhism Podcast

Kelsang Sama, a Buddhist nun and resident teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Manchester, shares her insights on mastering inner freedom. She emphasizes that real liberation comes not from escaping the external world but from transforming our minds. Topics range from the hollowness of material pursuits to the transformative power of meditation. Kelsang discusses how unconditional love fosters happiness, the importance of self-acceptance, and the journey of confronting our inner fears. This conversation inspires listeners to cultivate a meaningful existence through inner work.

In this episode, we sit down with Gen Thekchen, a Buddhist monk who was invited to teach meditation to prisoners in Canada. He shares his remarkable journey of teaching controlling the mind behind bars, revealing how the inmates’ surprising resilience and unwavering determination to master their minds in such a tough environment inspired him. Tune in as Gen Thekchen reflects on the profound lessons he learned from the very people society often overlooks. Book references How to Transform Your Life ~ https://kadampa.org/books/free-ebook-download-howtotyl The New Eight Steps to Happiness ~ https://tharpa.com/uk/the-new-eight-steps-to-happiness Gen Thekchen is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Ottawa https://meditateinottawa.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? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U5J8JlJq2Y 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 #BuddhismBehindBars #MeditationInPrison #BuddhistMonkJourney #InnerPeaceInToughTimes #InspiringStories #ResilienceAndMeditation #LessonsFromInmates #BuddhistPodcast #MeditationForChange #OvercomingChallenges #mindfulnesspodcast Subscribe to get notifications of new videos.

Gen Gomlam returns to the podcast for a deeply personal and moving conversation about how to heal and find peace after personal tragedy, addressing the feelings of grief, guilt, anger and shame that often arise in the aftermath and how to work through them and find healing. ** Trigger warning: this episode includes discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. Your discretion is advised. ** *** Book references:How to Solve Our Human ProblemsJoyful Path of Good Fortune Living Meaningfully Dying Joyfully Gen Gomlam is the Resident Teacher in Kadampa Meditation Center Florida https://meditationinsarasota.org/.  The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide: 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/nktikbuhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEyZz74nOHZbQr1B4z Follow the Modern Buddhism Podcast Socials: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 #modernbuddhismpodcast #buddhism #healing #suicide #grief #meditation #suicidal #buddhistnun #nun 

In this special episode, guest host Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Rabten is in conversation with astrophysicist and lay Buddhist teacher Kadam Peter Kurczynski. Their wide ranging discussion touches on the common points between science and spirituality - for example, how discoveries in quantum physics correlate to profound Buddhist teachings on the nature of reality - but also how meditation can open us to experiences completely beyond the reach of the physical sciences. Kadam Peter has an extensive background in science as a post doctorate student, researcher and university teacher and currently works as the chief scientific officer for NASA’s cosmic origins program.  In parallel to this life in science he has trained in meditation for 30 years and taught Buddhism extensively. He currently teaches classes for Kadampa Meditation Centre Washington DC. Kadampa Meditation Centre Washington DC's website is: https://meditation-dc.org/ You can watch videos of Peter explaining light from the first stars and the stars within us in these youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU6KXoO0NEE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFULDp3QHVQ&t=26s And giving a dharma talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXyWeiocwdI  Gen Rabten has been a Buddhist monk under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s guidance since 1994, and currently serves as the National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU for Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. During the conversation Gen Rabten reads excerpts from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s texts: New Eight Steps to Happiness and Joyful Path of Good Fortune. These books can be purchased from Tharpa Publications by following these links: https://tharpa.com/the-new-eight-steps-to-happiness https://tharpa.com/joyful-path-of-good-fortune 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/  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 Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/modernbuddhismpodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernbuddhismpodcast/  TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernbuddhismpodcast  YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@modernbuddhismpodcast #modermbuddhismpodcast #buddhism #podcast #science #QuantumPhysics #Spirituality #Reality #Meditation #Astrophysics #BuddhistMonk  The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individual and do not reflect the views of NASA or the US federal government.

Happy New Year Everyone! While we continue our break from our usual conversation episodes, please enjoy Kadam Adam briefly explaining and then guiding a meditation on how our life is precious, rare and meaningful. This beautiful contemplation energizes us and inspires us to seize the very essence of each day - an excellent way to start the new year. Full epsiodes resume next week.

While we take a brief break over the festive season, please enjoy this bonus episode: a beautiful guided meditation on love and kindness called equalizing self with others.Full conversation episodes will resume in mid January, but check in again next week for another guided meditation.

The podcast dives into the pervasive fear of failure and its impact on self-esteem. It discusses how our relentless pursuit of perfection leaves us feeling unfulfilled. Embracing discomfort and accepting failure are framed as crucial for personal growth. The speakers encourage listeners to shift focus from achievements to a sense of contentment, emphasizing the value of empathy and self-reflection. Through practical techniques like meditation, the conversation promotes resilience and the idea that failures can be stepping stones toward true happiness.

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.

In this engaging discussion, Kadam Morten Clausen, an international meditation teacher with over 40 years of experience, shares insights on the true purpose of meditation. He emphasizes its power to lead to inner peace and self-discovery. Kadam reveals how identifying with our true nature can break limiting beliefs and enhance our life purpose. He also addresses compassion fatigue and the importance of self-reflection. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to transform their lives through deeper meditation practices, fostering wisdom and kindness.

Gen Kelsang Demo, a dedicated Buddhist nun practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1995, shares her profound insights on living with multiple sclerosis. She discusses the debilitating effects of worry on health and her journey toward accepting uncertainty. Gen Demo highlights how meditation nurtures resilience and helps manage pain, teaching listeners to embrace vulnerability with compassion. Through her experiences, she emphasizes the importance of self-kindness and mindfulness, offering hope to anyone facing life's challenges.