Buddhism Guide
Rásarupplýsingar
Buddhism Guide
This podcast is pragmatic, secular and makes complicated Buddhist principles easy to understand. Yeshe is a Buddhist Monk from England, and teaches Buddhism, meditation, mindfulness and mental well-being in various countries around the world. He offers teachings freely to all in a manner that is u...
Nýlegir þættir
157 þættir
The Weaving of a Kinder World
Imagine a person who wants to become happy and wise. But this person makes a very special promise. They say, "I will not become happy if it is only fo...
Learning to Love, Work, and Live Without Attachment
Imagine loving someone deeply without constantly worrying they'll leave. Picture working hard without crumbling if things don't go your way. This is t...
Your Life is a Dream
What if everything you experience, such as the colours you see, the ground beneath your feet, even your sense of self isn’t as real as it seems? Scien...
They’re Stealing Our Kids’ Generation
The Shocking Danger Lurking in Your Child’s Phone!
What if the biggest threat to your child isn’t strangers on the street—but strangers online?...
Reclaim Your Peace: Making Meditation Work for You
Unlock the key to a meditation practice that adaptswith your life. Learn how to stay calm and focused no matter what changes come your way. This podca...
Why Your Mind Is Brighter Than You Think
Discover the profound wisdom of Buddha's teachings through this intriguing podcast, "Why your mind is brighter than you think." Explore how meditation...
The Hidden Power of Buddhism
Have you ever wondered why certain things happen in your life, or how your actions can influence the world around you? The Buddhist perspective on cau...
Breaking Free from Greed, Hatred, and Unawareness
Buddhism teaches that our suffering and dissatisfaction often stem from three fundamental qualities known as the "Three Poisons." These are greed, hat...
Cultivating Hope and Trust: Breaking the Chains of Cynicism
Cynicism is on the rise, fueled by constant news of deception and corruption. While it’s natural to be cautious and ask questions, when skepticism tur...
Understanding Yourself
Self-awareness is an important skill that can really change your life. It’s all about knowing your thoughts, feelings, and actions. When you get self-...
Beyond The Horizon
Are you ready to explore the depths of your potential? In "Beyond the Horizon," discover a practical guide to personal growth and self-discovery. This...
Navigating Family Relationships: Building Trust and Connection
Family relationships can be both rewarding and challenging. They are essential for our emotional wellbeing, but misunderstandings and conflicts can
Unveiling the Wisdom of the Four Noble Truths in Modern Life
In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, the ancient teachings of the Four Noble Truths offer a timeless wisdom that resonates with the hu...
The Power Of Change
Change is like a river, constantly flowing and shaping the landscape of our lives. It often presents itself as a challenge, a choice, or an opportunit...
How to Choose a Spiritual Teacher
In our journey through life, many of us seek spiritual guidance to help us navigate the complexities of our existence. A spiritual teacher can offer w...
Understanding Renunciation And Surrender In Buddhism
In the teachings of Buddhism, renunciation and surrender play pivotal roles in the spiritual journey towards awakening. Rooted in the fundamental prin...
Navigating Guilt: A Journey of Self-Forgiveness
Guilt, a powerful and complex emotion, can often weigh heavily on our hearts and minds when we've done something that goes against our values or has h...
Wabi-Sabi: Finding Beauty in Imperfection
In today's fast-paced and constantly changing world, the ancient Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi offers a refreshing perspective on life, encouraging...
Bouncing Back: The Art of Resilience and Renewal
Ultimately, bouncing back is about finding the inner strength to persevere, adapt, and grow in the face of adversity. It's about recognizing that setb...
Navigating Grief: Understanding, Coping, and Healing
Grief is an unavoidable part of the human experience, a natural response to loss that can profoundly impact our emotional, mental, and physical wellbe...
From Perception to Action
In Buddhism, there are five omnipresent mental factors. These factors are present in every moment of our mental experience and play a fundamental role...
Unraveling the Mind for a Deeper Understanding
In both Buddhism and neuroscience, the concepts of brain, mind, and consciousness play vital roles in understanding human existence and awareness. Whi...
Secular Buddhism: Bridging Eastern Wisdom and Western Minds
Buddhism, originating in ancient India, has traversed continents and centuries, touching the lives of millions. As it spread to the West, it underwent...
The Fluidity Of Reality
The Buddhist concept of emptiness refers to the idea that all things lack intrinsic or inherent existence. It is a way of understanding the nature of...
A Path To Peace
Over the years, I have spent a lot of time meditating and reflecting on world peace. I have even wondered if it was even possible. I concluded that it...
Mangala Sutra - Part Eleven
In the dictionary, defilement means a state of being polluted, and that is what we are talking about here: our minds being polluted. So, what is pollu...
Mangala Sutra - Part Ten
In this podcast, we will be looking at the Buddhist concept of non-self. This is a difficult subject for many of us to grasp because we have invested...
Mangala Sutra - Part Nine
Impermanence is one of the most important topics Buddha taught. He stated that there is no phenomenon that exists from its own side—that is, there are...
Mangala Sutra - Part Eight
I have mentioned various ways of reducing our suffering throughout this series on the Mangala Sutra, so now I want to discuss things that may stop us...
Mangala Sutra - Part Seven
All our actions of body and speech stem from our mind, so it is vitally important to have a strategy whereby we can have some control over our thought...
Mangala Sutra - Part Six
In part six of the Mangala Sutra, we look at the importance of having a teacher, guide, or spiritual friend. We are obviously going to face obstacles...
Mangala Sutra - Part Five
This podcast deals with characteristics and patterns of behaviour we should all try to cultivate, such as diligence, patience, contentment and being h...
Mangala Sutra - Part Four
In part four of the Mangala Sutra we continue to look at the social principles. This covers how we can refrain from harmful acts and how we need to pu...
Mangala Sutra - Part Three
In this third part of the Mangala Sutra, we will look at the Social Principles.
These social principles take us further into our journey...
Mangala Sutra - Part Two
In part two of the Mangala Sutra we look at learning and practical skills, a code of conduct, appropriate speech and much more.
This pod...
Mangala Sutra - Part One
For centuries people have been indulging in superstitions, lucky charms, omens, divinations, and fortune-telling. They have used these things to help...
The Twelve Links of Dependent Arising
A central teaching in traditional Buddhism is the principle of dependent arising, which states that all things happen through cause and conditions and...
Are We Born with Compassion?
It is my understanding that we are born with compassion as part of our survival instincts, which means compassion is essential to human relationships...
Building Your Emotional Strength
When we are faced with challenging obstacles, we all cope in different ways, some face them head on, whereas others buckle under the pressure. It's im...
Eliminate What is Holding You Back
The more we get caught up in negative patterns of behaviour and mental states, the more they become engrained. This means they become stored in our su...