Kadampa Buddhism

Living Clarity

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Welcome to Kadampa podcasts, where we explore the art of living a happier and more fulfilling life through the teachings and meditations of Kadampa Buddhism. Buddhism is a philosophy and way of life that has been practiced for centuries, and its principles can be applied to our modern world to help us navigate the challenges of daily life with greater ease and compassion. In these podcasts, we'll delve into the core concepts of Buddhist meditation, such as mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom, and explore how they can be applied to our daily lives to cultivate a greater sense of peace, clarity...

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How to improve the Quality of Our Life 11.12.2023 17:28

Are you ready to learn the key to unlocking a happier life? Kadam Bridget helps us understand where our happiness and peace come from and how to use this understanding to develop a stable happiness that we can rely on throughout our life. This extract is taken from a teaching given by Kadam Bridget Heyes at Nagarjuna KMC Thornby Hall, UK and is based on the book How to Transform Your Life by Geshe...

Why Aren't we Happy all the Time? 02.12.2023 11:01

We have never learned how to fulfil our deepest wish for lasting happiness. In this episode Gen-la Jampa explains how we are using our intelligence in a way that is not leading to happiness even though that is what we wish for. This extract is taken from a teaching given by Gen-la Jampa at International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon, and is based on the book Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang...

How to Develop a Peaceful Mind 02.12.2023 12:56

Gen Devi helps us to understand how identifying with the naturally calm and peaceful nature of our mind will enable us to stop mental busyness and delusions. This extract is taken from a teaching given by Gen Devi at Kailash International Kadampa Retreat Center. You can follow these meditations in the Meditations for a Clear Mind MP3 from the Guided Meditation Series. Tharpa Publications: https://...

Breaking Down Barriers 02.12.2023 18:35

Gen Rabten shares a profound explanation from the Buddhist mind training teachings showing that the barriers we feel toward others are actually fictitious. We can find an inexhaustible fountain of happiness by caring about others. This is taken from a teaching given by Gen Rabten at Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds, UK, and is based on the book How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Ge...

Train your Mind for Inner Strength and Confidence 02.12.2023 11:48

Adversity is everywhere so we need inner strength to stay happy in life. In this talk Gen-la Dekyong explains that it is possible for each of us to gain inner strength and confidence if we put effort into training our mind. The person who has strength of mind can cope with anything. If we want a strong mind, we can make a decision to train and then confidence will follow. This extract is taken fro...

How To Overcome Distractions 02.12.2023 20:14

Gen Demo dives into the essential mental tools that can help you overcome distractions and take your meditation practice to the next level. Distractions are everywhere, and they can easily derail our focus and inner peace. But with these tools in your toolkit, you'll be able to stay centered, calm, and present. This is taken from a teaching given by Gen Demo at Kadampa Meditation Centre DC and is...

Where does happiness come from? 27.11.2023 19:11

Kadam Morten is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre New York City. In this extract he gives practical and realistic advice to help you enjoy a peaceful mind through meditation. This teaching is based on the book How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. It is available as a free ebook download in seven languages at howtotyl.com