The Modern Buddhism Podcast

• Mastering Your Mind Is The Only Way To Be Free

  In this episode, host Agnes sits down with Kelsang Sama, a Buddhist nun, to delve into the deeper concepts of freedom and personal transformation. Together, they explore the difference between cutting ties with the external world and cultivating true inner freedom. While society often emphasizes the importance of shedding external constraints—such as material possessions, relationships, or status—Kelsang Sama emphasizes that genuine freedom lies in mastering one’s inner world and breaking free from self-imposed mental limitations. Her story is one of self-discovery, where the external world’s expectations were set aside in favor of exploring deeper, more authentic truths about herself and the nature of existence. Throughout the episode, Agnes and Kelsang Sama discuss the transformative power of meditation, mindfulness, and the Buddhist teachings that helped her release attachment to external validation and find a more lasting sense of peace. This conversation offers listeners an inspiring perspective on how freedom isn't about escaping the world, but rather about understanding and transforming the mind. 00:00:00 Welcome & Introduction 00:00:22 External vs. Internal Freedom 00:02:38 Freedom from Expectations 00:03:47 The Illusion of External Freedom 00:05:20 Searching for Life’s Meaning 00:06:04 The Emptiness of Material Pursuits 00:07:56 Dependency and Fragile Freedom 00:11:59 Meditation and Mental Freedom 00:12:34 Conflict and Inner Freedom 00:14:20 Imagination as a Tool for Change 00:19:06 Overcoming Fear of Change 00:20:42 Embracing Impermanence 00:25:56 Holding Space for Global Suffering 00:30:02 The Global Family and Responsibility 00:45:10 Beyond Physical Identity 00:50:07 Living Without Regrets 00:53:00 Conclusion and Farewell Book references How to Transform Your Life ~ https://kadampa.org/books/free-ebook-download-howtotyl Kelsang Sama is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Manchester in the UK. https://kmcmanchester.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 #myjourney #InspiringStories #meaningoflife #motivation #BuddhistPodcast #MeditationForChange #personalgrowth #mindfulnesspodcast

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• Buddhism Behind Bars: What I Learned Teaching Meditation in Prisons

  In this episode, we sit down with Gen Tekchen, 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 Tekchen 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 Teckchen 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.

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• How I Found Peace After My Brother's Suicide

  Gen Gomlam returns to the podcast for a very personal and deeply moving conversation about how to heal and find peace after a loved one takes their life. So many emotions of guilt, anger, shame are addressed as well as a profound exploration of the causes of suicidal ideation. Although it’s an uncomfortable subject, it is a very important one. We hope by talking openly about it we can offer comfort and wisdom to those who might be grieving in a similar way, and help remove any stigma or shame around a sorrow that is unfortunately all too common in our modern times. *** If you have been affected by the issues raised in this episode, please know there are many confidential helplines and avenues of support available to you, for example: In the United States: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline suicidepreventionlifeline.org This is available 24/7 to anyone in crisis, feeling suicidal or in emotional distress. You can speak to them online or over the phone by calling 1-800-273-8255. In the United Kingdom: The Samaritans samaritans.org Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to those in crisis and experiencing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. They offer support via phone (116-123) or via email on [email protected] In Australia: Lifeline lifeline.org.au Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call the crisis support hotline at 13-11-14 Confidential text support: 0477-13-11-14 Online chat: available here In Canada: Crisis Services Canada crisisservicescanada.ca CSC provide suicide prevention services and further support to people in Canada. Call toll free for crisis support at 1-833-456-4566. Text support: 45645 In New Zealand: Lifeline Aotearoa lifeline.org.nz Their Suicide Crisis Helpline is: 0800-543-354. Their calls are answered by qualified counsellors and trained volunteers. You can also text HELP to 4357. Worldwide: Befrienders befrienders.org This service is available globally and they can search for helplines for countries that are not listed above. *** Book references: Joyful Path of Good Fortune: https://kadampa.org/book/joyful-path-of-good-fortune  Living Meaningfully Dying Joyfully: https://kadampa.org/book/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.  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 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  #modermbuddhismpodcast #buddhism #healing #suicide #grief #suicidal #meditation #buddhistnun #nun 

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• At the Intersection of Science and Spirituality: An Astrophysicist talks Buddhism

  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.

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• Bonus Episode: Meditation on Our Precious Human Life

  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.

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