Learning to Love, Work, and Live Without Attachment

Learning to Love, Work, and Live Without Attachment

Author: Yeshe Rabgye August 16, 2025 Duration: 14:33

Imagine loving someone deeply without constantly worrying they'll leave. Picture working hard without crumbling if things don't go your way. This is the power of non-attachment - not caring less but suffering less. It's about enjoying life's moments without being chained to them.

Most people misunderstand non-attachment. They think it means becoming cold or turning relationships into casual friendships. But real non-attachment is quite the opposite. It's about being fully present while keeping your inner peace intact.

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Yeshe Rabgye, a Buddhist monk from England, hosts the Buddhism Guide podcast, offering a grounded and accessible entry point into Buddhist thought. His approach is distinctly pragmatic and secular, stripping away cultural ornamentation to focus on the practical utility of these ancient principles for modern life. In each episode, Yeshe translates complicated philosophies into clear, relatable language, demystifying concepts around meditation, mindfulness, and mental well-being. What defines this podcast is its tone of invitation rather than instruction. Yeshe doesn't ask for blind acceptance; instead, he encourages a personal and curious examination of one's own mind and daily experiences. This stems from his work teaching across the globe, where he offers these insights freely to all. Listening feels like a direct conversation, unpretentious and focused on real-world application. Whether exploring the nuances of awareness or discussing the mechanics of suffering and contentment, the Buddhism Guide provides thoughtful companionship for anyone looking to cultivate a deeper sense of clarity and peace, regardless of their background or belief system.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Looking In The Mirror [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:30
This podcast was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, Northern India. In this episode Yeshe talks about how we find it easier to look at other people's faults, but no so easy to admit our own. He encourages you…
Illusion of Permanence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:13
In this episode Yeshe reads an extract from the recently published book 'Illusions on the Path' by Stan B Martin. The talk covers the topic of impermanence and how it impacts our lives. The book is now available on Amazo…
Ambrosia Of Mindfulness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:52
This podcast was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, Northern India. In this episode Yeshe teaches mindfulness from The Hundred Verses of Advice. I apologise for the pour recording quality. My latest book 'Ope…
Four Torments and Five Poisons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:36
This podcast was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, Northern India. In this episode Yeshe talks about the four torments - birth, old-age, sickness & death - and the five poisons - clinging desire, attachment,…
A New Year Message 2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:55
A new year message from Lama Yeshe Rabgye. Wishing all my followers a very happy new year. Follow me: Website - www.buddhismguide.org Facebook - www.facebook.com/thebuddhismguide/ Instagram – www.instagram.com/buddhism_g…
Advice On Attachment And Practice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:55
This track is recorded live in the City Forest, Chandigarh, India. Lama Yeshe teaches from One Hundred Verses of Advice by Padampa Sangye. In this episode he talks about the dangers of attachment and what is the best tim…
Advice on Death and Delusion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:19
This track is recorded live in the City Forest, Chandigarh, India. Lama Yeshe teaches from One Hundred Verses of Advice by Padampa Sangye. In this episode he talks about death and delusion. As this is recorded outside yo…
Understanding Consciousness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:39
The Yogacara school of Buddhism states that there are eight consciousnesses, and these teach us how to understand consciousness, so we can free ourselves from afflictive emotions, such as anger, selfishness and so on. Pe…
Can we be reborn? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:32
I personally feel rebirth is one of the most unclear aspects of Buddhism. So, here I will try to explain it from my personal point of view. Of course, others will disagree, and they will have to fight their own corner. T…

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