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

Buddhism Guide
Podcast Episodes
Emotional Suffering [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:16
What would you say if I told you the largest part of your emotional suffering was caused by yourself? I expect you would be doubtful or even shocked, but it is true. The way we live our lives, our beliefs, biases, concep…
Strength Of Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:13
Learning how to stay focused on a single object, thought, emotion, feeling, body sensation or experience is going to cut down on distractions and help strengthen our minds. One of the best ways to achieve single-pointed…
Subduing The Enemy Within - 37 Practices Part Eight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:34
This was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, India. It is part Eight of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' and covers verses 20 - 22. In this podcast Yeshe explains how we have to subdue the real enemy, which…
How To Act Out Of Compassion - 37 Practices Part Seven [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:59
This was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, India. It is part Seven of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' and covers verses 16 - 19. In this podcast Yeshe explains the most compassionate way to respond to va…
How We Respond To Situations - 37 Practices Part Six [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:40
This was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, India. It is part six of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' and covers verses 12 - 15. In this podcast Yeshe explains the most compassionate way to respond to vari…
Compassion And Tonglen Practice - 37 Practices Part Five [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:42
This was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, India. It is part five of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' and covers verses 10 - 11. In this podcast Yeshe explains the real meaning of compassion and talks abo…
The Six Realms - 37 Practices Part Four [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:24
This was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, India. It is part four of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' and covers verses 8 to 9. In this podcast Yeshe explains the six realms and how we can understand them…
Friendships & Three Jewels - 37 Practices Part Three [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:51
This was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, India. It is part two of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' and covers verses 5 to 7. In this podcast Yeshe explains the benefits of spiritual friends and understa…
Solitude and Worldly Concerns - 37 Practices Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:34
This was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, India. It is part two of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' and covers verses 3 and 4. In this podcast Yeshe explains the benefits of solitude and how life's conce…
Precious Life and Attachments - 37 Practices Part One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:03
This was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, India. It is part one of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva.' In this podcast Yeshe explains what a Bodhisattva is and also discusses how precious our lives are and…