The Beautiful Illusion

The Beautiful Illusion

Author: Yeshe Rabgye March 21, 2026 Duration: 18:52

Feeling stuck, stressed, or weighed down by life? In this podcast we explore an ancient Buddhist idea that sounds strange at first but can actually set you free. It’s called "emptiness." Don’t worry, this isn’t about nothingness or feeling empty inside. Think of it this way: nothing in life stands completely alone. Everything is connected. Everything flows. And once you really see that, something shifts. You stop gripping so tight. You judge less. You breathe easier. Whether you’re wrestling with stress, stuck in old patterns, or just tired of feeling boxed in by who you think you are, this simple shift can change how you see everything.

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In a world often filled with noise, Buddhism Guide offers a space for practical reflection. Hosted by Yeshe Rabgye, a Buddhist monk originally from England, this podcast approaches ancient wisdom with a grounded, secular perspective. Yeshe travels internationally, sharing teachings on meditation, mindfulness, and mental well-being, but here he distils those conversations into accessible audio sessions. The tone is deliberately unpretentious, stripping away cultural ornamentation to focus on the core principles that can be applied to modern life. You won't find dogma here; instead, each episode invites a personal examination of your own mind and experiences. Yeshe presents ideas with clarity, never demanding blind acceptance but encouraging thoughtful inquiry. Whether exploring the nature of suffering, the mechanics of meditation, or the everyday cultivation of compassion, this podcast serves as a pragmatic companion. It’s for anyone curious about how Buddhist thought can inform a more resilient and aware existence, regardless of spiritual background. Tuning in feels less like attending a lecture and more like engaging in a considered dialogue, one that values your own insight as much as the teaching itself.
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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