The Quicksand of Your Own Mind

The Quicksand of Your Own Mind

Author: Yeshe Rabgye January 24, 2026 Duration: 9:44

Do you ever feel trapped on an emotional rollercoaster of your own making? Most of us believe our feelings come from the world around us, but what if the source of your stress, anxiety, and frustration is much closer to home? This podcast explores a profound yet simple distinction between having thoughts and getting lost in thinking. It reveals how this unconscious habit constructs your entire reality and is the root of your psychological suffering. Discover how to step off the mental treadmill and find the calm that exists just beneath the noise,transforming your experience of life from the inside out.

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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

Buddhism Guide
Podcast Episodes
Life Advice for High School and College Students Part Three [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:53
This is part three of a special four-part interview series aimed at High School and College Students – but the information is relevant for everyone. Darsh Pant interviewed me for his ‘In Conversation’ series. In this ses…
Life Advice for High School and College Students Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:05
This is part two of a special four-part interview series aimed at High School and College Students – but the information is relevant for everyone. Darsh Pant interviewed me for his ‘In Conversation’ series. In this sessi…
Life Advice for High School and College Students Part One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:03
This is part one of a special four-part interview series aimed at High School and College Students – but the information is relevant for everyone. Darsh Pant interviewed me for his ‘In Conversation’ series. In this sessi…
Making Friends with Your Emotions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:39
What we usually do is try to fight against our strong emotions, suppress them or get totally tangled up in them. None of these are going to be helpful. The more we fight against the emotion, the stronger it becomes. Acti…
Cultivating Virtuous Qualities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:58
I believe there are three qualities everyone should try to cultivate. Not just for our own benefit, but also for the benefit of everyone we come into contact with. The three qualities are being humble, contented, and gra…
Coping with Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:09
Change is never far from our door, whether it's breaking up with an ex, moving to a new city, the death of a relative, a pandemic, or the loss of a job. Even good changes, such as having a baby or getting a new job, can…
Changing Your Behaviour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:10
Karma isn't some magical or mystical thing handed out by some higher being. It is simply patterns of behaviour. In this podcast, Yeshe Rabgye explains that karma is totally in our hands, so if we want to change our lives…
Buddha's Last Words - The Buddha Dharma Series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:46
In Buddha's last teaching, he spoke about impermanence, we have to work towards our own liberation and we need to practice the Buddha Dharma diligently. In this podcast, Yeshe Rabgye explains this last teaching in detail…
Sense Of Self - The Buddha Dharma Series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:51
In Buddhism, one of the most difficult teachings for people to understand is anatman or non-self. The doctrine states that in humans there is no permanent entity that can be called a self or a soul. This denial of “any S…
Four Immeasurables: Open Hearted Joy - The Buddha Dharma Series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:03
The fourth immeasurable is open-hearted joy. What we are appreciating is the happiness someone else is experiencing. With this quality we feel real joy at their happiness. This practice is the perfect antidote for envy a…