How to develop authentic compassion

How to develop authentic compassion

Author: Kadampa Buddhism May 26, 2026 Duration: 12:56
In this podcast, taken from the Spring Festival 2026, Gen-la Khyenrab guides us to develop authentic compassion by encouraging us to begin with those that we already love. Source

Explore the practical wisdom of modern Buddhism with the Kadampa Buddhism podcast. This series offers direct access to teachings and meditations from the New Kadampa Tradition, presenting ancient Buddhist ideas in a way that fits seamlessly into contemporary life. Each episode is a chance to step away from daily noise and focus on cultivating inner peace, resilience, and a clearer perspective. You'll hear guided meditations, explanations of key concepts like compassion and mindfulness, and advice on applying these principles to everyday challenges. The content naturally bridges categories, offering spiritual depth while addressing mental fitness and overall well-being. Whether you're seeking stress relief, deeper self-awareness, or a more meaningful approach to your relationships and work, this podcast provides tangible tools. It’s an invitation to a personal journey of transformation, where the focus is on experience and practical application rather than abstract theory. The Kadampa Buddhism podcast serves as a regular companion for anyone looking to develop a sustainable meditation practice and a more peaceful mind. Listen for a straightforward, unadorned approach to finding balance and happiness from within, supported by a global community.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 32

Podcast Episodes
Becoming the Architect of Your Destiny [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:52
Gen-la Khyenrab explores the transformative power of our Buddha potential and explains how understanding the law of karma allows us to take full control of our lives. By recognizing and overcoming mental delusions like a…
Why We Should Let Go of Anger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:36
Gen Demo explores why letting go of anger is essential for a happy life, showing how anger can become a deeply ingrained habit and how it affects the people around us. Through relatable examples, she reveals that althoug…
Your Mind Is Projecting Everything [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:07
Gen Thekchen introduces emptiness with disarming humor — looking at his audience and showing how the same people can appear as kind or horrible depending entirely on the mind’s projection. He reveals that spiritual pract…
What Are You Focusing on? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:42
Gen Lamchen explains why thinking harder about a problem so often makes it worse. She shows how attention and mindfulness — the very mental habits that trap us in worry — can be turned around, then offers Shantideva’s si…
What Authentic Self-Confidence Really Means [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:35
Adam Starr explores why our confidence crumbles when life hits hard, using the vivid metaphor of living in a bamboo hut on a beach. Drawing from the Buddhist master Shantideva, he reveals the difference between misplaced…
Summer Festival 2026 – Introduction Teaching [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:09
In this podcast, taken from the Summer Festival 2026, Gen Rabten gives a teaching on how to take the Festival teachings into our heart. Source
Making Hardship Your Spiritual Teacher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:48
Gen-la Jampa teaches how to transform unavoidable suffering into spiritual growth. He shares the story of the Indian master Atisha who regarded his rude cook as his most precious companion because he helped him develop p…
How to Change Your Experiences [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:54
Kadam Bridget explores how meditation and mindfulness can help us change the direction of our life by changing what karma is ripening for us. She explains why our negative thoughts are not our true nature and offers prac…
The Joy of Overcoming Distraction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:18
Kadam Morten explains how observing the mind itself helps us overcome our greatest obstacle: distraction. He reveals how an untrained mind habitually focuses on things that causes us to suffer and shows how developing co…