What are we really afraid of?

What are we really afraid of?

Author: Kadampa Buddhism April 27, 2026 Duration: 15:50
In this episode, Gen Kelsang Lhachog, talks about our fears — of failure, loss, loneliness, or rejection. First she explains the difference between fear that can help and protect us, such as fear of deadly Australian snakes! And fears that paralyse our happiness and wellbeing. She then drills down to what is under those fears — the root fear that affects us all. Further reading in the following… Source

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 14

Podcast Episodes
Designing your future self [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:51
In this podcast, Gen Chodor explains that all personal and spiritual growth begins in the imagination: we each hold a vision of who we want to become – less stressed, more confident, more peaceful – and without that visi…
Searching for but not finding what we want [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:27
In this inspiring talk, we’re reminded that our endless search for happiness – through stimulation, possessions, or relationships – will never give us the satisfaction we are seeking, Why? Because true happiness isn’t fo…
The untapped potential of your mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:51
Based on the book How to Understand the Mind by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Gen Tubchen explores the intricate workings of the mind through the lens of Buddhist psychology. Learn how the function of ‘discrimination’ shapes you…