Why do relationships sometimes hurt?

Why do relationships sometimes hurt?

Author: Kadampa Buddhism May 4, 2026 Duration: 22:04
In this episode, Gen Kelsang Leksang explores one of life’s great mysteries — why do the people we care about most sometimes cause us the greatest pain? She begins by drawing a clear distinction between two things we often mistake for the same feeling: love and attachment. One is a source of lasting peace; the other, she explains, is like chasing a mirage. Through relatable examples she exposes… Source

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 14

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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…