Inner Development

Inner Development

Author: Kadampa Buddhism September 9, 2024 Duration: 17:16
Join Gen-la Dekyong as she invites us to ponder profound questions that shape our lives. What is the true meaning of our existence? What brings us genuine happiness? How can we best serve others? And as we approach the end of our lives, what insights will guide us? Can you find the answers within yourself? Tune in to discover valuable insights and reflections that could transform your perspective. This podcast is based on a talk given by Gen-la Dekyong at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

There's a particular kind of quiet that comes not from silence, but from understanding. Living Clarity is an invitation into that space, guided by the practical wisdom of Kadampa Buddhism. Each episode feels less like a lecture and more like a conversation about how ancient principles meet the noise of contemporary life-managing stress, finding focus in a distracted world, and cultivating a genuine sense of well-being that touches both mind and body. You'll hear guided meditations that are accessible whether you're sitting on a cushion or during a lunch break, alongside discussions that break down philosophical ideas into tools for everyday resilience. This podcast, presented by Kadampa Buddhism, operates at the intersection of personal health and spiritual inquiry, suggesting that clarity isn't a distant goal but a way of moving through your daily routines with more intention and less friction. It’s for anyone curious about how a centuries-old tradition can offer fresh perspectives on modern challenges, from relationships to personal fitness goals to simply finding a moment of peace. The teachings here are presented as a lived experience, emphasizing that a clearer, more compassionate life is built through small, consistent insights rather than grand revelations. Tune in when you need a thoughtful pause or a practical nudge toward a more balanced and fulfilling day.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Living Clarity
Podcast Episodes
Small Actions That Change Everything [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:17
Kadam Bridget explains how we can actively shape our future through small, everyday acts of kindness. She shares a story about someone living in a community whose quiet contributions were only noticed after her death sho…
Taking the pain out of loss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:48
The sadness we feel when we go through loss or separation is not coming from the loss itself, it’s coming from the irrational mind of attachment. Buddha gives scientific teachings on how our pain is created by this and o…
Committed to happiness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:47
In this episode, Kadam Adam Starr explores why, even when we try to slow down, our minds remain busy and easily pulled into distraction. Reading from The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, he explains…
Patience is inner protection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:09
Patience is a mind that welcomes wholeheartedly whatever arises having given up the idea that things should be other than what they are. In this extract from a teaching by Gen-la Jampa we learn to distinguish outer probl…
Wake up to life’s possibilities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:49
When we discover the true source of all pain and problems: distorted perspectives within our own mind we see the possibility of true freedom. In this teaching Gen Devi discusses how ignorance, attachment, and aversion ar…
Karma, intention, and the power to be heard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:23
Discover the Buddhist perspective on karma, not as a system of punishment, but as a universal law of cause and effect. This extract from a teaching by Gen Demo explores how our mental intentions are the root of all our a…
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…
Small steps to become a mental warrior [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:33
Kadam Bridget explores how small, consistent changes in our thoughts and actions cultivate a resilient and happy mind in daily life. This teaching reveals how our inner state—the thoughts we hold— dictates our experience…