Karmapa Teaches Mindfulness and Meditation to Young People (Podcast Episode #018)

Karmapa Teaches Mindfulness and Meditation to Young People (Podcast Episode #018)

Author: Selected Talks on Buddhism and Meditation by the Karmapa May 23, 2022 Duration: 1:48:24
"We have to remember that we are always changing. Every second we're changing. We're changing from moment to moment. As the watch goes 'tick tock, tick tock' we are also changing with every second. So what this means is that while we might have a problem in the first moment, in the next moment we have an opportunity to be a new person who doesn't have that fault. We have the choice that we can actually be a new person in every moment." - Gyalwang Karmapa

Today's episode is from a teaching that the Gyalwang Karmapa gave to school students back in 2013 where they asked him questions about meditation, caring for the environment, becoming a happier person, and much more. The Karmapa sat on the floor with the children and his translator, David, and carefully addressed all of the different topics that they raised. Please subscribe to the podcast for future updates, or download the episode directly to your smartphone.



Photo thanks to Olivier Adam.

Within the stream of daily life, it can be difficult to find a source of genuine wisdom and practical guidance. Selected Talks on Buddhism and Meditation by the Karmapa offers just that-a curated collection of teachings from His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa, who leads the Karma Kagyu lineage and serves as a spiritual guide for countless people worldwide. Each episode presents a stand-alone talk, carefully chosen to address the complexities of modern existence through the lens of ancient Buddhist philosophy. You’ll hear explorations that go beyond theory, touching on how meditation practice can transform our relationship with stress, anxiety, and the pace of contemporary life. The discussions often extend into our responsibility toward the environment and the cultivation of a resilient, compassionate happiness. This podcast doesn’t offer quick fixes, but rather invites deep listening and reflection. By presenting these selected talks directly, the series makes the Karmapa’s accessible insights on mindfulness, ethics, and inner development available to anyone, anywhere. Whether you are new to these concepts or have a long-standing practice, each session provides substance to ponder and integrate. Tuning in feels less like consuming content and more like receiving a thoughtful, personal teaching, creating space for clarity and calm amid the noise.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 18

Selected Talks on Buddhism and Meditation by the Karmapa
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