The Modern Buddhism Podcast

The Modern Buddhism Podcast

Author: The Modern Buddhism Podcast Language: English Episodes: 36
There’s a quiet space between the rush of daily life and the ancient wisdom of Buddhist teachings, and that’s where you’ll find The Modern Buddhism Podcast. Rather than presenting philosophy as a distant theory, this series focuses on tangible, practical application. Each episode features conversations with individuals who are actively integrating meditation and Buddha’s insights into their modern routines, demonstrating how these practices foster genuine resilience and a more steady sense of contentment. The discussions are grounded in real experience, exploring how inner peace isn’t about retreating from the world but engaging with it more skillfully. You’ll hear from a variety of voices within the New Kadampa Tradition, who produce the podcast, sharing their personal journeys and the subtle shifts in perspective that come from consistent practice. This isn’t about abstract ideals; it’s about the texture of daily life-managing stress, navigating relationships, and finding moments of happiness amidst ordinary challenges. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful dialogue where timeless principles meet contemporary questions, offering listeners a resource for cultivating a stronger, more peaceful mind right where they are.
Episodes
I Wouldn’t Wish This On Anyone - But I Wouldn’t Change A Thing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:19
In this Podcast Gen Demo, a Buddhist nun who is dealing with the chronic disease of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), explains how she is learning to let go of worry and accept her illness. Worrying makes everything worse and has…
How I Used Meditation To Deal With Conflict [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:39
In this episode, Kadam Adam and Buddhist monk Gen Doryning discuss how conflict can become a pivotal time for achieving real success. They both share relatable stories of conflict that helped them to change their reactio…
Freedom from Anxiety: Buddhist Meditations To Unlock Fearlessness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:19
Anxiety is a modern-day epidemic. In this podcast, Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Rabten, uses his own experience of anxiety to explain how to deal with this debilitating habit of mind by applying specific, powerful meditati…
How I Conquered Chronic Pain: The Inspiring Power of Meditation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:50
In this podcast, Miri (Mirja Renner) discusses how to transform chronic pain. Dealing with chronic pain herself Miri explains an extraordinary and ancient meditation practice that has helped her deal with relentless pain…
A Guide to Self-Care When Caring for Others: A Buddhist Monk’s Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:23
In this podcast Gen Menla, a Buddhist monk who has come from becoming a caregiver to his Mother shares what he has learnt from this. He discusses how being a full-time caregiver can be hard, but also a tremendous journey…
Buddhist Nun Witnesses 100s Of Deaths - What Did She Learn? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:56
In today's episode, Gen Gomlam delves into the profound and often uncharted territory of death and dying. Having worked as a Nurse for over 30 years she has experience of helping others in the final stages of life, and m…