Buddhist Nun Witnesses 100s Of Deaths - What Did She Learn?

Buddhist Nun Witnesses 100s Of Deaths - What Did She Learn?

Author: The Modern Buddhism Podcast October 25, 2024 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 more recently faced up to the possibility of her own death. As a Buddhist nun she shares insights into what actually happens when we die and how that can affect our life in a positive way. In a society that frequently shies away from discussions about mortality, it is refreshing to bring these essential conversations to the forefront. 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Exploring Hospice Nursing in Rural New Mexico: Challenges and Rewards 04:00 What Really Happens When We Die? Understanding the death process 07:42 The Nature of Consciousness: What Is the Mind? 12:17 Healing Through Compassion: Overcoming Pain and Suffering 18:38 Unlocking the Power of the Mind: Your Best Protector Against Adversity 22:25 Preparing for the Inevitable: A Guide to Acceptance and Peace at Death 35:45 Discovering the Limitless Potential of the Human Mind 45:54 Preparing the mind for Open Heart Surgery 51:05 Making a Difference: How Can We Contribute Positively to the World? Book references Joyful Path of Good Fortune: https://kadampa.org/book/joyful-path-of-good-fortune Living Meaningfully Dying Joyfully: https://kadampa.org/book/living-meaningfully-dying-joyfully Gen Gomlam is the Resident Teacher in Kadampa Meditation Center Florida https://meditationinsarasota.org/. The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. See more https://kadampa.org/ WANT MORE? Find a meditation center near you https://kadampa.org/nkt-center-search/?lang=en Listen to teaching clips: youtube.com/nktikbu https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEyZz74nOHZbQr1B4z Subscribe to get notifications of new videos. Follow the Modern Buddhism Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/modernbuddhismpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernbuddhismpodcast/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernbuddhismpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lgQNhbjMGoHOxBnjkfmK4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/519b6d69-b6ed-46b2-ab56-ebaf59adf96e/the-modern-buddhism-podcast #modermbuddhismpodcast #buddhism #death


Gen Gomlam is the Resident Teacher in Kadampa Meditation Center Florida https://meditationinsarasota.org/ Subscribe to get notifications of new videos. Follow the Modern Buddhism Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566169568342 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernbuddhismpodcast/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernbuddhismpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lgQNhbjMGoHOxBnjkfmK4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/519b6d69-b6ed-46b2-ab56-ebaf59adf96e/the-modern-buddhism-podcast #modermbuddhismpodcast #meaningfulliving


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.
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How I Found Peace After Tragedy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:39
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Bonus Episode: Meditation on Our Precious Human Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:16
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Bonus Episode: Meditation on Love and Kindness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:29
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How To Overcome Your Fear of Failure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:13
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Finding Meaning And Purpose In Your Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:24
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How Your Meditation Can Go So Much Deeper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:18
Meditation is a popular method to achieve a calm, peaceful state of mind. In this podcast, International meditation teacher, Kadam Morten Clausen, explains how meditation is so much more than just breathing meditation an…
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…