From 6 years in isolation to sounding the alarm, Buddhist Gelong Thubten reveals the hidden epidemic no one is talking about with Stress, Depression, Buddhism, Meditation, Mental Health and more.

Thubten is one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers, who spent 6 years in isolated meditation retreats, including one which lasted 4 years. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living’.

He explains:

The hidden mental health crisis that’s silently destroying your emotional well-being.

Why Western culture increases anxiety, depression, and disconnection

The biggest myths about meditation and how to meditate properly. 

The real reason your meditation practice isn’t working.

How screen time and phone addiction are hijacking your brain and inner peace.

Why rejecting pleasure can lead to lasting connection and clarity.

How unresolved trauma controls your mind and how mindfulness can free you.

00:00 Intro

02:32 Why Is Thubten's Message More Important Now Than Ever Before?

03:02 Thubten's Concerns About Western Society

03:51 Where Does Life Purpose Come From?

05:15 Is Search for Purpose a Misplaced Pursuit?

06:28 Why Is Western Society Increasingly Unhappy?

08:55 Is It Wrong to Find Meaning in the Pursuit of Goals?

11:38 What Led Thubten to Become a Monk?

13:50 Gelong's Difficult Past and Its Impact on His Mind

18:06 Where Do Negative Internal Voices Originate From?

19:03 Who Influenced Thubten to Go to a Monastery?

19:53 Thubten's Heart Condition

20:49 Key Aspects of Living as a Monk

22:25 What Are the Advantages of Celibacy?

24:23 Is Abstinence Sufficient to Overcome Compulsive Behaviour?

27:06 What Is Buddhism?

29:43 Thubten's Journey of Healing

31:33 What Is Meditation?

36:38 Benefits of Buddhist Practices

41:12 Can a Buddhist Mindset Go Hand in Hand With Effectiveness at Work?

46:45 Ads

48:41 How Does Buddhism Think About Victimhood and Trauma?

51:51 Breaking Free From Suffering

58:16 Can We Run Away From Our Pain?

1:04:49 How to Love Yourself When You Feel Broken

1:05:56 Coping With Grief and Loss

1:10:21 Focusing on the Pain in a Loving Way

1:13:17 The Practice of Forgiveness

1:20:16 Ads

1:22:12 Are We Living in a Culture of Fear?

1:25:06 How to Protect Yourself From Fear

1:27:13 The Gap Between Impulse and Action

1:28:13 Incorporating Meditation Into Your Daily Life

1:31:21 Live Meditation

1:38:21 How Can Meditation Change Your Life

1:41:39 Why Did Thubten Take Vows for Life?

1:42:26 Does Working on Your Mind Ever End?

1:43:15 The Gap Between Knowing and Doing

1:45:17 Is Meditation Retreat a Good Idea to Get Started?

1:45:54 Is Buddhism a Solution to the Current World Problems?

1:47:54 Question From the Previous Guest

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