The Modern Buddhism Podcast

How I Conquered Chronic Pain: The Inspiring Power of Meditation


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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. She has been able to use this practice to not shut down, and become isolated in her illness but has been able instead to feel connected to others and at the same time reduce her own physical and mental suffering. A very powerful conversation giving much hope and solace to anyone who is struggling with chronic illness to see a way forward to a rich and meaningful life.

00:00 Intro
01:08 Adjusting to chronic illness & pain by transforming it with meditation
04:53 Using meditation to help accept patiently
06:52 Stop rejecting sickness and practice being relaxed & peaceful
10:52 How to be peaceful in the face of pain
14:01 Ways to stop focusing on pain and open your heart to others
20:49 Making your sickness meaningful - becoming resilient
22:55 Compassion enables you to support others despite your pain
26:32 Changing your mind will change your reality
29:42 Obsessive self concern is self sabotage
36:18 What to do when no-one understands you
37:42 Taking control
40:18 Distraction and being busy doesn't help - Prioritise your inner well-being
45:11 A great method for dealing with anxiety
49:04 Last advice: Don't despair, use it as a window into the hearts of others
Book references
New Eight Steps to Happiness: https://kadampa.org/book/eight-steps-to-happiness
Miri (Mirja Renner) is the Resident Teacher in Kadampa Meditation Center Hamburg https://www.meditation-hamburg.de/
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/
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Listen to teaching clips: youtube.com/nktikbu https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEyZz74nOHZbQr1B4z
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