Living Clarity

Here Gen Norbu presents meditation as a step by step approach to developing a better state of mind. First using breathing meditation to calm the mind. Then looking at how meditation can address specific, practical problems. This extract is taken from a teaching given by Gen Kelsang Norbu at KMC North Carolina, US and is based on the book Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Join Kadam Morten to understand that Buddha was a scientist of the mind. He discovered through personal experimentation that the principal cause of lasting happiness is inner peace. Follow his example to discover this for yourself. This extract is taken from a teaching given by Kadam Morten at KMC NYC and is based on the book How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. It is available as a free ebook download in seven languages at howtotyl.com

Are you tired of feeling guilty for indulging in distracting activities during your free time? Do you find yourself constantly scrolling through your phone or binge-watching Netflix instead of doing something more productive? Fear not! In this podcast, Gen Demo will take you on a journey to understand why we feel the need to distract ourselves and how we can find a more relaxing solution. This is taken from a teaching given by Gen Demo at Kadampa Meditation Center DC and is based on the book How to Solve our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Are you ready to learn the key to unlocking a happier life? Kadam Bridget helps us understand where our happiness and peace come from and how to use this understanding to develop a stable happiness that we can rely on throughout our life. This extract is taken from a teaching given by Kadam Bridget Heyes at Nagarjuna KMC Thornby Hall, UK and is based on the book How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. It is available as a free ebook download in seven languages at howtotyl.com

We have never learned how to fulfil our deepest wish for lasting happiness. In this episode Gen-la Jampa explains how we are using our intelligence in a way that is not leading to happiness even though that is what we wish for. This extract is taken from a teaching given by Gen-la Jampa at International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon, and is based on the book Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available as a free ebook.

Gen Devi helps us to understand how identifying with the naturally calm and peaceful nature of our mind will enable us to stop mental busyness and delusions. This extract is taken from a teaching given by Gen Devi at Kailash International Kadampa Retreat Center. You can follow these meditations in the Meditations for a Clear Mind MP3 from the Guided Meditation Series. Tharpa Publications: https://tharpa.com/uk/browse-tharpa/living-meditation

Gen Rabten shares a profound explanation from the Buddhist mind training teachings showing that the barriers we feel toward others are actually fictitious. We can find an inexhaustible fountain of happiness by caring about others. This is taken from a teaching given by Gen Rabten at Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds, UK, and is based on the book How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Get the free ebook at howtotyl.com

Adversity is everywhere so we need inner strength to stay happy in life. In this talk Gen-la Dekyong explains that it is possible for each of us to gain inner strength and confidence if we put effort into training our mind. The person who has strength of mind can cope with anything. If we want a strong mind, we can make a decision to train and then confidence will follow. This extract is taken from a teaching given by Gen-la Dekyong at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, UK and is based on the book How to Understand the Mind by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Gen Demo dives into the essential mental tools that can help you overcome distractions and take your meditation practice to the next level. Distractions are everywhere, and they can easily derail our focus and inner peace. But with these tools in your toolkit, you'll be able to stay centered, calm, and present. This is taken from a teaching given by Gen Demo at Kadampa Meditation Centre DC and is based on the book How to Solve our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Find the book How to Solve Our Human Problems.

Kadam Morten is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre New York City. In this extract he gives practical and realistic advice to help you enjoy a peaceful mind through meditation. This teaching is based on the book How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. It is available as a free ebook download in seven languages at howtotyl.com