What does mindfulness really mean—beyond the buzzwords and meditation apps?

In this episode of THINK SHIFT with Mantazh, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) sits down with Tsewang Norbu Vivek, a former monk from Ladakh and founder of Dama House, to rediscover mindfulness through its original purpose—awareness, compassion, and presence. 

Drawing from years of monastic practice, Vivek reveals how mindfulness isn’t about escaping thought or “emptying the mind,” but about being fully awake in every moment. Together, they explore how to live mindfully in the modern world, manage emotions through awareness, and reconnect with a sense of calm that comes from clarity, not control.

You’ll learn:

• What true mindfulness means (and how it differs from relaxation)

• Simple ways to practice mindfulness in daily life

• How to manage anxiety, anger, or sadness through awareness

• The one principle that keeps mindfulness grounded in compassion

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