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The Modern Buddhism Podcast

The Modern Buddhism Podcast

Welcome to the Modern Buddhism Podcast, where we explore how meditation and Buddha"s timeless wisdom can help all of us to cultivate a deeper inner peace, happiness, and resilience in daily life. Join us for inspiring conversations with people who live these teachings every day. Hope you enjoy it. Produced by the New Kadampa Tradition

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00:37:53

Beyond Materialism - A Buddhist Perspective

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/07/07

Is it really possible to fulfill your dreams?Can you be truly happy all the time?Agnes explores these profound questions with Buddhist nun Kelsang Sama, offering insights into how we can transform our lives by improving our minds with confidence and wisdom. Sama explains how inner change leads to a life that supports spiritual growth and lasting happiness.Book references:How to Transform Your Life ~ https://kadampa.org/books/free-ebook-...Kelsang Sama is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation

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00:49:32

30 YEARS OF BUDDHISM IN NYC - HERE'S WHAT THE CITY...

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Buddhist teacher Kadam Morten Clausen talks with Agnes about his 30 years of living and teaching in the Big Apple: the challenges of modern city life and what they've taught him, and his experience of decades of practising meditation and mindfulness in New York City.Morten is the National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition for the Eastern United States and regularly teaches all around the world; he is the resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center New York City:

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01:01:24

How I found my lightness: from depression to purpose...

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/03/27

In this episode, Adam is joined by Marlise Anthonioz, who discusses openly how her meditation practice has taken her from a place of depression and hopelessness to a joyful optimism, enabling her to live a full and happy life. She discusses how family life was causing her to feel unhappy and unfulfilled and how her Buddhist meditation practice transformed her experience. A desire to understand the deeper meaning of life led her to search and question others. She discovered that meditation was the

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00:20:49

Find the Real You: How to Build Unshakeable Self-Esteem

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/03/20

Kadam Morten Clausen talks about how our limited or negative view of ourself is the basis for low self esteem. Then how we can change our view of what the self is and through this develop a new way of identifying ourself that gives authentic higher self esteem and we can learn to be happy with ourself.In today’s podcast, Kadam Morten talks about a very important topic—the way we view ourselves and how this view shapes our self-esteem. It's something that many of us struggle with: the negative

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00:41:22

At Peace with Ourself: How to Create a Healthy...

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/03/13

Our thoughts don't define our reality, yet we often buy into negative beliefs about ourselves, leading to a distorted self-image. In this podcast, Gen Jigme explores how meditation can help us quiet the negative inner voice and cultivate a more positive understanding of ourselves. While we acknowledge our flaws, we also recognize our growth and appreciate the goodness within us. He guides us through various ways of thinking that can help free us from feelings of isolation and foster a healthier,

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01:23:17

How to Meditate: From First Steps to Mastery

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Gen Kelsang Rabten joins Adam on the podcast for a wide ranging discussion of the various stages of meditation from the very first steps to how to reach the highest levels. Insights are shared and explored that will help us access our inner strength and stillness; show us how we can use meditation to diffuse negative thought patterns in our mind and replace them with healthy positive alternatives; and the special techniques advanced meditators use to create the ideal mental environment for deeply

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01:00:18

Work-life Balance & How to Deal with Difficult People

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/02/27

In this illuminating episode, Buddhist Meditation Teacher Kadam Rebecca challenges conventional wisdom about work-life balance. Rather than focusing on time management, she reveals how true equilibrium stems from our inner state of mind. Alongside fellow Teacher and host Kadam Adam, they explores how everyday challenges—especially difficult people—can become powerful catalysts for spiritual and personal transformation. They also dive into how developing a light, positive mindset can help us become a

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01:00:27

The Life-Changing Power Of Compassion

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/02/20

In this episode, Kadam Adam is with Buddhist nun Gen Demo for a thought-provoking discussion on the true nature of compassion. Together, they explore how genuine compassion isn’t about feeling sorry for ourselves or others, but rather a mindset that protects and uplifts us, helping us to navigate life with clarity and kindness. They look at the idea that compassion, when understood correctly, empowers rather than burdens us, bringing emotional resilience and peace. Throughout the conversation, Gen

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00:51:55

What Facing Death Taught Me About Life

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/02/13

In this episode, we hear the inspiring journey of Gen Lingpur, a Buddhist nun whose life took an unexpected turn after a routine medical check-up. For years, she thrived in her career and enjoyed a fulfilling life. But everything changed when she was diagnosed with cancer. Faced with fear and uncertainty, she began searching for deeper answers to make sense of her situation.It was during this time of searching that Gen Lingpur discovered Kadampa Buddhism. The teachings offered the wisdom she had

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00:44:43

How Meditation Helped Me Succeed

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Entrepreneur, Author, and Meditation Practitioner Len Foley shares invaluable insights into how to succeed in work and relationships using meditation as a powerful tool.An Abridged version of this conversation is available in video format on Youtube 0:00 - Introduction Host welcomes Len and introduces the topic of success, meditation, and balancing a busy life. 0:13 - Len's Background Len shares his journey as a business owner, author, and meditation/Buddhism teacher. 0:57 - The Search for

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00:53:12

Mastering Your Mind Is The Only Way To Be Free

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/01/30

In this episode, host Agnes sits down with Kelsang Sama, a Buddhist nun, to delve into the deeper concepts of freedom and personal transformation. Together, they explore the difference between cutting ties with the external world and cultivating true inner freedom. While society often emphasizes the importance of shedding external constraints—such as material possessions, relationships, or status—Kelsang Sama emphasizes that genuine freedom lies in mastering one’s inner world and breaking free from

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00:35:18

Buddhism Behind Bars: What I Learned Teaching...

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/01/23

In this episode, we sit down with Gen Tekchen, a Buddhist monk who was invited to teach meditation to prisoners in Canada. He shares his remarkable journey of teaching controlling the mind behind bars, revealing how the inmates’ surprising resilience and unwavering determination to master their minds in such a tough environment inspired him. Tune in as Gen Tekchen reflects on the profound lessons he learned from the very people society often overlooks.Book references How to Transform Your Life ~

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00:57:39

How I Found Peace After My Brother's Suicide

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/01/16

Gen Gomlam returns to the podcast for a very personal and deeply moving conversation about how to heal and find peace after a loved one takes their life. So many emotions of guilt, anger, shame are addressed as well as a profound exploration of the causes of suicidal ideation. Although it’s an uncomfortable subject, it is a very important one. We hope by talking openly about it we can offer comfort and wisdom to those who might be grieving in a similar way, and help remove any stigma or shame around

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00:52:07

At the Intersection of Science and Spirituality: An...

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/01/09

In this special episode, guest host Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Rabten is in conversation with astrophysicist and lay Buddhist teacher Kadam Peter Kurczynski.Their wide ranging discussion touches on the common points between science and spirituality - for example, how discoveries in quantum physics correlate to profound Buddhist teachings on the nature of reality - but also how meditation can open us to experiences completely beyond the reach of the physical sciences. Kadam Peter has an extensive

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00:22:16

Bonus Episode: Meditation on Our Precious Human Life

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2025/01/02

Happy New Year Everyone! While we continue our break from our usual conversation episodes, please enjoy Kadam Adam briefly explaining and then guiding a meditation on how our life is precious, rare and meaningful. This beautiful contemplation energizes us and inspires us to seize the very essence of each day - an excellent way to start the new year. Full epsiodes resume next week.

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00:19:29

Bonus Episode: Meditation on Love and Kindness

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2024/12/26

While we take a brief break over the festive season, please enjoy this bonus episode: a beautiful guided meditation on love and kindness called equalizing self with others.Full conversation episodes will resume in mid January, but check in again next week for another guided meditation.

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00:26:13

How To Overcome Your Fear of Failure

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2024/12/19

We live in a world that constantly tells us we need to do more, be more, and achieve more. We set insanely high standards for ourselves, pushing to be successful in every area of life—yet, even when we reach those goals, we're left feeling like it’s still not enough. The truth is, we’re never truly satisfied. We’re always chasing the next milestone, believing we have to be better to be happy. But this constant pressure, this endless pursuit of perfection, is rooted in a disproportionate sense of

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00:32:24

Finding Meaning And Purpose In Your Life

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2024/12/12

In this episode, guest host Agnes Bednarczyk is joined by Buddhist monk Gen Doryning to explore the deep sense of searching many young people feel in today's world. Surrounded by uncertainty and overwhelmed by modern challenges, many struggle to find meaning and direction through traditional paths. When asked where one can look for purpose, Gen Doryning offers gentle yet powerful guidance, suggesting simple, transformative changes that anyone can make to cultivate a sense of direction and a deep,

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01:00:18

How Your Meditation Can Go So Much Deeper

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2024/12/05

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 and how you can begin to find answers to the big questions in your life. He explains how Buddha taught meditation as a way to achieve your true potential and life purpose. He explains how to use meditation to increase your inner wisdom and break free from limiting ways of looking at

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00:52:19

I Wouldn’t Wish This On Anyone - But I Wouldn’t...

The Modern Buddhism Podcast ·

2024/11/28

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 a big effect on health. Gen Demo emphasizes how debilitating worry is in her life and how important it is to relax into the uncertainty of her condition and the uncertainty of the future. Worrying makes everything worse and has a big effect on health. She is learning to be gentle

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