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15:50 · abril 27, 2026 Gen Lhachog

Dealing with painful feelings Understanding the mind

Gen Lhachog

In this episode, Gen Kelsang Lhachog, talks about our fears — of failure, loss, loneliness, or rejection. First she explains the difference between fear that can help and protect us, such as fear of deadly Australian snakes! And fears that paralyse our happiness and wellbeing. She then drills down to what is under those fears — the root fear that affects us all.

Further reading in the following books:
The New Eight Steps to Happiness How to Solve Our Human Problems