Kadampa Buddhism

Live Like a Spiritual Traveler

Kadampa Buddhism — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:09:03 +0000

Gen Tara explains how our life completely transforms when we begin to see ourselves not as permanent residents of this life but as travelers passing through. She teaches how this view loosens our grip on gain and loss, redefines daily life as an opportunity to invest in ourselves spiritually, and enables us to live lightly and joyfully. Further reading in the following books: Joyful Path of…

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How to develop authentic compassion

Kadampa Buddhism — Tue, 26 May 2026 11:05:28 +0000

In this podcast, taken from the Spring Festival 2026, Gen-la Khyenrab guides us to develop authentic compassion by encouraging us to begin with those that we already love.

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How to overcome our inner enemy

Kadampa Buddhism — Mon, 25 May 2026 09:39:48 +0000

In this podcast, taken from the Spring Festival 2026, Gen-la Khyenrab guides us to recognise our self-cherishing mind as our true inner enemy, showing how this delusion is the root cause of all our suffering and problems.

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How to make a decision to cherish others

Kadampa Buddhism — Sat, 23 May 2026 13:30:38 +0000

In this podcast, taken from the Spring Festival 2026, Gen-la Khyenrab leads us to make our own personal decision to cherish others by showing how this will benefit ourself and others.

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Why Patience Is True Strength

Kadampa Buddhism — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:26:56 +0000

Gen-la Jampa introduces patient acceptance as the genuine solution to daily problems. He challenges the modern view that patience is a weakness, revealing instead the inner strength required to refuse our well-worn mental grooves of intolerance — and the mental freedom that comes from accepting what is. Discover how changing our mind from resistance to acceptance is a revolutionary approach to…

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Wisdom that changes the world

Kadampa Buddhism — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:55:47 +0000

In this episode, Kadam Mick Marcon explores how wisdom can literally change the way we see the world — and why that matters for our everyday happiness. He shares real life stories that illustrate how due to ignorance we are deceived by appearances and how simply by turning to our meditation practice we can dispel fear and confusion.

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Why do relationships sometimes hurt?

Kadampa Buddhism — Mon, 04 May 2026 09:29:37 +0000

In this episode, Gen Kelsang Leksang explores one of life’s great mysteries — why do the people we care about most sometimes cause us the greatest pain? She begins by drawing a clear distinction between two things we often mistake for the same feeling: love and attachment. One is a source of lasting peace; the other, she explains, is like chasing a mirage. Through relatable examples she exposes…

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What are we really afraid of?

Kadampa Buddhism — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:07:15 +0000

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…

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Small Actions That Change Everything

Kadampa Buddhism — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:28:28 +0000

Kadam Bridget explains how we can actively shape our future through small, everyday acts of kindness. She shares a story about someone living in a community whose quiet contributions were only noticed after her death showing that creating positive karma doesn’t require world-changing heroics, just a good intention to benefit others. Everyone can transform their lives. Further reading in the…

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Empathy through exchanging self with others

Kadampa Buddhism — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:07:50 +0000

Gen Chodor explains how it is easier to love people when we understand what they are going through. Using examples and analogies he explains how we can better understand the actions of others if we put ourselves in their shoes. Sometimes people’s rude or challenging behaviour is coming from their inner pain or the difficulties in they are struggling with. He introduces the teachings of the Indian…

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