Buddhist Teacher: No One Is Talking About This Hidden Epidemic! The Western Lie Behind Depression and Anxiety

<p>From 6 years in isolation to sounding the alarm, Buddhist Gelong Thubten reveals the hidden epidemic no one is talking about with Stress, Depression, Buddhism, Meditation,  Mental Health and more.</p>
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<p>Thubten is one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers, who spent 6 years in isolated meditation retreats, including one which lasted 4 years. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living’.</p>
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<p>He explains:</p>
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<p>The hidden mental health crisis that’s silently destroying your emotional well-being.</p>
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<p>Why Western culture increases anxiety, depression, and disconnection</p>
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<p>The biggest myths about meditation and how to meditate properly. </p>
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<p>The real reason your meditation practice isn’t working.</p>
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<p>How screen time and phone addiction are hijacking your brain and inner peace.</p>
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<p>Why rejecting pleasure can lead to lasting connection and clarity.</p>
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<p>How unresolved trauma controls your mind and how mindfulness can free you.</p>
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<p>00:00 Intro  </p>
<p>02:32 Why Is Thubten's Message More Important Now Than Ever Before?  </p>
<p>03:02 Thubten's Concerns About Western Society  </p>
<p>03:51 Where Does Life Purpose Come From?  </p>
<p>05:15 Is Search for Purpose a Misplaced Pursuit?  </p>
<p>06:28 Why Is Western Society Increasingly Unhappy?  </p>
<p>08:55 Is It Wrong to Find Meaning in the Pursuit of Goals?  </p>
<p>11:38 What Led Thubten to Become a Monk?  </p>
<p>13:50 Gelong's Difficult Past and Its Impact on His Mind  </p>
<p>18:06 Where Do Negative Internal Voices Originate From?  </p>
<p>19:03 Who Influenced Thubten to Go to a Monastery?  </p>
<p>19:53 Thubten's Heart Condition  </p>
<p>20:49 Key Aspects of Living as a Monk  </p>
<p>22:25 What Are the Advantages of Celibacy?  </p>
<p>24:23 Is Abstinence Sufficient to Overcome Compulsive Behaviour?  </p>
<p>27:06 What Is Buddhism?  </p>
<p>29:43 Thubten's Journey of Healing  </p>
<p>31:33 What Is Meditation?  </p>
<p>36:38 Benefits of Buddhist Practices  </p>
<p>41:12 Can a Buddhist Mindset Go Hand in Hand With Effectiveness at Work?  </p>
<p>46:45 Ads  </p>
<p>48:41 How Does Buddhism Think About Victimhood and Trauma?  </p>
<p>51:51 Breaking Free From Suffering  </p>
<p>58:16 Can We Run Away From Our Pain?  </p>
<p>1:04:49 How to Love Yourself When You Feel Broken  </p>
<p>1:05:56 Coping With Grief and Loss  </p>
<p>1:10:21 Focusing on the Pain in a Loving Way  </p>
<p>1:13:17 The Practice of Forgiveness  </p>
<p>1:20:16 Ads  </p>
<p>1:22:12 Are We Living in a Culture of Fear?  </p>
<p>1:25:06 How to Protect Yourself From Fear  </p>
<p>1:27:13 The Gap Between Impulse and Action  </p>
<p>1:28:13 Incorporating Meditation Into Your Daily Life  </p>
<p>1:31:21 Live Meditation  </p>
<p>1:38:21 How Can Meditation Change Your Life  </p>
<p>1:41:39 Why Did Thubten Take Vows for Life?  </p>
<p>1:42:26 Does Working on Your Mind Ever End?  </p>
<p>1:43:15 The Gap Between Knowing and Doing  </p>
<p>1:45:17 Is Meditation Retreat a Good Idea to Get Started?  </p>
<p>1:45:54 Is Buddhism a Solution to the Current World Problems?  </p>
<p>1:47:54 Question From the Previous Guest  </p>
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  <li>Website - <a href="https://bit.ly/45s6Zu0"><u>https://bit.ly/45s6Zu0</u></a> </li>
  <li>Books - <a href="https://bit.ly/4ebqBF9"><u>https://bit.ly/4ebqBF9</u></a> </li>
  <li>You can purchase Thubten’s book, ‘Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living’, here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3ZDPwuU">⁠<u>https://bit.ly/3ZDPwuU</u>⁠</a> </li>
<p>You can purchase Thubten’s book, ‘A Monk's Guide to Happiness: Meditation in the 21st century’, here: <a href="https://bit.ly/45xFE9O"><u>https://bit.ly/45xFE9O</u></a> </p>
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