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, lasting purpose each day. His inspiring words remind us that small steps can lead to profound shifts, helping us rediscover our true path in life.


0:00 Intro

00:25 Social media can keep us chained in meaningless activities

03:39 Looking for a solution : The trap of not being gentle with ourself

05:46 Be your own friend, be your own guide, be your own teacher

09:04 Contribution : Love is the most powerful healing

11:15 Create a vision for ourself

15:01 Protect ourself from self-sabotage

16:51 Failure increases our humility and compassion

22:59 There is no greater failure than not doing anything

29:24 Happy alone and happy with others

Book references

How to Transform Your Life: https://kadampa.org/books/free-ebook-download-howtotyl

Gen Dornying is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Leeds. https://www.meditationinleeds.org/

The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. See more https://kadampa.org/

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Listen to teaching clips: youtube.com/nktikbu https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEyZz74nOHZbQr1B4z

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