Begin Again with Davina McCall

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Thursday, 26 December 2024 - 1 hour 2 minutes

In this episode of Begin Again, Davina sits down with Gelong Thubten, a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and author. They explore the core principles of Buddhist philosophy, how to apply this in our modern lives, and how to find inner peace, resilience, and balance amidst life’s challenges.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:20) Discovering Your Life's Purpose

(02:34) Meditation Tips for Beginners

(05:22) The Benefits of Meditation Explained

(08:51) My Life Before Joining the Monastery

(10:48) From Burnout to Finding Peace in a Monastery

(11:52) Why I Chose the Monastic Life at a Young Age

(12:46) How to Embrace Self-Acceptance

(17:49) The Power of a Retreat for Inner Peace

(22:43) Overcoming Technology and Distractions

(25:12) Creating Mindful Micro-Moments Daily

(27:11) Managing the Stress of Modern Life

(32:10) Understanding the Fear of Abandonment

(34:06) Transforming Anger Into Love

(35:35) Are We Living in a Crisis of Comfort?

(37:36) Coping With Grief Effectively

(40:33) Healing From Trauma

(45:31) What Holds People Back From Happiness?

(47:13) Simple Daily Check-Ins and Micro-Meditations

(51:01) Exploring Celibacy and Its Purpose

(53:51) Guided Meditation With Davina

(59:27) Davina's Key Takeaways

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