Living Clarity

Why do relationships sometimes hurt?

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What are we really afraid of?

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gen Kelsang Lhachog, talks about our fears — of failure, loss, loneliness, or rejection. First she explains the difference between ...

Small Actions That Change Everything

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 com...

Taking the pain out of loss

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The sadness we feel when we go through loss or separation is not coming from the loss itself, it’s coming from the irrational mind of attachment. Bu...

Committed to happiness

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kadam Adam Starr explores why, even when we try to slow down, our minds remain busy and easily pulled into distraction. Reading from ...

Patience is inner protection

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Patience is a mind that welcomes wholeheartedly whatever arises having given up the idea that things should be other than what they are. In this extra...

Wake up to life’s possibilities

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When we discover the true source of all pain and problems: distorted perspectives within our own mind we see the possibility of true freedom. In this ...

Karma, intention, and the power to be heard

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the Buddhist perspective on karma, not as a system of punishment, but as a universal law of cause and effect. This extract from a teaching by...

Designing your future self

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Gen Chodor explains that all personal and spiritual growth begins in the imagination: we each hold a vision of who we want to become ...

Searching for but not finding what we want

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring talk, we’re reminded that our endless search for happiness – through stimulation, possessions, or relationships – will never g...

The untapped potential of your mind

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Based on the book How to Understand the Mind by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Gen Tubchen explores the intricate workings of the mind through the lens of Budd...

Small steps to become a mental warrior

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kadam Bridget explores how small, consistent changes in our thoughts and actions cultivate a resilient and happy mind in daily life. This teaching rev...

Bringing calm into your life

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode with Kadam Adam Starr is a powerful reminder and inspiration to tap into the inner peace that exists within us every day. Discover the st...

Seeing from another person's mountain

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover a powerful technique to improve our understanding of other people’s perspective this will enable us to improve our communication and be muc...

Strength of mind: Staying peaceful in the face of adversity

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Strength of mind is the ability to remain peaceful and positive in the face of adversity, which is an inevitable part of life and a capacity that can ...

Is your view of life realistic?

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does life so often feel unfulfilling, despite our best efforts? In this podcast, Gen Devi explores the Buddhist perspective on dissatisfaction, as...

How to get the most out of your relationships

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we seek relationships, and how can we find fulfilment in them? This teaching extract explores our universal search for lasting happiness. Kadam...

Developing a good heart through wisdom

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode, Gen-la Khyenrab explains the Buddhist belief that all living beings are our kind mothers. He challenges us to question o...

What is your mind creating?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kadam Bridget explores a powerful Buddhist teaching on the nature of happiness, suffering, and true freedom. Rather than blaming our ...

How love protects at Christmas time

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Gen Tubchen shows how holding a mind of love can free us from so many unhappy minds such as loneliness, resentment, jealousy, grief an...

Acceptance brings freedom from worry

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Move from being overwhelmed by life’s challenges to finding opportunities for growth. This teaching extract with Kadam Adam Starr, explores patient ...

Bringing happiness with our speech

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the art of adapting your communication to build harmony. This teaching with Gen Demo focuses on the importance of respecting others’ values, b...

Why our spiritual growth stalls

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This extract explores some of the reasons why our spiritual practice does not progress in the way we want it to. Gen Rabten discusses the reasons we r...

Turning fear of ageing Into wisdom

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our culture denies the reality of aging and death, causing us to fear them. This excerpt offers a refreshing perspective, encouraging us to look direc...

What do you want from relationships?

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this teaching extract, Kadam Morten explores how our relationships offer a powerful opportunity to find deeper meaning in life. Rather than pursuin...

A wisdom solution for loneliness and grief

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover one of the main sources of our pain: desirous attachment. This teaching explains how this sneaky mental habit masquerades as a path to happin...

Learning Resilience

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a Buddhist perspective, the first step toward true resilience is accepting that hardship, stress, and change are a natural part of being human. R...

Understanding true love

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is true affectionate love? In this extract, Gen-la Khyenrab introduces the beautiful mind of affectionate love, using the analogy of a mother’s...

The power of aspiration

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why We Struggle To Slow Down

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explore why our lives feel so complicated and why we’re constantly searching for external happiness. This extract discusses the pitfalls of our ‘a...

Making connections

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s fast-paced world, surrounded by constant noise and distraction, it’s easy to feel disconnected from those around us. This sense of isol...

Do you know a happy mind?

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A thought provoking episode in which Gen-la Dekyong encourages us to think carefully about what the nature of the mind. She explains that true happine...

The power of patient acceptance

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A wonderfully practical episode helping us to understand how it is lack of patience the brings stress and unhappiness in our life. We see how by accep...

Escaping the prison of your own mind

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a “luxurious prison”—comfortable but deceptive. If we don’t recognize our distorted mental constructs, we stay trapped. But by trai...

Freedom from the pain and fear of loss

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this moving episode, Gen Gomlam explores the deep emotional pain that arises from our attachments to others. Whether through loss or the fear of lo...

Learning From The People Who Challenge You

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kadam Morten talks about how to make sure our relationships are not just harmonious but an opportunity for spiritual growth. Our relationships, even t...

Finding balance in an unbalanced world

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this talk given at Tara KMC Dublin, Kadam Adam Starr encourages us to find balance in our lives—particularly the balance between inner and outer ...

Are the body and mind the same?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we explore the profound question: Are the body and mind one and the same? Drawing on the logical insights of the Buddha, we examine h...

The Power of Genuine Confidence

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gen Demo illustrates the difference between deluded pride and genuine confidence, revealing three essential forms of self-confidence: in our potential...

Free yourself from stress

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this talk Gen Devi shows how our self-centered view is at the heart of our experiences of stress. She encourages us to go beyond surface-level stre...

True Happiness: A Buddhist Journey Inward

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the happiness you’ve been chasing isn’t out there—but within? Join us for an exploration of the Buddhist view on happiness, which challe...

Taming your inner critic

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kadam Bridget strongly encourages us to monitor our minds throughout the day as a way to prevent negativity and unhappiness. Our inner voice can often...

Acceptance through wisdom

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this talk, Gen Khedrub guides us in understanding the power of acceptance in creating harmony in our relationships, and in cultivating happiness an...

The source of our pain - Desirous Attachment

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring talk, Gen Gomlam explores the difference between love and attachment, revealing how attachment—often mistaken for love—can quiet...

Unmasking False Confidence

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this talk Gen Demo helps us understand the difference between deluded pride and true self-confidence. This episode explores how exaggerating our qu...

Joyful Focus: Taming Your Mind's Habits

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this enjoyable podcast, Gen Chodor, Resident Teacher of KMC Canada, explains how to improve our meditative concentration. Discover the four essenti...

Unlock Peace: Stress Comes From Within

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why stress isn’t caused by external events but primarily by your internal reaction. Learn the Buddhist perspective on identifying the true ...

Don't worry what people think

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we look at the impact of being overly attached to others’ opinions of us. Gen Lekma examines how constantly seeking external valida...

The point of connection with all living beings

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Buddha taught that all living beings are interconnected. In this podcast, Gen Menla shares three reflections that help us overcome the false belief th...

Is universal compassion possible?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Kadam Lucy explores the transformative potential of universal compassion in our divided world. Drawing from ancient Buddhist wisdom a...

Know The Mind; Heal Your Life

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking podcast, Kadam Morton explains the fundamental nature of mind, revealing the surprising source of genuine happiness hidden i...

Overcoming Loneliness through Meditation

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming aware of the kindness we encounter every day and throughout our lives is a powerful way to cultivate gratitude and overcome feelings of isola...

What is truly to blame?

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In society, we often seek something or someone to blame for our problems. Whether it’s ourselves, others, or external circumstances, the list of pot...

Beyond Appearances: the Wisdom of Emptiness

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All wisdom paves the way to happiness, but the highest wisdom—the wisdom of non-ignorance, or the wisdom that realizes ultimate truth—holds the ke...

Buddhist Teachings Offer Hope

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast offers an insightful yet practical exploration of Buddhism, with a special focus on Kadampa Buddhism. Kadam Bridget delves into the core ...

Peace and Flexibility in Meditation

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Gen Menla explores the benefits of concentration and mindfulness, helping us understand that they are not rigid, static states of min...

The nature of your mind is extraordinary

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding the nature of our mind and the different levels of consciousness opens the door to a true and profound understanding of reality. Accordi...

Self Confidence, Acceptance and Peace

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

By gaining a deeper understanding of the nature of our mind, we free ourselves from identifying with our faults and painful emotions, allowing us to s...

The key to beating distraction

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To make meaningful progress in meditation or to gain greater control over our minds in daily life, we must learn to manage and overcome distractions. ...

A Life of Profound Purpose

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, from Kadam Lucy James, learn why now is the only time to take the real meaning of human life, which is the attainment of enlightenmen...

Making new habits for happiness

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong explores the essential relationship between inner peace and happiness. Drawing on the teachings of Venerable Geshe Kalsang Gyat...

Do we really have a connection with all living beings?

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the methods for improving and extending our mind of love is to realise we are all connected to each other, we are not islands, isolated from ea...

Healing our vulnerabilities

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Gen Thekchen explores how our attachment to the pursuit of happiness can make us vulnerable, leading to a dependence on external fact...

Where and how we can find true happiness

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This practical podcast from Kadam Tim Laracombe invites us to pause and reflect on where our true enjoyment comes from. It encourages us to slow down,...

Taking Control of Your Future

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Without understanding karma, we often find ourselves questioning why certain things happen to us and feeling powerless to change them. This podcast pr...

What is the function of meditation?

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can meditation change our lives? Gen Devi helps us understand that it can—and explains why. She reveals that meditation, if we choose to embrace it,...

A simple path to optimism

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast discusses the relationship between allowing our minds to become distracted and developing mental disturbances that we recognize as painfu...

Practicing beneficial states of mind

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Controlling our delusions is of utmost importance for everyone, as no one wants to suffer, and deluded minds are often the source of suffering. Unders...

Our longing for peace actually destroys it!

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves yearning for peace of mind. However, our attachment to achieving this calm can ironically lead ...

Changing our Relationships

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this discussion, Gen Rabten explores how we can train our minds and, consequently, our experiences, including how we perceive others. He emphasizes...

Why Lasting Happiness is Possible

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This simple but inspiring podcast helps us to understand and believe that the source of happiness is always within us. This potential for happiness is...

Preparing your mind for meditation

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Gen Demo shares invaluable insights on cultivating realistic expectations and honing effective preparations for meditation. This epis...

Making Wise Choices

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this captivating talk, Gen Zamling invites us to embark on a thought-provoking journey of self-discovery. He challenges us to reflect on the minds ...

Inner Development

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Gen-la Dekyong as she invites us to ponder profound questions that shape our lives. What is the true meaning of our existence? What brings us gen...

What is distraction?

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Distractions often go unnoticed, yet they pose a significant barrier to our peace of mind, happiness, and spiritual growth. Hence, it is essential for...

Training in Pure Love

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Painful Feelings

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Painful feelings are simply some bad weather in the mind. They are impermanent and will pass quickly if we don’t focus on them. In this podcast Gen ...

Recognising causes of distraction and pain

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Gen Menla gives some encouragement to train in watching our mind so that we will be able to carry our calm centre with us. He goes on ...

I myself must make myself happy

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A great introduction to why Buddhists say that happiness depends on the mind. In this podcast Gen Demo explains that we can understand from our own ex...

Bringing More Joy to Our Life

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we explore good habits of mind that help us train in being more joyful, more of the time and more reliably. We can train to improve ou...

Love, Desire and Relationships

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast learn how desirous attachment in our close relationships is almost always confused for love. Even though they have opposite effects, l...

Having confidence in yourself

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the purpose of my life?

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If we ask what is happiness we find people have many different ideas and it is difficult to say clearly what the experience of happiness really is. Bu...

Understanding real happiness?

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If we ask what is happiness we find people have many different ideas and it is difficult to say clearly what the experience of happiness really is. Bu...

What do we meditate on?

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The intention we have in our heart is what we follow, so setting our positive determinations in meditation allows us to keep our mind in a positive st...

Compassion empowers us to change our world

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we contemplate that since we do not exist objectively we have the extraordinary opportunity for change and growth. This is the best ne...

How to change challenging circumstances

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If we watch our thoughts we may find that we often wish that things were other than they are and this brings continuous dissatisfaction and unhappines...

The practice of watching the mind

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gen Demo suggests we can use our ability to watch and size-up other people to improve our own happiness. We can learn to be an observer and scientist ...

Think Yourself Happy: The Power of the Mind

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast looks at how to change what we focus on in life so that we change our experience. The mind has the power to make us happy or unhappy and ...

What is Buddhist faith

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We can deepen our understanding and faith in Buddhism by experiencing firsthand how the teachings of the Buddha, shield us from suffering and life’s...

How our thoughts create us

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buddha’s profound statement, “You are not who you think you are,” invites us to re-examine our deeply ingrained beliefs about our identity. Many...

Find Your Happy Life

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this talk by Gen-la Dekyong we learn why everybody needs to be good natured with a good heart. Whatever is happening in our life, and whoever is ap...

How to meditate on cherishing others

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our empathy for others is the key to learning to cherish them. Remembering how others wish to be free from suffering and problems in the same way that...

The Power to Change

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learning to stop identifying with a self that has a problem is a powerful tool for bringing about transformation and freeing ourself from whatever pro...

Mind is the creator of all

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Delusions distort our perception of reality and disrupt our mental peace. They are responsible for projecting negative feelings towards the world and ...

The real meaning of cherishing others?

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Gen-la Jampa teaches how developing the belief ’this person is important their happiness matters’ will change our life for the bet...

The journey of forgiving ourself and forgiving others

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gen Demo reminds us that assigning blame to ourselves or others is a fruitless endeavor that only serves to erode our self-confidence and breed animos...

Creating happiness and suffering within our mind

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gen-la Dekyong beautifully articulates the profound connection between our actions and their consequences on our inner and outer world. Every action w...

What is destroying your joy?

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buddha explains that there are three root delusions that make us un-peaceful - ignorance, attachment and anger. In this podcast In a recent podcast, G...

Respecting Others

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We may think of humility as putting ourself down, but in reality this is not humility. Humility is more about respecting others and appreciating every...