23 Jun 2025 · 1 h 52 min
Books from Gelong Thubten
“Buddhist Teacher: No One Is Talking About This Hidden Epidemic! The Western Lie Behind Depression and Anxiety”
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The conversation
Buddhist monk Gelong Thubten discusses the hidden epidemic of stress and unhappiness in Western society, rooted in constant desire and phone addiction. He shares his journey from burnout to monkhood and explains meditation as a practical tool for changing one's relationship with thoughts. The episode explores how mindfulness transforms trauma, fear, and depression, offering a 10-minute daily practice.
Talking points
- Hidden epidemic of Western stress and unhappiness
- Constant desire and phone addiction as root causes
- Meditation for changing relationship with thoughts
- Transforming pain through non-judgmental focus
- Overcoming fear by responding vs reacting
- 10-minute daily meditation practice advice
- Buddhism benefits for isolation and depression