In this episode, Gen Ananda explores the Buddhist practice of patience, understanding it as a profound practice of acceptance - not passive tolerance, but a powerful method for transforming anger, conflict, and emotional pain. Through real-life examples, personal stories, and Kadampa Buddhist wisdom, we learn how patience creates inner freedom, courage in difficult conversations, and a healthier way to meet conflict - without suppressing our feelings or fueling them. A deep, practical conversation on emotional maturity, forgiveness, and changing the world by changing the mind.
Chapters
00:00 Why Patience Matters
05:20 Working with Anger & Emotional Triggers
09:20 Courage, Conflict & Inner Freedom
13:45 Conflict Without Drama
17:20 Healthy Ways to Process Anger
22:15 Meditation as Real-Life Training
25:20 Conflict with the World & Society
33:45 Forgiveness & Letting Go of Blame
40:00 Healing Through Responsibility & Insight
Book References
Modern Buddhism: https://kadampa.org/book/modern-buddhism
How to Transform Your Life: https://howtotyl.com/
Gen Ananda is a senior teacher within the New Kadampa Tradition, an international Buddhist tradition with over a thousand meditation centers worldwide.
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