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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