🎙️ New episode alert! I'm joined by Anam Thubten, a meditation teacher from Tibet's Golok region, to discuss the Four Maras—Buddhist concepts of inner obstacles. We explore how shifting our perception of these mental states can lead to greater mental freedom and reduced fear. Whether in religious or secular settings, these insights offer valuable tools for transformation. #Buddhism #Meditation #FourMaras #Mindfulness
🎙️ Neue Folge auf Deutsch! In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Susanne Krämer vom Zentrum für Lehrerbildung und Schulforschung der Universität Leipzig über das von ihr entwickelte Mindful Student Programm. Sie gibt Einblicke in ihre Arbeit zu Achtsamkeit und Mitgefühl und wie diese Ansätze Studierende in ihrer beruflichen Entwicklung unterstützen. #Achtsamkeit #Mitgefühl #MindfulStudent #Lehrerbildung
🎙️ New episode! Join me in conversation with Dr. Dan Hirshberg from the University of Colorado, Boulder, as we explore how contemplative practices are woven into the university curriculum to support students’ mental health and well-being. We’ll also discuss the challenges of adapting spiritual traditions for an academic setting. #ContemplativePractice #MentalHealth #HigherEducation #Mindfulness
🎙️ New episode! I’m joined by Prof. Dr. Julia Stenzel from the Rangjung Yeshe Institute to explore the Buddhist concept of compassion, tracing its journey from Indian and Tibetan traditions to modern Western contexts. We'll dive into how this timeless idea adapts across cultures, yet remains a core human quality. Don't miss this insightful conversation! #Buddhism #Compassion #Mindfulness #CulturalExchange