The Modern Buddhism Podcast

A Buddhist Monk's Candid Truths About Dissatisfaction, Anger & Finding Happiness

In today's episode, host Rebecca Gauthier interviews Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Dragpa. Gen Dragpa shares his journey from a discontented youth to finding deep purpose th

How Do You Forgive Someone Who Never Apologizes?

In today’s episode, we explore the deeply personal and transformative practice of forgiveness - and why letting go of resentment is ultimately about changing our own mind

Musician to Monk: Why I Chose Meditation

In today’s episode, Gen Kelsang Sherab shares the remarkable journey that took him from being a professional musician in Israel and the Netherlands to becoming a Buddhist

What If You Lost Everything... And Were OK?

In today's episode, Kadam Michelle draws on 25+ years as a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso to explore how to find peace amid genuine uncertainty. Recounting her

I Gave Up Everything (Best Decision I Ever Made)

In today’s episode, Gen Chodor reflects on a powerful feeling he had as a young person - that life seemed almost dream-like - and how this sparked a deep search for meani

A Buddhist Monk's Honest Advice On Letting Go & Finding Inner Peace

In today's episode, Gen Kelsang Chökyong - a Buddhist monk from Wales - shares the story of how he stumbled into a Dharma class while sheltering from the rain with a keba

Meditation Tools For When You Can't Control What Happens Next

n today's episode, Kadam Mick Marcon explores one of the biggest challenges in life - how to cope with uncertainty. Drawing on his own experience of losing his mother, wi

The Buddhist Mind Hack that Stops the Blame Cycle

In today’s episode, Gen Kelsang Norden explores the meaning of karma and how understanding it can become a liberating and empowering force in our lives. Speaking from her

Meditation in Hollywood

Cameron Mathison Opens Up About Facing Hate on Social Media Part 2 of 2 (Part 1 is here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oSYw1flcsUDbauL2feq0h?si=rPsZdHERQOeZcLyr9TqXf

The Day I Lost Everything

Cameron Mathison on how he rebuilt his life after the LA fires, cancer, death, and divorce In today’s episode, we’re delighted to welcome actor and talk show host Camero

Pain Is Not From Loss

I Grieved for 20 Years… Until I Learned This We are delighted to welcome back Gen Gomlam in this powerful episode.  How do you transform the pain of loss into something

A CEO’s Guide to Resilience

In today’s episode, Kadam Adam speaks with Shelley about her journey through illness, business leadership, and spiritual transformation, explaining how facing cancer beca

Turn Pain Into Purpose - A Buddhist Nun’s Journey from Tragedy to Transformation

In today’s episode, Gen Rinchung reflects on loss, grief, spiritual growth, and the transformative power of Dharma. Drawing on her personal experience of losing her broth

Take Control of Your Mind

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 meth

Inner Peace in a World We Can’t Control

In today’s episode, Gen Demo shares her journey of working with the mind through Kadampa Buddhism and how this practice has transformed her experience of happiness and me

Turn Crisis into Calm: A Buddhist Nun’s Guide to Experiencing Clarity and Confidence

In today’s episode, Gen Chogma shares her personal journey of working with anxiety and panic attacks, explaining how meditation transformed her relationship with her mind

The Secret to Reclaiming Your Mind in an Anxious World

WHY OUR OWN THOUGHTS THAT SCARE US - & HOW TO FACE THEM In today’s episode, Kadam Lucy James explores the challenges of modern life and the difficulty many people face i

When It All Goes Wrong, Change Your Expectations

In today’s episode Gen Kelsang Leksang shares her personal journey from a high-powered corporate career to a spiritual life as a Buddhist nun and teacher. Reflecting on h

Beyond Materialism - A Buddhist Perspective

Is it really possible to fulfill your dreams? Can you be truly happy all the time? Agnes explores these profound questions with Buddhist nun Kelsang Sama, offering insi

30 Years of Buddhism in NYC - Here's What the City Taught Me

Buddhist teacher Kadam Morten Clausen talks with Agnes about his 30 years of living and teaching in the Big Apple: the challenges of modern city life and what they've tau