eB 136 - Adventurous Mindset

About this episode

Jampal Norbu explores the concept of an adventurous mindset through the lens of Buddhist practices and the influence of ego on impulsive behavior.

Jampal Norbu considers the examined, meaningful life beyond self indulgence and impulse. Our impulsive behavior is dictated by the self important rascal called ego, whose every action results in the five afflictive emotions. The Buddhist practice of Lojong trains us to spot and acknowledge those patterns. Seeing beyond those patterns we discover and appreciate new aspects and abilities within our very own mind. Understanding the verses, "Work with the strongest emotions first," and "Abandon expectation of fruition," can lead us there.

People in this episode

Host: Jampal Norbu

Topics covered

• mindfulness
• ego
• Buddhism
• self-awareness
• emotional intelligence

Keywords

• Buddhism
• Lojong
• ego
• mindfulness
• self-indulgence
• emotions
• self-awareness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Lojong

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