What are we really afraid of?

What are we really afraid of?

From Living Clarity by Kadampa Buddhism

April 27, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

Gen Kelsang Lhachog discusses the nature of fear and its impact on happiness and wellbeing.

In this episode, Gen Kelsang Lhachog, talks about our fears — of failure, loss, loneliness, or rejection. First she explains the difference between fear that can help and protect us, such as fear of deadly Australian snakes! And fears that paralyse our happiness and wellbeing. She then drills down to what is under those fears — the root fear that affects us all. Further reading in the following books: The New Eight Steps to Happiness How to Solve Our Human Problems

People in this episode

Guest: Gen Kelsang Lhachog

Topics covered

  • fear
  • happiness
  • wellbeing
  • loneliness
  • rejection
  • self-improvement

Keywords

  • fear
  • happiness
  • wellbeing
  • loneliness
  • rejection
  • self-help
  • Buddhism

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The New Eight Steps to Happiness, How to Solve Our Human Problems

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