CAN'T Meditate? Monk REVEALS Ancient Technique to Connect with Higher Self!

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CAN'T Meditate? Monk REVEALS Ancient Technique to Connect with Higher Self! | Monk Gelong Thubten

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Welcome to an exclusive interview with Gelong Thubten, a renowned Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and author from the UK. With decades of experience in mindfulness and meditation, Gelong Thubten has touched the lives of countless individuals and inspired positive change around the world.
In this interview, Gelong Thubten shares his wisdom and insights on how to cultivate inner peace, mindfulness, compassion, and heart wisdom. With his practical and down-to-earth approach to meditation, Gelong Thubten has helped many people find a sense of calm and balance in their busy lives.
As an author of several books, including "A Monk's Guide to Happiness" and "The Art of Meditation," Gelong Thubten has gained international recognition for his teachings on mindfulness, compassion, and inner peace. He has been featured in major media outlets, including The Guardian, BBC, and The Huffington Post.
With his unique perspective and practical tips for living a more mindful and fulfilling life, this interview with Gelong Thubten is a must-see for anyone looking to transform their lives and find greater peace and happiness. So be sure to like, comment, and share to spread the word and help others on their journey toward inner peace and fulfillment.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the world's most respected and renowned meditation teachers. Tune in to this exclusive interview with Gelong Thubten now!
Timecodes:
0:00 - Episode Teaser
0:31 - Gelong's Spiritual Journey
7:36 - Why are we beating ourselves up?
11:07 - Experiencing Life to Become Spiritual Masters
12:42 - How to break the obsticles in meditating?
18:04 - Expecting an outcome from meditating
20:31 - How to deal with the monkey brain?
29:12 - Gelong's experience when meditating
32:29 - Judgment in Meditation
37:19 - Dying in a Meditative Way
41:55 - Working with Doctor Strange
46:08 - What is Premotor Cortex?
51:41 - What is Consciousness?
53:18 - What is True Happiness?
59:56 - Mission in Life
1:01:32 - Ultimate Purpose of Life
1:02:18 - Gelong's Work
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@cherylstevens9016 Жыл бұрын

I've been saying for years that meditation should be taught in schools. How many agree with me?

@shozi1799 Жыл бұрын

OMG yes, I wholeheartedly agree with you and I work in a school. Mindfulness has been introduced but it's to tick a box.

@rebeccatrono3376 Жыл бұрын

Goldie Hawn has a organization which brings meditation instruction into schools. They've been doing this for years and should get much more attention than it does!

@Craigjackson12 Жыл бұрын

1:22 1:22 1:22

@karenrichardson5486 Жыл бұрын

Most definately 💙🕊🌍🌈🦋✨️

@mustangmikep51 Жыл бұрын

in ancient India they did this

@AWAVEINTHEOCEAN-lc5tf Жыл бұрын

One of the things that I like most about Next Level Soul Podcast is that Alex is great at allowing his guests to teach without constantly sharing his knowledge, but, rather, allows the expert guest to talk without constantly interjecting and actually breaking the flow of the guests' information. This is one of my favorite podcasts because of the lack of narcissism.

@LAKSHMIANGELES Жыл бұрын

TOTALLY AGREE💯%.👌🏽AND HE ASKS THE QUESTIONS WE NEED ANSWERS TO. HOWARD LEWIS IS LIKE THAT TOO. 🌺☮️💟🌺

@donnalawrence9054 Жыл бұрын

Great way of explaining it. I agree

@michellecoleman9849 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Another man does podcasts who spends far too much time info dropping rather than giving the "stage" to his guest.

@flappycelery Жыл бұрын

There's another great podcast I recently discovered for the same reason. Smart, calm & VERY useful. He meditates too. He interviews ALL kinds of people having anything to do with personal mental health, meditation, the pursuit of a better inner life, etc. - "10% Happier'. Now this one makes 2! I only recently got into podcasts.

@Parianparlay Жыл бұрын

Alex this is one BIG helpful interview, thank you so much! You asked all the questions I needed to know. 💐

@heathermaria423 Жыл бұрын

At 43 I started meditating. My whole life has change for the better. I finally have peace. 🥰🥰

@spaceape3292 Жыл бұрын

Well, you are kind of wrong. You always had inside you peace and silence and stillness and that beautiful state of emptyness and happiness. But we are taught from a small age that everything worth having is somewhere there, outside. Nothing more untrue. Everything you need is already within you, inside you and all you have to do is to find it.

@sarahmottram3369 Жыл бұрын

❤

@lukemckean6155 Жыл бұрын

Ah yes the honeymoon period 😃

@spaceape3292 Жыл бұрын

@@lukemckean6155 please elaborate.

@indigogalstarseed7544 2 ай бұрын

I'm 42 and have done absolutely nothing with my life....addicted to drugs and in and out of jails and prisons and rehabs....am now trying to get my life back and it's honestly the hardest thing Ive ever done....I have been trying to learn meditation but am not having any luck with it so I don't know what I'm doing wrong but something has got to give because I can't take much more !

@rebeccakoeppen5187 Жыл бұрын

I love this saying “ The only bad meditation is the one you didn’t do.”

@kukumuniu5658 7 ай бұрын

bullshido :) If you do something, either do it well or not at all meditation must be correct if it is to be meditation and be beneficial cultivating illusions and mistakes in practice are worse than not meditating

@haroldestrada9324 Жыл бұрын

Alex, thank you this has helped me to accept and learn to meditate. I have always been feeling frustrated because I didn't experience a high feeling after my meditation. Which discourages me from meditating because I thought I was doing it wrong. Thank you for bringing such a good teacher.

@wingedinfinity6715 Жыл бұрын

Same here !!!

@helen7635 Жыл бұрын

I am in my 60s,having spent 30 years of very bad health,I always thought what's the point of meditation I'm so wrecked. With pain I can't do it,so the past ,10 years I've tried and tried to meditate nothing,tried again nothing, Now listening to this wonderful monk I am going to keep at it,I have always been a very spiritual person,the belief I agreed to this life before I was born,is the only reason I am alive today,probably 10 years of my 66 have been happy,so now I want to finish my life to be able to feel the glory of meditation and grow to be where I am meant to be, I have watched your show 3 times and each time you have had wonderful guests and I truly believe that you are a very spiritual man with no pretence as a number of others on you tube, You ask the questions o would ask if I were speaking to your guests,so thank you,🙏🌈

@sheRaRa101 Жыл бұрын

@Helen I had this very thought today… that I chose this life full of craziness for a reason! I also have a hard time meditating. Take care 🌸

@helen7635 Жыл бұрын

@@sheRaRa101 well we should both keep at it, hopefully it will fill the void we feel in our lives and hopefully calm our lives at the same time,🙏🌈😻

@Goldmouthperspective Жыл бұрын

Try the Wim Hof Method if you want an immediate "high" feeling after meditation.

@rebaaliff2476 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely just love your show and it is definitely something I need in my life right now. I am a recovering addict and just celebrated one year clean. I am working a 12 step program, which has absolutely saved my life, and I am developing my own understanding of what a higher power looks like for me. Your show and all of your amazing guests have really opened my mind up to something bigger than me, and for that I am so grateful. Keep up the amazing work.❤

@saracarson8835 Жыл бұрын

Wow well done you xxx

@margaretkibitt4666 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Sobriety opens up so many doors to understanding.

@shirleycooleyga 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful thing to be Thankful for 🎉🎉🎉🙏

@judyharrison339 8 ай бұрын

I'm

@judyharrison339 8 ай бұрын

I'm

@karinn9406 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex for bringing Monk Gelong Thubten onto your programme! I love listening to him as he has such a peaceful and tranquil demeanor about him. Thank you Monk Gelong 💖

@denisepaulin787 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making meditation make sense❤..

@ymkc9438 Жыл бұрын

Meditation should be implemented in every school before classes start, for a duration of 6 minutes.

@KalaSketch Жыл бұрын

I one time heard someone mention to treat meditation like a Sunset. Not trying to repeat the same experience with meditation, but instead enjoying and receiving what that meditation brings you in that moment. Like a Sunset. Always different but beautiful in it's own unique way each day. I highly recommend meditation to everyone. It has incredible Healing capabilities when you start to observe and clear out energy you didn't even know you were carrying.

@shirleyackerman-bethel1073 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was meditating twice a day using TM. This has led to visions, messages in meditation and outside, experiences, telepathy, mediumship to name a few gifts. At 71 I feel blessed but some things I see or get messages for are heavy. You’ve given me a different perspective on meditating. Again thank you and namaste 🙏

@donnaccain Жыл бұрын

Wow, how fascinating

@lollylula6399 7 ай бұрын

When I first starting meditating, and now if I meditate regularly, I also have the experiences you're talking about. I didn't know it could happen and wasn't looking for it 💖

@jeremeygloyd2894 Жыл бұрын

From the day, I ran a crossed Bouchard on this show and it’s been maybe a year now, but my life, my emotions my reactions to life and situations has completely changed to be from a hardened combat veteran to being open to anything and loving anybody in my life without judgment it’s a blessing!

@Cordelia-again Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Monk Gelong Thubten. I like that he gave such a humble and relatable explanation of what meditation is. A lot of people talk about meditation as though it's a competitive sport. 'I sit for this long' and 'I reach this state' which can make others feel they are failing if they are unable to do that.

@Beyondtheveil01 Жыл бұрын

Alex, I wanted to reach out and express how much your NED Podcast has inspired me. Your thoughtful discussions and captivating stories about near-death experiences have truly left a lasting impact. It's evident that you put a lot of effort into creating content that is both enlightening and thought-provoking. I appreciate the way you bring forth different perspectives and dive deep into this fascinating subject. Your podcast has been a source of inspiration and a reminder of the profound mysteries that exist beyond our everyday experiences. Thank you for sharing such valuable content. I'm eagerly looking forward to future episodes and will continue to support and follow your work. Keep up the great job, and know that your efforts are making a difference in the lives of your listeners

@cleonawallace376 Жыл бұрын

Lovely interview. What a gentle and kind person :) I am an aphant, so I have zero internal visualization...this really gave me confidence that it's fine to meditate and not see any dramatic things, that there's still a benefit.

@kylecoetzee2391 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the content Alex🙏 🙌 you are opening up the doors for so many people to learn !

@ginalibrizzi5204 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! ❤ I feel prepared to re-commit to daily meditation now. This conversation was such a reset; it’s an invitation to approach meditation from a different perspective.

@sram0425 Жыл бұрын

MEEEEE tooooo

@wingedinfinity6715 Жыл бұрын

YES

@michellecoleman9849 Жыл бұрын

Same.

@NorsePagan1973 Жыл бұрын

Hello there. Did it work out for you?

@aomom1214 Жыл бұрын

This just may be the show that pushes me to try meditating. I have resisted it for exactly the reasons that were discussed here. My mind is always working and I feel like I would do it wrong or fail at it. Blessings to you both!

@lonedog9025 Жыл бұрын

Gelong helped me more than anyone else you've interviewed. Thank you. Namaste.

@Hafthor10 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely agre with you !!

@Jeffrey_DeBlaay...888 26 күн бұрын

to all who read this, and all who don't...sending you infinite peace, perfect health, abundant wealth, joyous freedom, and unconditional love... 🙏🏽💚💚💚💚💚🙌🏽

@nancysanchez3722 Жыл бұрын

Great message. Loved the “giving the monkey something to eat” analogy. Funny how I have the same idea about leaving this physical plane while seating at my porch looking at the mountains in a meditative state. Thank you Alex for your constant effort to offering meaningful interviews. Keep up the great work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 PS: you mentioned rewiring ourselves and I thought it would be great if you could invite Dr. Joe Dispenza to talk about it. Thank you once again 😊🙏🏼

@geraldinemillepetali Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful soul ☺️🤗💕💖💜💝Thank you so much for your teaching! 🙏🏾 I Love you! Thanks Alex for bringing this beautiful Monk in. The world needs to hear this and humans really need to meditate more. 🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏾‍♂️🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏾‍♂️🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏾‍♂️

@dreamweaver8913 Жыл бұрын

Do others here run into the problem of falling asleep when trying to meditate?? I gave up on trying because I would always fall asleep within minutes of trying.

@Downhomeherbwife Жыл бұрын

The teaching is, if you fall asleep you need more sleep!

@HeartfeltAwakening Жыл бұрын

Indeed! Happiness is not a feeling that comes and goes. It’s a state of Being. Keep being amazing! 🦋💕

@peteallennh Жыл бұрын

This is an incredibly practical discussion. I sat listening, nodding continuously. I have struggled with meditation for ALL of the reasons described. One time, when I went for an acupuncture treatment, I found the presence of pins all over my body to be an excellent incentive to remain motionless and chose to meditate for the full hour. Following this I experienced the oft-described bliss, which lasted an hour or so. I don’t think I can describe how wonderful it felt to be so relaxed and calmly joyful and self-satisfied with absolutely no external inputs. Now if I could just make a practice out of this. That’s the really hard part, at least for me. This really directs me to start practicing again.

@logangalata8528 Жыл бұрын

Super ❤

@radiantlove9232 Жыл бұрын

This video provided the most helpful, insightful and down to earth answers I've heard on how to mediate! I am so grateful to Monk Gelong Thubten for his openness regarding his struggles with meditation. I can relate to all of them and thank you Alex for your excellent questions!

@JEL66 Жыл бұрын

Great learning tool for All . Thank you Alex for having this guest,💜🙏 Blessin's to you 🥰💜

@redjasper2443 Жыл бұрын

I have been meditating for 3 years, I listened to Hypnotic guided meditations and about the ego mind, always had the chatter in my head, 1 time listening I was guided up the steps to enter a temple, when I opened the door I seen myself sitting on the floor I walked in past myself to the back of the room, I realised I was inside my head looking at my ego, it was chattering in panic at me watching, then it melted away, I have never been bothered by it since, I have had some guided meditations where I experienced total love sitting with my brother and little sister who have passed, holding their hands, being overwhelmed with love and happiness as tears silently rolling down my face, these experiences don’t happen every time, but I am blessed when it happens

@AmareProfunde Жыл бұрын

I'm halfway through the video. I must say he really gives me encouragement to resume meditating. I always figured what's the point if I spend most of my time with thoughts going through my mind. I really felt as if I was failing at the task lol. His perspective makes sense to me and it's amazing to me that he still continues and advocates for meditation even though he's never had any experience out of the ordinary while in meditation.

@mareegeorge8641 Жыл бұрын

Over the last 5 yrs or so I've discovered that it's important to use your breathing in many situations!...❤

@themamma341 Жыл бұрын

This explains more to me than anything I've heard or read. Thank you for having this wonderful guest on. I thought I was a lost cause as far as meditation goes. ✨

@wingedinfinity6715 Жыл бұрын

Me too Lol

@terripuchert8428 Жыл бұрын

Me three

@dry-rasberry Жыл бұрын

I can watch this monk over and over

@marylouhemann5906 Жыл бұрын

My mind is so busy with thoughts that it can’t turn it off… I am going to keep pursuing!

@pamworful2337 4 ай бұрын

Me too Mary Lou. Good for you. We will get there! ✨🩷

@PrettyInPink8 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful discussion, learned a lot. I have practiced meditation for the past 10 years and it has been a process of baby steps.

@ebazileyes1475 Жыл бұрын

I'm happy "judging your session" in meditation was mentioned because I use to ask myself this. Now I just complete, let go and repeat another time.

@delbarghahreman5279 Жыл бұрын

I love this monk, so humble and honest! His sharing about meditation and challenges comes from his good , loving heart to help those who want to join the field or continue the journey!!👍🤗❤️🌞🙏

@mauritaschut8466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Alex and Monk Gelong Thubten for this very helpful episode. I had done sporadic, shorter meditation sessions for a couple years already when i finally started a daily, deep meditation practice about 2.5 yrs ago. I started this practice purely for my health and wellbeing as i was agnostic. Not long after starting this, i began to have some very incredible experiences in meditation that my logical brain just couldnt compute. I couldnt possibly explain any of what was happening based on the material realm i presumed i lived in. These intense, increidble experiences happened on and off for almost two years, but lately, despite me doing a 180° and becoming very spiritually minded after these experiences started happening, my meditations although not awful or anything, are not like they used to be and I've been feeling down about that and wondering what there is to learn in all this. This episode helped me look at it from a different perspective, so thank you both.🙏🏻💫❤️

@wingedinfinity6715 Жыл бұрын

Maybe the point to this journey for you IS THE 180°. 😊 SCORE !!! 💥🙌💥 Many people never come close to that in one lifetime. Blessings 💕💕💕

@mauritaschut8466 Жыл бұрын

@@wingedinfinity6715 Thank you for that. I needed to hear it🥰

@wingedinfinity6715 Жыл бұрын

@@mauritaschut8466 MUCH L💞VE TO YOU !!! 💥🤗❣️💥

@mauritaschut8466 Жыл бұрын

@@wingedinfinity6715 And to you too😊💕💫🤗

@annoguz4770 Жыл бұрын

Such a nice, down-to-earth explanation of meditation 😌 No need for fireworks, just being with yourself. Nothing else. ❤ I always meditate when I'm at the dentist's chair 😄

@4dulcelife Жыл бұрын

Excellent interview about meditation. How to approach it; Reasons to do it; creating a more loving mind; stop judging how "good" you are at it. Wonderful insight!

@agnesboedt834 11 ай бұрын

Does anyone else think of the smiling buddha when he laughs? He physically reminds me of him. Very accessible information and also the misunderstandings are gracefully addressed, with great compassion.

@nalini4400 Жыл бұрын

Hope your show continues with these spiritual guests from all walks of life in our times. Very inspirational as always.

@martacheetham845 Жыл бұрын

This particular podcast has helped me so much in my thinking of meditation. Alex, your podcasts are my new and wonderful go to thing for a rich uplifting and learning. I do believe, without a doubt, that you are channeling the questions you ask. Also, your empathic way of gently guiding the guest to stay within what we as listeners will be able to digest is amazing.

@mharris1370 Жыл бұрын

Great interview! More meditators, please. I was surprised to hear Gelong say he didn't have any profound experiences while meditating, I'm a newbie meditator and I've had a few "Whoa! Was that real??" Not exactly profound, but interesting experiences.

@lilliecunningham4957 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree especially in Public Schools. At 78 I'm just learning this. Where would my life be now if I had learned this at 5.

@jackraves7363 Жыл бұрын

🙏 learning all the time again, I AM. This conversation is really enlightening, thank YOU TWO 🙏

@terievans7318 Жыл бұрын

i LOVE this! Will read this book. Will share with as many as possible!

@evaleyst Жыл бұрын

What a pleasure to listen to two such radiant personalities. Beautiful.

@charlotteann8123 Жыл бұрын

Lovely discussion. I feel I understand a lot more about “why” do meditation now. 🙏🏼💗

@dendemano Жыл бұрын

Monk Gelong, thank you. You have helped me a great deal. I will pass this on to others that I feel will benefit.🙏🏻

@jorritoud536 Жыл бұрын

Just the kickstart I needed! Just started today with a 15 min meditation, thanks a million...

@xiomaraquijada5121 Жыл бұрын

Alex. I got where you were going when you where talking about losing yourself on time. That moment you described it’s what its called. SAMADY. Yes, it happens to me too. Not always but when it happens you can see the difference in the Loading during the day. That moments it’s difficult to splaying with words. But also you can notice the happy sensation of cognition and fulfillment during the day. You got it✨✨✨✨💫

@LAKSHMIANGELES Жыл бұрын

WHEN WE DIDN'T FEEL GOOD OR FEEL SICK, THAT'S WHEN MEDITATION IS MORE NECESSARY...BEC IT HELPS US-THE BODY & MIND TO HEAL BY CONNECTING US TO OUR HIGHER SELF🌠 -IF WE ALLOW IT OF COURSE.🙏🏽🕉️☮️💟☯️🙏🏽

@ninetta_k 8 ай бұрын

Getting lost i find is the best part!!.. i go places far away from what the guided meditation is even about , i take off.. its amazing beautiful the things i see.. so amazing.. practice makes perfect.. ❤

@Utube1024 Жыл бұрын

I used to do it regularly for several years from 21 y.o. BTW I do not belong to any religion group but I have no problem with any religion too. It was one night on 28 y.o something amazing happened while I were deep in meditating after 3 hours. All I could only feel is just my breathing and nothing else. My breathing so was shallow and slow. I could see a spot light coming and going then suddenly it exploded and light up inside my head. I wasn't afraid at all because I knew can just open eyes and everything come back to normal. A few weeks later until present day I discovered by taking a few breaths I can feel energy surge to my head and stay there as long as I hold my breath. I always do that when I had a headache. At least it I worked for me. I am in my late 60 now still manage to have a full head of hair though some already turn grey.

@wingedinfinity6715 Жыл бұрын

Love your humor Alex !!! 😅 Thank you for all you do. This is an amazing interview for me. I REALLY NEEDED THIS. I'm so impressed with Monk Thubten !!! So down to earth and understandable. This is so helpful. Thank you to both of you. 💥💕💕💕💥

@Smiling560 Жыл бұрын

Alex, excellent choice to have Monk Gelong on your show was an excellent choice. I love that we can see him as a‘regular’ person. I was raised that they are too busy meditating, or in prayer for that. As a person who just began meditation I took many notes in my spiritual notebook 📓! The insight I received is priceless! God bless You both for sharing with all of us 🙏🙏✌🏻✌🏻😃😃🥰🥰🤗🤗🌈🌈

@rosedykstra7785 Жыл бұрын

I have watched several of your podcasts, all good, but this conversation was phenomenal. Thank you so much for sharing.

@johnnysnyder4048 Жыл бұрын

Keep opening these doors to the spiritual side. This is so needed Alex. Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

@sheri9189 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this awesome interview and on my favorite subject meditation. I've been trying to meditate and it is a learning process for someone who can't sit still for even 2 minutes... LOL. This man went through a lot to teach and share his knowledge in such a simple way. I love it! Thank you so much for the work you do.

@theservantsofthesoul1606 Жыл бұрын

I really love your show. I love the lightness of the interview. I sometimes put the screen in full screen and momentarily imagine that I'm at a party and spending some serious time listening to some really cool and interesting person that is in front of me. I am so glad to meet and know more about your higher conscious interesting guests. It's so nice to know that people like you and them are really out there on this current timeline somewhere in this world and changing it.

@Ramsay8888 Жыл бұрын

Bravo! Many thanks! This is SO USEFUL. I'm forwarding this to my psychotherapy clients who struggle so with suffering and find it hard to meditate. This is such a quintessential description of the purpose of meditation and it's nature. So kind, so inclusive. I'm personally grateful too as I this makes me better able to return more strongly to mindfulness. 💛💙

@ruthutsey4748 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy I tuned in to this episode! I have always had a hunger for meditation but, always found myself not being able to hold the focus! This is so educational and hopefully I will be able to do it now💕

@leonieburmeister Жыл бұрын

I was sitting upright in my bed with closed eyes most part ...just being present in the moment while allowing your words to steer my mind while awareness of my own stillness took me to my breath and the sounds of awakening nature through the glass door of my bedroom...I am so grateful for this experience of normality and intention...thank you❤❤❤❤❤

@hylozoicVerse Жыл бұрын

That's really helpful advice to meditate no matter how we feel. And it makes sense that it's good preparation for death, and probably helps us deal with other things we fear. I enjoyed this interview!

@niknak4421 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks Alex! I do love all your work, but this one really brought some new insights, even after all those years practicing already. I think this is one of the most valuable episode you created so far that can reach many people. Blessings and keep up this beautiful work that you deliver. Our world really needs to hear things like this 🙏😉

@debbiesledge6136 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure this will help a lot of people that's been trying to meditate. I also hope others will realize too that there's different ways to meditate besides the breathing method or the almost impossible clear your mind. Especially clear your mind! I find it visual, loving, some things curious and very relaxing afterwards, thinking it was for ten minutes or so and realize it's been an hour. Love it! Thanks for what you're doing for so many.

@naomisims7230 Жыл бұрын

LOVED this! So many good, helpful ideas! I work in hospice, & I have had the honor to be present with two people who were able to use meditation to calm their breathing in the latter stages, even to the moment of death. It was so peaceful not only for them, but for their family too. I really discovered meditation (or the beginning of it) when I started doing yoga. I counted from 1-30 while holding a position & concentrating on "feeling the stretch" in certain parts of my body & using controlled breathing. I really had no intrusive thoughts while performing yoga. A few weeks later, I noticed how much less active my monkey mind became. However, I have had difficulty doing "regular meditation" as described here, so I'm going to try again with the great tips given here today. Thank you both for this great show.

@lindacestlulu5924 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Monk Thubten! Have compassion for all of You.

@katrinawoollard7281 Жыл бұрын

The first time I did meditation I got it. A vibration feeling on my arm. My teacher speaks about a story in 20 minute x 3. The 2nd time I met my teacher/guide in meditation. I received unconditional love feeling. It was amazing

@alisamooshoflove4288 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad Monk Gelong Thubten went over observing your thoughts rather than trying to subdue them! This is something I struggle with, but this concept makes sense to me. Thank you!

@stevej72 Жыл бұрын

There are some days no matter how long I try I always seem to feed the monkey but there are other days where I do feel im in a much more focused state where I do find that inner calm, but more practice is definitely needed ❤🌟🧘‍♂️

@PAOLINAG Жыл бұрын

ok, the best feeling is when you don't expect anything from your meditation and you lose track of time ... and it doesn't have to be hours or anything ike that... peace, contentment just fills you up and makes you more of what you truly are.

@joanneosborne2428 Жыл бұрын

Amazing interview! I loved every moment, and it was so inspiring and thought-provoking. Thank you, Gelong, for sharing your experience and Alex for creating the best podcast on YT. 💗💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏🙏

@darlenewaters11 Жыл бұрын

This was beautiful!!!!! Thank you both so much for sharing this!!!!! I really needed to hear this today ❤️😊🙏🏻🥰

@justvisiting4122 Жыл бұрын

After listening to this I had a good feeling every time I came back to the mantra in my meditation rather than frustrating judgement. Great way to approach the wandering mind! Give your mind freedom.

@KonnieHua1980 Жыл бұрын

"Trying to be someone else," such a true statement. And I see it so much in the Western and here in the U.S. where there seems to be alot of pressure to "fit in" to certain exclusive groups, to prove we have any worth or to justify our existence. I can totally relate.

@jeanneblackwell5123 Жыл бұрын

This was super. You asked all the right questions coming from what you went through and expected and Gelong was the epitome of where one wants to be. He smiles a lot. So inviting. So welcoming and not always a trait of other meditative teachers. Yes very very helpful Alex it changed my whole approach and understanding of meditation. Thank you my friend. Your signature phase that is s0000000 endearing. You are a guiding light. And you smile a lot too and it just feels so safe and fun. So much love. 👍💕👍💕👍💕👍💕💥🔥🌻❤❤🤟💦

@ginalibrizzi5204 Жыл бұрын

YES!!! ❤

@mel3823 Жыл бұрын

per usual you're right on the mark in your postings for what resinates with me at the moment or day. Thank you Alex

@lcsousa4 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been meditating for only 5 months and it really changed my life! The tips he gave are really helpful! Thanks!

@kstang9441 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. The great monk's teaching has helped me very much. I am very inspired to do meditation more often. ❤

@JoSews-t6m Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this interview. It was just what I needed today 💖🙏

@beinghere1494 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you so very much Alex. For following your prompting and helping so many of us connect with whatever clicks in this moment….leading into the next…and the next…and the now. Bless you Beautiful 🙏🏽💖🌈

@denisebrown3327 Жыл бұрын

TY for this podcast. I found it very helpful as I am a beginner meditator and was feeling some of those same things. It is good to know there really isn’t a wrong way to get started. ❤

@deborahbailey3386 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff! I learned some new things about meditation, and now I know what I was doing wrong. Trying TOO hard!

@NextLevelSoul Жыл бұрын

Thx u

@dianawinter3777 Жыл бұрын

So it might just be me but the gist of all this meditation is to become self aware, realize your God self. Least with the Self Realization with Paramahansa Yogananda it is about self realization and so when you meditate you are cutting yourself off from the outside world and just being one with yourself. So even with all the mind chatter, wouldn't that be proper meditation anyway as you are conversing with your thoughts, your inner self with out the outside world to distract you from your inner world? I never got in to meditation in expectation of incredible mind blowing experiences or Samadhi or even enlightenment. I was just looking for peace, deep healing peace. As I noticed when I sat silently by myself lost in my peace and imaginations of wonderful things and or focusing on the Divine presence I achieved healing peace and a transformed life. My life was just a horrendous daily experience of being emotionally shredded by everyone around me. The church I went to practiced like 10 minutes of mediation or silence if you want to call it that, same thing and I noticed it was in those moments I found peace. I was only ever after peace and over a period of a year practicing Hong Sau all that other stuff became the side effect. It wasn't the destination I was looking for but over time it took me there anyway. You don't notice it at first or may not notice it until you look back after a year or so, but with the meditation (even with all the inner chatter) your life slowly begins to change and you begin to change and you begin to see with a different mind and awareness. It is so subtle you don't even realize it. Kind of funny how it happens. Some people may be looking for all this miraculous stuff to happen and yet it is, their right in the middle of it and they don't notice until way later. This monk say's nothing has happened to him yet and YET, it did, his life was completely changed for the better. He changed his level of awareness, his frequency in to a higher state of being for himself and others. I don't know, maybe keeping a daily journal of your life after you start meditation for a year or two and then go back and see how things have changed for you, how different things are, what better things subtly came to you in your life you never noticed might have been an incredible manifestation for you? Listening to Gelong Thubten makes me realize even during moments I didn't think I was meditating I was in addition to the moments I was consciously meditating. What's that saying, "Seek ye first the kingdom of heaven and all things will be added unto you"? I think it's all about seeking the holy kingdom with in ourselves, finding/realizing the God-self that we are and meditation is the short cut to finding it. Thanks Alex, for helping us find our way back to the light again when we get lost in the Maya.

@angelinvocon Жыл бұрын

I did not know that some people cannot meditate. My days are filled with one meditation, then another. I have studied Tibetan Buddhism and live with a peaceful balance within. The intense study of secret doctrine in every mainstream religion and philosophy can cause an inner contentment and confidence that overrides all else. Without desire or want, I live in a freedom that all could know. We are avatars............not the original..................another perspective for the original to know through us. I am a part of me and I am pleased to be no less and no more. I am loving all that is and all that is not, I am loving you.

@MihaiGoRunning Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how you turned intense suffering into a profound spiritual path! Your perspective on embracing the busy mind and using a focus, like the breath, as a way to train the monkey within us, is such a valuable insight. Sending gratitude and smiles your way!

@trishferry3533 Жыл бұрын

Alex I have learned so much from you and your guests. Your podcast has helped me have better understanding my spiritual path and my human nature. I look forward to your podcasts and what knowledge and new understanding that I will gain.

@Bob_Lewis202 Жыл бұрын

Greetings and salutations brother Alex 🙂 I sincerely appreciate all your dedication to helping society with your content ❣️ I am learning meditation. I was clinically dead for 3.5-4 minutes and had a non-profound OBE however my mom had the full tunnel of light experience and came back to tell me of it 🙂I know heaven is real and these guests are helping me so much! I sincerely thank you brother 🤙 God bless, Namaste 🙏❤

@charitywairimungugi-latz1315 Жыл бұрын

This was so incredibly helpful that l have shared it all over and talked directly about my meditation experience always feel l am a failure.Thank you both of you.Loved the flow of the conversation

@PiercedPixie Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the discussion on 'Doctor Strange'. I watched that movie for the second time after my Spiritual Awakening, and upon watching it again, I legit said to myself "they had actual spiritualists work on this film because some of this is SO on point." Brilliant!

@thecentreofyesyes5865 Жыл бұрын

I teach meditation in a school as I had the same feeling as you. I am vert blessed and honoured to do so. 🎉

@jaideepchatterjee9913 Жыл бұрын

Monk thubten is a wonderful speaker. Regards to him.

@ellensteadman7742 Жыл бұрын

Alex, I suspect you are entering into samadhi in those long 'disappearances' you are speaking about. Perhaps you would benefit from also chatting to either a Hindu meditation teacher as they go more into what those states mean/are classified as. Either that or perhaps the Burmese vipassana teachers who also very carefully identify different stages of Jhana (classified meditation states) Good luck!

@NextLevelSoul Жыл бұрын

Thx for letting me know 🙏

@djakooma6471 8 ай бұрын

Vipassana retreats are perfect to learn the technic and meditate in your everyday life slowly but surely…🙏🏽

@sram0425 Жыл бұрын

wowowowow I sooooooo needed this!!!!! I have tried meditation and feel like I have failed for all the reasons in this video --- I have a new view on meditation now!!!! THANKS SO MUCH ALEX

@Healthy-lifestyle2024 Жыл бұрын

Same now am akay

@eduuco Жыл бұрын

Thank you, but the "higher self" was not really mentioned here. However, 1 thing I can add, as a Psychotherapist with my patients, who have no idea how to meditate, I recommend, and teach them to start with a powerful breath work, that will "blow their monkey brain" away in 30 seconds to a minute and centers them, and then ease them in a meditative mode through smooth natural breathing and focus on their body, then allowing the attention to move beyond. The plan would be to hold this state for 5 minutes (then we extend the time to 15 min to 30 min), It has worked almost all the time. I do not only "preach", but do this myself, almost daily with average of 40min to an hour, and have seem much benefit from it, as you may have experienced yourself.

@naomisims7230 Жыл бұрын

I tend to hold a lot of tension in my core area & practically stop breathing when I'm stressed. When I decided to stop smoking, I was plagued with cravings & obsessive thoughts & couldn't even begin to think about meditating. One day, & I don't know why, just like Forrest Gump, I took off running as fast as I could until I became so short of breath, I had to stop to catch my breath. When I recovered, I noticed my core was relaxed & even my lungs felt "relaxed". It not only relieved the cravings, but my obsessive thoughts too! It has been a very useful discovery. Thanks for describing your process.

@kimphelps3590 Жыл бұрын

My experience of Monk Gelong is compassion with no sharp edges, he seems to be kind, inside and out. So, that training to love oneself definitely shows in his love of others. I can feel it!

@dawnburns880 Жыл бұрын

this man doesnt need to get rainbows from his meditation sessions. he comes back with inner peace, love for self and others and wisdom.. thank you monk gelong

@ceciliacastillo-goham1745 Жыл бұрын

Wow that is really the gift 🎁 here meditation is in preparation to have a peaceful transition 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@eponymous2684 Жыл бұрын

I meditated religiously for months but nothing happened and then suddenly i started ending in tears and anger at nothing happening. I felt like i was reaching out and nothing was trying to reach out to me. So i stopped and next to never do it anymore because i dont need the pain that comes from it even when i try to not have any expectation. It has been rather hopeless for me. Edited to say i interrupted this listening to meditate again. I dont know how long i did but it disnt end in tears and feeling unloved, which is a good step. Thank you

@jadrankobukovac5580 Жыл бұрын

Instead to expect something from meditation , try to surrender and be submisive see what happens

@eponymous2684 Жыл бұрын

@@jadrankobukovac5580 How do you surrender and be submissive? Do you tell yourself that you are nothing and lowly?

@Utube1024 Жыл бұрын

Some take years. Some take a life time and yet there is no guaranteed to achieve anything. You started ending in tears and anger at nothing happening. That's something happening though it may not be pleasant. You burning away past karmic action. Meditation can be said as karma burner.