Episode Details

We explore why so many of us feel fundamentally flawed and how the Buddhist teaching of basic goodness offers a practical way back to ease. 

We share meditation-based tools for working with shame, self-doubt, and cultural messages of not-enoughness so we can act with more clarity and care. 

Buy Lodro Rinzler's Book: You Are Good. You Are Enough.
https://a.co/d/078HXYBb

Lodro's website: https://www.lodrorinzler.com/

• why Lodro writes You Are Good, You Are Enough amid divisiveness and rising self-doubt
• how to recognise basic goodness through ordinary moments rather than abstract belief
• the cocoon of self-stories and the shift from identity to present experience
• how acceptance supports commitment and more skillful action in the world
• subtle cultural messaging that reinforces not-enoughness and self-judgment
• why retreats and longer sits can reset perspective on distraction and presence
• choosing space over busy and aligning work with a clear intention
• four immeasurables practices including loving-kindness for self and others
• a practical “loving-kindness photo” for someone you struggle with
• navigating imposter syndrome for mindfulness teachers without chasing perfection
• healthy regret versus harmful shame and learning from mistakes
• a nuanced view on “evil” as distance from basic goodness rather than a fixed essence

Please check out Lodro Rinzler's website at https://www.lodrorinzler.com/ where you can find all those free guided meditations that we talked about, links to his past books, which I highly recommend.

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