The Art of Being Happy - Buddha's Guide To Modern Living
Jethavanarama Buddhist Monastery, Sanathana Vani
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<p>Peace comes from within. Do not seek outside. ~ Buddha<br><br>Unlock ancient secrets for modern happiness with The Art of Being Happy. <br><br>Straight from the tranquil Jethavanarama Buddhist Monastery, Sri Lanka, this podcast offers simple, practical insights drawn from timeless Buddhist wisdom. <br><br>Learn to navigate life's challenges, reduce stress, and discover lasting joy in everyday moments with this talk series.<br><br>Brought to you by <br>Sanathana Vani - The Voice Eternal</p>
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True Happiness Starts Within 31.05.2026 22minHappiness is nothing but a state of mind, which is free from suffering. Start thinking beyond “I”, “Me” and “Mine” and stop internalising the pain that you feel due to external objects, people and circumstances. Unless you can objectify suffering and pain and try to understand the root cause, you will be caught in the cycle of suffering. True happiness is your natural state of being. So stop searching for it outside. Start looking within! For more such insights, stay tuned! Shar...
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Becoming a True Buddhist 24.05.2026 24minThe core of Buddhist philosophy is how much you have transformed from being a person who suffer to a person who doesn't. If you still suffer, your inner transformation is yet to be complete. If you don't know what to do when you suffer, you haven't event embarked on the journey of learning Buddha's teachings on life and true happiness. "Only hurt people hurt people" - Remember this the next time you suffer, you feel offended, agitated or overwhelmed or come across someone exhibit...
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The Attitude of Abundance 17.05.2026 18minAll the time, you are reminded of the past; all the time, you are worried about the future. In turn, all the time, you suffer, knowingly or unknowingly. But, is human life all about suffering? No, it’s actually a lease of life, an opportunity given to you by the Divine to free yourself from the cycle of suffering and understand the depth and purpose of life, which is eternal happiness. Move away from the attitude of deficiency to the attitude of abundance. Instead of asking ‘what is it...
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Re-evaluate & Relearn How to Work with Nature 10.05.2026 22minNature is all you have; it's your home, and you need to learn to live peacefully at home. Every encounter you have with nature, you need to ask what you need from nature. And you are served exactly what you ask for! So, the next time, you are unhappy with what you receive from nature, try re-evaluating your ask. Reassess whether your ask is fair, would have a lasting impact, and more importantly, whether it will truly make you happy. Relearn to be in tandem with nature. Stay tune...
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Get the Philosophy of Happiness Right 03.05.2026 24minIf happiness needs to be maintained, sustained, and strived for, don’t you think it will exhaust you one day? You seem to exchange everything you own for nothing. At least, nothing that lasts. Things or people who make you happy today may cease to do so tomorrow. Share your experience with us on WhatsApp at +916361803371
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Love Without “Ifs” 26.04.2026 28minLet’s face the fact that no one loves you the way you are. In any relationship, there are ifs, buts and conditions. So, all your life, you try to keep the face, try to fit in and adhere to others’ expectations, just to feel loved. You strive to do that and yet end up feeling unhappy. So, if you wish to experience the truest form of happiness, love yourself the way you are. Because that’s how the Divine has shaped you. Stay tuned for more such insights! Share your experience with...
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The Broken Philosophy of Happiness 19.04.2026 20minWe have always known happiness that comes at a price or suffering. We have all experienced good days and bad days. The worse the bad days are, the better the good days are. We believe that there is no happiness without suffering. We have been conditioned to believe in this broken philosophy of happiness. Beyond this broken philosophy of happiness, something else exists – true happiness. A true sense of happiness that doesn’t waver; that doesn’t come with suffering in the equation. The ...
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The Cost of Pursuing Your Desires 12.04.2026 25minJust like the weather, desire changes. Today you may desire something and put your time, energy and resources into fulfilling it. Yet, once the desire changes or wanes, you feel disheartened and hop onto the next thing you desire. So, the cycle of chasing desires continues. And, certainly at a cost. At the cost of your true happiness. At the cost of finding true fulfilment. At the cost of understanding that you are already enough and you have everything you truly need. Stay tune...
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The Art of Problem Solving 05.04.2026 25minWe often think suffering is external and there are circumstances or people who cause us pain and disappointment. We try to remove these sources of suffering endlessly. We try to master problem solving yet without any concrete results. What if we knew that suffering has its source in our mind and just by switching our mindset or perspective, our view of suffering, its causes and outcomes will change too? Can it be the key to mastering the art of problem solving? Stay tuned to learn more...
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Spend Your Time Wisely 29.03.2026 25minThe world around you has defined certain activities and interests as the norm. You are conditioned to believe the same, and you continue to pursue these without questioning whether they are truly necessary for your physical, mental, and overall well being. The tables turn in your favor when you begin assessing where to invest your time and resources. But how can you spend your time wisely and focus on what is sensible rather than sensational? Intrigued to learn more? Listen and di...
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Stop Competing, Start Belonging 22.03.2026 21minIn a world obsessed with being the "smartest," we have traded our peace for a relentless race of comparison. True freedom begins when we stop measuring our worth against others and start resting in our true nature. Competition is a shadow cast by the ego’s need to be "better." By choosing compassion over conquest, we move from a state of friction to a state of flow. This shift allows us to stop boasting and start belonging—recognising that in our global family, excellence is not about d...
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The Price of Competition 15.03.2026 22minThe concept of I, Me, Mine is valid only in the worlds that we create within our minds. We choose what favors us. We have separated space, opportunity and privilege for ourselves, people and things that matter to us. Whenever there is a competition, the loudest, the strongest and the fiercest tend to win. The real question is - is this price of competition worth it? What if you can coexist and cocreate to make the world a better place to live rather than compete with each other? Discov...
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The Real Disaster in a Disaster 08.03.2026 24minOur minds don't see all events as just events. In and amongst incidents, our minds lean towards accidents. The real disaster is when the mind is not equanimous and labels events as disasters when the outcome is unfavourable. Unless we view incidents as just incidents, we will continue to grieve, fear and worry about them, creating imaginary disasters within our minds. Stay tuned to learn the secret to view incidents just as mere incidents! Share your experience with us on W...
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Nature's Way Should be Your Way 01.03.2026 26minNature unfolds on its own, and when you choose to let nature runs its course rather than contesting it, you find peace in its truest sense. To achieve that, you need to understand the characteristics and ways of working of nature and become one with nature. Being at peace with nature is the way you can find true happiness, joy, and fulfilment. Stay tuned to discover more such insights! Share your experience with us on WhatsApp at +916361803371
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The Art of Being Desireless 22.02.2026 22minDoes the promise of tomorrow excite you? Have you ever wondered why today, the 24 hours you spent experiencing life, was not enough? Why does your mind stay curious about the next best thing, and happiness, fulfilment, and contentment seem far-fetched, more than ever? Because, finding true happiness has always been the pursuit. You need to master the art of being desireless to understand that happiness can’t be found but realised within. Happiness is much closer to home than you can im...
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The Value of Your Life 15.02.2026 26minIf you settle for moments of pleasure than true happiness, you must keep doing things to stay happy. The way you want to be someone significant, the things that you would like to achieve and possess, and the way of life that you aspire to maintain - none of these could define the value of your life or offer you true happiness. Be ambitious ever to find true happiness because that's the right pursuit towards lasting happiness, and that’s something that defines the true value of yo...
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The Purpose of Your Life 08.02.2026 25minTo understand the purpose of your life, you need the guidance of a mind rooted in wisdom. The last thing you need to do is trust your mind when it speaks out of ignorance, ignorance of truth, and ignorance of what happiness truly is. The purpose of your life is not only to survive or thrive but to revel in true happiness that lies within yourselves, not in worldly pleasures and pursuits. Stay tuned to understand how to realise this truth and not only know, but act on the purpose ...
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Is Embarrassment Real? 01.02.2026 26minEmbarrassment is not something others can give you or make you feel. Rather, it's mind-made, and your own internal self-preservation mechanism. You try to engineer your mind to rein in your emotions, and thoughts, so that you don't feel embarrassment. If it's your own mind's making, how real can this be? Is there a way you can manage your mind, and in turn, manage not experiencing embarrassment? Tune in and discover! Share your experience with us on WhatsApp at +91636...
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Truth has No Religion 25.01.2026 28minPeople with ignorance often interpret religion in their own ways but truth has no religion. Truth can't be divisive and religion can't be about segregation. It's about putting humanity back in the hearts, minds, and souls of human beings. Take this opportunity of life to cultivate humanness in its true sense to realise and live the ultimate truth that unites us all. Share your experience with us on WhatsApp at +916361803371
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No Pain, No Gain 18.01.2026 28minThe moment of pleasure is nothing but the moment when you overcome fear, get rid of pain or suffering. To experience this pleasure, you ultimately have to go through the series of less than desirable moments. Pleasure and happiness are two very different things. What if there is a way you can experience happiness that defies the norm of 'No Pain, No Gain'? Stay tuned to discover Buddha’s doctrine of attaining unconditional happiness! Share your experience with us on WhatsA...
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