Steven Bartlett
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Secret Buddhist Practice To Stop Self Hate & Overthinking!

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June 23, 2025

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From 6 years in isolation to sounding the alarm, Buddhist Gelong Thubten reveals the hidden epidemic no one is talking about with stress, depression, buddhism, meditation, mental health and more.

Thubten is one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers, who spent 6 years in isolated meditation retreats, including one which lasted 4 years. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living’.

He explains:

◽️ The hidden mental health crisis that’s silently destroying your emotional well-being.

◽️ Why Western culture increases anxiety, depression, and disconnection

◽️ The biggest myths about meditation and how to meditate properly.

◽️ The real reason your meditation practice isn’t working.

◽️ How screen time and phone addiction are hijacking your brain and inner peace.

◽️ Why rejecting pleasure can lead to lasting connection and clarity.

◽️ How unresolved trauma controls your mind and how mindfulness can free you.

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◽️ You can purchase Thubten’s book, ‘Handbook for Hard TimesA Monk's Guide to Fearless Living’, here

◽️ You can purchase Thubten’s book, ‘A Monk's Guide to HappinessMeditation in the 21st century’, here

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