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Delivering practical wisdom for a happier life. A Buddhist podcast that explores how to navigate the daily complexities of life relating to topics such as ambition, personal finance, relationships, etc. www.handfulofleaves.life#Podcast Buddhism Mindfulness
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Ep 74: I'm Not Good Enough ft Angela & Cheryl (opens the original)
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Two Dharma friends, Cheryl and Angela, sit down to unpack everything their March meditation retreat with Ajahn Jayasaro taught them — and it wasn't the peaceful escape either of them expected.In this honest episode of the Handful of Leaves podcast, they talk through work burnout, losing parents to cancer, the "I'm not good enough" loop that followed them onto the cushion, and why chasing a peaceful feeling in meditation can actually work against you. They unpack Ajahn Jayasaro's teachings on con
Ep 71: From Princeton Graduate & Singapore Civil Servant to Buddhist Nun ft Venerable Damcho (opens the original)
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What happens when you follow the Singapore path, tick the right boxes, and still feel like something is missing? In this episode, Cheryl speaks with Venerable Damcho on her unexpected path into Buddhism, from heartbreak and anxiety in university, to meditation, retreats, ordination, and discovering a kind of happiness that did not depend on external success. Key takeaways: 🧭 I just felt like I had been cheated A raw reflection on chasing the life we are told will make us happy, only to ask: and
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