E4: The Cure for What Ails Us - The True Path to Happiness and Success

The Game of Zen

We are excited to share with you the latest episode of our podcast, Game of Zen. In this insightful episode, we delve into the profound teachings of the Buddha's Four Noble Truths and the transformative power of the Eightfold Path. We explore the idea that true success and lasting happiness are not external accomplishments, but rather an inner state of being that can be cultivated and nurtured over time.

[05:28] Medical analogy: Symptom, diagnosis, treatment, cure. Buddhist analogy: Life is suffering, craving causes suffering, end to suffering, Eightfold Path. Cure is possible but ongoing, perpetual.

[08:06] Manifest success and happiness through personal growth.

[15:23] The Eight Fold path reveals life's uncertainties.

[18:14] Venture capital career: constant change, reframing success.

[22:38] Surviving open heart surgery is a lesson.

[24:54] Wisdom of impermanence - suffering, relationship, experience.

[28:33] Overcoming habits for inner growth and flexibility.

[32:23] Meditation, book recommendations, and closing meditation.

[39:02] Breathing helped answer questions in zone.

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