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How to Train a Happy Mind

Scott Snibbe
Meditation
Buddhism
Mindfulness
Compassion
Tibetan Buddhism
Mental Health
Psychedelic Psychotherapy
Body Awareness
Relationships
Equanimity
Enlightenment
Happiness
Impermanence
PTSD
Non-Duality
Awareness
Emotional Well-Being
Positive Psychology
Nonviolent Communication
Israel and Gaza Conflict

The How to Train a Happy Mind podcast brings meditation to modern people hungry for happy, meaningful lives. Each week, host Scott Snibbe and his guests share powerful mind training techniques that go beyond mindfulness to harness our intelligence, emotions, and imagination. Learn how to build a happy mind, fulfilling relationships, and a better world through a secular approach to meditation that ... more

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What would you do if someone pulled a gun on you? I don't think any of us really know until we're actually put into that situation. Many years ago, someone pulled a gun on me and I was surprised by how I responded. In this episode of How to Train a H... more

Tsherin Sherpa is a remarkable Himalayan artist who draws on Buddhist iconography to explore sexuality, gender, consumerism, and identity. I first met him 25 years ago, when he was teaching thangka painting in the San Francisco Bay Area and I was a y... more

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A guided meditation on the preciousness of our next 24 hours alive and our unique place in the universe as science understands it: intelligent, self-aware beings at the end of 14 billion years’ cosmic and biological evolution.

Episode 5: Guided Medi... more

“It is not more surprising to be born twice than once,” Voltaire once said. 

In this episode we contemplate the miracle of existing at all, from our place at the end of our universe’s 14 billion years’ evolution to the simple joy of another 24 hours... more

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Recent Guests

Tsherin Sherpa
A remarkable contemporary artist, originally trained in Thangka painting.
Not specifically mentioned
Episode: Art & Emptiness: Tsherin Sherpa on Tradition, Identity, & Freedom #213
John Simon Jr.
Artist and author of 'Drawing Your Own Path'
drawingyourownpath.com
Episode: Drawing As Meditation with John Simon Jr. #207
Rob Hopkins
Activist and author focused on climate change and community engagement
Transition Network
Episode: How to Fall in Love with the Future—Rob Hopkins #205
Geshe Sherab
A highly qualified teacher and scholar in Tibetan Buddhism
Episode: What is Emptiness? with Geshe Sherab #202
Larry Ward
A meditation teacher who focused on healing from slavery and racism.
Episode: Full Awareness of Breath Meditation with Larry Ward [Memorial]
Dr. David Kittay
A professor at Columbia University known for his course on technology and its intersections with human meaning.
Columbia University
Episode: AI and Enlightenment with Dr. David Kittay #201
René Feusi
Meditation teacher with expertise in Tibetan Buddhism
Episode: The Warm Heart of Awareness: A Meditation with Ven. René Feusi #199
Venerable René Feusi
A respected yogi and teacher in Tibetan Buddhism who has spent decades in solitary retreat.
Episode: Concentration Makes Us Happy! with Ven. René Feusi #198
Dr. Larry Ward
Student of Thich Nhat Hanh and author of America's Racial Karma
Episode: Healing America's Racial Karma—Larry Ward #190

Host

Scott Snibbe
Host of the podcast and a twenty-five-year student of Tibetan Buddhism, who is well-versed in blending traditional teachings with contemporary insights on meditation and mindfulness.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 335 ratings
  • A Big Life Improvement

    Listening to this podcast has changed my life for the better. Being mindful is so important to my every day now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DocJHigh
    United States2 years ago
  • If you’re interested in a better world for you and everyone else …

    A brilliant podcast about Buddhism and meditation. Scott speaks to some of the most interesting and distinguished scholars and scientists whose research tackles aspects of our inner worlds. Scott’s a warm and friendly guide and super-knowledgable himself which allows the interviews to have a really nice conversational feel to them. Loads of great meditations too!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim6134
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Absolutely love this podcast

    Scott approaches his talks and mediations in such a relatable way. I have found them incredibly helpful in challenging my old thought patterns and reducing anxiety. I’ve listened to all of his episodes more than once. I’m so appreciative of this resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Svenskanonomous
    United States4 years ago
  • I so wanted to listen to Kiri Westby but she ended so many of her facts with a question mark, e.g., "Then the Chinese police came to raid us?" Did they raid you or no? Of course I realized her tonal question marks were meant to be factual but IMPOSSIBLE to listen to for ANY length of time. Sad bc I'm sure it was an interesting interview

    Podcast Addict
    1
    secular buddhist
    4 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    My partner, Jane, and I have been involved with Buddhism for decades. Nonetheless, we listen to, and learn from, this podcast regularly. The guests are wonderful, and Scott Snibbe's style of interviewing makes their messages accessible to those just discovering this path, as well as informative for those who have been on it for quite a while. Additionally, Scott's own teachings are helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NamrebNod
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the unique approach of integrating modern science with ancient Buddhist practices.
Overall, reviews indicate a strong sense of community and encouragement from the host, fostering a positive listening experience.
Many find the guided meditations and practical tips helpful in managing daily stresses and enhancing relationships.
Some express a desire for deeper explorations of skepticism within the content, valuing critical thinking alongside spiritual teachings.

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Laurie Anderson's Buddhism, Art, Meditation, and Death as Adventure [Full Uncut Interview] #212
Q: Can you talk about your teacher and what you learned in that tradition?
I was drawn to Mingyur Rinpoche because of his joy and the idea of not letting external sadness define your experience, focusing instead on joy and awareness.
Laurie Anderson's Buddhism, Art, Meditation, and Death as Adventure [Full Uncut Interview] #212
Q: Could you talk a little bit about how you discovered Buddhism and what role it plays in your life?
It started with a focus on attention and concentration, pushed by my friend Baba Lekhi's experience in a silent retreat, which opened me to my own journey with Buddhism.
Laurie Anderson's Buddhism, Art, Meditation, and Death as Adventure [Full Uncut Interview] #212
Q: How did you come up with that title?
It seemed natural to create a podcast as a Buddhist perspective since many friends were curious about enlightenment and I was their only Buddhist friend.
Drawing As Meditation with John Simon Jr. #207
Q: Can you talk a little bit about how meditation helped you deal with difficult feelings?
John's meditation practice through drawing allowed him to confront buried emotions and gain self-acceptance, contributing to inner calmness and emotional awareness.
Drawing As Meditation with John Simon Jr. #207
Q: How did you start out integrating a drawing practice with meditation?
John began with an intention to explore artistic creativity through software but discovered that the act of drawing itself became a meditative practice, leading to self-reflection and insights.

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2. John Simon Jr.
3. Rob Hopkins
4. Geshe Sherab
5. Larry Ward
6. Dr. David Kittay
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