Taming the Wild Mind & the 9 Stages of Meditation | Yale University

Struggling to find peace in our fast-paced world? In this talk at Yale University, Khenpo Sodargye reveals traditional meditation secrets. What you will discover: ① Why meditation is the most effective method for maintaining physical well-being. ② How to properly tame your mind using the ancient metaphor of a wild elephant. ③ The nine progressive stages of resting the mind. ④ Why experiencing inner peace also include compassionate attention for refugees. 👇 Check out the timestamps below to jump into specific chapters! 00:00:00 Introduction of Khenpo Sodargye at Yale University 00:03:06 The necessity of inner peace in our fast-paced modern era 00:08:21 Meditation as the ultimate method for physical health and longevity 00:11:59 How meditation successfully helps inmates find peace in harsh environments 00:16:31 Overcoming the five faults and relying on the six powers 00:21:09 The nine progressive stages of resting the mind 00:27:02 A short guided practice for single-pointed concentration 00:29:29 The importance of caring for displaced and homeless refugees #khenposodargye #TibetanBuddhism #Meditation #MindTraining #YaleUniversity #InnerPeace #MentalHealth #Shamatha #Compassion #BuddhistWisdom #Mindfulness #StressRelief #RefugeeAwareness