Gen Gomlam returns to the podcast for a very personal and deeply moving conversation about how to heal and find peace after a loved one takes their life. So many emotions of guilt, anger, shame are addressed as well as a profound exploration of the causes of suicidal ideation. Although it’s an uncomfortable subject, it is a very important one. We hope by talking openly about it we can offer comfort and wisdom to those who might be grieving in a similar way, and help remove any stigma or shame around a sorrow that is unfortunately all too common in our modern times. *** If you have been affected by the issues raised in this episode, please know there are many confidential helplines and avenues of support available to you, for example: In the United States: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline suicidepreventionlifeline.org This is available 24/7 to anyone in crisis, feeling suicidal or in emotional distress. You can speak to them online or over the phone by calling 1-800-273-8255. In the United Kingdom: The Samaritans samaritans.org Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to those in crisis and experiencing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. They offer support via phone (116-123) or via email on Jo@samaritans.org In Australia: Lifeline lifeline.org.au Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call the crisis support hotline at 13-11-14 Confidential text support: 0477-13-11-14 Online chat: available here In Canada: Crisis Services Canada crisisservicescanada.ca CSC provide suicide prevention services and further support to people in Canada. Call toll free for crisis support at 1-833-456-4566. Text support: 45645 In New Zealand: Lifeline Aotearoa lifeline.org.nz Their Suicide Crisis Helpline is: 0800-543-354. Their calls are answered by qualified counsellors and trained volunteers. You can also text HELP to 4357. Worldwide: Befrienders befrienders.org This service is available globally and they can search for helplines for countries that are not listed above. *** Book references: Joyful Path of Good Fortune: https://kadampa.org/book/joyful-path-of-good-fortune Living Meaningfully Dying Joyfully: https://kadampa.org/book/living-meaningfully-dying-joyfully Gen Gomlam is the Resident Teacher in Kadampa Meditation Center Florida https://meditationinsarasota.org/. The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. See more https://kadampa.org/ WANT MORE? Find a meditation center near you https://kadampa.org/nkt-center-search/?lang=en Listen to teaching clips: youtube.com/nktikbu https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPCFEyZz74nOHZbQr1B4z Follow the Modern Buddhism Podcast Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/modernbuddhismpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernbuddhismpodcast/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernbuddhismpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lgQNhbjMGoHOxBnjkfmK4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/519b6d69-b6ed-46b2-ab56-ebaf59adf96e/the-modern-buddhism-podcast #modermbuddhismpodcast #buddhism #healing #suicide #grief #suicidal #meditation #buddhistnun #nun
