Be Kind Be Happy Podcast

In this course, we read and analyze the short Buddha text, The Sutra Teaching the Four Factors while explaining the underlying meanings and context surrounding the teaching.This is a very important Buddhist text for sincere practitioners because it explains the right way to practice. The teaching of Right Effort is especially important to our study of Buddhism because it highlights how we should address our negative habits and increase our wholesome qualities. As a result, we can find peace of mind that is free from greed, anger, and ignorance, the three poisons that inhibit our spiritual awakening.The Sutra teaching the Four Factors explores four key concepts: How to prevent unwholesome qualities that haven't risen from arising, how to remove unwholesome qualities that have already arisen, how to cultivate wholesome qualities that have yet risen, and how to nurture wholesome qualities that have already arisen. By practicing these teachings in our everyday lives, we can purify all our bad karmas by replacing them with virtuous ones.The course consists of 4 sections: The introduction, the background of the sutra, the reading and analysis of the sutra, and finally the summary of the practice. By structuring the course such wise, we allow you to not only understand the teaching by reading it first hand, but I also provide deep insight into the context, underlying meaning as well as practical steps to incorporating the teachings of Right Effort into an easy-to-understand practice. Best wishes and hope you enjoy the course.Byron Li.

In this audio course, we read and analyze the short Buddha text, The HeartSutra, while explaining the underlying meanings and context surrounding the teaching.This is one of the most popular Buddhist texts and is one of the central texts for the Buddhist School of Emptiness. The teaching of Emptiness is especially important to our study of Buddhism because it highlights the Middle Path, one that refrains from all extremities. As a result, we can find peace of mind that is free from greed, anger, and ignorance, the three poisons that inhibit our spiritual awakening.The Heart Sutra explores four key concepts: The underlying essence of emptiness and how not to attach to it, the sense of self one experiences through attachment to the five skandhas, the emptiness of all the Buddhist teachings so as not to attach to them, and the state of Buddhahood as the ultimate liberation. By practicing these teachings in our everyday lives, we can free ourselves from suffering associated with a strong attachment to ego, false thoughts, and impulsive actions.The course consists of 4 sections: The introduction, the background of the sutra, the reading and analysis of the sutra, and finally the summary of the practice.By structuring the course such wise, we allow you to not only understand the teaching by reading it first hand, but I also provide deep insight into the context, underlying meaning as well as practical steps to incorporating the teachings of Emptiness into an easy-to-understand practice. Best wishes and hope you enjoy the course.Byron Li.

In this Audio Course, we read and analyze the entire Buddha text, The Sutra on Amitabha Buddha, while explaining the underlying meanings and context surrounding the teaching. This is one of the most popular Buddhist texts and is one of the central texts for the Pure Land school.The Pure Land Practice is about reciting the Buddha's name, Amitabha or Amitayus, in the hope to achieve rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Utmost Bliss. It is said to be the simplest practice in Buddhism to attain the highest supreme Enlightenment of Buddhahood.However, despite its simplicity, a practitioner must still have a strong understanding of the Sutra as well as a deep faith in the teaching and practice in order to achieve the ultimate goal of a Pure Land rebirth.The course consists of 4 sections: The introduction, the background of the sutra, the reading and analysis of the sutra, and finally the summary of the practice.By structuring the course like such, we allow one to not only understand the teaching by reading it first hand, but we also provide deep insight into the context, underlying meaning as well as practical steps in incorporating the Pure Land practice into an easy-to-understand practice. Best wishes and hope you enjoy the course.Amitabha.Byron Li.

⌚Time Stamp0:30 – Let’s take three deep breaths together1:30 – Why Gratitude is Important2:05 – Byron’s Lesson #1 – My Life Partner05:05 – Leigh’s Lesson #1 – My Loving Girlfriend13:00 – Byron’s Lesson #2 – Leigh and the Podcast16:35 – Leigh’s Lesson #2 – Growth Mindset29:00 – Byron’s Lesson #3 – My Good Health35:00 – Leigh’s Lesson #3 – My Family39:00 – Summing Up Byron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect. Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

⌚Time Stamp1:30 – Let’s take three deep breaths together2:50 – What does health mean to us?5:15 – Did you focus on physical health in the monastery?10:20 – More than just physical health14:45 – How to build strong mental health17:00 – 5 habits for building perfect health21:45 – Why sleeping is like dying26:55 – Be mindful of what you eat29:40 – Create a morning routine you love39:00 – Don’t forget to exercise!44:50 - Being healthy is attractiveByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect. Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

⌚Time Stamp0:30 – Let’s take three deep breaths together2:15 – Byron’s profound moment of knowing. 8:45 – Using your body and mind as your basis of testing.11:35 – Part 1 - How to differentiate knowing from thinking15:40 – Being honest with what you know18:20 – Part 2 – Building on what you know23:30 – Importance of self-assessing24:40 – Part 3 – The 3 Knowings that lead to all success30:00 – Transcending all the obstacles that will inevitably arise33:20 – SummaryByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making people happy, and teaching others to learn they are enough.

⌚Time Stamp0:30 – Let’s take three deep breaths together1:45 – The importance of learning4:45 – Education is the foundation for everything7:35 – Moral Education8:20 – How to be better self educators12:40 – Importance of cultivating a growth mindset15:50 – Platforms for self-learning.19:40 – Spiritual Education20:35 – Using education to add value22:30 – Buddhist Perspective on service26:00 – Finding your purposeByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making people happy, and teaching others to learn they are enough.

⌚Time Stamp0:30 – Let’s take three deep breaths together2:00 – The primary source of success7:30 – Rule #1 - Build Your Energy11:20 – Benefits of Intermittent Fasting13:50 – Listen To Your Body15:50 – Rule #2 – Don’t Waste Your Energy21:15 – Attention Is Energy26:10 – Understanding Your Breath29:40 – Rule #3 – Reinvest Your Energy35:55 – Dealing with stressful situations37:45 – Summing UpByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making people happy, and teaching others to learn they are enough.

⌚Time Stamp0:45 – Let’s take three deep breaths together4:35 – The silent retreat8:25 – The intense daily schedule13:30 – The Meditation Practice16:30 – Difference between Chinese Buddhism and Thai Buddhism19:40 – When the mind stops thinking20:30 – My prior misunderstanding of the practice23:30 – How do you know when you’re aware?29:30 – I levelled up!41:10 – Final takeaway from the silent retreatByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making people happy, and teaching others to learn they are enough.

⌚Time Stamp0:20 – Let’s take three deep breaths together1:30 – Introducing Leigh3:40 – What is your why?8:25 – I want to make people happy.10:25 – Where did the journey of self-actualization begin?13:40 – What are the specific areas you want to focus on?15:40 – Describe your relationship with nature and the environment?21:05 – What insights and realizations have you had so far?24:20 – What have you learned about human nature?27:45 – What direction do you have in mind for the podcast?29:30 – Final message to our listenersByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making people happy, and teaching others to learn they are enough.

⌚Time Stamp0:15 – Let’s take three deep breaths together1:20 – Introducing Jeremy6:05 – Jeremy’s coaching background10:30 – The role of perception on our performance15:35 – How we can transcend our limiting beliefs23:00 – Changing the language we use changes our narrative.29:00 – The best investment is in yourself33:00 – Why you should understand your core values at a deeper level37:30 – The Power of Zero42:45 – What impact Jeremy wishes to have on the worldWhere to find Jeremy KhohFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jeremykhoh1LinkedIn - Jeremy KhohWebsite - https://jeremykhoh.com/Instagram - Mind CFOByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making people happy, and teaching others to learn they are enough.

⌚Time Stamp0:40 – Let’s take three deep breaths together1:45 – A bit about Byron4:55 – Why was the corporate life not for you?6:30 – Did you have a calling from the monastery?9:40 – What was your motivation for being a Buddhist Monk?12:35 –What drove you to leave the monastery?15:50 – How was the transition from the monastery to the secular world?22:00 – How long was the integration period?24:40 – What are your plans now?27:00 – What are your future plans?29.20 – What is the one impact you want to have on the world?Byron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making people happy, and teaching others to learn they are enough.

⌚Time Stamp0:35 – Let’s take three deep breaths together2:10 – Understanding your intention – What is my WHY?6:00 – How bad do you want it?9:40 – Constantly reevaluate your intentions13:00 – What must we do? What must we give up?16:00 – Act like a person who achieves the things you want.18:30 – Leigh’s personal experience on refining his WHY20:25 – Final ThoughtsByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making people happy, and teaching others to learn they are enough.

⌚Time Stamp0:50 – Let’s take three deep breaths together2:35 – How to love what you do7:05 – Bringing mindfulness into it11:40 – Care for what you do and who you’re doing it with14:00 – Setting an intention17:00 – Positive reinforcement methods18:40 – Refining your original motivation23:30 – Embrace the grind25:30 – Be gentle with yourself27:20 – Final ThoughtsByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

⌚Time Stamp0:20 – Let’s take three deep breaths together2:35 – The 3 Stages of ‘Think Good Thoughts’4:15 – Getting rid of negative thoughts9:20 – The Four Immeasurable States10:40 – What is Equanimity?11:45 – What is Joy and Compassion12:45 – What is Love?16:50 – Summarizing the Three Acts of Goodness19:23 – Leigh’s Final Thoughts22:00 – Byron’s Final ThoughtsByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

⌚Time Stamp0:25 – Let’s take three deep breaths together2:05 – The Philosophy of ‘Speak Good Words’ 8:00 – Speech Meditation11:51 – Words create our reality13:20 – Being comfortable in silence17:20 – Being the Master of Good Speech20:25 – Consume good content22:14 – Final thoughtsByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

⌚Time Stamp0:40 – Let’s take three deep breaths together1:55 –Introducing the 3 Acts of Goodness 3:20 – The First Act – Do Good Deeds7:20 – The 4 Levels of Giving9:20 – The Gift of Fearlessness13:47 – Examples of Good Deeds to practice in every day life.19:35 – Combining passion with Good Deeds23:30 – Why it’s hard to help those close to you.25:40 – Focus on building character over reputation.28:05 – Final thoughtsByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.In loving memory of Shawn.

⌚Time Stamp0:25 – Let’s take three deep breaths together2:30 – The importance of habits and how to develop them. 5:00 – Byron’s daily habits8:00 – Habits require discipline13:00 – How to make habits stick14:25 – When you break your habit streak16:00 – Leigh’s habits18:30 – Keeping a straight back throughout the day20:35 – Practicing the Full Lotus24:50 – How to tell when a habit has been formed30:56 – 3 tips to effectively create good habits33:07 – Final thoughtsByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

⌚Time Stamp0:30 – Let’s take three deep breaths together2:25 – Inner happiness comes being true to yourself. 7:52 – Use your happiness to fuel your own tank12:55 – Real happiness is eternal, unconditioned, and effortless15:15 – How happiness leads to self-perpetuating energy19:35 – Your motivation is your fuel21:45 – Learning everything, collecting all the tools.24:54 – A collection of good moments create a good life.27:38 – Final thoughtsByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

⌚Time Stamp0:40 – Let’s take three deep breaths together1:40 – What is inspiration?2:55 – Byron’s sources of inspiration3:50 – Leigh’s sources of inspiration4:40 – The inspiration of Byron’s Monastic Master (Venerable Master Hsing Yun)8:45 – Tell people they inspire you!13:04 – The qualities that inspire Leigh14:38 – Why vulnerability is important in growth17:35 – How to find inspiration when you need it most23:04 – Final ThoughtsByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

⌚Time Stamp0:20 – Let’s take three deep breaths together1:51 – Ingredient #1 – Being free from judgements 3:40 – How to be less judgmental8:34 – Ingredient #2 – Having a meditation practice9:50 – Breathing meditation12:27 – Guided meditation15:22 – Ingredient #3 – Maintaining a healthy body18:20 – Benefits of Yoga24:53 – Recap of the three ingredients.27:50 – Final ThoughtsByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

⌚Time Stamp0:15 – Let’s take three deep breaths together2:35 – Introduction to Visualization3:00 – What visualization means to Byron8:13 – Byron’s vision of Happy Learning Club (a children’s learning center I established in Thailand)12:09 – Establishing a setting for our podcast17:55 – The Smell of the Grass21:47 – The strength of group visualization23:14 – The significance of nature in our life29:10 – Visualizing compulsively and consciously33:43 – Regaining control of your happiness40:36 – We all vibrate our own energy43:10 – Our Final ThoughtsByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

⌚Time Stamp0:10 – Dealing with strong depression and anxiety3:14 - Coming out of vicious cycles of negative7:05 - Byron’s quote of the week – Be Gentle To Yourself14:04 - Changing your perception of adversity21:50 - Using breathwork to deal with stress25:15 - Leigh’s quote of the week – Kindle a Light of Meaning27:40 - How to find your life purpose35:01 - Your obstacles are your path46:20- The universe will keep teaching you a lesson until you’ve learnt it. 51:15- Final ThoughtsByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

⌚Time Stamp0:20 – Is health and exercise related to spirituality?7:50 – How to manage being around people with low energy.11:52 – I will always care even if I cannot always help17:35 – Failing and hardship is just as important as success and happiness.21:50 – How do you cultivate good energy in every day life26:06 – Peace of non duality28:00 – Limit overall suffering by limiting suffering in the world31:21 – How has the energy levels around the world been affected recently?38:15 – Byron’s Quote of the Week41:10 - Leigh’s Quote of the Week46:25 – Final ThoughtsByron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

In this episode we explore how we can find fulfillment and unconditional happiness. Together we dive deep into stories and experiences we've had traveling around the world. Touching on many personal philosophies along the way. Byron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.

In the first episode of the Be Kind Be Happy Podcast, Byron (former Buddhist monk, teacher) and Leigh (Psychology graduate, English and future science teacher) introduce themselves. Explain their interpretations of 'Be Kind Be Happy', The power of kindness, and the vision for the podcast. We hope to continue creating content every week by discussing important social and personal issues that impact our everyday lives. Byron - An Australian ex-Buddhist Monk who is now working as an English teacher in Thailand. I recently opened a school where we teach young children the power of education, happiness, and respect.Leigh - A Canadian aspiring science teacher who has many experiences traveling the world and learning different cultures. Leigh enjoys exercise, cycling, meditation, and is especially passionate about making others happy.