{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65da7abb4393e50016ffe2cd/6a09dfab68dc584edad0efd4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Monk’s Advice For Modern Life with Vaisesika Dasa","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65da7abb4393e50016ffe2cd/1779031855811-f11d7589-1f34-4e3a-a70b-903043ee1b9e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of The Mind Full Podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Vaisesika Dasa. Vaisesika is a monk, author, and spiritual teacher who has spent decades studying ancient wisdom - but don’t worry, this isn’t one of those conversations where you’re expected to abandon modern life and live in a cave! In fact, one of the biggest takeaways for me was how practical his ideas are.</p><p><br></p><p>His book, <em>The Four Questions</em>, centres around one simple idea: the quality of your questions shapes the quality of your life. We talk about purpose, service, attention, and why most of us are throwing our focus around like loose change.</p><p><br></p><p>There’s warmth, humour, and a lot of wisdom in this chat - including one brilliant piece of advice that I genuinely haven’t stopped thinking about since!</p><p><br></p><p>You can find Vaisesika <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/vaisesikadasa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@vaisesikadasa</a> on Instagram, he’s also on Facebook and gives really interesting lectures on Youtube.</p><p><br></p><p>And his book <em>The Four Questions</em> is a lovely, simple and effective place to start if you’re looking for some more direction and fulfillment in your life.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information on Vaisesika’s work, and to buy ‘<em>The Four Questions</em>’ visit <a href=\"http://www.vaisesikadasa.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">​​www.vaisesikadasa.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you're new to the series, why not take the time to go back and catch up on the wonderful interviews that you may have missed!</p><p><br></p><p>Visit<a href=\"http://www.dermotwhelan.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.dermotwhelan.com</a> for more information and don't forget my latest book <em>Busy and Wrecked</em> is out now!</p>","author_name":"Dermot Whelan"}