How To Be Less Tense | GuoGu

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<p dir="ltr">Plus: How to take your thoughts less seriously and be the calmest person in the room.</p> <p dir="ltr">GuoGu (AKA Dr. Jimmy Yu) is the founder of the <a href="http://www.tallahasseechan.org/">Tallahassee Chan Center</a>  and a Professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions at Florida State University. He is the author of several books, including <a href= "https://www.shambhala.com/authors/g-n/guo-gu/the-essence-of-chan-15555.html"> The Essence of Chan</a> (2012), <a href= "https://www.shambhala.com/authors/g-n/guo-gu/passing-through-the-gateless-barrier-3507.html">Passing Through the Gateless Barrier</a> (2016), and <a href= "https://www.shambhala.com/authors/g-n/guo-gu/silent-illumination.html"> Silent Illumination</a> (2021). </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Embodied experiencing </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How words and language shape our reality </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The practice of wonderment </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Body scan meditation </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The importance of relaxation — and how to do it if you have pain </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The 4 things you need in order for meditation to do its job </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to carry all of this into daily life — GuoGu gets super practical here</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan's online community <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Additional Resources: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL28345138729C2BF3">Tallahassee Chan Center & Talks by Guo Gu</a> (YouTube Channel)</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets <a href= "https://www.nyimc.org/event/great-cosmic-joke/">here</a>!</p> <p>Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click <a class="c-link" href= "https://troutbeck.com/culture/luminaries-series-conversation-meditation-with-dan-harris-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link= "https://troutbeck.com/culture/luminaries-series-conversation-meditation-with-dan-harris-2025/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">here</a> to buy your ticket! </p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p> <p>Thanks to our sponsors: <br /> <br /> <strong>AT&T</strong>: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit <a href= "http://att.com/guarantee">att.com/guarantee</a> for details.<br /> <br /> <strong>Northwest Registered Agent</strong>: Protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Visit <a href= "https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/happierfree">https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/happierfree</a> and start building something amazing.</p>