Buddhist Principles for Anxiety

According to Buddhist teachings described in the interview, what is the primary origin of anxiety?

In the context of the interview, how does Buddhist philosophy differentiate between 'fear' and 'anxiety'?

According to the principles discussed, what is the initial step to be taken in order to control the mind and diminish fear?

What key principle is emphasized as the core belief for overcoming fear and anxiety, according to Geshe Kelsang in the interview?

How does the 'sky and clouds' analogy, as presented in the interview, aid in managing anxious thoughts and emotions?

What is the danger of anxiety becoming self-referential, as discussed in the podcast?

In the context of using meditation to address anxiety, what does it mean to 'observe' anxious thoughts without becoming overwhelmed?

How does understanding that anxiety isn't caused by external situations, as emphasized in the interview influence one's ability to manage it?

What is the central idea behind the "clouds in the sky" metaphor in the context of managing anxiety?

Why does focusing solely on achieving success often increase anxiety, according to Buddhist teachings?

How does meditation on death help in managing anxiety related to future outcomes?

In what way can the mind's capacity to create anxiety be paradoxically beneficial?

What is themain intention behind the meditation practice of "taking and giving" (Tonglen) in the context of anxiety?

Which practice is most aligned with increasing mental equilibrium to manage anxiety?

What does Buddhist teaching suggest about the potential benefits of failure?

What effect does "tunnel vision" have on a person experiencing anxiety?

Why is meditation on death seen as valuable to some practices?

In meditation practices, what is the effect of embracing discomfort and fear?

What is the initial focus of anxiety before it becomes self-referential, according to the text?

The text suggests that anxiety is often an overreaction, comparing it to what scenario?

What does the text say failure cultivates, contrasting it with the impact of constant success?

Why does the text suggest meditating on death as a method for dealing with anxiety?

What does anxiety reveal about the mind?

What does the text suggest individuals should do when they recognize 'wrong awareness'?

What is the core practice of 'Meditation on Taking and Giving' designed to strengthen?

According to Geshe Kelsang, what should one always remember, regardless of the outcome of a situation?

What is the primary emphasis of the Buddhist approach to dealing with anxiety presented in the text?

According to Buddhist philosophy, what is the primary source of anxiety?

What is the role of external situations in causing anxiety, according to the Buddhist perspective presented?

How does breathing meditation assist in managing anxiety?

What key realization does breathing meditation facilitate in relation to anxiety and the mind?

What is a potential drawback of 'tunnel vision' thinking, according to the text, and how does it relate to anxiety?

Besides breathing exercises, what other meditation technique is mentioned that helps combat death?