About this episode
In this powerful episode of The xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with Geetanjali Pandit — former CHRO of the India Today Group, Indian Express, and Zee Media, and bestselling author of Buddha at Work and Buddha in Love — for a deep, honest conversation on Buddhism, work stress, relationships, burnout, leadership, and modern life.This is not a feel-good spiritual talk.This is practical Buddhism for people dealing with pressure, toxic work cultures, emotional pain, broken relationships, and inner conflict.Geetanjali shares her lived experiences from the corporate world, her personal struggles, and how Buddhist wisdom helped her navigate abuse, stress, anger, trauma, leadership challenges, and emotional healing — both at work and in love.In this episode, we explore: • How Buddhism applies to modern work life • Why stress, burnout, and disengagement are rising globally • What Buddhism says about anger, greed, ignorance, and suffering • How unresolved issues create toxic workplaces and relationships • Why leaders struggle with emotional maturity and responsibility • How to manage work pressure, anxiety, and inner chaos • What Buddhism really teaches about happiness, pain, and effort • Why Buddhism matters more at work and in relationships than most people realiseTimestamps00:00 A Life-Changing Rescue00:13 Discovering Buddhism and Inner Peace03:46 The Power of Chanting for Happiness05:30 Finding Happiness Before Success06:31 The Importance of Gratitude15:55 Buddhism's Three Poisons17:28 Toxicity and Unresolved Issues21:32 Navigating Office Politics25:01 Managing Expectations in Relationships26:13 Understanding Anger and Its Impact27:09 Insights from 'Just Chill' Show29:37 Values and Compatibility in Relationships32:46 Dealing with Disappointment and Expectations35:07 Belief in Coincidences and Personal Stories40:54 Levels of Consci
