You’re doing everything right, so why does it still feel like you’re not enough?
Even the most disciplined, accomplished people face this tension. In this special session of Vibe with Venerables (Episode 36), Venerable Dr. Juewei (Nan Tien Institute) shares something refreshingly honest: while preparing for this very series, she found herself facing overwhelm, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. Yes, even Venerables have those weeks!
Instead of pushing through or ignoring it, she returned to the Sūtra of the Eight Realizations of Great Beings—a foundational Mahayana Buddhist teaching—and used it as a lens to understand her own mind. This deeply personal episode includes Venerable Dr. Juewei’s reflection on applying these insights to her life.
From realizing impermanence and that suffering causes desire, to diligence, wisdom, and compassion, these teachings offer a practical path to navigating overwhelm, self-doubt, and the pressures of everyday life.
You’ll learn:
• Why more effort doesn’t always solve overwhelm
• How perfectionism creates suffering
• What it means to actually “let thoughts go”
• How to maintain equanimity, even in the presence of stress and uncertainty
As you watch, consider this: which of the Eight Realizations will you choose to practice in your own life this year?
References
Sūtra of the Eight Realizations of Great Beings
A Prayer for the People Who Transcribe Sutras and Hear the Dharma
Donation
This series is freely offered by Buddhism.net. If you’d like, you may make a donation directly to Venerable Juewei at the Nan Tien Institute.
We thank you for dāna, the practice of cultivating generosity.
