In this episode, Master Shi Heng Yi, Headmaster of Shaolin Temple Europe and author of Shaolin Spirit, reveals ancient Shaolin wisdom to help you find clarity, purpose, and peace in the chaos of modern life.
From breaking bricks with pure focus to breaking emotional patterns that keep us stuck, Master Shi shares the real reason we suffer—and how to free yourself from anxiety, overthinking, addiction to achievement, and feeling “never enough.”
He explains:
- Why young men are struggling more than ever
- How to find your true purpose (without chasing external goals)
- The 5 internal forces holding every human back
- Why discipline and awareness—not strength—lead to transformation
- How to reconnect with your inner power, even in a distracted world
- This isn’t just an interview. It’s a blueprint for spiritual, emotional, and mental mastery.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:02 What’s Your Mission?
05:43 Why Are We Suffering?
07:24 How Do We Find Our Purpose?
13:08 Why Purpose Is So Hard to Find
15:30 What Do We Need to Be Connected To?
21:15 Identity, Ego & the Feeling of Lack
26:46 Letting Go of Your Ideas
28:57 How to Break Old Patterns
34:47 Training New Patterns
35:33 Advice for Young Men
38:33 Why Are Young Men Struggling?
39:34 The 5 Things Holding All Humans Back
42:05 Living in a World Full of Temptations
43:13 What Is Discipline Really?
45:14 Awareness of Your Trigger Moments
48:51 Bringing Light to the Dark Parts of Your Life
01:07:36 The Emotions That Block Growth
01:10:39 How to Stop Caring What People Think
01:26:47 The Role of Kung Fu in Waking Up
01:32:10 The Shaolin Virtues
01:33:03 Do You Believe in God?
01:35:52 Are You Happy?
01:37:18 What Are Karmic Connections?
01:38:38 Daily Practice of a Shaolin Master
01:43:28 Doing Hard Things to Grow
01:48:18 How Master Shi Grows Every Day
01:52:55 Becoming Comfortable With Uncertainty
01:59:34 What Is the RAIN Method?
02:03:25 A Final Message to His Son
02:04:40 On Grieving His Father’s Death
02:11:02 What to Do When It’s Too Late to Speak
02:14:38 What Is Self-Mastery?
02:24:49 What Is Your Greatest Regret?
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