Buddhist Voices

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Contemporary voices, specially commissioned in-depth interviews and conversations from members of the Triratna Buddhist Order around the world, exploring the Buddha's teaching in modern times for modern lives! Check out our other podcasts! The Buddhist Centre Podcast (https://audioboom.com/channels/4929068) | Free Buddhist Audio Talks (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/free-buddhist-audio-community/id75081757) (iTunes) | FBA Dharmabytes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist/id416832097) (iTunes) https://thebuddhistcentre.com/Visit the Fifty Years, Fifty Voices project (https://thebuddhistcentre.com/stories/50voices/)

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58: Satyadaka and Sarvananda - Sharing a Dharma Life

Oct 22 2023 103 mins  
Join us for tales from a shared life of friendship, Buddhism and the Arts!

57: Maitripala - Guardian of Loving-kindness (Buddhist Voices Interview)

Sep 15 2023 55 mins  
In this episode of the Buddhist Voices podcast, we explore the personal journey and reflections of Dharmacharini Maitripala, a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order as well as a private and public preceptor, based in Brunswick, Australia. Initially leading a seemingly idyllic life, Maitripala's quest for 'more' was sparked by a serene moment of beauty as she noticed the glistenin

56: Samasuri - Spinning Around a Golden Thread (Fifty Years, Fifty Voices Full Interview)

Sep 03 2023 42 mins  
In this latest episode of the Buddhist Voices podcast, we take a deep dive into the life and transformative journey of our guest, Dharmachari Samasuri. Our guest's journey began whilst struggling her way through medical school in London. Sharing a house with long time friend Karunamati when she found herself on the brink of a breakdown. Amidst the backdrop of Glastonbury Festival

55: Jyotipala - Returning from the Wilderness (Fifty Years, Fifty Voices, Full Interview)

Aug 09 2023 48 mins  
In this episode of the Buddhist Voices podcast, we delve into the life of Dharmachari Jyotipala. Ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in the late 1970s, Jyotipala's spiritual journey has taken in many different contexts within the Order, including a spell living in India wearing formal Buddhist robes. However, his spiritual life started much earlier than that. Raised a catholi

54: Suryaka - Following the Stream of Dharma (Full 50Voices Interview)

Jun 17 2023 58 mins  
Join Satyalila for another episode of the Buddhist Voices podcast as she engages in a heartfelt conversation with Suryaka about their journey of discovering and embracing Buddhism. This interview was originally conducted for the Fifty Years, Fifty Voices project. Suryaka's name is pronounced as "Su-ree-a-ka," meaning "Like the Sun." Suryaka’s initial attraction to yoga and medit

53: Rijumayi - A Real Framework for Transformation (Full 50Voices Interview)

May 24 2023 26 mins  
In this podcast episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Rijumayi, currently based in Melbourne, Australia, as she shares her spiritual journey as part of the Fifty Years, Fifty Voices project. Rijumayi takes us back to her formative years, recounting her initial encounters with Buddhism during her teenage years. Her interest in the teachings was ignited whilst in high school,

52: Manjuvajra - Deepening Confidence in The Three Jewels (Full 50voices Interview)

Apr 26 2023 68 mins  
As part of the Fifty Years, Fifty Voices project, celebrating 50 years of the Triratna Buddhist Order; In this episode of the Buddhist Voices podcast, we hear from Manjuvajra, a member of the Order for over 45 years, who shares their experience of reassessing their relationship with the order after withdrawing from their previous institutional roles. Manjuvajra notes that the order

51: Akasasuri - Boundless Space and Limitless Light (Full 50voices Interview)

Apr 05 2023 47 mins  
In 2018, Satyalila had the pleasure of sitting down with Akasasuri at the Adhisthana Library for an interview as part of the Fifty Years Fifty Voices project. Extracts from this interview were used in the project, and now we are gradually releasing the full interviews to provide a deeper dive into the lives of various members of the Triratna Buddhist Order across the globe. In thi

50: Manidhamma - Resilience and Transformation

Mar 21 2023 36 mins  
In the latest episode of the Buddhist Voices podcast, we are privileged to hear from Dharmachari Manidhamma. It was during a big procession celebrating Buddha Jayanti (the Buddha's 'Awakening' or 'Enlightenment'), where a life-sized bronze statue of Dr Ambedkar was installed, and slogans of 'Jai Bhim' and 'Victory to the Great Buddha' could be heard. As a young boy, Manidhamma fo

49: Amritavani - Limitless Potential

Mar 10 2023 47 mins  
In this podcast episode, Amritavani shares her journey towards the Dharma, starting from her childhood fascination with something bigger calling her. She talks about her exploration of different spiritual paths, including yoga, Christianity, and the divine feminine, before finally finding her way to the Dharma through a meditation class in Croydon. It was at the Croydon Buddhist Ce