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The Bhante Punnaji PodcastAuthor: Sanathavihari Bhikkhu
The Bhante Punnaji Podcast is a channel dedicated to sharing the radical explorations of Pre-Sectarian Buddhism, according to Bhante's understanding. The legacy of Bhante Punnaji's teachings is based on the Buddha's original teachings, the Supernormal Eightfold Way, or Ariyamagga. The talks in this channel are largely the collection of countless sutta classes, dhamma talks, and meditation retreats he conducted all over the world. Language: en Genres: Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Healing Through the Dhamma: Bhante Saranapala on Kindfulness & Compassion
Wednesday, 19 March, 2025
In this episode, Bhante Sanāthāvihārī (creator of this podcast) speaks with Bhante Dr. Saranapala, the "Kindful Canada Monk," about his journey, his teachings, and his mission to spread mindfulness and kindness worldwide. You'll hear about:Bhante Saranapala’s path from ordaining in Bangladesh at age 10 to bringing the Dhamma to Canada and beyondHow he employs kindfulness, a concept that blends mindfulness with kindness as a tool for emotional and psychological healingHis global initiative, A Mindful and Kind Nation, and how he shares Dhamma with police officers, banks, and legal professionalsInsights into the teachings of Bhante Punnaji, including fresh interpretations of Buddhist terms like dukkha ("difficult to handle") and satipaṭṭhāna ("placing attention within")The connection between Dhamma and modern psychology, and how Bhante Puññaji bridged Buddhist philosophy with Western therapeutic conceptsWhy personal transformation is the key to societal change, and how small daily acts of kindness can create a more harmonious worldThe power of humor and joy in spiritual practice, and how teachers like the Dalai Lama and Ajahn Brahm use laughter to uplift and inspireJoin us for a thoughtful and engaging conversation on the transformative power of Dhamma in everyday life!Bhante's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bhantepunnajivideoBhante's Website: http://protobuddhism.comBhante's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhantepunnaji
