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Ep 65: The Buddhist Path to Finding Your True Purpose ft. Ven Sumangala
Tuesday, 30 December, 2025
What gives life true meaning beyond achievement, comfort, and success? In this episode, Venerable Sumangala reflects on purpose, happiness, and the Buddhist path—challenging modern ideas of fulfillment and inviting us to look inward. Through teachings on non-attachment, mental training, and the Noble Eightfold Path, this conversation explores how lasting happiness comes from freedom of mind, not endless striving.✨ Key Takeaways:🧭 Purpose Beyond Success – Why ambition and “becoming someone” never fully satisfy.🌿 Non-Attachment, Real Peace – How letting go leads to calm, clarity, and inner happiness.🧘 Train the Mind – Meditation and mindfulness as practical tools for daily life.#BuddhistWisdom #PurposeInLife #InnerPeace #MindfulLivingAbout the Speaker:👤 Venerable Sumaṅgalā Therī is the Abbess of Ariya Vihara Buddhist Society. She embarked on her spiritual journey in Buddhism at the age of 19, inspired by the serene sight of a monk and people meditating, which deeply delighted her heart. This initial inspiration led her to actively pursue, learn, and practise the Buddha’s teachings, with a particular focus on meditation.She holds a B.A. in Psychology and in 1999, she completed her M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, both from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Furthering her academic and spiritual education, Ven. Sumaṅgalā Therī obtained an M.A. in Philosophy (Buddhism) from the International Buddhist College, Thailand in 2011.Currently, she serves as the Abbess and President of Ariya Vihara Buddhist Society and is an advisor of Gotami Vihara Society in Malaysia. Ven. Sumaṅgalā Therī is actively involved in conducting meditation retreats and giving Dhamma talks in various centers and camps, sharing her deep understanding and experiences in the Dhamma with others.She is one of the recipients of the 23rd Anniversary Outstanding Women Awards (OWBA) 2024, in honour of the United Nations International Women’s Day.📄 Transcript: https://bit.ly/hol-ep-65⏱Timestamps:(00:00) – Introduction to the episode & Venerable Sumangala(01:30) – What is true happiness and freedom from suffering?(02:11) – Non-attachment as the key to peace(03:17) – Why ambition and “becoming someone” never satisfies(06:37) – The Noble Eightfold Path explained simply(08:17) – Training the mind through meditation and loving-kindness(10:54) – Happiness from within vs sense pleasure(12:45) – Living simply in a consumer-driven world(17:27) – Redefining success as inner peace and happinessSpecial thanks to our sponsors:Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang, Wang Shiow Mei, Ong Chye Chye, Melvin, Yoke Kuen, Nai Kai Lee, Amelia Toh, Hannah Law, Shin Hui Chong, Dennis Lee, Kayliam, Darren🙏 Sponsor us: https://handfulofleaves.life/support/🎬 Editor: Hong Jiayi✍️ Transcribers: Cheryl Cheah, Tan Si Jing, Bernice Bay🎨 Visuals & Sound: Anton Thorne, Tan Pei Shan, Ang You Shan📱Get connected here: Telegram Instagram YouTube Facebook
