Echoes & Stories of Dharma

Echoes & Stories of Dharma

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The Magic Wheel - Thrul Khors [French]

Episode #1 - Bodhgaya Series - Antoine is from France and with him we embark on a magical wheel of yoga known as Thrul khor - Here in the special location that is Bodhgaya, with lots of background sounds, dive in this special sacred form of yoga . More about Trul Khor Finds us on IG - FB - and YouTube as Dhamma on the Sidewalk

When Dhamma Rings the Bells

With Dr B we explore the world of singing bowls and bells … Find her on FB https://www.facebook.com/buathon

Sacredness of urban spaces

Series 2, Ep 15: In this episode, author Prof.Shiva Rijal, from Tribhuvan University, unpacks some aspects of urban spaces in Kathmandu Valley in general and how the evolution of such spaces could prevent loss of heritage and sacredness. We sat down together, the day prior to the ceremony that saw the new PM of Nepal being sworn in - Mr Balendra Shah, a structural engineer by profession, former Mayor of Kathmandu and a rapper by hobby. Our conversation closes with a few insights that hopefully will be heard by the new government in place.

The Mindfulness of Anger

Series 2 Episode 14 - Strange and dramatic times require a calm mind but how to keep it??? Here are some impromptu reflections recorded after a conversation with a friend.

Musings on Impermanence- Post EQ in Bangkok

Episode #9 - Musings on experiencing tremors in Bangkok on Friday 28th March as a result of the EQ in Myanmar - The grandiose gatecrashing of impermanence in one’s life is something to always be ready for.

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More Dharma Less Violence - Being a monastic in the Congo - (French)

Episode #36 - [French] In talented African storytelling tradition, Venerable Panñabodhi, a Theravadin Monastic, unveils how Buddhism landed in the Congo back in the ‘60s - and what brought him today to be invited at the Vajrayana Kadampa Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal. Filled with facts woven with resilience, courage and determination the storytelling navigates the journey of threading Buddhists waves in Southern Congo. Mentioned: Akong Rinpoche Phra Visuddhivides of Wat Thai Dhammaram - Waterloo - Belgium Venerable Panñabodhi

The Urgency of Metta with Gautam

Episode #35 - Gautam lives to serve others. Inspired by Buddhist precepts of not killing, not lying, not taking that which is not given, not having sexual misconduct and no taking intoxicants. Established in 2011, Metta Nepal serves the needs of under-privileged groups, especially children. With 4 teams of volunteers named after the Brahmavihara - the Sublime Qualities - Metta, Loving Kindness; Mudita, contentment for others, Karuna, compassion, Upekha, Equanimity - Gautam lives by the urgency of serving. Mentioned in the conversation: Phra Visuddhivides - Abbot of Wat Thai Dhammaram - Waterloo, Belgium Monks and Nuns from Malaysia and Singapore from the Mahayana Tradition. Contact Gautam Maharjan FB Contact Metta Nepal FB Metta Nepal on YouTube Short Footage of Metta Nepal scholarship program

Food & the Mind

With Episode #34 we continue the Food Musings - this time adding notes about Verses being chanted before taking a meal. But really, why is food so important? The Anumodana Chant at the end is from Amaravati Buddhist Monastery and is available here Find us on FB, IG, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube

Coffee with Shakespeare - Part 2

Episode #33 - A second meeting with Shiva Rijal, a University professor at Kathmandu University where he reads, teaches and inspires his students on Shakespeare and spirituality with a particular focus on Buddha’s teachings. Shiva loves to analyse and ponder about the human condition and how the human tragedy, a beloved topic of work for Shakespeare, is actually equivalent to samsara - life as it is described in Buddhist wordings. The conversation is open ended and unfiltered - Hope you enjoy it. ~The book mentioned half-way in the conversation is Ed Douglas - Himalaya - a Human History Finds us on YouTube - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - FB and IG ( sorry no Tik Tok) Previous episode on Shakespeare, Shiva and the Buddha is Episode #23.

Renunciation is Fun

Episode #32 - Renunciation, the precepts, keeping them. A few more musings. It is the end of the year - I have had a difficult 2 months - and I emerge with new ideas for 2025 -

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