Here you can find conversations with members of our Nalandabodhi International Community (Sangha) from all over the world – about why and when they took a leap onto a Buddhist path. We discuss what the relevance is of Buddhist teachings in our world of today, for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
Listen to the conversations as a podcast on our SoundCloud. New conversations will be added, usually every month.
Taking a leap?
We take such leaps also on a more fundamental level, during moments in which we leave behind a life that was familiar to us, into something not entirely known yet. We start a journey that is both scary and joyful.
Whatever sparked our exploration into the unknown and made us contemplate questions about life, it is in that moment we take a leap onto something we can call a spiritual path. Though wisdom, compassion, and a meaningful life can be found in many places, for members of Nalandabodhi it has meant taking a leap into a Buddhist path.
The notion of Taking a Leap is at the very heart of these conversations, conducted by our sangha member Fransiscus Ismaël. Each conversation is an exploration how to develop wisdom, kindness and learn to live fully while contemplating on the unique path of a particular member. At some point they all made a decision to leave behind a life that was familiar and ventured into the unknown – to be free from suffering and find true happiness.
Each conversation ends with a question that each person currently is trying to find an answer to. We can call that a ‘Real Question’. Moreover, they will share some thoughts & feelings for everyone that is considering to Take a leap… something we all continue to do every day.
The conversations end with a playful reference to the Buddhist monk & great teacher Shantideva. Whether we see ourselves as Buddhists or not:
Listen to the conversations as a podcast on our SoundCloud.
May these conversations be like a boat, a bridge, a passage, for those desiring the further shore.
