Venerable Bhante Sujatha: Enlightenment Under The Oak Tree with The Loving Kindness Monk

2024-04-20

In this enlightening episode of the Lumbaone podcast, we sit down with our good friend Venerable Bhante Sujatha "The Loving Kindness Monk". He's a Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka who has followed an extraordinary path. Having joined the monastic life at the tender age of 10, he shares his captivating journey from his early days in the monastery to his fun experiences teaching in a Christian church in America—a church he would eventually come to own, founding the Blue Lotus Temple. Listen as he delves into the practices of self-love and meditation, and discusses overcoming internal struggles, attraction, and the quest for a fulfilling life. He even shares his unique spiritual conversation with an oak tree, sharing how this interaction helped him solve personal dilemmas. Don’t miss his humorous and wise episode, “enlightenment under the oak tree,” a nod to his unconventional methods and deep-rooted wisdom. Join us for a conversation that bridges continents and cultures, and discover how mindfulness and loving kindness can change our lives.

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Venerable Bhante Sujatha

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Intro:

Track: Love is Our Vehicle for Change — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release]