Buddhist Voices

18: Buddhist Voices - Vidyatara Returns From Melbourne

Aug 5, 2016

Vidyatara, a force behind Triratna International Council, shares her passionate vision of an international Buddhist movement. Topics include living a Buddhist life in the public service, the qualities of Red Tara, the significance of Melbourne Sankar and the International Council in the order, and the importance of passionate individuals in the growth of the movement.

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The International Council plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the Buddhist movement and the order, emphasizing the importance of engagement and communication among its members.

Living a fully Buddhist life in a challenging work environment requires maintaining mindfulness, ethical behavior, and openly expressing one's Buddhist identity while engaging in projects that serve vulnerable communities.

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Passion for the International Council

The podcast episode features an interview with Vidyattara from Melbourne, Australia, discussing her passion for the International Council. She emphasizes the importance of the council in shaping the future of the movement and the order. Vidyattara highlights the value of engagement and communication in the council, and she encourages order members to actively participate. She shares her experience of bringing the knowledge gained from the council back to her local community in Melbourne, helping to foster a sense of connection and shared purpose.

Introduction

2min

Living a Fully Buddhist Life in the Public Service

5min

Exploring the Qualities of Red Tara and the Significance of Melbourne Sankar

1min

The Importance of Passionate Individuals in the Growth of the Buddhist Movement

4min

The Efficacy and Perception of the International Council

7min

Vidyatara was one of the forces behind the development of the Triratna International Council after its foundation in 2011. We get a chance to catch up with her on her first return visit to the UK after moving back to Melbourne, Australia. She still carries a fierce passion for the vision of a genuinely international Buddhist movement and that comes through as we hear about aspects of her life and practice at home, back in national political work, carrying the torch of the Dharma.