Buddhist Voices
24: Buddhist Voices: Karunadevi - From Heartland to Heart-Mind
Dec 28, 2016
Karunadevi, a practicing Buddhist since the 1980s, shares her journey to the Dharma, including encounters with mystic religions and the challenges of practicing a new tradition in a different culture. She discusses her religious upbringing, the influence of the counterculture movement in California, her experiences living in an alternative community, and reflections on attending an international meeting. The chapter also explores perspectives within the Buddhist community and the importance of friendship and connection in one's practice.
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- Karunadevi's spiritual journey was shaped by her fascination with religious symbols, counterculture movement, and alternative education.
- Nadevi's commitment to Buddhism led her to build a non-sectarian Buddhist community and emphasize the integration of personal and social change.
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Karen Nadevi's Spiritual Journey
Karen Nadevi shares her spiritual journey, starting from her childhood in the Midwest where she began to explore spirituality. She reflects on her early fascination with religious symbols and her questions about the nature of God. Moving to California in the late 1960s exposed Nadevi to the counterculture movement and alternative education, which further shaped her spiritual interests. Nadevi's encounter with Buddhism came through her involvement in alternative education and attending talks by spiritual teachers like Llama Govinda. This resonated with her deeply, leading her to commit herself to a Buddhist spiritual path.
