Buddhist Voices
1: Amitasuri on Buddhist Chaplaincy
Dec 10, 2014
Amitasuri, who overcame huge health difficulties, shares her inspiring journey as a Buddhist Chaplain in the UK. She discusses the vocational side of chaplaincy, being present with suffering individuals, and the role of Buddhist chaplaincy. The podcast explores her experiences as a hospital patient, becoming a volunteer chaplain, the importance of faith, interactions with people, and the qualities of a Buddhist Chaplain.
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Quick takeaways
- Buddhist chaplaincy allows individuals to be present with people suffering greatly, offering kindness, compassion, and making a difference in their lives.
- Chaplaincy in Buddhism involves being a spiritual friend, providing support, care, and meeting the spiritual needs of individuals from different faith backgrounds.
Deep dives
Amity Shui's Journey to Buddhist Chaplaincy
Amity Shui shares her personal journey of becoming a Buddhist chaplain and the experiences that led her to this path. Having faced chronic health conditions herself, she found solace and wellness while being a patient in hospitals. Amity embraces the role of a spiritual friend, or kaliana maturta, as a Buddhist chaplain. She discusses the importance of presence and being with people in their sufferings, offering kindness, compassion, and generosity. Amity also highlights the significance of faith and the potential of every human being.
