Buddhist Voices 2: Buddhist Voices - Amalavajra, Banker to Buddhist
Dec 30, 2014
Former investment banker turned full-time Buddhist practitioner, Amalavajra, shares his fascinating journey from a privileged upbringing to working in the banking industry and experiencing the credit collapse of 2008. He reflects on his dissatisfaction with the lack of fulfillment in his work and the transformative power of meditation, Buddhism, and being part of a study group and outreach group in his business community.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
School, Friendships, and Rowing
04:42 • 8min
Independence and Marketing
12:27 • 6min
Banking, Bonuses, and Credit Card Debt: A Journey in the Financial Market
18:10 • 15min
Reflections on the Financial Crash and Personal Relief
33:31 • 2min
Investment Banking, Sangha, and Transformation
35:03 • 6min