EP 08 MINDFULNESS MEETS MODERN LIFE | DR. BHANTE SARANAPALA

This conversation is a true gift for me to share. I have been learning, growing and evolving my ownSpiritual practice through the teachings of my guest, the Venerable Dr. Bhante Saranapala, foralmost 10 years. In this enlightening episode, we welcome Reverend Dr. Bhante Saranapala, known as the “UrbanBuddhist Monk.” Renowned for his modern approach to Buddhism, Dr. Saranapala has captivatedaudiences across North America and Europe with his teachings on meditation, mindfulness, andthe universal values of love, compassion, and wisdom. I believe that Bhante’s messages, and enlightened perspectives in this episode are exactly what isneeded for all of us, during these times of great unknown. His genuine and warm energy aMected me more while chatting with him, than I expected. I hope youfeel the same!___________About Venerable Dr. Bhante SaranapalaKnown as the “Urban Buddhist Monk”, an appropriate nomenclature for a Buddhist Monk formodern times, Reverend Dr. Bhante Saranapala has earned an enviable reputation as a globalpublic speaker and a meditation master par excellence. Born in Chittagong, Bangladesh, Dr. Bhante Saranapala, after receiving both his monastic andsecular education in Sri Lanka, made his way to Canada to further his studies (Masters andDoctoral studies at the University of Toronto and McMaster University) and soon addressed hismind to the noble task of spreading in the West his own tested approach to Mindfulness and InsightMeditation. Settling down in the City of Mississauga-Toronto West, he has been a monk in residence at themonastic fraternity of the West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre for the past 30 years. InSeptember 2019, Venerable Dr. Bhante Saranapala was appointed as the World CivilityAmbassador by the iChange Nations for his extraordinary kindfulness works around the World.Currently, Dr. Bhante serves Toronto Police Service as the Buddhist Chaplain. Follow Bhante:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/urban_buddhist_monk/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bhante.saranapala� Subscribe to YT https://www.youtube.com/user/westendbuddhistmedia To see all of Bhante’s activities and upcoming events, please visit::Website: www.urbanbuddhistmonk.orgSymposium 2024: www.canadaamindfulnation.ca Subscribe & Follow!If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a 5 star review! This is what helps mypodcast stand out from the crowd and allows me to keep oMering insightful discussions onconsciousness, my intimate interviews with guests, whose stories and teachings empowerlisteners on their spiritual journeys. ___________ Listen to Full Audio: Spotify: