When Dhamma Rings the Bells

We join Venerable Tashi in her daily practice of Sur, at Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa, Pomaia, Tuscany. She explains the purpose of Sur, as well as how she makes it, then she takes us on the Kora, praying for the beings in the Bardö

Series 2 - Episode 23Full interview with Ven. Kunsang at the Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa - Pomaia - Tuscany - Italy. August 2026 Debating is the spinal cord of Buddhist Philosophy - in the Nalanda Tradition - what is it? why is it so significantly useful for students, monastics and scholars alike? It takes up to 20 years to become a Geshe having completed full course of studies, and retreat and tantric studies.. During that decade debate allows to hone skills in Buddhist reasoning and logic. Listen further....

Being a Nun is Great ! #4 Capsule #4 of a series of conversations with Nun's at Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa, Pomaia - At Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa, at Pomaia, Northern Tuscany, I was embraced by the Nun's Community and had a chance to hold conversations with a few of them -Venerable Sangmo shares about her ordination

Part #3 of It is Great of Being a Nun Here at Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa August 2026, Some insights on my stay at the Center, and an excerpt from a conversation with Venerable Tenzin Pamo, who lives there.

Venerable Tashi is at Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa - Talks about how she discovered Buddhism and decided to ordain. 20 yrs ago…

Being A Nun is Great #1 of a series of conversations with Nun's at Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa, Pomaia - At Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa, at Pomaia, Northern Tuscany, I was embraced by the Nun's Community and had a chance to hold conversations with a few of them - Here Venerable Tenzin expresses the joy of being a nun, the simplicity of a life without expectations.

From Lay Life to Monastic Life: A Conversation with Bhante Bhikkhu SubhutiIntegrating Presence × Echoes and Stories of DhammaIn this special swapcast, Integrating Presence and Echoes and Stories of Dhamma come together for a conversation with Bhante Bhikkhu Subhuti, an American Buddhist monastic based in Sri Lanka.Now in his 20th vassa, Bhante Subhuti reflects on the journey that brought him from lay life into monastic training, and on what two decades of living the monastic life have taught him about practice, discipline, and the mind.The conversation also explores aspects of meditation practice, including his experience of developing and sustaining a contemplative practice within the monastic environment. Alongside the formal dimensions of Buddhist practice, Bhante Subhuti shares practical reflections and advice for lay practitioners—how the Dhamma can be integrated into ordinary life, and what can genuinely support spiritual development beyond the meditation cushion.A candid conversation about monastic life, meditation, commitment, and putting the Dhamma into practice.Guest: Bhante Bhikkhu Subhuti American Buddhist monastic · Based in Sri Lanka · 20th vassa · Master of Buddhist Studies studentHosts: Integrating Presence & Echoes and Stories of Dhamma

An hour with Lok Chitrakar can scarcely pay due respect to the artistic heritage and legacy he embodies. Yet, in that short time, we navigated the essential aspects of Paubhā painting with as much depth as possible.His humility, kindness, and heartfelt openness reminded us that the artistic expression of Dharmic qualities and awakened beings draws upon a vast and inexhaustible treasury of Buddhist iconography and symbolism, one that continues to inspire and nourish the imagination across generations.Simrik Atelier: https://www.simrikaterlier.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chitrakarlok?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

With Dr B we explore the world of singing bowls and bells … Find her on FB https://www.facebook.com/buathon

Series 2, Ep 15: In this episode, author Prof.Shiva Rijal, from Tribhuvan University, unpacks some aspects of urban spaces in Kathmandu Valley in general and how the evolution of such spaces could prevent loss of heritage and sacredness. We sat down together, the day prior to the ceremony that saw the new PM of Nepal being sworn in - Mr Balendra Shah, a structural engineer by profession, former Mayor of Kathmandu and a rapper by hobby. Our conversation closes with a few insights that hopefully will be heard by the new government in place.