Episode 2 - with Beth O'Brien

Kelsang Dana shares her Kadampa story, from a busy working mum running her own business in Sydney to Buddhist nun. Kelsang Dana is Resident Teacher at Bodhisattva Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Canberra.

Gen Ani, Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, shares her Kadampa story, starting with spotting a leaflet for "happiness classes" in a shop in Perth. The story she tells at the end might move you to tears!

A new season of Australian Kadampa Stories begins with Gen Tsalden sharing her journey to becoming a Kadampa Buddhist nun, and what she's learnt in her many years as a meditator and Buddhist teacher.

Dani shares her Kadampa story: a humanitarian using Dharma to help her navigate life in a conflict zone, moving back to Melbourne to be close to a Dharma centre, teaching, and becoming a stepmother. What she has to say about love will uplift and inspire you.

Gerry shares his Kadampa story: his busy life as a doctor and family man to teaching, early retirement and life at a Dharma centre. Gerry's humble, natural manner makes for a delightful and inspiring conversation.

Kelsang Monlam - the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia - shares her Kadampa story. Humble, inspiring, and down to earth, Kelsang Monlam is an excellent example of a pure practitioner and a powerful teacher.

Christielli shares her Kadampa story: from a yearning to understand what happiness is to becoming a teacher, a mother to two young children and devoted to helping as many people as possible connect with Venerable Geshe-la's teachings.

Kadam Mick - resident teacher of the NKT Centres in Newcastle and Central Coast, shares his Kadampa Story. Moved by the death of his father to search for a meaningful life, this episode is honest and insightful, a treat for everyone.

Beth shares her Kadampa story: from being given a flyer in a hairdressers', to being the lead teacher at a Centre, and how the teachings on karma and joyful effort have given her a happy full life.

Colleen shares her Kadampa story - how she began her meditation journey, the first meditation that really clicked, how her way of practising has changed since becoming a mother, and how Dharma influences her parenting choices.