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Buddhaland Podcast with StacySeason One Rewind: On SpiritualitySpirituality is ultimately what Buddhaland is about. It is intangible, and yet it is what makes us fully human. It is what gives direction to art, and purpose to technology. In the contemporary world, it takes many forms, and this episode gathers some of the most honest and sometimes unexpected reflections we have encountered this season.You will hear from Sairee Chahal on micro spirituality, the quiet practices that sustain her through the demands of entrepreneurial life. From Father Reginald Mary Chua on the importance of retreat, as a space to return to yourself...
2026-04-2313 minBuddhaland Podcast with StacySeason One Rewind: On ArtThis rewind episode is dedicated to art. Not art as decoration or commodity, but art as a form of living, a path to self-knowledge and to the divine.You will hear from three voices. Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, a 35th generation Tantric Buddhist priest and master of Charya Nritya, illuminates how statues and paintings carry profound wisdom, and how singing and dancing can be vehicles of spiritual transformation. Michel Pascal, meditator, composer, and filmmaker, speaks with characteristic passion about singing as a path to healing and inner freedom. Monica Laura Smith, holistic educator and creator of Soundgate, draws...
2026-04-1611 min
Buddhaland Podcast with StacyPrajwal Vajracharya: Preserving and Practicing Newar BuddhismDiscover the rich history, rituals, practices, and dance tradition of Newar Buddhism through an enlightening conversation with Prajwal Vajracharya, a 35th-generation tantric priest from Nepal. Gain insights into how this indigenous tradition balances secular life with spiritual depth, and learn about its resilient lineage amid modern challenges.TakeawaysThe origins and unique features of Newar Buddhism, predating even the historical BuddhaThe role of rituals, dance, and art in everyday spiritual practiceThe responsibilities and lineage of Vajracharyas in maintaining this ancient traditionHow Newar Buddhism...
2026-04-0937 min
Buddhaland Podcast with StacySairee Chahal: Building the Women's InternetSairee Chahal is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for women's economic empowerment. In this episode, Sairee Chahal shares her journey from a college startup to building platforms empowering over 10 million women in India, connecting them to the economic mainstream via employment, entrepreneurship, and capital. She discusses the power of the internet, the challenges women face in entrepreneurship, and the role of spirituality in maintaining balance.TakeawaysSairee's early entrepreneurial experience building a navy communication companyThe realities of entrepreneurship: building durable ventures and resilienceOvercoming systemic barriers...
2026-04-0232 min
Buddhaland Podcast with StacyKhenpo Aachen Tenzin: From Monastery to Digital AgeDiscover the life journey, teachings, and perspectives of Khenpo Aachen Tenzin, a widely followed Buddhist teacher from Nepal, as he shares insights into Tibetan Buddhism, the path to enlightenment, and how ancient wisdom can be relevant today.Khenpo Aachen Tenzin mainly teaches in Tibetan, Nepali, and Hindi, and he has over a million followers online. Aachen Tenzin was born near the sacred Boudha Stupa in Kathmandu. At the age of nine, he became a monk at the Namdroling Monastery. After completing Buddhist studies in 2019, he has taught at different monasteries, and he was conferred...
2026-03-2644 min
Buddhaland Podcast with StacyGuoying Stacy Zhang: Overcoming Obstacles on the Spiritual PathIn this solo episode of Buddhaland, host Stacy explores the often overlooked, subtle obstacles that can hinder spiritual growth—disguised as progress or taken for granted. She shares personal insights, practical guidance, and reflections on authentic spirituality that resonate beyond traditional frameworks.TakeawaysThe distinction between traditional spirituality and modern wellness practicesCommon misconceptions: mistaking techniques for wisdomThe dangers of superstition and superficial readings in astrology and divinationThe trap of intellectual accumulation without internalizationThe influence of fame and external validation in sp...
2026-03-1917 min
Buddhaland Podcast with StacyMichel Pascal: Calm in Chaos, Redefining Modern SpiritualityIn this enlightening conversation, Michel Pascal shares his unique perspective on spirituality, drawing from his experiences with Buddhism and Christianity. He emphasizes the importance of calming the mind to truly experience spirituality and discusses how stress can be a powerful teacher. Michel also highlights the need for modern meditation practices that address the chaotic nature of contemporary life, advocating for a reprogramming of the mind in stressful situations. He reflects on the role of death in fostering presence and appreciation for life, and the healing power of art in emotional and spiritual growth. Finally, he offers advice for those...
2026-03-1233 min
Buddhaland Podcast with StacyRaymond Lam: Buddhist Journalism and Global DharmaJoin us as Raymond Lam, senior writer at Buddhistdoor Global, shares his deeply personal journey into religious studies, his encounter with Buddhism, and how ancient teachings remain relevant in today’s rapidly changing world. Discover insights on mindfulness, AI, intercultural exchange, and the future of Buddhist practice beyond Asia.Raymond Lam is senior writer at Buddhistdoor Global and also plans, writes, and edits its Tea House sub-site. Apart from interviewing and covering Buddhist figures and scholars, his religion journalism covers important trends in the Buddhist world and Buddhist Studies, religion's influence on society, politics, and diplomacy, and th...
2026-03-0534 min
Buddhaland Podcast with StacyMonica Laura Smith: Stars, Sound, and the Path to Self-KnowledgeIn this episode of the Buddhaland Podcast, host Stacy interviews Monica Laura Smith, a holistic educator with a rich background in astrology and sound meditation. Monica shares how her early travels shaped her spiritual path, and discusses psychological astrology's roots in Jungian psychology as a tool for understanding personal patterns. She explores the transformative power of sound and vibration, the distinction between sound and music, and the importance of discernment in holistic practices. The conversation also touches on the Schumann frequency, collective consciousness, and integral philosophy, before closing with an introduction to Monica's method, Vita 4.0, which aims to enhance...
2026-02-261h 02
Buddhaland Podcast with StacyFather Reginald Mary Chua: From Doubt to FaithIn this episode of the Buddhaland Podcast, Father Reginald Mary Chua shares his journey from doubt to faith, exploring the complexities of priesthood, the importance of interfaith dialogue, and the relevance of philosophy in modern life. He reflects on his inspirations from Catholic saints, the significance of contemplative practices, and the shared truths across different religions. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentional space to listen to the divine and the role of philosophy in questioning assumptions about technology and spirituality.Fr Reginald is a Chinese-Australian Catholic priest from the Dominican Order. Reginald's work sits at the...
2026-02-1959 min
Buddhaland Podcast with StacyMichael Li: Physics to Wall Street to Blockchain—Finding Purpose in TechIn this episode of the Buddhaland podcast, host Stacy G. Zhang speaks with Michael Li, who shares his journey from a Princeton physics PhD, to a career on Wall Street, and now to blockchain technology. Michael discusses the balance between personal interests and survival needs that guided his career transitions. He delves into the current state of blockchain technology, its potential applications, and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the space. The conversation also explores emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing, and their implications for humanity. Michael emphasizes the importance of understanding the true value of blockchain and...
2026-02-1249 min
Buddhaland Podcast with StacyRoundtable: Mental Wellbeing and Spiritual Growth in Today’s WorldOn 14 December 2025, Buddhaland hosted a global virtual roundtable on Zoom exploring the relationship between mental wellbeing and spiritual growth in today’s rapidly changing world. The session was moderated by Stacy G. Zhang, Founder of Buddhaland, and brought together an extraordinary panel of voices across traditions and disciplines.Speakers included Fr. Reginald Chua, Catholic Priest of the Dominican Order, reflecting on identity, contemplation, and interfaith dialogue; Prof. David Palmer, Scholar of Daoism and Religious Transformation, exploring Daoist wisdom and the Bahá’í approach to community empowerment; Dr. Buathon Thienarrom, Holistic Wellness Practitioner, sharing her integrative Zen Na...
2026-02-111h 29
Stillness in Motion: Heart-Centered Meridian Practice223 One is All. All is OneDive into a profound journey that redefines your understanding of reality! This audio review unpacks the ancient Zen wisdom, "One is all, all is one," revealing that everything emerges from a single, interconnected source. Discover how our suffering stems not from life itself, but from the fragmentation of the ego that divides and judges, preventing us from experiencing the universe in its inherent wholeness and harmony.Learn about detachment as a powerful reorientation, shifting your attention from the ego's limitations to the vast, interconnected universe, embracing what Zen calls the "beginner's mind" – pure, receptive, and present. Explore ho...
2025-09-2911 min
Wedding Songs Podcast for DJsSinger-Songwriter Shane Alexander: Writing, Producing & Performing Wedding "Forever Songs" | E161In this episode of the Wedding Songs Podcast, host Matthew Campbell interviews singer-songwriter Shane Alexander about his music career and about writing, producing, and performing music around the world.About Shane Alexander:Known for his intimate tenor, signature guitar style, and moody melodies, Los Angeles-based solo artist and storyteller Shane Alexander has shaped a distinctive career with his evocative indie folk and soaring California-tinged acoustic rock. Having extensively toured the US, Europe and Canada since 2005 (both as a headliner and supporting acts like Bon Iver, Lucinda Williams, Seal, Jewel, John Hiatt, S...
2025-09-2533 min
Welcome to the WoodshedWelcome to the Woodshed - Shane AlexanderI talk with Shane Alexander. You've heard his music on tv shows like The Real World, Laguna Beach, Bones and more. We talk about his musical heroes, going on tour with Seal and others. Shane also operates a recording studio called "Buddhaland". Follow these links to keep up with Shane:Shane Alexander MusicShane Alexander (@shanealexandermusic) • Instagram photos and videosShane Alexander | FacebookShaneAlexanderMusic - YouTubeShane Alexander | Spotify
2025-05-1057 min
Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All AgesGuoying Stacy Zhang | Decoding Buddhist ArtGuoying Stacy Zhang is an art historian and advisor specializing in Buddhist art. She previously served as the associate curator of the Tsz Shan Monastery Buddhist Art Museum and she has advised numerous private collectors on their acquisitions. Her latest work focuses on the intersection of art, spirituality, and technology. In our conversation, she discussed the history of Buddhism, some of themes and motifs in artwork, and how works have evolved over the centuries. We discussed a stone carving of Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda.Find Guoying Stacy Zhang online:
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2025-03-1754 min
The Arwen Lewis ShowShane AlexanderKnown for his intimate tenor, signature guitar style and moody melodies, Los Angeles-based solo artist Shane Alexander has shaped a distinctive career for himself with his evocative indie folk and soaring acoustic rock. Having extensively toured the US, Europe and Canada since 2005 (both as a headliner and supporting acts like Bon Iver, Lucinda Williams, Seal, Jewel, John Hiatt, Suzanne Vega, Styx and Yes), LA-based independent artist has developed a loyal international fanbase and performed on many fabled stages, including Red Rocks, The Ryman Auditorium and The Greek Theatre in LA. His music has appeared in dozens of t...
2024-06-271h 01
ZenZ00190 Wenn du bereit bist, wird er kommen. (Sesshin im Kô Getsu An 11.06.2023)Auf der Suche nach Erleuchtung rennen wir so lange hierhin und dorthin, bis wir plötzlich Buddhaland unter unseren Füßen spüren und feststellen, dass es bereits die ganze Zeit dort war und wir nirgends hätten hingehen müssen. Dann sind wir endlich zuhause und nehmen mit spielerischer Leichtigkeit die Verweilzustände eines Buddha ein, die auch in den fünf Ständen des Tōzan dargestellt sind. Anhand des Koan 43 aus dem Hekiganroku und weiterer Beispiele trägt uns Christoph Rei Ho Hatlapa in diesem Teisho an den Ort, wo weder Hitze noch Kälte herrscht. Doch bis wir selb...
2023-10-0751 min
Free Buddhist AudioAvalokitesvara's Tears "Tread softly because you tread on my dreams." In this talk, Viryadevi gives her take on what is asked of us when we commit to creating a buddhaland - a collective spiritual life together. Drawing on two of the myths that have shaped the life and imagination of the Order - the 1,000 Armed Alalokitesvara and Chapter 1 of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa - she asks whether things going wrong, either on an individual or personal level, have a place in our collective imagination. She also suggests ways that our relationship to our founding bodhisattva, Sangharakshita, could become more mature. ...
2023-04-1557 min
Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!Meeting VimalakirtiOpening this episode with a line reading of the first chapter of “The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti Sutra,” Robert Thurman gives a teaching on nirvana, non-duality and the nature of enlightenment, and the bodhiasattva’s building of a buddhaland or buddhaverse.
This episode includes overviews of chapters two through five of “The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti Sutra” introducing the central figures, themes and setting of the sutra.
“Robert Thurman’s Basic Buddhism is a collective series of five lectures he has given on Buddhism. In these lectures, Thurman patiently takes apart each jewel of Buddhism: the Buddha as...
2023-02-1143 min
So The Story Goes with Brian ChartrandShane AlexanderShane Alexander, L.A. based singer/songwriter, producer, and studio owner, zooms by for a little chat about his musical origins, including his year at MI and subsequent years grinding his axe on the Strip. We rap about our shared love of Jar of Flies, how he stayed creative during the pandemic and I share a clip of his tune "Feels Like the End." We also talk about his beautiful home studio Buddhaland Studios. For more information about Shane, please visit https://www.shanealexandermusic.com/
2022-08-301h 12
Dharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioSangha Doesn’t Happen By ChanceSuryamati reminds us that the spiritual life is difficult to practice on one’s own. Here we here the story of Meghiya where the Buddha advises that spiritual friendship is needed for the heart’s release. How do we be a sangha member? How do we help others in their practice of sangha? Here, we get an introduction to the teaching on the Samgrahavastus, the four means of unification. From the talk entitled Building the Buddhaland given at Sangha Night, Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2013, as part of a series of talks on Buddhism Through Time...
2020-03-1908 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioSangha Doesn’t Happen By ChanceSuryamati reminds us that the spiritual life is difficult to practice on one’s own. Here we here the story of Meghiya where the Buddha advises that spiritual friendship is needed for the heart’s release. How do we be a sangha member? How do we help others in their practice of sangha? Here, we get an introduction to the teaching on the Samgrahavastus, the four means of unification. From the talk entitled Building the Buddhaland given at Sangha Night, Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2013, as part of a series of talks on Buddhism Through Time...
2020-03-1908 min
Free Buddhist AudioHow to Build a BuddhalandIt's often very difficult to keep up with the challenges of a Buddhist practice. If we are truly to make progress in our Buddhist practice, we have to take into account our surroundings, our environment, where we live, where we work, where we socialize. Transforming our own lives and minds is at the core of our practice, but to do that effectively we also need to look at transforming, remaking, rebuilding the world and communities around us. Taking inspiration from The Vimalakirti Nirdesa, Padmavajra offers instructions for how to create a Buddhaland. 1. Make yourself 2...
2019-07-201h 05
World's Luckiest ArtistThere is no Dust in Buddhaland C: Rosebud/PhotographsWhy did I love and respect my father? - Because he was noble, courageous, funny, kind, creative, and wonderfully optomistic - considering his providing-for-our-family life, and longevity, got crushed by WW2.
2016-01-3000 minWorld's Luckiest ArtistThere is no Dust in Buddhaland B: Toast and BeansPamela and Gordon, strangely suited for each other, are 2 of my oldest and dearest friends. Toast and Beans was birthed when his truck and her flower garden clashed.
2016-01-2900 minWorld's Luckiest ArtistThere is no Dust in Buddhaland A: ProjectionSimply driving Wendy to the airport on the morn of my 50th birthday 20 years ago proved entertaining - entertaining as hell.
2016-01-2500 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioMyth as Call to ActionOur FBA Dharmabyte today is called Myth as Call to Action from the talk At Home In the Cosmos; Myth, Magic and Us by Jvalamalini given at Bristol Sangha Night talk as part of the Building the Buddhaland series.
2015-06-2206 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioMyth as Call to ActionOur FBA Dharmabyte today is called Myth as Call to Action from the talk At Home In the Cosmos; Myth, Magic and Us by Jvalamalini given at Bristol Sangha Night talk as part of the Building the Buddhaland series.
2015-06-2206 minFree Buddhist AudioBuilding the BuddhalandOur FBA Podcast this week is entitled "Building the Buddhaland". Here Dayamala discusses the various aspects of the Buddhaland and how we, as Buddhist practitioners, can hope to take part in the building of it.
2015-02-2831 min
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Text & musik: Nikodemus Enger
Buddhaland finns överallt för oss
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Hittar vi dit, ja du det går
Vilken gåva som vi får
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Ja då tror du vad jag vet
Och jag vet precis ingenting
Detta stora land är jättestort
Och ingenting är dess port
Och porten den finns överallt
Evigheten tusenfalt
Om du tror på det
Ja då tror du vad jag vet
Och jag vet precis ingenting
Vissa reser dit
Och stannar kvar zen
Andra reser dit
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2014-05-1302 min
Manchester Buddhist Centre talksBuilding the Buddhaland: Sangha as SymphonyDayanandi asks how we balance the individual and collective aspects of the spiritual life. January 2013
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2013-01-2828 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksBuilding the BuddhalandDayamala explores how we can collectively create a Buddhaland, where everything becomes an aid in the quest for Enlightenment. January 2013
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2013-01-2832 min