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Buddhist Voices

Buddhist Voices

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 Contemporary voices, specially commissioned in-depth interviews and conversations from members of the Triratna Buddhist Order around the world, exploring the Buddha's teaching in modern times for modern lives!

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  • 60: Guhyaloka For The Ages: Prakasha

    60: Guhyaloka For The Ages: Prakasha
    Oct 24 2025
    During this in-depth interview with Jyotika, Prakasha recounts his experience of living at Guhyaloka. For approximately five years he lived in the Vihara there with several other men. This was a time of deep spiritual practice, which gave rise to many fruits. Since then he has spent months on solitary retreat in the Valley and at Uttaraloka.

    In their conversation, among other tales, he shares the story of foraging wild mushrooms at Guhyaloka, developing liver failure after eating them and then having Padmasambhava visit him in hospital to make a crucial contribution to his healing. Sit back and listen to how the challenges and magic of the Valley have manifested in Prakasha's life.

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    This interview is in aid of Guhyaloka For The Ages.

    To find out how you can help, please visit: https://guhyaloka.org/fortheages

    Donate now: http://justgiving.com/campaign/Guhyaloka

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    The Hands of Avalokitesvara
    Can you be a part of making Guhyaloka a place of ordination ‘For the Ages’? We need to raise £850,000

    As its primary purpose has been to support the witnessing of effective Going for Refuge—the central Buddhist act—Guhyaloka has become steeped in the blessings of the Buddhas. Your donation will ensure this continues so that the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas can be as present in the valley as the rocks are, as the forest is, as the breeze that blows through the open door of the shrine room is as each man prostrates to the image of the Refuge Tree.

    “Far from the roar of traffic

    Far from the frantic crowd,

    I feel my soul expanded

    With dreams not disallowed.”

    Urgyen Sangharakshita, ‘Guhyaloka, July 1998’
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    41 mins
  • 59: Guhyaloka For The Ages: Sona

    59: Guhyaloka For The Ages: Sona
    May 12 2025
    Guhyaloka—the ‘Secret Valley’—has been the Triratna Buddhist Community's primary place for men’s ordination since 1987. Over 600 men have become Order members there. It has therefore been vitally important in helping to shape what the Triratna community offers the world today.

    For it to thrive into the future, Guhyaloka needs to undergo major renovations, all of which require financial support. This conversation between Jyotika, who is leading the ‘Guhyaloka for the Ages’ campaign, and Sona, long-time Public Preceptor and lover of the valley, brings to life its deep history and also something of it magic and mystery.

    To find out how you can help, please visit: https://guhyaloka.org/fortheages

    Donate now: http://justgiving.com/campaign/Guhyaloka

    +FOLLOW THE NEW GUYHALOKA CHANNEL TO STAY UPDATED!

    The Hands of Avalokitesvara
    Can you be a part of making Guhyaloka a place of ordination ‘For the Ages’? We need to raise £850,000

    As its primary purpose has been to support the witnessing of effective Going for Refuge—the central Buddhist act—Guhyaloka has become steeped in the blessings of the Buddhas. Your donation will ensure this continues so that the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas can be as present in the valley as the rocks are, as the forest is, as the breeze that blows through the open door of the shrine room is as each man prostrates to the image of the Refuge Tree.

    “Far from the roar of traffic

    Far from the frantic crowd,

    I feel my soul expanded

    With dreams not disallowed.”

    Urgyen Sangharakshita, ‘Guhyaloka, July 1998’
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    30 mins
  • 58: Satyadaka and Sarvananda - Sharing a Dharma Life

    58: Satyadaka and Sarvananda - Sharing a Dharma Life
    Oct 22 2023
    In this latest episode of the Buddhist Voices podcast, we follow the personal journeys of Sarvananda and Satyadaka, two lifelong friends and dedicated Dharma practitioners who have lived together in various contexts for over twenty years. It's a rare opportunity to listen into stories from such a close companionship, making this conversation a true delight to share with you.

    This episode covers a wide array of topics, including our friends' individual private ordinations, the evolution of their Dharma practices over time, and their profound connections with the Arts as a key aspect of spiritual life.

    Both Sarvananda and Satyadaka became involved in the Triratna Buddhist Community during their early twenties. Their journey began at Vajraloka Retreat Center in Wales, and they later relocated to Norwich where they found like-minded Order members who shared their passion for Buddhism and the life of the artist. Sarvananda has been a devoted writer throughout his life within the Order, while Satyadaka has nurtured a strong musical practice.

    Interview originally conducted by Satyalila for the Fifty Years, Fifty Voices project in 2018, our online project to document 50+ years of people’s commitment and practice within the Triratna Buddhist Order around the world.

    Listen on The Buddhist Centre Online

    Visit the dedicated site for Fifty Years, Fifty Voices

    Read more about Season Two of Fifty Years, Fifty Voices

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