53: Rijumayi - A Real Framework for Transformation (Full 50Voices Interview)

About this episode

Rijumayi shares her spiritual journey and the framework for transformation she found through Buddhism.

In this podcast episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Rijumayi, currently based in Melbourne, Australia, as she shares her spiritual journey as part of the Fifty Years, Fifty Voices project. Rijumayi takes us back to her formative years, recounting her initial encounters with Buddhism during her teenage years. Her interest in the teachings was ignited whilst in high school, she attended a lecture by the Dalai Lama in the city. The reverence and respect that people had for him would leave a lasting impression on her. As well as delving into her evolving experience with meditation and the Dharma, Rijumayi remarks that in her search for meaning, she really found the framework for transformation that she was looking for at the Melbourne Buddhist Centre , which lead to her eventual ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order. Throughout the discussion, Rijumayi stresses the importance of seizing this precious opportunity to practice, encouraging listeners not to postpone their spiritual journeys and to cultivate meaningful spiritual friendships. She generously shares insights into her daily routine, revealing how it supports her steadfast commitment to going for refuge in the…

People in this episode

Guest: Rijumayi

Topics covered

• spiritual journey
• Buddhism
• meditation
• Dharma
• transformation

Keywords

• Fifty Years, Fifty Voices
• Melbourne Buddhist Centre
• Triratna Buddhist Order

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Melbourne, Australia

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