58: Satyadaka and Sarvananda - Sharing a Dharma Life

About this episode

This episode features Sarvananda and Satyadaka sharing their personal journeys and experiences as lifelong friends and Dharma practitioners.

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 in this episode

Host: Satyalila

Guests: Satyadaka, Sarvananda

Topics covered

• Dharma
• Buddhism
• Arts
• Spiritual Life
• Triratna Buddhist Community

Keywords

• personal journeys
• Dharma practices
• Vajraloka Retreat Center
• Norwich
• Order members

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fifty Years, Fifty Voices, Fifty Years, Fifty Voices

Places: Wales, Norwich

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