Beneath the Bodhi Tree

Jaya Chandra
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Buddha gained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. And as a practicing Buddhist, the title of my podcast has that reference. This podcast is not about Buddhism, though. We cannot all be Buddha, but the lives that we lead and the journeys that we embark on can sometimes transform lives and communities around us. And that is enough. My name is Jaya - Please join me as I have conversations with some amazing people who have truly earned their rightful place Beneath the Bodhi Tree. I hope you feel as inspired and enriched as I did when I heard these wonderful journeys unfold.

Episodes

  1. Episode 6: Vonita Singh: Part 1 of 2 - Addressing Progression of Parkinson’s using Dance as a Mantra for Movement

    09/21/2022

    Episode 6: Vonita Singh: Part 1 of 2 - Addressing Progression of Parkinson’s using Dance as a Mantra for Movement

    Send a text Vonita Singh is the founder and creator of Movement Mantra - a platform to tap into the therapeutic power of mindful movement for Parkinson’s Disease. Using the  rigour and experience of  a Phd in Anthropology coupled with a lifetime devoted to Indian classical dance, she has reached out to many patients and their families suffering from Parkinson’s. The approach in these interventions has been shaped by her experience as a caregiver to her father who she wishes her family could have helped better if they knew more about the disease. Her long term objective is to create awareness for Parkinson's and provide a platform where ‘People with Parkinson’s’ and their care givers can come together to learn and benefit from their collective experiences. Please join Vonita and me as she shares her remarkable journey of helping patients move their hands and feet to the beat of Kathak as best as they can and delay the progression of their PD as much as they can. Email us at BeneathTheBodhiTreePodcast@gmail.com with questions or comments.

    48 min
  2. Episode 5: Dr Ramkumar: Part 3 of 3 - Ayurveda and Vaidyagrama, The vision and the journey

    08/31/2022

    Episode 5: Dr Ramkumar: Part 3 of 3 - Ayurveda and Vaidyagrama, The vision and the journey

    Send a text This is the third installment of Dr Ramkumar's journey.  Vaidyagrama is a Ayurveda healing community near Coimbatore. Going to Vaidyagrama for treatment is equivalent to feeling healed in mind, body and spirit. These are just words till one makes the trip there - and then, they acquire real meaning. This is about the journey of Vaidyagrama through the eyes and words of one of the co-founders, Dr Ramkumar - his unique journey from childhood to where he is now - listen to him speak as he tells us how he took the road less travelled - of Ayurveda wisdom - studying and applying Ayurveda, seeking inspiration in remote villages and in the peace and quiet of the Himalayas and speaking about Ayurveda within India and abroad. These experiences, rather organically, led to the vision of Vaidyagrama - a community built on idealistic principles but backed by dogged determination, and shared by five of his close friends ( 3 Vaidyas and 2 organisational development experts ), who joined hands to build this amazing community. Do join Dr Ramkumar and me in this podcast as he shares this remarkable journey, that inspires us to know what it takes to build a beautiful and sustainable community of any kind. It is also a journey that inspires us to dream and to have the courage to turn that dream into reality. Email us at BeneathTheBodhiTreePodcast@gmail.com with questions or comments.

    40 min
  3. Episode 4: Dr Ramkumar: Part 2 of 3 - Ayurveda and Vaidyagrama:The vision and the journey

    08/23/2022

    Episode 4: Dr Ramkumar: Part 2 of 3 - Ayurveda and Vaidyagrama:The vision and the journey

    Send a text This is the second  installment of Dr Ramkumar's journey.  Vaidyagrama is a Ayurveda healing community near Coimbatore. Going to Vaidyagrama for treatment is equivalent to feeling healed in mind, body and spirit. These are just words till one makes the trip there - and then, they acquire real meaning. This is about the journey of Vaidyagrama through the eyes and words of one of the co-founders, Dr Ramkumar - his unique journey from childhood to where he is now - listen to him speak as he tells us how he took the road less travelled - of Ayurveda wisdom - studying and applying Ayurveda, seeking inspiration in remote villages and in the peace and quiet of the Himalayas and speaking about Ayurveda within India and abroad. These experiences, rather organically, led to the vision of Vaidyagrama - a community built on idealistic principles but backed by dogged determination, and shared by five of his close friends ( 3 Vaidyas and 2 organisational development experts ), who joined hands to build this amazing community. Do join Dr Ramkumar and me in this podcast as he shares this remarkable journey, that inspires us to know what it takes to build a beautiful and sustainable community of any kind. It is also a journey that inspires us to dream and to have the courage to turn that dream into reality. Email us at BeneathTheBodhiTreePodcast@gmail.com with questions or comments.

    40 min
  4. Episode 3: Dr Ramkumar: Part 1 of 3 - Ayurveda and Vaidyagrama: The vision and the journey

    08/15/2022

    Episode 3: Dr Ramkumar: Part 1 of 3 - Ayurveda and Vaidyagrama: The vision and the journey

    Send us Fan Mail This is the first installment of Dr Ramkumar's journey.  Vaidyagrama is a Ayurveda healing community near Coimbatore. Going to Vaidyagrama for treatment is equivalent to feeling healed in mind, body and spirit. These are just words till one makes the trip there - and then, they acquire real meaning. This is about the journey of Vaidyagrama through the eyes and words of one of the co-founders, Dr Ramkumar - his unique journey from childhood to where he is now - listen to him speak as he tells us how he took the road less travelled - of Ayurveda wisdom - studying and applying Ayurveda, seeking inspiration in remote villages and in the peace and quiet of the Himalayas and speaking about Ayurveda within India and abroad. These experiences, rather organically, led to the vision of Vaidyagrama - a community built on idealistic principles but backed by dogged determination, and shared by five of his close friends ( 3 Vaidyas and 2 organisational development experts ), who joined hands to build this amazing community. Do join Dr Ramkumar and me in this podcast as he shares this remarkable journey, that inspires us to know what it takes to build a beautiful and sustainable community of any kind. It is also a journey that inspires us to dream and to have the courage to turn that dream into reality. Email us at BeneathTheBodhiTreePodcast@gmail.com with questions or comments.

    47 min
  5. Episode 2: Devika Krishnan: Part 2 of 2 - Design as an aid to transform issues in society

    08/09/2022

    Episode 2: Devika Krishnan: Part 2 of 2 - Design as an aid to transform issues in society

    Send a text This is the second installment of Devika Krishnan's journey.  Devika is a ceramic designer from the prestigious NID at Ahmedabad. That is what she trained for before she started her career - since then, she has worn many, many hats. She has welcomed every opportunity to use design as an aid to transform issues like employment, loneliness, inclusion, dying crafts and so much more. She has done this for several micro enterprises that she was called upon to support. Her journey, in addition to being inspiring, is nothing short of fascinating. Email us at BeneathTheBodhiTreePodcast@gmail.com with questions or comments.

    59 min
  6. Episode 1: Devika Krishnan: Part 1 of 2 - Design as an aid to transform issues in society

    07/31/2022

    Episode 1: Devika Krishnan: Part 1 of 2 - Design as an aid to transform issues in society

    Send a text This is the first installment of Devika Krishnan's journey.  Devika is a ceramic designer from the prestigious NID at Ahmedabad. That is what she trained for before she started her career - since then, she has worn many, many hats. She has welcomed every opportunity to use design as an aid to transform issues like employment, loneliness, inclusion, dying crafts and so much more. She has done this for several micro enterprises that she was called upon to support. Her journey, in addition to being inspiring, is nothing short of fascinating. Email us at BeneathTheBodhiTreePodcast@gmail.com with questions or comments.

    48 min
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Buddha gained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. And as a practicing Buddhist, the title of my podcast has that reference. This podcast is not about Buddhism, though. We cannot all be Buddha, but the lives that we lead and the journeys that we embark on can sometimes transform lives and communities around us. And that is enough. My name is Jaya - Please join me as I have conversations with some amazing people who have truly earned their rightful place Beneath the Bodhi Tree. I hope you feel as inspired and enriched as I did when I heard these wonderful journeys unfold.

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  • Creator
    Jaya Chandra
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
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