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Spiritual Life Amidst Suffering: A Santikaro Interview

Charlie Knower from WDRT radio in Viroqua, WI and Bill Motlong producers

Part one of a two part interview.

A conversation with Buddhist teacher Santikaro. Chicago born Santikaro has been living in the beautiful Driftless Region of Wisconsin since 2006, when his partner and he founded Kevala Retreat. He began serious study of Buddhism during Peace Corps service in Thailand in the early 80s, subsequently ordained as a Theravada monk, and studied under the Thai Dharma Master Buddhadasa for many years.

Santikaro continues to translate his teachers work, while teaching locally and further afield. He has also been active among Socially Engaged Buddhists and contemplates the role of spiritual life amidst the worlds sufferings.

Part one of a two part interview.

A conversation with Buddhist teacher Santikaro. Chicago born Santikaro has been living in the beautiful Driftless Region of Wisconsin since 2006, when his partner and he founded Kevala Retreat. He began serious study of Buddhism during Peace Corps service in Thailand in the early 80s, subsequently ordained as a Theravada monk, and studied under the Thai Dharma Master Buddhadasa for many years.

Santikaro continues to translate his teachers work, while teaching locally and further afield. He has also been active among Socially Engaged Buddhists and contemplates the role of spiritual life amidst the worlds sufferings.

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