Welcome to Catalyst Creators ! A Buddhist Perspective on Finding Peace and Happiness with Ven. Dhamma Shanti.

In this inspiring episode of Catalyst Creators, Maria welcomes Venerable Dhamma Shanti, a Sri Lankan Buddhist nun, who shares her remarkable journey into the Dhamma and monastic life. She offers profound insights into spiritual growth, simplicity, and the path to inner peace.

We delve into the challenges and triumphs of being a female monastic in Sri Lanka, the importance of meditation, and how secular individuals can integrate mindfulness into their daily lives. Ven. Dhamma Shanti also speaks about her latest project—the publication of Proto-Buddhism, a book preserving the teachings of her late teacher, focused on returning to the roots of early Buddhism.

Through her wisdom, warmth, and laughter, this conversation is a rare glimpse into the life of a dedicated practitioner and teacher, offering lessons that transcend religious boundaries and touch the core of human experience.

This episode was originally produced for Amplify Women’s Voices—a collective podcast platform that celebrates and shares diverse stories from women-led communities across Europe.

It’s part of a collaborative initiative by Clôd Baumgartner (EXPEERTS Club), Ioanna Marcou (The A40S), and Melinda Varfi (Social Fokus), and is proudly co-funded by the European Union.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. The EU and EACEA are not responsible for the content.

We’re thrilled to re-share it here on our platform and continue spreading the word—amplifying voices, sparking ideas, and celebrating stories that inspire.