
Kalyana-mitta: The Encounters That Change Destiny
Ven. Gotami explains why the “spiritual friend” holds a special place in the life and practice of devoted Buddhists
Ven. Gotami, a young Italian-born female monastic in the Burmese tradition of Theravada Buddhism, brings her youth-centered, social media-savvy approach to sharing the Dharma. She reveals the wisdom of Theravada philosophy through an impassioned, inspiring column discussing Dharma thoughts and daily life.

Ven. Gotami explains why the “spiritual friend” holds a special place in the life and practice of devoted Buddhists

The role of the Buddha’s stepmother in transforming the Buddha’s early movement by helping to establish the women’s order is unsurpassed