Gen Ani, Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, shares her Kadampa story, starting with spotting a leaflet for "happiness classes" in a shop in Perth. The story she tells at the end might move you to tears!

A new season of Australian Kadampa Stories begins with Gen Tsalden sharing her journey to becoming a Kadampa Buddhist nun, and what she's learnt in her many years as a meditator and Buddhist teacher.

Dani shares her Kadampa story: a humanitarian using Dharma to help her navigate life in a conflict zone, moving back to Melbourne to be close to a Dharma centre, teaching, and becoming a stepmother. What she has to say about love will uplift and inspire you.

Gerry shares his Kadampa story: his busy life as a doctor and family man to teaching, early retirement and life at a Dharma centre. Gerry's humble, natural manner makes for a delightful and inspiring conversation.

Kelsang Monlam - the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia - shares her Kadampa story. Humble, inspiring, and down to earth, Kelsang Monlam is an excellent example of a pure practitioner and a powerful teacher.

Christielli shares her Kadampa story: from a yearning to understand what happiness is to becoming a teacher, a mother to two young children and devoted to helping as many people as possible connect with Venerable Geshe-la's teachings.

Kadam Mick - resident teacher of the NKT Centres in Newcastle and Central Coast, shares his Kadampa Story. Moved by the death of his father to search for a meaningful life, this episode is honest and insightful, a treat for everyone.

Beth shares her Kadampa story: from being given a flyer in a hairdressers', to being the lead teacher at a Centre, and how the teachings on karma and joyful effort have given her a happy full life.

Colleen shares her Kadampa story - how she began her meditation journey, the first meditation that really clicked, how her way of practising has changed since becoming a mother, and how Dharma influences her parenting choices.

Natalie shares her Kadampa Story. How she began to meditate, and found happiness and a deep sense of purpose within. This is Episode 0 - a trial to see if we like the format - we do... please be patient with the audio quality. It improves for later episodes.