Bhikkhu Bodhi: Ascending and Descending Movements of Dharma Practice + Buddhist Global Relief

In this podcast, Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi explores the concept of the "double movement" in spiritual growth: first, the journey toward enlightenment, and then the return to the world to help alleviate suffering. He emphasizes the importance of five key spiritual faculties—faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom—for the upward journey, while the four Brahma Viharas—loving-kindness, compassion, altruistic joy, and equanimity—play a vital role in the downward movement. Bhikkhu Bodhi underscores the necessity of merging spiritual practice with active efforts to benefit others. The conversation also introduces Buddhist Global Relief, an organization he founded to combat global hunger and poverty.