SCOUT· 63%1h 01m·2026-10-31·FaithFrom Total Skeptic to Buddhist Monk: What Changed My Mind
In this episode hosted by Rebecca Gauthier, Gen Kelsang Ananda shares his journey from a skeptical young man who was simply curious about meditation to a Buddhist monk dedicated to helping others find inner peace and meaning in their lives. He describes how discovering the books Universal Compassion and The New…
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