Buddhism and the Path to Mindfulness

In this episode, Armand DiMele speaks with Diana Winstead, a leading authority on Buddhism, about her transformative journey to become a Buddhist nun in Burma. Diana shares her experiences of living in a monastery, the challenges of celibacy, and the rigorous rules of monastic life. She discusses the importance of mindfulness and how her time in Burma taught her to confront fear and anxiety. The conversation delves into the cultural differences in practicing Buddhism between the East and West, and how her experiences have shaped her understanding of spirituality and personal growth.