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Podcast: Handful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life
Episode: Ep 63: Emma Slade - a Bhutanese nun's solo journey across 12 mountain passes
Description: In this inspiring conversation, Buddhist nun and author Emma Slade (Lopen Ani Pema Deki) shares how compassion fuels her work through Opening Your Heart to Bhutan, a charity supporting children with special needs. From surviving a life-changing hostage experience to preparing for a 37-day trek across Bhutan, Emma reveals how resilience, faith, and kindness can transform both personal suffering and the lives of others.💪 Resilience in Adversity – Lessons from Bhutanese children and Emma’s own journey through trauma.🌏 Compassion in Action – Why widening our hearts creates true peace and supports those in need.🧘...