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Ep. 71: Venerable Napan Talks Happiness, Peace, and Religion in Thailand

Venerable Napan is a Thai monk Buddhist teachings to promote peace and sustainable development. In this episode, he and Amina chat about the ordination of female monks, the circular economy model, and the role of monks in resolving the conflict in Southern Thailand. 


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