Set in the year 2083 the Earth is now a desolate, radioactive wasteland after years of pollution and deregulation have taken their toll. A group of survivors living underground is now the only hope for our future as they endeavor to leave the colony on Earth to venture into space in search of a new home planet working desperately to keep mankind alive.
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That Desi Spark, formerly known as The Woke Desi, is a bold podcast created by three founders who recognized a space void of color and conversation around the topics that impact dual-identity, South Asian millennials the most. From education to entertainment and social justice issues to social media trends, That Desi Spark approaches each episode with compassion, advocacy, and information, bolstered by subject-area experts and unfiltered celebrity moments. Hosted by Annika Sharma, That Desi ...
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Henny & Halos. The platform discusses a variety of different topics, from politics to the bedroom. Add a couple of shots in the mix and there’s no telling what could happen!
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Delve into the vile, mangled minds of the adult youth of American suburbia trundling forth through life's snarling maw and into the glaring void of individuality. With any luck these sad, confused individuals will grow on you... like a rash. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inhuman-podcast/support
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Nam-myoho-renge-kyo! Welcome to "Your Inner Buddha". The podcast that helps to light the way to inner peace. My name is Seth Witte, and I’d spent my entire life as an artist, searching for a fountain of peace that would allow me to create, void of stress and drama. With the help of Nichiren Buddhism, I've come to realize that what I'd been searching for was already within me. And now I'd like to share with you what I’ve learned, and am still learning, along the way, to help you find Your Inn ...
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Find out more ways to be a cosmic revolutionary with Karen Curry Parker at https://quantumhumandesign.com/ Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and personal transformation? Cosmic Revolution with Karen Curry Parker is your guide to embracing disruption as a powerful force for positive change. In a world that's constantly moving and evolving, these bite-sized episodes are designed to be consumed as they fit into your fast-paced lifestyle and are your guide to naviga ...
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Send us a Text Message. In the season 6 premiere of VOID, the crew were catching up from their long journey to Jupiter. Serebella and Regina’s relationship has begun being tested by Regina’s handicap. Jonas and Ursula have made amends. The Mendelson’s are plotting their takeover of the Ching She and Maddox Kane has revealed disturbing news about th…
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Season 6 Premiere - The Destruction of Everything - S6 - E1
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After a long 5 month hiatus...we are back with an update! We've been acquired! That Desi Spark has been acquired by Prince Bhojwani of Asana Voices (AV), and TDS and AV have entered a strategic partnership. What does that mean? Annika stays on as host, Nita Bhojwani joins as CEO, and this episode covers all of Annika's thoughts on TDS' latest move.…
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The Greatest Hits: Raja Kumari (Season 8)
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Raja Kumari is a force - a Grammy-nominated artist who has collaborated with Fall Out Boy, Gwen Stefani, and more, the face of Mac Cosmetics, nominated three times for the MTV European Music Awards for Best India Act, and made her own label album de…
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The Greatest Hits: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, of Netflix' 'Never Have I Ever' (Season 8)
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shot to fame as lead Devi Vishwakumar on Netflix' Never Have I Ever. Season 4, the final season of the show, aired in May of 2023. Maitreyi joined TDS for an interview that ran over time (sorry, Netflix!) discussing representat…
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The Greatest Hits: Ramya Chunduri, LMSW, on Domestic Violence During the Pandemic (Season 6)
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Ramya Chunduri, LMSW, has been a social worker, counselor, advocate, and founder of Saurya Media. Her extensive work in the South Asian community and with women's centers produced a wealth of knowledge about domestic violence and gender-based violen…
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The Greatest Hits: Divya Robin, LMHC, on Boundaries with Families (Season 7)
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Divya Robin's mental health advice on Instagram has been a blessing. And her conversation and thoughtful consideration around drawing boundaries with South Asian families was a hit. From baby steps to huge changes, she dove into alllll the considera…
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The Greatest Hits: Richa Moorjani of Netflix' 'Never Have I Ever' (Season 3)
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Richa Moorjani has lit up television screens since her attention-grabbing role as Kamala, cousin of Devi, on Netflix' groundbreaking series, Never Have I Ever. Since then, she's gone onto work on Fargo, and is a proud advocate of veganism and humani…
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The Greatest Hits: Sahaj Kohli of Brown Girl Therapy (Season 4)
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Brown Girl Therapy, created by Sahaj Kohli, has become synonymous with immigrant mental health. Sahaj offers compassion, understanding, and validation for hundreds of thousands of South Asians on Instagram, through her workshops, conversations, even…
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The Greatest Hits: Jasvinder Sanghera, CBE on Honor-Based Violence (Season 3)
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Jasvinder Sanghera came home from school at the age of 14 to find out she was promised to be married. Running away at great personal risk, she was supported by her sister, who herself was married young and died by suicide after suffering from abuse.…
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Send us a Text Message. The preview for season 6 of VOID. Season 5 recap - During the season 5 finale of VOID, Maddox Kane had escaped confinement but was caught by Serebella once again. Ursula received a message that her parents are alive but distressing news about the space station. Regina was crippled during an earlier conflict to find herself p…
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It's the last episode of That Desi Spark with Nehal as a host - but keep your eyes on TDS as it moves forward with Annika. Big things are coming! 5 years. 8 seasons. 130+ episodes. 140+ guests. The end of an era. And the beginning of another. As of January, Nehal will be leaving That Desi Spark to chase her passion of becoming an entertainment-focu…
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Mom Sense | A Conversation with CNN Anchor turned Entrepreneur turned Podcast Host Kanika Chadda Gupta
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Kanika Chadda Gupta, host of That's Total Mom Sense (a hit podcast with guests like Chelsea Clinton!), joins TDS to talk through the career balance, deciding how to approach parenthood, and all the inspirational stories of incredible mothers across our diaspora and beyond. You can hear her podcast here, and follow her on Instagram! Go to https://be…
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'Tis the Season to Light a LAMP! | A Conversation with American India Foundation's CEO Nishant Pandey and Chief Development Office Kalpana Kanthan
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'Tis the season to give, and American India Foundation's NY-based CEO Nishant Pandey and Chief Development Officer Kalpana Kanthan are with That Desi Spark this week to discuss the outcomes for over 17 million people this non-profit has impacted, the social programs it innovates, women in non-profit leadership, and why we all have a stake in shapin…
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Did the Way Our Parents Communicate Eff Us Up? | A Conversation with Psychotherapist Sadaf Siddiqi
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The way parents communicate with each other is HUGE in influencing the way we, as immigrants and children of immigrants, engage with our partners. Psychotherapist and founder of Being, Sadaf Siddiqi, joins us for her second episode with TDS to talk about how we can unlearn some of the toxic behaviors and communication techniques we may have grown u…
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Storytelling for Wellness: Unveiling the Scientific Journey of Quantum Human Design™
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Join Karen Curry Parker for the Quantum Human Design™ Coach Challenge and gain the skills to navigate disruptive times intentionally by clicking here: https://quantumhumandesign.com/qhdtcc-challenge Even though Human Design often refers to itself as being scientific, there's never been any scientific research related to Human Design. Until now. Joi…
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Transforming Chaos into Creativity by Embracing Change
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Join Karen Curry Parker for the Quantum Human Design™ Coach Challenge and gain the skills to navigate disruptive times intentionally by clicking here: https://quantumhumandesign.com/qhdtcc-challenge There's no amount of thinking or figuring out that can get you through the void. You have to simply surrender. Change is inevitable and disruption mark…
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Unlabeling Yourself: A Deep Dive into Human Design
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Join Karen Curry Parker for the Quantum Human Design™ Coach Challenge and gain the skills to navigate disruptive times intentionally by clicking here: https://quantumhumandesign.com/qhdtcc-challenge You deserve to live in integrity with the true story of who you are. A precious, once-in-a-lifetime, cosmic event. Understanding your Human Design isn'…
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Unleashing Potential and the Blossoms of the Soul: Coaching with Quantum Human Design™
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Join Karen Curry Parker for the Quantum Human Design™ Coach Challenge and gain the skills to navigate disruptive times intentionally by clicking here: https://quantumhumandesign.com/qhdtcc-challenge We can only lift our clients up as far as we ourselves have traveled. Join Karen Curry Parker on the Cosmic Revolution podcast as she explores the prof…
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Navigating Life's Cosmic Disruptions: Astrology, Saturn's Returns, Chiron's Challenges, and Quantum Human Design™
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Join Karen Curry Parker for the Quantum Human Design™ Coach Challenge and gain the skills to navigate disruptive times intentionally by clicking here: https://quantumhumandesign.com/qhdtcc-challenge Discover how astrology and Quantum Human Design™ intersect in life's disruptive cycles. Karen Curry Parker delves into Saturn’s Returns, Chiron's impac…
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Quantum Human Design™ Coaching: Harnessing Purpose in Times of Change
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Join Karen Curry Parker for the Quantum Human Design™ Coach Challenge and gain the skills to navigate disruptive times intentionally by clicking here: https://quantumhumandesign.com/qhdtcc-challenge The world is changing rapidly, and traditional coaching methods may not keep up. Learn how to use Quantum Human Design™ to help your clients regain con…
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Real Self-Care and the South Asian Woman | A Conversation with Psychiatrist/Novelist Saumya Dave
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Saumya Dave, MD, knows what South Asian women are up against - the psychiatrist and novelist is a staunch advocate for mental health, and explores what self-care really means (spoiler: it's MUCH more than than eating a brownie!) for burnout, anxiety, and societal expectations on this must-listen episode of TDS. *This episode is sponsored by Therapy…
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Bonus Interview Excerpt with Frank Juchniewicz
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Toxic Masculinity | A Conversation with Clinical Psychology Student Paritosh Joshi
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Masculinity and mental health have come under greater scrutiny by the South Asian community in recent years. Clinical Psychology student Paritosh Joshi, a contributor to Brown Girl Magazine, joins TDS to explore how toxic masculinity impacts relationships, upholds patriarchal values, influences mental health, and creates a less inclusive atmosphere…
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Period Poverty | A Conversation with Megha Desai, President of the Desai Foundation Around Menstruation in South Asia
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1 in 5 girls in South Asia will drop out of school after the onset of their period. Period poverty is a global issue with wide-ranging impact. The Desai Foundation's President, Megha Desai, joins TDS to discuss their initiatives to provide access to education, period products, infrastructure, and more - and above all, dignity. Go to https://betterh…
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Are you a “yes” person? Do you find it hard to say “no” or are easily convinced to do something you don’t want to do? Do you find yourself going along with the group when you’d rather not? In this episode, we learn about being true to yourself, being authentic. To connect with SGI and learn more about Nichiren Buddhism: Soka Gakkai International US…
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There are several stages of life. Just as there are several stages of almost anything we venture to accomplish, or journey to learn. In this episode, we learn about leaving behind dependence in order to be more contributive in life. To connect with SGI and learn more about Nichiren Buddhism: Soka Gakkai International USA - www.sgi-usa.org Soka Gakk…
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YIB #18- SGI Nichiren Buddhism- Chanting Broadly
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Many of us find it difficult to not dwell on the one thing, situation, or person that brings challenges to our lives. And when chanting, it’s difficult to not bring that one thing into our head space. Chanting more broadly will help to bring a more roundabout success that isn’t focused on the singular negatives. To connect with SGI and learn more a…
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Feeling stressed out? Have you lost some of your passion? Is someone getting on your nerves? Are you sore or tired? Do you feel like you’re just going through the motions? Then take a break. You’re worth it. To connect with SGI and learn more about Nichiren Buddhism: Soka Gakkai International USA - www.sgi-usa.org Soka Gakkai Global - www.sokagloba…
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Sex Trafficking | A Conversation with Activist and Journalist Ruchira Gupta, Founder of Apne Aap
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When journalist Ruchira Gupta traveled across India to find out what was happening to young girls across the country, she stepped into the world of prostitution, sex trafficking, bribes, death threats, and more. Her riveting account of sex trafficking, her founding of Apne Aap - an NGO helping women, girls, and their children in the red light distr…
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Never Have I Ever | An Interview with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Star of Never Have I Ever
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Netflix' Never Have I Ever's central characters, the Vishwakumar family, were trailblazing for South Asians on screen. Star of the series Maitreyi Ramakrishnan joins TDS to discuss her journey on the show, representation as a South Asian, her favorite memories with Devi, and so much more on this engaging episode. This episode is sponsored by Reti S…
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Bonus Interview Excerpt with Eric Martin Reid
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There are plenty of us that seem to be stuck in the same routine with very little progress in life. A lot of us stay because it’s comfortable or because we’re afraid to take a leap of faith. We’re afraid of what will happen. If you trust yourself, then you need to trust that the universe will be there for you… To connect with SGI and learn more abo…
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Islam and Sexual Health | A Conversation with Occupational Therapist Sameera Qureshi
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Sameera Qureshi, MS OTR, joins TDS to discuss her career with sexual health and Islam - what to do when values and lifestyles clash, issues around not exploring sexuality, how she's educated people about sex, and finding peace with sexual health. Go to https://betterhelp.com/thatdesispark for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and …
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Anti-AAPI Narratives, Book Bans, and More | A Conversation with Activist, Actress, and Author Sheetal Sheth
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Actress from movies like ABCD, bestselling author of "Always Anjali," and "Bravo Anjali," and outspoken activist about all politics but especially those around children, multi-hyphenate Sheetal Sheth joins TDS to discuss anti-AAPI narratives, why book bans are a problem, and how diverse literature changes lives. Go to https://betterhelp.com/thatdes…
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It’s not easy to let things, situations, and especially people, go. Is the drama worth it? Are you settling? Will making a big deal about something small really serve to your benefit? Are you afraid to be alone? Will telling the other person how you really feel change anything at all? Sometimes it’s better to run into the storm and let it all go… T…
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Emotion Management | A Conversation with Clinical Neuropsychology PHD Resident Nawal Mustafa
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Clinical Neuropsychology PHD resident Nawal Mustafa joins TDS to chat through how to recognize emotional triggers and manage emotions to strengthen relationships around you and increase your emotional intelligence. Go to https://betterhelp.com/thatdesispark for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who…
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YIB #14- UPDATE!! Chanting, Headaches, Fitness, Diet, and More
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It’s been a couple of months since I launched YIB and I feel it’s time to discuss what I’ve learned and the effects of my decisions thus far. My headache battle, diet, mourning routine, chanting, and fitness. Hear all about the journey so far in this episode… To connect with SGI and learn more about Nichiren Buddhism: Soka Gakkai International USA …
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Bonus Interview Excerpt with Victoria Stevens
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YIB #13- Don’t Let the Ups and Downs Define You
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So many of us experience the high times in life that bring us joy, only to feel sorrow or emptiness when the joy of that experience wears off. This episode is about not letting those times determine the type of mood you’re going to have or the life you’re going to live. To connect with SGI and learn more about Nichiren Buddhism: Soka Gakkai Interna…
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AAPI in Media: A Conversation with Founder and CEO of Marginal Mediaworks Sanjay Sharma and Nielsen VP of Global Communications Patricia Ratulangi
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What does representation on television and streaming REALLY mean? VP of Global Communications at Nielsen, Patricia Ratulangi, and CEO and Founder of Marginal Mediaworks, Sanjay Sharma, join TDS to discuss statistics found on Nielsen's recent study of television around women and AAPI representation, whether there's been progress made, how and why AA…
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So many of us struggle to get the life we want, not realizing that the future we want is out there waiting for us to get there. Mentally visualizing our desires and believing they will happen is an important step to creating abundance. Learn more about it in this episode… To connect with SGI and learn more about Nichiren Buddhism: Soka Gakkai Inter…
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Bonus Interview Excerpt with Karen Johnston
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Parental Boundaries | A Conversation with Psychotherapist Sadaf Siddiqi on Healthy Boundaries
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Psychotherapist Sadaf Siddiqi (@your.being) joins TDS to discuss inner child healing, parental boundaries, learning to set limits, attachments, and why South Asian children of immigrants may feel difficulty in speaking up for themselves. Go to https://betterhelp.com/thatdesispark for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get match…
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We’ve all been there. We put a plan into place. We work on it tirelessly. We see amazing, or at least average, progress. And then, boom, the progress stops and our efforts no longer bring gains. This is a time to celebrate and reassess. And then onto the next plateau!! To connect with SGI and learn more about Nichiren Buddhism: Soka Gakkai Internat…
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The Bridge Between Identities | An Interview with Performer Raja Kumari
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From working with Fall Out Boy and being nominated for a Grammy to 2023's Coachella, Raja Kumari talks to That Desi Spark about her album, The Bridge, how she broke into music, her classical Indian dance background, remaining true, and so much more. Go to https://betterhelp.com/thatdesispark for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp a…
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YIB #10- SGI Nichiren Buddhism- Kosen-Rufu Explained
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What is Kosen-rufu and why is it important? Now that I’ve been involved with the SGI for a while, I feel it’s time to spread the word about this very important aspect of Nichiren Buddhism. Find out a little more about Kosen-rufu in this episode. To connect with SGI and learn more about Nichiren Buddhism: Soka Gakkai International USA - www.sgi-usa.…
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