The books that transformed Meghan Sweet’s spiritual journey
Meghan Sweet, the Director of University Relations at Dharma Realm Buddhist University (DRBU), shared her experiences in an interview with Sara Connell for Authority Magazine.
Meghan, who has been an integral part of DRBU’s core-text liberal arts program since 2018, revealed how a particular book has significantly influenced her life.
Throughout the interview, Meghan emphasized the transformative power of books, particularly those written by female spiritual cultivators.
She highlighted “Daughters of Emptiness: Poems of Chinese Buddhist Nuns” by Beata Grant and “Mae Chee Kaew: Her Journey to Spiritual Awakening & Enlightenment” compiled by Bhikkhu Dick Sīlaratano, as pivotal in shaping her understanding and appreciation of spiritual practices.
These texts provided her with role models who exemplified deep spiritual commitment and inner authority, encouraging her own journey of self-cultivation.
Meghan Sweet’s educational philosophy at DRBU is deeply intertwined with these inspirations.
She promotes a dynamic classroom environment where students engage with texts from various traditions, fostering a dialogic learning process that mirrors her own transformative educational experiences.
Meghan’s pedagogical approach is rooted in Buddhist philosophy, particularly the four Brahma-Viharas, loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity guiding her in creating a supportive and intellectually stimulating atmosphere.
Through her work, Meghan aims to perpetuate wisdom traditions, ensuring they remain vibrant and relevant in contemporary education.
Her story underscores the enduring impact of literature in personal and professional realms, illustrating how books can catalyze inner and outer transformations.
