Why I Chose Navayana Buddhism — And What This Channel Is Really About

Описание: In this video, I reflect on the purpose of this channel and share more about the direction it's now taking—towards an exploration of Navayana Buddhism, social change, and the legacy of B.R. Ambedkar. I talk about my journey from Christian leadership to a broader, path of 'change-making' and why Ambedkar's reinterpretation of Buddhism resonates deeply with that.

This is a space for thinking out loud—more about inquiry than conclusion. The series will explore themes like spiritual transformation, structural injustice, and how religious frameworks (like Buddhism) can inform real-world change. Expect references to Ambedkar's writings, social theory, and lived questions about faith, identity, and activism.



Timestamps
00:00 – Why I’m making this channel
00:20 – From Christian priest to uncertain space
01:10 – Rediscovering purpose: thinking out loud
01:30 – Do low views matter for a youtube creator?
02:00 – What really matters when you make videos
02:45 – Why Navayana and Zen Buddhism
03:10 – My academic background and Ambedkar
04:00 – Ambedkar’s radical journey
05:20 – Theory of Change and social activism
06:30 – Ambedkar’s evolving theory of change
07:30 – Buddhism as a response to structural injustice
08:30 – The Buddha and His Dhamma
09:10 – What this video series will explore

Keywords
Navayana Buddhism, Ambedkar, spiritual journey, Buddhist social theory, post-Christian thought, theory of change, B.R. Ambedkar, caste and religion, Buddhism and justice, The Buddha and His Dhamma, Zen, deconstruction of faith, community organizing, religious identity, social reform, Oxford Bodleian, personal transformation

This channel explores how ancient spiritual ideas — from Buddhism to Christianity — shape our modern world of politics, justice, and personal transformation. Each video invites reflection on faith, power, and the search for meaning beyond traditional religion. Join us as we question belief, awaken mindfulness, and rediscover a deeper, more compassionate way to live.