Dialogues
At Living Dharma, we believe in the power of dialogue to illuminate the path of the Dharma in our everyday lives. Our "voice" podcast series embodies this belief, featuring conversations between Rev. Shoukei Matsumoto and global thought leaders. These dialogues explore the intersections of self, society, and spirituality, offering insights into how the Buddha Dharma can address contemporary global challenges.
🗣️ voice – A global podcast dialogue series
Produced for Camphor Tree Village, the 100th Anniversary Project of Musashino University
"voice"—to be heard, on self, ancestors, future generations, and the world.
Hosted by Shoukei Matsumoto, curated by Ruriko Watanabe and produced by Takuya Endo, the series features dialogues with global leaders on the relevance of the Buddha Dharma in today's world.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: voice – Camphor Tree Village
Featured guests include:
Kate Raworth – Economist, creator of Doughnut Economics
Audrey Tang – Taiwan’s first digital minister, TIME100 AI Leader
Roman Krznaric – Author of The Good Ancestor
Markus Gabriel – Philosopher, founder of New Realism
David Kennedy – Harvard Law professor, global governance scholar
Stephen Batchelor – Buddhist teacher, author of After Buddhism
Simran Jeet Singh, Daniel Hires, Joel Rosenthal, and many others
"voice" is a quiet global commons—where listening is a form of ethical action.
🌐 Additional Dialogues
In addition to voice, Shoukei Matsumoto has participated in dialogues on international platforms including:
Private Dialogue in Kyoto – with Yuval Noah Harari
Bilateral sessions with Audrey Tang on digital democracy and Buddhist listening
Published conversations with Markus Gabriel (in English) featured in Japanese works
This space will continue to grow—documenting a shared journey toward trust, care, and becoming good ancestors.