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Interview with Bill Leimbach (American-Australian Producer, Director, and Anthropological Documentary Filmmaker)
Interview with Bill Leimbach (76). Bill Leimbach was an American-Australian producer, director, and anthropological documentary filmmaker. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his Amazonian documentary "Leonnie" and produced the WWI epic "The Lighthorsemen". Interviewer: Venerable Shi Fa Ru. Ju
Interview with Tracy Sorensen (Australian Novelist, Scholar, and Environmental Activist)
Interview with Tracy Sorensen (61 years old). Tracy Sorensen is an Australian novelist, scholar, and environmental activist. She is known for her unique narratives from non-human perspectives, and her representative work, The Lucky Galah, was longlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award. Intervi
Interview with Sam Backo (Legendary Australian Rugby League Player)
An interview with Sam Backo, a legendary Australian Rugby League player, in the Western Land of Dharma Nature. He played for the Canberra Raiders and the Brisbane Broncos and represented the national team. He passed away at Cairns Hospital due to melioidosis. Interviewer: Venerable Fa Ning. June 3,
Interview with David Argue (Renowned Character Actor)
Interview with David Argue, a renowned Australian character actor, in the Western Land of Dharma Nature. Born in Melbourne, David Argue was admitted to the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) at 16 due to his exceptional acting talent. His career peaked in the 1980s, known for his vibrant, reb
Interview with Rob Hirst (Founding Member and Drummer of the Legendary Rock Band 'Midnight Oil')
Founding member and drummer of the legendary Australian rock band 'Midnight Oil'. Known for his explosive drumming and social conscience. Interviewer: Venerable Fa Ning. 3 June 2026. Rob Hirst: Namo Amituofo. I, Rob Hirst, am now sending this message from the Western Land of Dharma Nature at the Hsi
Interview with John Marsden (Bestselling Young Adult Author)
Interview with John Marsden in the Western Land of Dharma Nature. An internationally renowned bestselling young adult author who has written over forty books, with works translated into more than fifteen languages and global sales exceeding five million copies. His representative work is the *Tomorr
Interview with Dion Horstmans (A Renowned Contemporary Australian Sculptor)
Interview with Dion Horstmans, a renowned contemporary Australian sculptor, currently in the Western Land of Dharma Nature. He is famous for his iconic geometric metal line sculptures created in Bondi, Sydney. Interviewer: Venerable Fa Hui. June 3, 2026. Dion Horstmans: I am grateful to Namo Amituof
An Interview with Max Basheer (Australian Lawyer and Senior Consultant)
Interview with Max Basheer, Australian lawyer and senior consultant, on his experience at the Western Land of Dharma Nature. Max Basheer: Namo Amituofo. I am currently at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. This Western Land of Dharma Nature is a Buddha-land created by my benefactor, Practit
Interview with Brian Wilkinson (Legendary Australian Swimmer and Coach)
Interview with Brian Wilkinson, a legendary Australian swimmer and coach, now in the Western Land of Dharma Nature. He competed in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and won gold at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Later, he became a top-tier coach for the 1996 Australian Olympic team.
Interview with Robyn Woodhouse (Renowned Australian Female Track and Field Athlete)
An interview with Robyn Woodhouse, a renowned Australian female track and field athlete, who won the gold medal in the women's high jump with a record-breaking performance at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (held in Perth, Australia), and subsequently won a bronze medal at the 1966 ga
Interview with Estelle Asmodelle (Australian polymath and transgender activist, physicist, abstract artist)
Interview with Estelle Asmodelle, who is in the Western Land of Dharma Nature. An Australian multidisciplinary artist and astrophysicist, she was also one of the most representative pioneers for transgender rights in Australian history. Her life spanned fashion, art, science, and human rights, and s
Interview with Dame Bridget Ogilvie (Australian-British Pioneer Parasitologist)
Interview with Dame Bridget Ogilvie (88 years old). Dame Bridget Ogilvie was an Australian-British pioneer parasitologist and former Director of the Wellcome Trust in the UK. She dedicated her life to immunology research, global biomedical transformation, and the promotion of public science, making