Interview by Lama Fede with Bhante Rāhula, a Theravāda monk in the Burmese tradition and founder of Paññābhūmi Monastery (Guadalajara, Mexico). We talk about his transition from music to monasticism, how to teach the Dhamma in Judeo-Christian settings, the limits of decontextualized mindfulness, and the challenges of sustaining monastic life in Latin America. From music to silence Lama Fede: Let’s start by telling each other a bit about ourselves. I try to read everything I c