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Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte is a lovely chanting of the Metta Sutta in Pali. by Dassini, Chair of the Glasgow Buddhist Centre.

In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte Lokamitra speaks to the Triratna Buddhist Order in Bodh Gaya on the history of the modern Buddhist movement in India. In and#8220;The Growth and Potential of Buddhism in Indiaand#8221; he draws parallels between Dr. Ambedkarand#8217;s and Sangharakshitaand#8217;s approach to the Dharma, particularly their common emphasis on social change.

This excerpt is from the 2009 International Convention where Lokamitra addresses the stunning rebirth and growth of Buddhism in India, the positive work undertaken by the TBMSG and FWBO in the region, and the potential for Buddhists in India to have an impact on the future of their country and the rest of the world.

Recorded 2009 at Bodh Gaya, India. Includes translations.

Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte takes us again into the lives and practices of members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. Here Lokabhandhu shares and#8220;My Life, Work and Practiceand#8221; from the series of short talks given for the and#8220;Triratna (FWBO) International Urban Retreat of 2009. In his talk he reviews his daily meditation practice, the challenges thrown up by working on his own at home, and his fascination with other spiritual teachers and paths.

Lokabandhu lives in Glastonbury, UK, where he works for the Triratna Buddhist Communityand#8217;s and#8216;Development Teamand#8217;.

Join us for the 2011 International Urban Retreat: www.theurbanretreat.org

Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte takes us back to the first Triratna International Urban Retreat held in 2009. Shantidevi shares and#8220;A Day in My Lifeand#8221; one of a series of short talks where Order Members from around the world speak about their life and practice.

Shantidevi speaks about a day in her life in Melbourne, Australia as part of the 2009 International Urban Retreat.

For more information on this years Urban Retreat see: www.theurbanretreat.org

In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte we are propelled back through time to 1966 as Sangharakshita challenges us to consider and#8220;Being Alive vs. The Deadly Grip of Routineand#8221; from the talk The Pattern of Buddhist Life and Work in the series Introducing Buddhism. Opening with a rousing story from India about how Buddhists are greeted in India and moving to consider the dangers of a repetitive lifestyle stealing oneand#8217;s enthusiasm for a spontaneous and lively spiritual life.

Talk given in 1966.

Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;The Wisdom Hearerand#8221; is an extract from the richly rewarding talk The Sound of Reality exploring the place and function of sound in Buddhist practice and history, as well as within Padmavajraand#8217;s own spiritual life. Beginning with Hakuinand#8217;s verses of Awakening, Padmavajra very beautifully explores how hearing and#8211; really hearing and#8211; can lead us to Insight.

Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2004

Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte is a tribute to Amitabha by Saddhaloka titled: and#8220;Verses to Amitabhaand#8221;. Saddhaloka introduces us to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of alland#8230; by sharing an invocation to Amitabha written by Lama Govinda and published in and#8220;The Way of the White Cloudsand#8221;. This track is from the the fourth talk in a six-part series on the figures on the Wheel of Life titled simply and#8220;Amitabha.and#8221;

Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, winter retreat, 1997

Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte and#8220;I Bow Down To Compassionand#8221; is a preview to next Saturdayand#8217;s FBA Podcast and#8220;Compassionate Koans and#8211; The Heart of the Matter,and#8221; containing an excellent, personal set of reflections by Vijayamala on the relationship between our longing and our pain.

Talk given at the Western Buddhist Order Womenand#8217;s Convention, 2005

In todayand#8217;s Dharmabyte Sangharakshita shares a few thoughts on and#8220;Bodhichitta, Vows andamp; Prims of Lightand#8221;from the talk and#8220;The Bodhisattva Vowand#8221;.

and#8220;May I deliver all beings from difficulties; may I eradicate all passions; may I master all dharmas; may I lead all beings to Buddhahood.and#8221; This is the Bodhisattvaand#8217;s resolve upon the awakening of the Bodhi Heart.

Talk given in 1969.

This talk is part of the series and#8220;Aspects of the Bodhisattva Ideal.and#8221;

Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte and#8220;The Monkey Attitude and The Kitten Attitudeand#8221;comes from the talk Masculinity andamp; Femininity in the Spiritual Life from Sangharakshitaand#8217;s wholly inspiring Aspects of the Bodhisattva Ideal Series. After exploring Patience and Vigor, the third and the fourth Paramitas, in this excerpt Sangharakshita explores the attitudes inherent in self-reliance (jnana/the path of Wisdom) and reliance on divine power outside of oneself.

Talk given in 1969.