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Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, by Sangharakshita, is an introduction to what is likely the most important of the four mula-yogas, the indispensable preparatory practices of the Vajrayana devotee. and#8220;Vajrasattva: Purificationand#8221; is an excerpt from The Four Foundation Yogas of the Tibetan Buddhist Tantra, given in 1968 as part of the series An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.

Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, by Punyamala, is entitled and#8220;Impermanence of This Bodyand#8221;. An excerpt from the talk of the same title, Punyamala eloquently reminds us that the Buddhist vision is unique, summed up by the Buddha's last words, "Impermanent are all conditioned things, with mindfulness, strive on." This talk was given at Taraloka on a mitra retreat called Reflection: A Path of Wisdom

Weand#8217;ve been moved to share an abundant handful of Sangharakshitaand#8217;s writings and poems this month. Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte is entitled and#8220;Retracing our Steps on the Pathand#8221;. Selected from and#8220;A Life for the Dharmaand#8221;, by Sangharakshita, a moving, often beautiful evocation of the great Indian teacher Atisha, whose work had a profound influence on the development of Buddhism in Tibet. Sangharakshita presents Atishaand#8217;s life as both a challenge and an inspiration to all who wish to practice the Dharma and discover its relevance in the world today.

Talk given in 1999. This talk is part of the series Three Lectures to the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order.

If we are mentally confused and find ourselves not making progress on the spiritual path, we have to go back to meditation. But suppose our meditation is unsatisfactory and we are troubled be all sorts of wandering thoughts? If we cannot concentrate, we have to get back to shila, ethics. An ethical life is an integrated life, the more integrated the easier we will be able to meditate. But suppose our practice of ethics is difficult? Causing harm, taking the not given, false or harsh, useless or disharmonious speech, and so on, we need to get back to the path of regular steps.

Weand#8217;ve been moved to share an abundant handful of Sangharakshitaand#8217;s writings and poems this month. Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte is a poem entitled and#8220;Before Dawnand#8221;. Selected from and#8220;Hercules and the Birdsand#8221;, read by the author and published by Windhorse Publications, Glasgow, 1990.

Weand#8217;ve been moved to share an abundant handful of Sangharakshitaand#8217;s writings and poems this month. Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte is a poem entitled and#8220;Life is Kingand#8221;. Selected from and#8220;Conquering New Worldsand#8221;, read by the author and published by Windhorse Publications, Glasgow, 1986.

Weand#8217;ve been moved to share an abundant handful of Sangharakshitaand#8217;s writings and poems this month. Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte is a poem entitled and#8220;Orpheus in the Underworldand#8221;. Selected from and#8220;Conquering New Worldsand#8221;, read by the author and published by Windhorse Publications, Glasgow, 1986.

Weand#8217;ve been moved to share an abundant handful of Sangharakshitaand#8217;s writings and poems over the next few weeks. Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte is an excerpt from and#8220;The Caves of Bhajaand#8221;, a moving poem in memory of Dharmachari Anagarika Maha Dhammavira, written, introduced and read by Sangharakshita. Full talk available here: and#8220;The Caves of Bhajaand#8221;.

Weand#8217;ve been moved to share an abundant handful of Sangharakshitaand#8217;s writings and poems over the next few weeks. In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;The Elder Revealedand#8221;, an excerpt from his own elegant and moving unpublished story, Sanghrakshita evokes the spiritual efforts of a monk who occupies the and#8216;Holy Manand#8217;s Caveand#8217; above an Indian village at the time of the Buddha. From and#8220;The Caveand#8221;, read by the author.

Questioning our friends affectionately leaves them feeling as if they are not being questioned at all. Allowing answers to emerge from the deep, hidden aspects of ourselves, reveals our deepest truth. Hear Sumana's feelings about the Buddha, a wandering monk, and his spiritual efforts under the inspiration of the Dharma.

Weand#8217;ve been moved to share an abundant handful of Sangharakshitaand#8217;s poems over the next few weeks. Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte is a poem entitled and#8220;The Lotus of Compassionand#8221;. Selected from and#8220;Conquering New Worldsand#8221;, read by the author and published by Windhorse Publications, Glasgow, 1986.

Weand#8217;ve been moved to share an abundant handful of Sangharakshitaand#8217;s poems over the next few weeks. Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte is a poem entitled and#8220;The Bodhisattvaand#8217;s Replyand#8221;. Selected from and#8220;Conquering New Worldsand#8221;, read by the author and published by Windhorse Publications, Glasgow, 1986.