Free Buddhist Audio

By DharmachakraReligion & Spirituality Buddhism

Ranking
43rd
on Buddhism
Favorites
53
Followers
Typical duration
37 min
per episode

Based on Podcast App listening data

Free Buddhist Audio episodes

December 05, 2013 The Jewel of the Mandala
Today's FBA Dharmabyte "The Jewel of the Mandala" is an excerpt from the fourth talk in a six-part series on the figures on the Wheel of Life. Saddhaloka introduces us to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of all... Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, winter retreat, 1997
6 min
December 02, 2013 The Bodhisattva Tara
Today's FBA Dharmabyte is a tribute to "The Bodhisattva Tara" by Kamalashila. From a series about the final mantras of the sevenfold puja, Kamalashila talks about the birth and significance of the bodhisattva Tara.
22 min
November 30, 2013 Mindfulness As the Great Love (White Tara)
This week's FBA Podcast "Mindfulness As the Great Love (White Tara)" is a talk given by Vajratara at Sangha Night, Sheffield Buddhist Centre (28th August 2007), about the symbolism of White Tara, as part of a series on Stories and Symbols.
43 min
November 28, 2013 Tara – The Quintessence of Compassion
Today's FBA Dharmabyte is titled "Tara - The Quintessence of Compassion" by Sangharakshita. From a thorough and thought-provoking talk explaining the Bodhisattva Path we are introduced to several Bodhisattvas, in this excerpt we meet Tara. From the talk "The Bodhisattva Hierarchy" given in 1969.
4 min
November 25, 2013 Bodhisattva as Dharma Teacher
Today's FBA Dharmabyte is titled "Bodhisattva as Dharma Teacher " by Padmavajra from the 7th talk in "The Diamond Sutra - Taking Mind to its Limits" series. Here Padmavajra talks about Diamond Sutra logic and giving the Dharma. He includes a quote from Sangharakshita from Wisdom Beoynd Words that elucidates the Bodhisattva as Dharma teacher.
10 min
November 23, 2013 Dwelling In the Presence of the Buddha
In this week's FBA Podcast "Dwelling In the Presence of the Buddha" Subhuti considers the significance of Sangha day falling on the cusp of winter, and the importance of the seasons in human life. He recalls the genesis of Sangha day from the time of the Buddha, and considers it's relevance for us here in the 21st century. Ultimately Subhuti focus on the Sangha jewels itself; its vital importance for the individual practitioner and as a real sign of hope for this world.
59 min
November 21, 2013 Not Mere Socialising
Today's FBA Dharmabyte is titled "Not Mere Socialising" by Sangharakshita from the talk "Intellect, Emotion, and Will" given at opening of the Manchester Buddhist Centre in 1996. In this excerpt Sangharakshita talks about kalyana mitrata and people coming to Centres forming sangha as being much deeper than mere socialising.
10 min
November 18, 2013 Sangha as Coral Reef
Today's FBA Dharmabyte is titled "Sangha as Coral Reef " by Saddhanandi. In this excerpt from the talk "Spiritual Transmission and Lineage" we hear a comparison of the sangha with a coral reef - delicate, beautiful and very sensitive to pollution. Saddhanandi explores the nature of the Sangha as the possible ground for insight itself to arise.
4 min
November 16, 2013 How Genuine Sangha Can Be Created
This week's FBA Podcast by Ratnaprabha explores"How Genuine Sangha Can Be Created".
58 min
November 14, 2013 The Voice That Says ‘Be Generous’
Today's FBA Dharmabyte is titled "The Voice That Says 'Be Generous'" by Vajratara. To have friends, we need to learn to be a friend. Friendship is an active practice, not to be left to chance. In this excerpt from the talk "How to Be a Friend" Vajratara points out the a friend reminds us of our own ethical values.
6 min

About Free Buddhist Audio

From the publisher's feed

Free Buddhist Audio has been serving free recordings of high quality, full-length Dharma talks since 2006. Over 3 million downloads and counting... Get our free weekly Dharma talk podcast with inspiring speakers on Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness.