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August 04, 2012 The Alternative to God
Our FBA Podcast this week "The Alternative to God" is a very thought provoking talk by Maitreyabandhu. Does God exist or not? How do you know? A thoughtful and critical look at this age old question in light of the Buddha's teachings.

Talk given at the London Buddhist Centre in November 2006.
51 min
August 02, 2012 Neither God Nor Man
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Neither God Nor Man" is brought to us by Sangharakshita, founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community. After an account of the Buddha's life, Sangharakshita asks how, if at all, such a man can be defined or categorised. The full talk, "Who is the Buddha?" is part of the series Introducing the "Three Jewels of Buddhism" given in 1968.
8 min
July 30, 2012 Why Choose Buddhism?
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Why Choose Buddhism?," Sangharakshita points out possible potentially misleading assumptions concerning Buddhism, and describes three principal avenues to a practical spiritual life. This track is from the talk "The Approach to Buddhism" given in 1966 as part of the series "Introducing Buddhism."
9 min
July 28, 2012 Finding Freedom
"The true revolutionary is guided by love." (Che Guevara). In this weeks FBA Podcast, "Finding Freedom," Amalaketu explores freedom through images and stories and the Chappanakopama sutta, the discourse on the simile of the 6 animals, and shows how Buddhism is the way to ultimate liberation.
43 min
July 26, 2012 Facing the Truth
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Facing the Truth," Vidyamala leads us through the art of being with change in the moment. From the beautifully strong and popular talk, "Dying to Live." Vidyamala shares from her own practice of living with chronic pain comes a sane and unsentimental perspective that affords us all a measure of genuine optimism as we meet the trials of the world: bereavements and losses of all kinds can be met with a kindness and awareness that gently ease the burden, allowing something of peace
6 min
July 23, 2012 Faith as Surrender, Faith as Emergence
Faith is longing for what is possible, lucidity to what has value, and conviction as to what is real. Today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Faith as Surrender, Faith as Emergence", is a little gem from the talk: 'We Know What You've Studied, But What Have You Seen?' by Kulaprabha.
9 min
July 21, 2012 What is Enlightenment?
This week's FBA Podcast is a quietly passionate talk by Jinapriya titled: "What is Enlightenment" – impossible to pin down and utterly transformative. His main theme within the frame of such a big question is the struggle to live our lives in the present moment, especially in the face of pain. We are met with a thoughtful series of reflections, stories and images that all look to open up the gates of perception, and prepare the heart for the biggest change imaginable and possible for all. In that sense, this is a truly optimistic talk.

Talk given at Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 2003
1 hr
July 19, 2012 When Reality Knocks on the Door
Today's FBA Dharmabyte "When Reality Knocks on the Door" is a selection from the talk "What is Enlightenment?" by Jinapriya. This is a quietly passionate talk on the quicksilver nature of the Enlightenment experience - impossible to pin down, utterly transformative. When Reality knocks at the door are we able to own painful experience and surrender? Talk given at Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 2003
8 min
July 16, 2012 Come and See for Yourself
Today's FBA Dharmabyte "Come and See for Yourself" is a selected Dharmabyte from the talk "Introducing Buddhism" delivered to teacher-training students in 1966. In this excerpt, Sangharakshita explores tolerance and the freedom to grow and shows that there is no place for God in Buddhism. The full talk serves as an excellent general introduction to Buddhism.
12 min
July 14, 2012 Songs of the Elder Sisters
This weeks FBA Podcast, "Songs of the Elder Sisters" is one of a series of talks on the Therigatha, the songs or poems of the nuns at the time of the Buddha. Here, Gunasiddhi gently explores the three themes of Going Forth, Friendship and Impermanence through these tender yet powerful stories.
40 min

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