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May 20, 2011 fba-appeal-2011.mp3
3 min
May 19, 2011 The Buddha: Legend and History
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, "The Buddha: Legend and History" offers us a glimpse of the talk, Imaging Gautama, from the major new series of talks by Vishvapani to mark the launch of his new book: 'Gautama Buddha: The Life and Teachings of the Awakened One' (Quercus, 2011). Vishvapani recollects his religious studies and lessons on the Four Sights, which is not found in the suttas relating to Gautama. Does this mean it didn't happen? Here Vishvapani traces the the development of a legendary story and other exam
5 min
May 16, 2011 What is Enlightenment?
In celebration of Wesak, the Buddha's Awakening, today's FBA Dharmabyte takes us right to the heart of the matter: What is Enlightenment? ' From the 1975 lecture by Sangharakshita titled "The Ideal of Human Enlightenment", we are concisely and beautifully reminded of the three aspects of Awakening in the Buddhist tradition: i. radiant, pure clear awareness entirely transcending duality; ii. an intense, overflowing love and compassion for all that lives; iii. an inexhaustible mental and spiritual energy, ab
11 min
May 14, 2011 Searching for the Buddha – Launch of Gautama Buddha
In today's FBA Podcast, we present: "Searching for the Buddha", the first in a major new series of talks by Vishvapani to mark the launch of his new book: 'Gautama Buddha: The Life and Teachings of the Awakened One' (Quercus, 2011). Vishvapani is a well known figure in the Triratna Buddhist Community and is a regular contributor on the BBC's 'Thought for the Day'.

In this talk we meet the Buddha set firmly in his own historical context, with space too for the legendary and particular reference to the natural world. Vishvapani explores the presence of nature in the Pali suttas, exploring its significance in the texts, in our own contemporary mental landscapes and in the imaginative life of a country and its people. Ancient India comes alive as we wander with the Buddha, facing his fears amongst the ghosts of the jungle. There is much that is important for reflection here – the Dharma made fascinating by dint of the author's depth of engagement with Buddhist practice and the sheer breadth of his cultural reference.

Features an extended question-and-answer session (NB, poor sound quality on the questions themselves).

Talk given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre, January 2011.
58 min
May 12, 2011 The Buddha’s Time and Place
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, we highlight a major new series of talks by Vishvapani to mark the launch of his new book: 'Gautama Buddha: The Life and Teachings of the Awakened One' (Quercus, 2011). "The Buddha's Time and Place", is an excerpt from the first talk, "Searching for the Buddha", from a major new series by Vishvapani to mark the launch of his new book: 'Gautama Buddha: The Life and Teachings of the Awakened One' (Quercus, 2011). Vishvapani is a well known figure in the Triratna Buddhist Community and
7 min
May 09, 2011 Engaging with the Historical Buddha
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Engaging with the Historical Buddha" offers us a glimpse of the talk, Searching for the Buddha, from the major new series of talks by Vishvapani to mark the launch of his new book: 'Gautama Buddha: The Life and Teachings of the Awakened One' (Quercus, 2011). The act of engaging with the historical Buddha is an act of imagination. Discarded bits of rag, the texture of his face, the color of his skin, his physical form and his presence as it was compared to a Lion's Roar, and other e
4 min
May 07, 2011 Enchantment to True Delight – Reflections On Stream Entry
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, Punyamala delivers a rich, comprehensive talk: From Enchantment to True Delight – Reflections On Stream Entry. Here, she sets out the path from effective to Real Going For Refuge using the framework of breaking the first three fetters and gaining Stream-entry. Punyamala confidently asserts that Stream-entry is attainable in this lifetime. Using Sangharakshita's terms for these fetters – habit, superficiality and vagueness – she gives clear, practical guidance, in a gently encouraging way, about how to weaken the fetters and develop spiritually.

Talk given at the Western Buddhist Order Convention, 2009
1 hr 3 min
May 05, 2011 Letting the Mind Go, Sitting with Mindfulness
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, Letting the Mind Go is brought to us by Viveka in a talk titled "Mindfulness as Sadhana", given at the Women's Triratna Buddhist Order Convention in 2005. Touching in on our conditioning and confidence to become Enlightened, Viveka reminds us that there is nothing to be afraid of when letting go of the mind. Calling on the image of the vast ocean with references to Suzuki Roshi on water and waves - Big Mind and Milarepa's Song of the Yogi's Joy, this little Dharmabyte is sure to ins
6 min
May 02, 2011 Faith, from the Higher Evolution Series
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, elucidated by Sangharakshita himself, is titledFaith from the Higher Evolution Series, specifically the fifth talk: Buddhism and the Path of Higher Evolution. Faith in the context of Higher Evolution is the response of our total being responding to something higher, something beyond, something transcendental. The longing to give ourselves to the Three Jewels completely...it is the response of what is ultimate in us with what is ultimate in the universe. This talk was delivered in 19
4 min
April 30, 2011 This Way Up – Living the Spiral Path
In today's FBA Podcast, "This Way Up – Living the Spiral Path" Saraha delivers a beautiful and engaging talk seeped in the Pali Canon. Leading with the Vatthupama, Simile of the Cloth, Sutta, Saraha gives us a very detailed look into the stages of spiritual development as described in the Lokuttara Paticcasamuppada Sutta – The Spiral Path.
56 min

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