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- The Diamond Sutra – Taking Mind to its Limits
This week's FBA Podcast is the first talk in a sparkling, wide-ranging, thoroughly comprehensive ten talk series by Padmavajra on 'The Diamond Sutra' entitled Taking Mind to its Limits. We are taken through the work stage by stage, and here we begin with the opening scenes and the text itself as a revelation of Reality…
Talks given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2004
This talk is part of the series The Diamond Sutra – Taking Mind to its Limits.
33 min - Going Deeper into the Heart of How Things AreToday's FBA Dharmabyte is called Going Deeper into the Heart of How Things Are, from the talk entitled Prajnaparamita, the female Bodhisattva of wisdom, by Vessantara. This excerpt goes into detail of the several mantras associated with this figure. From the series of talks for Sangha Night on Buddhas and Bodhisattva given at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre.7 min
- The Symbolism of the Cremation GroundAre we ready to face our own death, and the total transformation it symbolises? In today's FBA Dharmabyte, The Symbolism of the Cremation Ground we learn about the eight cremation grounds and the Dakinis who dance there. From the talk The Symbolism of the Cremation Ground and the Celestial Maidens given in 1971 as part of the series Creative Symbols of the Tantric Path to Enlightenment.8 min
- The Art of Ritual and Descent
In this week's FBA Podcast, Bhadra introduces the archetypal magician, Padmasambhava, in a talk called The Art of Ritual and Descent, given at a day for men in Bristol, UK. He uses episodes from the magician's life to illustrate how engaging the imagination through ritual and being willing to make the journey of descent are key elements of a fruitful practice.
39 min - An Encounter with Padmasambhava in DarjeelingToday's FBA Dharmabyte is a recollection from Sangharakshita called An Encounter with Padmasambhava in Darjeeling. Padmasambhava, often known as the 'Second Buddha', is famous for converting the demons of Tibet. In this lecture we are given a brief biography of Padmasambhava and an outline of the progressive Nyingmapa practices attributed to him. N.B. Poor original recording. From the talk Padmasambhava: Tantric Guru of Tibet, given in 1972.9 min
- Nothing to FearToday's FBA Dharmabyte is all about Nothing to Fear. Vajrasara explores the life and teachings of the Buddha as they've come down through the stories of the tradition. From the talk Tales of a Free Spirit - 45 Years of the Buddha's Life, given in 2006.10 min
- The Disappearing Buddha
Our FBA Podcast this week is entitled The Disappearing Buddha by Sangharakshita. The Buddha adopted the appearance and speech of his different audiences, and gave discourses on the Dharma which instructed, inspired, fired, and delighted. Then he would just disappear and leave them wondering, 'Who is the Buddha?' Talk given in 1994.
1 hr 25 min - Heroic WarriorToday's FBA Dharmabyte, is called Heroic Warrior from the talk Shakyamuni Buddha given by Maitreyaraja during the 2016 'Cosmic Going for Refuge Tree' retreat at Padmaloka.10 min
- Faith as MettaToday's FBA Dharmabyte, is called Faith as Metta by Saddhaloka from the talk entitled Amitabha. This is 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, 19976 min
- Bright Blue Sky, Deep Blue Sea
Our FBA Podcast this week is called Bright Blue Sky, Deep Blue Sea by Suryadarshini.
Amitabha is one of the most well-known archetypal Buddhas, whose qualities of love and compassion attract myriad practitioners and devotees.
Suryadarshini shares her personal connections with Amitabha, from superheroes to phoenixes, and also explores traditional symbols and imagery of the red Buddha of the West.
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