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September 11, 2014 What is freedom?
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "What is freedom?" Sagaraghosa offers a pithy talk exploring the Buddha's practical suggestions to find greater freedom in one's life - genuine freedom that does not rely on external factors to give a sense of freedom. From the talk, "The Liberated Mind," third in a series of four talks given at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre in 2011 on the theme 'The Powers of Mind.'
6 min
September 08, 2014 The Bardo of Dream
According to Tibetan tradition, in the bardo, an 'intermediate state' in the endless round of birth and death, we are free for an instant from that round. The Tibetan book of the Dead (Bardo Thodol) describes six of these opportunities for escape from reactivity. In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "The Bardo of Dream," Sangharakshita describes the second of the six bardos, the bardo of dreams. From the "Psycho-Spiritual Symbolism in the Tibetan Book of the Dead" given in 1967 in the series "Aspects of Buddhist Psy
5 min
September 06, 2014 The Mandala of the Buddha
This week's FBA Podcast, "The Mandala of the Buddha," is a talk given by Kamalashila on the 2012 Triratna International Retreat, in which he explores the 'Mandala of the Buddha' – some of the Buddha's many qualities which, perhaps, gave rise to the later Mahayana 'Mandala of the Five Buddhas'.
52 min
September 04, 2014 The Moon and Flowers
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "The Moon and Flowers," Ratnadharini beautifully explores the concepts of karma - our effect on others, and on the world. Includes a quote from Ryokan on the moon and flowers. From the talk "Karma and the Consequences of Our Actions," given at Tiratanaloka Retreat Centre, 2005, the fourth talk in a five-part series from Tiratanaloka's retreat on the "The Four Mind-Turning Reflections".
8 min
September 01, 2014 Unifying Symbolism of the Vajra
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Unifying Symbolism of the Vajra," Sangharakshita describes the symbolism of samsara and nirvana in the vajra. From the talk "The Symbolism of the Sacred Thunderbolt or Diamond Sceptre of the Lamas" from the "Creative Symbols of the Tantric Path to Enlightenment" series given in 1971.
4 min
August 30, 2014 Energy, the Tantric Precepts and Enlightenment
Vajratara delivers our FBA Podcast this week, "Energy, the Tantric Precepts and Enlightenment." An exploration of what energy means in the spiritual life and how to work with it, especially referencing Sangharakshita's 'Tantric' version of the Five Precepts. Given at the 2011 National Young Triratna Buddhists Weekend retreat exploring the theme of 'Energy for Enlightenment'. See www.buddhismtoday.co.uk for more young Buddhists' events.
58 min
August 28, 2014 Unmindfulness Defined
Forgetfulness and distraction are the rule in ordinary life, but awareness and a 'fullness of mind' is at the heart of human growth and development. Sangharakshita gives us today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Unmindfulness Defined," from the 1968 talk "Levels of Awareness: Right Mindfulness." This talk is part of the series The Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path.
11 min
August 25, 2014 Taking Awareness Deeper
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Taking Awareness Deeper," Paramabandhu draws on many years of experience as a consultant psychiatrist and Dharma teacher. He invites us to consider the lessons Buddhist techniques around meditation and mindfulness training can bring to the field of mental health - especially to problems with depression and addiction. In this excerpt, he talks about taking awareness deeper to really get a sense of impermanence ‘in our bones’. From the talk, "Mindfulness for Just About Everyth
6 min
August 23, 2014 Eight Step Recovery
In this week's FBA Podcast, "Eight Step Recovery" Vimalasara speaks on the importance of loving oneself as a part of recovery from addiction as an introduction to her new book, co-authored with Paramabandhu, entitled 'Eight Step Recovery – Using the Buddha's Teachings to Overcome Addiction'. She goes on to discuss the life conditions that she and Paramabandhu have emerged from, and how those energies came together and inspired the writing of the book. Outlining the eight steps, Vimalasara demonstrates that, while the book was mainly written for those in recovery, it is in some way for everyone. The talk is followed by a question and answer session.
1 hr 4 min
August 21, 2014 Fill your Heart with Love
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Fill your Heart with Love," Vanaraji shares a personal story of learning that if you fill your heart with love, there’s no room for anything else. The full talk, "The Metta Sutta" was given at the Women's Night Class at the LBC on July 12th 2012 and includes a lovely reading of the sutra.
7 min

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