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  • Jan 4, 2014 · 56 min

    Rambles Around Reality – The 5 Niyamas

    In this week's FBA Podcast we picked one of Subhuti's "Rambles Around Reality – The 5 Niyamas." Here Subhuti talks about the fundamental basis of Buddhism's conception of reality; Pratitya Samutpada. He introduces it in the form of the 5 niyamas, in the course of his ramble he emphasises that these are forces, or the way things are rather than 'laws'. The talk culminates in the Karma and Dharma niyamas and particularly emphasising the importance of the Dhamma niyama, which is that in the universe that makes enlightenment possible. However to philosphise or abstract from it is to miss the point, in the end it must remain a mystery that we must experience for ourselves.

  • Dec 28, 2013 · 50 min

    Vajrasattva: Not About Purity

    In this week's FBA Podcast we hear another take on a famous Bodhisattva: "Vajrasattva: Not About Purity" by Jnanavaca given on Vajrasattva Festival Day at London Buddhist Centre on June 2009.

  • Dec 21, 2013 · 8 min

    Vajrapani The Dharma Protector

    In this week's FBA Podcast "Vajrapani The Dharma Protector," Vadanya introduces us to this Bodhisattva of Energy given as part of a series of talks on Stories and Symbols at Sheffield Buddhist Centre on 3rd July 2007.

  • Dec 14, 2013 · 1 hr 4 min

    Amitabha and the Phoenix

    The fires that can consume our old selves also release a new potential, the image of the phoenix evokes this transformation. In this week's FBA Podcast "Amitabha and the Phoenix," Vessantara explores Amitabha's emphasis on meditation and his wisdom of discrimination. Amitabha is also associated with spiritual death. How do all these associations come together? One point of connection is the Bodhicitta. The reorientation of self and a letting go which allows for something vaster and more beautiful to inform our lives. In the first place, this might be expressed through being more empathic and compassionate to others.

  • Dec 7, 2013 · 44 min

    Gazing at the Setting Sun

    This week's FBA Podcast "Gazing at the Setting Sun – Amitabha and the Ordination Myth" is a previously unreleased talk by Dhammadinna looking at the process of joining the Triratna (Western) Buddhist Order in the sunset light of Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West. Talk given in 2000 at the National Order Weekend.

  • Nov 30, 2013 · 42 min

    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.

  • Nov 23, 2013 · 58 min

    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.

  • Nov 9, 2013 · 1 hr 7 min

    Can Buddhism Survive and Thrive In a Secular World?

    This week's FBA Podcast, is by Vidyamala titled "Can Buddhism Survive and Thrive In a Secular World?". Based on her experience of teaching both 'hard core' Buddhism on the one hand and secular mindfulness on the other in various countries and cultural contexts, Vidyamala explores two opposite positions that can be taken in response to this question. One can be 'liberal' and try to change Buddhism to align with popular values in society, or 'conservative' and try to change society to align with traditional Buddhist values. Is there a middle way between these two extremes, where Buddhism is dynamic, accessible and attractive and yet remains true to the uncompromising and radical teachings of the Buddha? Talk given at Manchester Buddhism Centre on 28th May 2011, as part of a series of free public talks entitled 'Buddhism and the Big Question'.

  • Nov 2, 2013 · 1 hr 2 min

    The Messengers of the Dharma

    In this week's FBA Podcast, we bring you"The Messengers of the Dharma" by Vajragupta. He offers us a very accurate look at our Order from the perspective of the first three fetters.

  • Oct 26, 2013 · 1 hr 22 min

    Padmasambhava: The Lost Talk

    This week's FBA Podcast, "Padmasambhava: The Lost Talk", previously unreleased and, rather famously, given off-the-cuff at the London Buddhist Centre, Sangharakshita gives us this enjoyable and stirring evocation of the great Tantric Guru of Tibet. Talk given in 1979.

  • Oct 19, 2013 · 44 min

    Change Is Overdue

    In this week's FBA Podcast, "Change Is Overdue", Maitrisara shares her thoughts on the theme of 'A Force for Good in the World', given in the Dharma Parlour at the 2010 Buddhafield Festival in Somerset, UK. Maitrisara lives in Oxford, UK, where she's active in a wide range of community projects – as well as Triratna's EcoDharma centre in the Pyrenees.

  • Oct 12, 2013 · 1 hr 3 min

    Dealing with Change

    In this week's FBA Podcast, "Dealing with Change", Saddharaja starts off with another story from his childhood in the 1960s about a forest fire and the effects of this upon his father, who was a forester. An example of sudden, dramatic change at work. He moves on to talk about smaller less dramatic changes in the work place which can create anxiety for Right Livelihood workers. Talk given at Windhorse Evolution.

  • Oct 5, 2013 · 53 min

    Fighting the Fivefold Fear

    This week's FBA Podcast by Vadanya is called "Fighting the Fivefold Fear". In this talk Vadanya explores how we can turn the tables on pointless anxiety and limiting fears, and use these as fuel for our practice. Talk given on Men's Event at Padmaloka, June 2013.

  • Sep 28, 2013 · 31 min

    The Hub of the Wheel

    This week's FBA Podcast by Jnangarbha is called "The Hub of the Wheel". This is Part 2 of a series of four talks on the Wheel of Life. This talk on The Hub was originally recorded in December 2003. It is available on Free Buddhist Audio thanks to the volunteer efforts of the Croydon Buddhist Centre Digital Archive Project.

  • Sep 14, 2013 · 59 min

    Buddhism and Science

    In this week's FBA Podcast, "Buddhism and Science", Manjuvajra condenses the Evolution talks into one that puts the spiritual life into the context of evolution – an update of Bhante's Higher Evolution talks. Talk given at the Bristol Buddhist Centre, April 2013.

  • Sep 7, 2013 · 46 min

    Reality As A Way Of Life

    This week's FBA Podcast is a lovely talk by Vajrasakhi, current chair of Tiratanaloka Retreat Centre in Wales. In "Reality As A Way Of Life" Vajrasakhi shares her thoughts on Enlightenment as a way of living, a way of being conscious, a way of being aware, even creatively aware.

  • Aug 31, 2013 · 56 min

    Meeting the Buddha In Reality

    This week's FBA Podcast is the third talk in the LBC Buddhophany series by Subhuti titled:"Meeting the Buddha In Reality". Subhuti concludes with a rousing call to take the Buddha's invitation to meet him in reality. To do this we need to engage with the Buddha on the level of history and myth.

  • Aug 24, 2013 · 58 min

    Awareness is Revolutionary

    This week's FBA Podcast, comes from Vidyamala, speaking at Manchester Buddhist Center in 2012. Entitled "Awareness is Revolutionary", she encourages us to change our minds to change the world, speaking about the life-changing power of awareness.