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Sangharakshita outlines what led him to found the FWBO, and the reasons for the form ordination takes in the WBO. Then he discusses three recent developments: new facilities for women, ordinations conducted by senior Order Members, and a new Buddhist magazine.
Talk given in 1986.
| 1. | The founding of the FWBO (13:07) | |
| 2. | Monmouth Street (6:21) | |
| 3. | Early lecture series (4:01) | |
| 4. | Early retreats and ordinations (5:46) | |
| 5. | Buddhist dawn in the west: the FWBO and the whole Buddhist tradition (14:55) | |
| 6. | Changes in WBO ordination (13:27) | |
| 7. | Meaning and levels of involvement (9:31) | |
| 8. | The establishment of Taraloka – a retreat centre for women (7:46) | |
| 9. | Ordinations by Order Members in India (11:32) | |
| 10. | Handing on responsibilities (4:11) | |
| 11. | Questions of motivation – the need to channel energy into spiritual and cultural activity (12:07) | |
| 12. | How to strengthen motivation: avoiding distraction, spiritual friendship, meditation, Dharma study, practising mindfulness (7:55) | |
| 13. | The launch of Golden Drum – a Buddhist magazine (9:14) |
Total running time: 2:0-1:53
