Hello there! And welcome to freebuddhistaudio

To get the best out of this website, please read on...

Your Language

We have set your language based on your browser language settings or location. To change language use the flag above.

Finding Talks

From any small talks panel you can use the (see all) or (more) link to see a large panel with all talks in this category.

Most large panels allow filtering. For example you can view talks just in your language by using the small flag icon.

Javascript Info

We'd like you to have the best possible experience of our new site, and we noticed you're using a browser that has a feature called Javascript turned off.

We've designed things so Free Buddhist Audio will continue to work for you anyway, but the site will look and work much better if you turn Javascript on. It's very easy! See how to enable JavaScript in your browser for more information.

Your Browser

We'd like you to have the best possible experience of our new site, and we notice you're using an older browser that isn't compatible with some of the latest developments on the internet.

We've designed things so Free Buddhist Audio will continue to work for you, but we invite you to a better experience of the web now and in future if you have a few minutes to upgrade...

Install (or update from an older version) a future-friendly browser:

(See All)

other talks in this theme

There is no transcript for this talk. Help us make one!

The Headship of the Order

by Sangharakshita and Subhuti

Sangharakshita completes his process of passing on all formal responsibilities relating to the FWBO and WBO by handing on the headship of the Order. His short talk is followed by Subhuti's acceptance on behalf of those involved in which he explores this pivotal moment for the future of the Order.

N.B. The arrangements outlined in these talks have since been superceded.

Talks given in 2000.

Tracks (click play to listen)

Play All

	1.	Handing on the headship of the Order (6:45)
	2.	The College of Public Preceptors, Preceptors' College Council, and Presidents (6:34)
	3.	The function of the College. What will Sangharakshita himself be doing? (6:19)
	4.	Accepting the responsibility (5:21)
	5.	Reasons for confidence (5:55)
	6.	Skilful preparation (8:34)
	7.	The international character of the FWBO (6:16)
	8.	Responding to local conditions (7:55)
	9.	Expanding into different countries (4:12)
	10.	Bridgeing the gap between the FWBO in the West and TBMSG in India (5:30)
	11.	The need for Order Members to have more spiritual training (2:44)
	12.	Spreading the Dharma (8:41)
	13.	Ritually accepting the responsibility (4:52)