In today’s FBA Dharmabyte Lokamitra speaks to the Triratna Buddhist Order in Bodh Gaya on the history of the modern Buddhist movement in India. In “The Growth and Potential of Buddhism in India” he draws parallels between Dr. Ambedkar’s and Sangharakshita’s approach to the Dharma, particularly their common emphasis on social change.

This excerpt is from the 2009 International Convention where Lokamitra addresses the stunning rebirth and growth of Buddhism in India, the positive work undertaken by the TBMSG and FWBO in the region, and the potential for Buddhists in India to have an impact on the future of their country and the rest of the world.

Recorded 2009 at Bodh Gaya, India. Includes translations.

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Today’s FBA Dharmabyte takes us again into the lives and practices of members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. Here Lokabhandhu shares “My Life, Work and Practice” from the series of short talks given for the “Triratna (FWBO) International Urban Retreat of 2009. In his talk he reviews his daily meditation practice, the challenges thrown up by working on his own at home, and his fascination with other spiritual teachers and paths.

Lokabandhu lives in Glastonbury, UK, where he works for the Triratna Buddhist Community’s ‘Development Team’.

Join us for the 2011 International Urban Retreat: www.theurbanretreat.org

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In today’s FBA Podcast, Mahabodhi kicks off a series of talks on the theme of ‘Work As Spiritual Practice’ with “Work As Spiritual Practice: Introducing Reginald Ray’s Threefold Model”. Based on Ray’s book, ‘Buddhist Saints in India’, this is a framework for considering the spiritual benefits and challenges of three roles or life styles within Buddhism: The solitary retreatant, the sangha builder who works within Buddhist institutions, the lay practitioner or social activist whose commitments take them to work out in the world.
According to Ray, each plays a crucial role in the health of the Sangha. After exploring the different life styles, Mahabodhi talks about his experiences as the ‘retreatant’ writer.

A talk in a series addressing the relevance of Buddha’s teaching to contemporary issues at the Manchester Buddhist Centre 2011.

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Today’s FBA Dharmabyte takes us back to the first Triratna International Urban Retreat held in 2009. Shantidevi shares “A Day in My Life” one of a series of short talks where Order Members from around the world speak about their life and practice.

Shantidevi speaks about a day in her life in Melbourne, Australia as part of the 2009 International Urban Retreat.

For more information on this years Urban Retreat see: www.theurbanretreat.org

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