From tenth and final talk in a sparkling, wide-ranging, thoroughly comprehensive series by Padmavajra on ‘The Diamond Sutra: Taking the Mind to it’s Limits – Talk 10′.

Talk given in 1968.

This talk is part of the series “The Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path.”

Talk given at the West London Buddhist Centre

“Some things we know from experience, some things we apprehend only at second-hand. In confusing these two, we miss the essence of Zen.”

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte: “Gratitude and Receptivity” from the talk “The Diamond Sutra: Taking Mind to it’s Limits – 2″ from the fascinating and comprehensive series on “The Diamond Sutra” by Padmavajra.

Talks given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2004

One of a series of talks on the theme of ‘A Force for Good in the World’, given in the Dharma Parlour at the 2010 Buddhafield Festival in Somerset, UK

Excerpted from the well-loved talk “Simplicity” by Kamalashila, 2004.

From the talk “The Way of Non-Duality” given in 1979 as part of the series “The Inconceivable Emancipation – Themes from the Vimalakirti Nirdesha.”

He found ‘nothing but the sound of a man breathing’ and hope and direction through emptiness, beauty and the Buddha’s assertion that mindfulness is the way to freedom.

Talk given at Birmingham Buddhist Centre, October 2012.

Talk given at the Western Buddhist Order women’s national Order weekend, August 2004

This talk introduces the basics and brings us face to face with the Great Emptiness at the heart of practice.

Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2004

This talk is part of the series “Tangling Eyebrows with Zen Masters.”

From the quietly passionate talk: “What is Enlightenment?” given at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 2003.

Talk given in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, October 2012.
This talk is part of the series “Religion Without God.”

From the talk given to inaugurate Taraloka’s new shrine cabin dedicated to Tara, titled: “On Tara.”

In this fun and informal set of interview segments with Candradasa we get a front seat to the history and behind-the-scenes development of Free Buddhist Audio – from its origins as the Dharmachakra Tapes up to the present moment as an invaluable Dharma resource for thousands of Buddhist practitioners around the world.

As Dharmachakra and Free Buddhist Audio now move into a new era (and new projects with The Buddhist Centre Online), he also discusses how sangha, dharma practice, and social media could peacefully coexist online in new forms…

Reflecting on Our Community:

As you’ll hear, an enormous amount of generosity, dedication, and effort – from so many people – has gone into making Free Buddhist Audio what it is today. To begin with, we have an incredible team that pours themselves into what they do with gusto, because we understand how important a resource this is. We know that you depend on us being there for you – in your mitra studies, in preparing for talks, in your personal exploration of the Dharma, or simply in making sense of the rich and vast Buddhist tradition. We see it as a joy and a duty to be of service to you.

However, the reality is that all the effort in the world simply wouldn’t be enough without the amazing generosity and financial support of you and others like you who have made regular pledges, helped with grants, chipped in a small amount for listening to talks, or volunteered your time working on resources like transcriptions and audio recordings. You are an integral part of Free Buddhist Audio and Dharmachakra as well.

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Last of a series of four talks entitled ‘The Powers of the Mind’ given at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre in April 2011.

From the talk, “The Symbolism of Colours and Mantric Sound”, given in 1971 as part of the series “Creative Symbols of the Tantric Path to Enlightenment.”

An excerpt from the talk, “Eight Verses for Training the Mind: Talk 4,” part of the series “Eight Verses for Training the Mind.”

From the talk “Symbols of Tibetan Buddhist Art” given in 1968 as part of the series “An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.”

Here Dhivan shares some of his own translations of Ashvaghosha from Sanskrit and Pali sources, in this accessible and humorous introduction to some fine Buddhist poetry.

This talk given at Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 20 August 2009, on the occasion of the launch of Urthona magazine, issue 26.

Talk given at Taraloka Retreat Centre, Great Gathering 2000

“Art is the organisation of sensuous impressions that express the artist’s sensibility and communicate to his audience a sense of values that can transform their lives.”

“One of the most original poets of her generation”
Paul Batchelor, The Guardian.

PoetryEast.net

From the talk, “Death and the Biggest Questions of All” 2005, as part of series: “Religion Without God” given at the Portsmouth (NH, USA) Buddhist Center, 2012.

From the talk, “Tibetan Book the Dead: Talk 1 – The Six Bardos” 2005, as part of series: “The Tibetan Book the Dead: Bardo Thodol.”

From the talk, “The Meaning of Parinirvana” by Sangharakshita, 1972.

Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, Men’s Event 2000

From the talk “Death and Desire,” the second in a great three-part series on ‘The Alchemy of Love‘ given at Padmaloka, 2004.

This talk was given as part of the Vajrasattva Festival Day at the London Buddhist Centre on Sunday 13th February 2010.

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Shifting the Centre of Gravity: Confession,” is an excerpt from the talk, “The Spiritual Significance of Confession,” by Sangharakshita, 1976.

Buddhism is sometimes seen as weak or negative. Using examples from the Pali Canon and Mahayana texts, this lecture shows that, on the contrary, heroic and positive qualities are essential in the Buddhist spiritual aspirant’s quest for Enlightenment.

Talk given in 1969.