Posted by Viriyalila
May 25th, 2013
Be prepared for the odd surprise in our FBA Podcast today where Dhivan asks: “What Do We Really Know About the Buddha?”
A lovely talk here from the excellent Dhivan. As he sifts the information that’s come down to us, we meet several different versions of a human being as he blurs with the archetypal presence he has also come to represent. Yet whichever manifestation we prefer, more than anything this talk brings us face to face with the rich and moving legacy of a brilliant and truly compassionate individual, changing the world he took part in, stepping out of history “with the walk of a lion, the walk of a swan.”
Talk given at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 2008
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Posted by Viriyalila
October 6th, 2012
FBA Podcast, “The Alchemy of Wisdom,” Yashobodhi introduces the perfection of wisdom in a series on the Six Paramitas at a West London Buddhist Centre Sangha night in May 2012. Followed by questions and answers.
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September 24th, 2012
In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “‘Faith’ Followers and ‘Doctrine’ Followers” Suvarnaprabha explores the variety of styles of practice and individuality withint the sangha. From the talk “What is the Sangha?” a wonderful introduction to the idea of spiritual community in Buddhism, one of its greatest potential gifts to the West.
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August 25th, 2012
In this week’s FBA Podcast “Dana – the Emotional Life of the Sangha,” Samacitta puts the practice of generosity under the microscope in this engaging talk on the first paramita.
When we perform an act of generosity, what exactly is happening? How does it relate to the development of Wisdom? Is there such a thing as purely mental generosity and how effective is it? This talk explains the ‘why’, ‘what’ and how’ of Dana-Paramita.
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April 14th, 2012
This weeks FBA Podcast, “On the Threshold of Enlightenment” is part of the pivotal by “Aspects of the Bodhisattva Ideal” series delivered by Sangharakshita in 1969. This lecture describes dhyana (meditation), and prajna (Wisdom), the fifth and sixth perfections.
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