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We all need heroes to admire and emulate, and here Sangharakshita discusses Anagarika Dharmapala, Alexandra David-Neel, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Lama Govinda, and Dr Edward Conze, explaining why he regards them as Buddhist pioneers for our age.
Talk given in 1995.
| 1. | Introduction - principles of selection (10:54) | |
| 2. | What makes a great Buddhist? (7:53) | |
| 3. | Anagarika Dharmapala - youth (11:50) | |
| 4. | Dharmapala's adult life (13:09) | |
| 5. | Dharmapala's achievements (4:52) | |
| 6. | Alexandra David-Neel (16:28) | |
| 7. | B.R. Ambedkar (14:19) | |
| 8. | Ambedkar's conversion to Buddhism (12:01) | |
| 9. | Lama Govinda (10:53) | |
| 10. | Edward Conze (12:44) | |
| 11. | Conclusion - the need for heroes and heroines (7:56) |
Total running time: 2:02:59
