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Aileen, Shetland Islands
I live on an island far away from a Buddhist centre and am rarely able to go on retreats. It has been especially beneficial to me to be able to download so many inspiring talks to go deeper in my practice.
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Colum, London, UK
FBA is my travel companion as I wind my way across the busy streets of London by bus, or take a train or fly. An invaluable guide through life, a priceless jewel.
Coleen, FBA Team
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Vajradarshini, Valderrobres, Spain
I live in Spain so have no Buddhist Centres or Libraries close at hand and FBA is like having an excellent Dharmic library right here. Listening to the Dharma is a whole practice in itself!

Crazy Wisdom of the Mahasiddhas

a series of talks by Padmavajra

Padmavajra lead us on a journey of discovery in this eight-part series in which we hear the fascinating stories of the Mahasiddhas - great yogins and yoginis whose tales have much to teach.

Series given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2007

1. The Original Mahasiddha

2. The Playboy, Grieving Men, and An Old Crone

3. Of Tigers, Taverns, and Wine

4. The Liar, the King, and the Flawed Yogin

5. The Buddha and the Mahasiddhas

6. Of Fish Guts, Kings, a Prostitute Slave, and Losing Your Head

7. Of Skull Bearers and Goddesses

8. The Deer Hunter

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Crazy Wisdom of the Mahasiddhas

a series of talks by Padmavajra