A series presented by Tom Crofts (a mitra at the Croydon Buddhist Centre) on the subject of Buddhism in the 21st century. The podcasts focus on explaining the relevance if the Buddha's teachings in a complex, globalised, digitalised and increasingly urbanised world.

This is part 3 of a three part series.

The third in a series of four talks on the Bodhisattva ideal. Surata talks about the positive act of engaging with the practice of patience and energy.

Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat centre, March 2011, for men training to join the Triratna Buddhist Order.

Padmavajra explains the central importance of spiritual friendship as path to enlightenment.

Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, June 2011, on the 'Spiritual Friendship' retreat for men training to join The Triratna Buddhist Order.

Suriyavamsa tells us the story of the murderer Angulimala, who has a complete change of heart after trying to catch and kill the Buddha and finding it impossible. The tale illustrates how enlightenment can't be grasped or understood by ourselves as we are; it requires a fundamental shift of quality, not quantity. Angulimala shows us a way of attaining the higher perspective of the Buddha through surrender, accepting training and service. Talk given during Padmaloka's Summer Retreat, July 2011.

Vadanya draws on the Pali Canon and The Hitchhikers Guide to the

Galaxy to explore how coming face to face with reality is liberating and

expansive - but also very uncomfortable for our habitual small self.