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The Demon of Narcissism

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Fri, 24 Sep, 2010 - 00:00
The third of three short talks given on Padmasambhava Day, exploring how to transform the 'demons' of the contemporary world.
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In the Maw of the Beast - the Ethics of Eating

From Buddhafield on Mon, 6 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
Ratnaprabha's talk is a fascinating enquiry into the ethics of eating - a challenging and complex subject, one of great importance to us (and all other beings!) but with no easy answers. Given as part of a series in the 2009 Buddhafield Festival's Dharma Parlour, where the theme was 'Truth and Beauty: Skilful Living in a Changing World'.
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Following the Muse - Transforming Views

From Buddhafield on Mon, 6 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
In a personal and reflective talk Akasati weaves together her interests in Poetry, Shamanism and Buddhadharma, all part of the rich tapestry of her life and practice in the Buddhafield Sangha. There's also an introduction by Kamalashila. Given as part of a series in the 2009 Buddhafield Festival's Dharma Parlour, where the theme was 'Truth and Beauty: Skilful Living in a Changing World'.
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Shouting Out Beauty - Listening to the Wisdom of Nature

From Buddhafield on Mon, 6 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
A personal and exploratory talk by Lokabandhu, looking at how immersion in nature and the natural world has nourished his Dharma practice through the years. Including many quotations from the 'Zenrin'. Given as part of a series in the 2009 Buddhafield Festival's Dharma Parlour, where the theme was 'Truth and Beauty: Skilful Living in a Changing World'. NOTE: part of the talk suffers from poor sound quality
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Coming Home to the Beauty In Oneself

From Buddhafield on Fri, 3 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
Nagabodhi's debut talk at the Buddhafield Festival is - in his own words - a defence of the idea of beauty in Buddhism and Buddhist practice. Given as part of a series at the 2009 Buddhhafield Festival where the theme was 'Truth and Beauty: skilful living in a changing world'.
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Change Is Overdue

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
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. Maitrisara lives in Oxford, UK, where she's active in a wide range of community projects - as well as Triratna's EcoDharma centre in the Pyrenees.
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The Poet's Way

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
The Poet's Way, by Manjusvara from 'Wolf at the Door', is an evocative description of how words, used with care, can illuminate the spiritual path. 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
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The Power of Empathy

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
In this excellent talk, Vajrasara explores metta (loving kindness), the subtle art of listening, and Kuan Yin, the mysterious white lady of Compassion.

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
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Buddhism, Social Engagement, and Non-Violent Direct Action

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
An anecdotal and personal exploration of how Non-Violent Direct Action might be used as part of a Buddhist's practice of Social Engagement, introducing among other things the notions of Plunges and Advances as opposed to Retreats! 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
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Words Have the Power to Connect Or Create Walls

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
Aniruddha is an Indian Order Member working as an NVC (Non-Violent Communication) trainer in India. This was given in 2009 on his first visit to the Buddhafield Festival and was a great hit.

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