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FBA Podcast: Transforming Self

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 2 Nov, 2019 - 13:00

A wonderful first talk of the 2019 International Gathering, whose theme is ‘Alchemy of the Dharma’. The utterly delightful Ratnaguna takes us through the true miracle of transforming ourselves via magic of a practice in which we also learn to let ourselves change. 

This is a beautiful, reflective, funny take on the challenges of the Dharma life. Ratnaguna’s breadth of reference is itself a joy: taking in Greek philosophy, Hans Christian Andersen, and writings on the nearness of...
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Dhammakranti Diwali Retreat - Oct 19

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 2 Nov, 2019 - 12:13
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Dhammakranti Diwali Retreat - Oct 19

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 2 Nov, 2019 - 12:13
Dhammakranti Diwali retreat led by Dh Yashoratna on Buddha Advice to Vajji. Attended by 140 people. Retreat was from 25th to 30th Oct 19.
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Making the Pure Land

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 2 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
The world is a mess. We all want to change it. But do we have a choice between making the world a better place and making ourselves a better being? In this talk Vadanya explores how our Dharma practice and our desire to make the world a better place can be two sides of the same coin, tackling the real great issues of our time. Talk given during the October 2019 Great Gathering weekend at Padmaloka Retreat Centre.
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Inspirations From the Dhamma Revolution

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 2 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
In this talk Padmavajra speaks about his the inspiration he has gained from Dr Ambedkar's Dhamma Revolution. He draws on his experience of living and working in India with Indian order members, mitras and friends and how his own faith in the Dhamma has been deepened and strengthened through his encounter with the life and teachings of Dr Ambedkar. He also tells how we in the west can learn from Dr Ambedkar and his followers. Talk given during the October 2019 Great Gathering weekend at Padmaloka Retreat Centre.
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Free Buddhist Audio

Making the Pure Land

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 2 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
The world is a mess. We all want to change it. But do we have a choice between making the world a better place and making ourselves a better being? In this talk Vadanya explores how our Dharma practice and our desire to make the world a better place can be two sides of the same coin, tackling the real great issues of our time. Talk given during the October 2019 Great Gathering weekend at Padmaloka Retreat Centre.
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Free Buddhist Audio

Inspirations From the Dhamma Revolution

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 2 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
In this talk Padmavajra speaks about his the inspiration he has gained from Dr Ambedkar's Dhamma Revolution. He draws on his experience of living and working in India with Indian order members, mitras and friends and how his own faith in the Dhamma has been deepened and strengthened through his encounter with the life and teachings of Dr Ambedkar. He also tells how we in the west can learn from Dr Ambedkar and his followers. Talk given during the October 2019 Great Gathering weekend at Padmaloka Retreat Centre.
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Bhante Passing away Day Puja

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 1 Nov, 2019 - 00:15
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Bhante Passing away Day Puja

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 1 Nov, 2019 - 00:15
On 30th Oct 19 Saddhamma Pradeep retreat center community had seven fold puja and meditation. Dh Ratnasambhava led meditation and puja. Dh Aryasambhava chant five mantra. Good experience of solidarity.
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47 Years of Friendship and Service: Saddhanandi Interviews Sona

From Adhisthana on Thu, 31 Oct, 2019 - 15:42

47 Years of Friendship and Service: Saddhanandi Interviews Sona

From Adhisthana on Thu, 31 Oct, 2019 - 15:42

On the 30th October 2019 there was a community practice day at Adhisthana to mark the first anniversary of the death of Sangharakshita, the founder of the Triratna Buddhist community. Sangharakshita spent the last few years of his life at Adhisthana and is now buried there.

During that day Saddhanandi, the chair of Adhisthana, interviewed Sona about his relationship with Sangharakshita. Sona was ordained by Sangharakshita in 1974 and had a long-standing friendship with him.

Recorded at Adhisthana, 30th October 2019.
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Dharmabyte: The Lineage of Responsibility

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 31 Oct, 2019 - 13:00

Vidyatara was one of the forces behind the development of the Triratna International Council after its foundation in 2011. Here she talks about the structure of the International Council as a bottom-up organization upholding an aspect of the Lineage of Responsibility.

Excerpted from the talk Co-Creating Structures That Serve the Arising of the Bodhicitta given at the Triratna Buddhist Order Womens UK and Ireland Area Order Weekend at Adhisthana on February 28, 2014. The...
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Podcast - Working in an Online Team: A Buddhist Perspective

From Buddhist Centre Features on Wed, 30 Oct, 2019 - 17:31

This podcast features the Dharmachakra team - who bring you The Buddhist Centre Online website and platform, Free Buddhist Audio, podcasts like this one, event coverage, technical support and more besides!

As part of an online practice week in August some of this team gathered to talk about the Dharma and how they practice it in the context of their lives - in particular, in a busy, online ‘team-based right livelihood’, working with other Buddhists, bringing in...

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