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May 7, 2016 • 56min
The Texture of Reality
We are delighted to bring in Jnanavaca for today's FBA Podcast entitled The Texture of Reality. In this talk, he explores the notions of conditioned and unconditioned reality, and the relationship between the two.

Apr 30, 2016 • 57min
Metta and the Path of Insight
Vajratara headlines our FBA Podcast for today with a talk entitled Metta and the Path of Insight. Given on a Young Womens' Weekend at Taraloka, she discusses how the practice of metta can be more than just the simple cultivation of loving-kindness and positive emotion, and how it can also be a window into deeper truths about the nature of reality.

Apr 23, 2016 • 51min
The Lineage of Inspiration
From a landmark talk of the same name, our FBA Podcast today is from Parami entitled The Lineage of Inspriation. Here Parami speaks about the lineage of inspiration, one of the four lineages Sangharakshita has handed on to the Triratna Order and movement; lineages of teachings, practices, institutions and inspiration. She evokes the importance of the lineage of inspiration in this burning world, and talks about her own sources of inspiration since she came into contact with the movement in 1977, sharing quotes from a number of Bhante's early talks which had a profound impact on her.

Apr 16, 2016 • 44min
From Karma Niyama to Dharma Niyama
Explore the fascinating shift from Karma Niyama to Dharma Niyama and its significance in Buddhist teachings. Discover how ethical practices lead to spiritual awakening and joy, illuminating the connection between virtue and enlightenment. Delve into the dynamic balance of effort and transformation on the spiritual path. Uncover the complexities of Dharma Niyama as a supra-personal force and the journey towards enlightenment. Finally, learn about spiritual rebirth in the Pure Land and the vital role of ethical practices in this transformative process.

Apr 9, 2016 • 58min
Shifting to Indras Net
In today'sFBA Podcast Shifting to Indras Net Parami evokes the reality of interconnectedness in relation to the second Dasadhamma – My life is dependent on others. I am sustained by the gifts of others – She talks about how the experience of interconnectedness is supported by wisdom, and results in compassionate activity. This is the fourth talk of The Order as Practice – Shifting Paradigms retreat.

Apr 2, 2016 • 42min
Beyond Heaven and Hell
In today's FBA Podcast Beyond Heaven and Hell Vajrasara shares her ideas for managing the highs and lows of the 8 Worldly Winds. Talk given October 2011 at Bristol Buddhist Centre.

Mar 26, 2016 • 50min
Wayfinding
Today's FBA Podcast is entitled Wayfinding by Vessantara. A rich talk using the metaphor of wayfinding to navigate our way across the sea of suffering to the safe refuge of the Buddha Dharma. The first of 4 talks exploring Going For Refuge given on Sangha Night at Cambridge Buddhist Center.

Mar 19, 2016 • 58min
Compassion
Today's FBA Podcast is possibly one of Padmavjra's best talks given at Padmaloka. Compassion. This. Given during the October Men's event 2012.

Mar 12, 2016 • 47min
Who Hates the Metta Bhavana?
Today's FBA Podcast is so provocative we don't even need a description. Who Hates the Metta Bhavana? by Jnanavaca. Week two of a five week seminar on the Metta Bhavana practice at the London Buddhist Center.

Mar 5, 2016 • 1h 5min
Evolution, Capitalism and the Buddha
In today's FBA Podcast, Evolution, Capitalism and the Buddha Vaddhaka argues that capitalist economics is based upon a narrow evolutionary view associated with social Darwinism and a distorted interpretation of the survival of the fittest. So the question is then: Can modern approaches to evolution help to develop a new approach to economics more in line with buddhist values? Stockholm Sweden, 22 of February 2016


