Free Buddhist Audio The Way of the Dharma Warrior
Dec 20, 2025
Padmavajra, a Senior Buddhist teacher and Order member, explores the essence of being a Dharma Warrior. He vividly describes the struggle against mediocrity and the forces of conformity. Highlighting the importance of individuality in the spiritual community, he emphasizes warrior qualities such as action and service to a wise master. Padmavajra delves into the concept of Mara, identifying internal and external obstacles to enlightenment. He encourages listeners to transform energy into devotion and engage actively in the Dharma, urging a collective fight for a reborn world.
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First Order Convention Memory
- Padmavajra recalls attending his first Order convention in 1978 and sitting close to Sangharachita during profound meditations.
- The silence and Sangharachita's talks left a lasting impact on his early Buddhist formation.
Sangha As Transformative Collective
- A Sangha forms when individuals seeking radical transformation come together in friendship and challenge.
- That collective spark creates a new, larger consciousness beyond the sum of parts.
History As Battle For Individuality
- Sangharachita frames history as a battle between spiritual communities and the forces of the group.
- The group enforces uniformity, while spiritual communities foster unique human flourishing.