Free Buddhist Audio A Power that is Greater
Aug 16, 2025
Subhuti, a Buddhist teacher and speaker at Adhisthana, explores the profound significance of Sangharakshita's teachings in addressing the challenges of our time. He emphasizes the need for deeper engagement with the Dharma and the transformative power of Bodhicitta to counter today’s negativity. Subhuti discusses the establishment of the Sangharakshita Library and Study Centre, aiming to unite the community and revive foundational teachings. His call to action invites listeners to reflect on their faith and reconnect with the essence of Bhante's vision.
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Bodhicitta As An Active Force
- The Buddha's enlightenment opened a permanent, active rent between samsara and ultimate reality that still functions today.
- That suprapersonal force (bodhicitta) can be accessed and counters the rampant ego driving current political and cultural decay.
A Childhood Encounter That Lasted
- Subhuti recounts seeing a Burmese shrine picture in his father's ship annual which left a lifelong impression and opened him to the Buddha.
- He emphasizes that the Buddha entered his life as an ongoing presence rather than a historical story.
The Order As A Channel
- The Order manifests the suprapersonal force the Buddha opened up and functions as a channel for that energy in this era.
- Sangharakshita didn't create the movement personally; he enabled a stream of spiritual energy to ground through him.