Buddhistisches Tor Berlin Podcast How do you navigate yourself on the Buddhist Path?
Aug 14, 2025
Explore the enlightening journey of following the Buddhist path, where clarity in goals is crucial for seekers of enlightenment. Discover how modern complexities and diverse interpretations can make navigation challenging. Delve into personal transformations driven by commitment and patience, revealing the significance of kindness and friendship as indicators of spiritual progress. Unravel the blend of timeless teachings with relational aspects that foster joy and growth in this adventurous quest for understanding.
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Buddha’s First Teaching Journey
- Saddaloka recounts the Buddha's early journey from asceticism to enlightenment and his first outreach to listeners.
- The Buddha tested whether others were ready before teaching and found a pathway he could communicate compassionately.
Ram Dass’s Defining Reply
- Saddaloka tells of Dharmapriya (later Sangharakshita) meeting Ram Dass in 1949 and hearing a pivotal question.
- Ram Dass answered that lack of a clear goal and no clear path explain why many seekers don't succeed.
Test Teachings Personally
- Use reason, experience, intuition and moral sense to test teachings and practices for yourself.
- If a practice brings inner calm and less greed or anger, follow it further and reassess its effect.