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Explore the fascinating gap between feeling and craving, where true freedom lies. Discover how our pursuit of pleasure often misleads us to discontent, illustrated by a boy's obsession with a toy. Learn to navigate desire and impermanence through mindfulness while maintaining composure during life's challenges, even with frustrating customer service. Find peace by embracing acceptance and mindfulness, nurturing personal growth, and moving towards a more fulfilling, enlightened life.

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness as the key to true happiness. Explore how the pursuit of external validation can distract us from inner peace. The podcast uses a ship metaphor to navigate life's journey, emphasizing balance between planning and embracing challenges. It distinguishes between reactive and creative mindsets, showcasing mindfulness as a tool for conscious living. By embracing awareness, listeners are encouraged to connect deeply with their emotions and foster personal growth, leading to a more fulfilling existence.

Ratnaghosha explores the Buddha's vision of spiritual community as it is expressed in verses 197, 198 and 199 of the Dhammapada. This is a comprehensive survey of the Buddha's teaching but is also replete with practical advice about how we might apply this to our lives today - and finishes on a very encouraging note. Recorded at the Dublin Buddhist Centre, 2024. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting!Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favorite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud

Padmavajra, a speaker at the Padmaloka Retreat Centre, delves into the profound teachings of the Dhammapada, illustrating how our actions shape our happiness and suffering. He emphasizes the extraordinary role of the Bodhisattva in creating a Buddha field for all beings. The discussion touches on the importance of connection, love, and compassion in fostering growth. Additionally, Padmavajra explores the intersection of art, mythology, and spirituality, envisioning new narratives that enrich our understanding of creativity and human experience.

Kusalasara explores the opening verses of the Dhammapada, or 'Way of Truth' showing a path of discovery of the pure mind and the impure mind. Excerpted from the talk entitled The Essential Revolution given at London Buddhist Centre as part of the series The Dhammapada, 2022. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting! Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favourite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud

The Buddha's wisdom can be summarised by the three lakshanas, this is not nihilistic, but an honest recognition of the way things are. Change is inherent in life, the only choice we have is whether we change for the better! To open to this change we need confidence, which we can find in the dharma and the sangha. Jnanadhara gave this talk at a Young Mens Retreat, at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2012. ••• Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting!Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favorite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud

Subhadramati starts with the story of the Snow Queen and takes us on an exploration of imagination and Dharmic responsiveness, faith and wisdom. She shows how it is imagination that removes the twin thorns of ignorance and craving, that allows us to ascend towards the beauty of the Three Jewels. This talk was given on a Mythic Context Retreat at Tiratanaloka Retreat Centre, 2024, as part of the series Mythic Context retreat. Some technical terms are used. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting!Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favorite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud

A personal journey unfolds as Vajrin recounts a catastrophic cycling accident in New Zealand, resulting in paralysis and a deep confrontation with suffering. He shares the emotional turmoil and life lessons learned through adversity, highlighting resilience and personal growth. The exploration of Buddhist concepts like emptiness leads to insights about existence beyond attachment. His reflections reveal a transformative shift from despair to gratitude, illustrating the healing power of meditation and mindfulness during recovery.

Dive into heartfelt reflections on life, death, and the search for meaning. Listen as Suryagupta shares personal stories and the insights gained from his friend’s funeral. He explores the Buddha's teachings on interdependence and the beauty of human connection. Discover the lessons from the Buddha’s last days and how they inspire a life of love and generosity. The talk reveals the power of a clear spiritual quest and the impact of compassion in everyday moments. Join the journey towards understanding a life well spent!

In this talk, Sanghagita takes us on a journey into the cremation ground. A fearful place filled with demons and powerful natural forces, and also the place where we can discover true freedom. Talk given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2023. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting!Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favorite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud