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The podcast explores the significance of Sangha in Buddhism and the value of seeking liberation through the Buddha's teachings. It also discusses the concept of change and the importance of inner transformation. The speaker explores breaking free from attachments and the hindrance of doubt in religious practices. Overall, the podcast emphasizes wholeheartedness and commitment to achieve profound comprehension of Buddhist teachings.

Devotion and prayer, ritual and freedom, engagement and tradition, Bodhidasa explores the fascinating meanings behind our common traditions in modern Buddhism - from tea and tim-tams to puja, chanting and offering. Sourcing the Pali canon, Bodhidasa discusses the Three Fetters, and the pitfalls of superficiality, habit and vagueness that can hinder our progress on the path. How do we relate to blessing and purity in the spiritual life? Through a sense of reverence and engagement with symbol, can we connect our lives to the transcendental?  Talk given at Sydney Buddhist Centre, 2015. *** 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  

This podcast explores the concept of 'Shredha' and its connection to religion and acts of kindness. It delves into faith in our own capacities and the different types of Buddhist scriptures. The concept of faith is discussed in relation to liberation and the impact of recognition of impermanence. It also explores distorted perceptions, the power of appreciation, and the profound impact of the teachings on our lives.

This podcast discusses a 1975 lecture that redefines the spiritual life, explores the development of Buddhism across cultures, examines the search for validating experiences, delves into the concept of non-experience through growth and duty, compares growth to plants, and highlights the importance of engaging with life creatively and conscientiously.

Exploring the power of ideas and their influence on our perception of the world. Discussing the impact of assumptions and beliefs on our understanding of reality. Exploring the development of Buddhism in China and Europe. Delving into different approaches to Buddhism and the importance of practices, worldviews, and myths in Buddhism.

Explore the reasons behind Siddhartha's quest for enlightenment and the transformative power of encountering something spiritual. Delve into the concept of dukkha and its impact on seeking fulfillment. Reflect on the nature of faith as an inherent response and its role in Buddhism. Discover how to approach difficult situations with kindness, compassion, and patience.

This podcast explores the significance of the body in Buddhist practice, emphasizing that it plays a crucial role. It discusses the belief that the heart is the organ of perception and the importance of feeling at home in our bodies. It explores the body as a place of growth and transformation, as well as a source of trauma and pain. The speaker shares her personal experience of a terrorist attack and the impact it had on her body. It also delves into the acknowledgement of negative emotions in Buddhism and surrendering to the fleetingness of experiences.

Bodhivajra talks about Enlightenment in a direct and very down-to-earth way, making the whole notion of Enlightenment more accessible, approachable, and relevant. Norwich Buddhist Centre, May 2015. *** 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

Space, white light and the wisdom of the Dharmadhatu: Maitrivajri explores the qualities of Akasadatesvari. This talk was given on a retreat at Taraloka Retreat Centre on the Mandala of the Five Female Buddhas, 2016. *** 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

Suryagupta concludes the five Buddha mandala with a talk on the historical Buddha and on Vairocana. In this talk Suryagupta weaves the story of the historical Buddha with themes from her own life and in doing so encourages us to honour the bigger questions of what it means to be alive. Using the Buddha as her example, Suryagupta invites us to step onto the path... and quest! This talk was given at the London Buddhist Centre, 2019, as part of the series The Symbolic World of the Five Buddha Mandala. *** 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