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The Parable of the Rain Cloud
Episode 1290
Just as plants need soil, warmth, light, and rain to grow, so humans need health and leisure, spiritual friendship, intellectual clarity, and the '…
1 year, 4 months ago
Saturated by Experience
Episode 1289
Subhadramati explores the parable of the rain cloud drawing out the dharmic significance of how things arise. Excerpted from the talk Symbols of L…
1 year, 4 months ago
The King and his Son
Episode 1288
Vadanya explores the parable of 'The Return Journey' in the White Lotus Sutra. Excerpted from the talk entitled The Return Journey given at Shef…
1 year, 4 months ago
Parable of the Burning House
Episode 1286
In his stirring way, Guhyavajra recounts the parable of the burning house and offers his reflections on its relevance to our lives now. Excerpted …
1 year, 4 months ago
Our Enlightened Nature
Episode 1287
When insight arises we feel that it has come of its own accord. Once upon a time a young man abandoned his father and went to live in another countr…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Buddha Speaks
Episode 1285
Jnanavaca kicks off a new seminar series exploring the myths and parables of the glorious White Lotus Sutra. Here he unpacks the wisdom of the para…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Drama of Cosmic Enlightenment
Episode 1284
Pursuing the theme of the Mahayana, Sangharakshita outlines its path, its historical roots and its principal scriptures, giving introduction to th…
1 year, 5 months ago
Defining Mahayana Buddhism
Episode 1283
In this talk, Nagapriya introduces his new book, "Visions of Mahayana Buddhism." Here he condenses the definition of Mahayana Buddhism from his ea…
1 year, 5 months ago
Affirming One Another
Episode 1282
The spiritual community is held as one of the three essential elements of the spiritual life. Paramananda talks about building Sangha and the imp…
1 year, 5 months ago
Relaxed and at Ease
Episode 1281
Suryagupta describes the qualities of the Buddha in this talk on the subject of Metta (loving-kindness) and insight/wisdom. Excerpted from the talk…
1 year, 5 months ago