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Episode 769
Jnanavaca offers a far-reaching and uncompromising vision of human fellowship based on transcendental ideals: Sangha. With reference to terrorism, ro…
6 years, 4 months ago
Cracks in the Ice
Episode 768
This is a gem of a talk, with a wintery theme.
Parami starts by singing 'In the Bleak Midwinter' by Christina Rossetti. She then goes on to bring out…
6 years, 4 months ago
The Dharma In Dickens
Episode 767
It may be Christmas Day but it is also Sangha Night and Ratnaghosha takes the opportunity to explore the Buddhist themes in 'A Christmas Carol' by Ch…
6 years, 4 months ago
Our Shared Predicament
Episode 766
Dassini takes us into the Parable of the Burning House from the White Lotus Sutra. Through readings from the sutra and retelling of the parable the m…
6 years, 4 months ago
5000 Arahants
Episode 765
In a talk looking deeply at the many manifestations, contexts, and practices of ksanti, patience, here Satyaraja shares a story from The White Lotus …
6 years, 5 months ago
Seated Upon the Vulture's Peak
Episode 764
Sangharakshita takes us to the Vulture's Peak, the summit of earthly existence, where the Buddha begins the White Lotus Sutra by speaking on infinity…
6 years, 5 months ago
Indra’s Net
Episode 763
Indra, the King of the Gods in Hindu Mythology, possesses a number of treasures, one of which is a net made entirely of jewels. According to the Budd…
6 years, 5 months ago
What is in my heart when I act?
Episode 762
The spiritual life is about giving up the advantages of the ‘Power Mode’ in exchange for the completely non-violent spiritual quality of the ‘Love Mo…
6 years, 5 months ago
Delighting in the Mystery of Others
Episode 761
Ultimately, one is freed from the state of hatred with a heart of loving kindness.
Vidyavachin offers reflections on the Metta Sutta.
Excerpted fro…
6 years, 5 months ago
Cultivating A Mind of Faith
Episode 760
Suryagupta shares the story of Shantideva, the monk who gave us the exposition of the Bodhicaryavatara, The Way of the Bodhisattva. Born of his direc…
6 years, 5 months ago