Dharmabytes features bite-sized dharma, three times a week, from the Free Buddhist Audio archives. Themed in conjunction with our weekly full length talk podcast, these are inspiring short extracts from over 5,000 talks on Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness! Tune in, be inspired!
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The Bodhisattva as Hero
Today's FBA Dharmabyte "The Bodhisattva as Hero," by Sangharakshita is from the talk "The Heroic Ideal in Buddhism" given in 1969. - Buddhism is sometimes seen as weak or negative. Using examples from the Pali Canon and Mahayana texts,
The Individual and Community
In this week's FBA Podcast , "The Individual and Community" Dhammarati talks about the Order as the basis for the New Society. Basing his talk in part on the lectures where Sangharakshita originally introduced the idea of the New Society,
The Compassionate Hearer
In today's FBA Dharmabyte "The Compassionate Hearer," Padmavajra puts us in touch with Bodhichitta as song. Here he shares with us the Shurangama Sutra on OM MANI PADME HUM, the mantra of Avalokitesvara, the one who hears the cries of the world. -
Buddhist Dragons
In today's FBA Dharmabyte "Buddhist Dragons," Sangharakshita shares a few thoughts on the naga, or Buddhist Dragon. From the talk, "Protectors of the Dharma" in the "Transformation of Self and World" series on The Sutra of Golden Light by Sangharashita,
Dreaming Angels
This week's FBA Podcast , "Dreaming Angels" is a rousing and challenging talk by Vajratara given on the December 2012 National Order Weekend for women. The full title is "Dreaming Angels Each Imbued with the Mysteries of the Other - Why the Triratna Bu...
Dr. Ambedkar and Social Revolution
Today's FBA Dharmabyte is titled: "Dr. Ambedkar and Social Revolution" from the recently released talk, "Dreaming Angels." In this excerpt Vajratara evokes the social revolution of Dr Ambedkar. A revolution, she says,
Bodhichitta Arising
The real Bodhichitta is neither individualistic nor altruistic. In today's FBA Dharmabyte "Bodhicitta Arising" Sangharakshita talks with us about Stream Entry, a radical transformation in the nature of Going for Refuge,
Buddhism: A Force for Good in the World
In this week's FBA Podcast , "Buddhism: A Force for Good in the World" Vajragupta explores the potential of the Buddha's teachings to transform society, starting with seeing how the Dhamma has helped millions of people who've suffered under the Hindu c...
Diversity in the Triratna Buddhist Order
We decided to publish a short talk today for our FBA Dharmabyte: "Diversity in the Triratna Buddhist Order," by Saddhanandi given in 2003. - Saddhanandi, 'She who delights in Faith', is the Chair of Taraloka Retreat Centre for Women.
Transforming the World
Today's FBA Dharmabyte "Transforming the World," has us reflecting on the question: Is it possible to create a society in which all social, economic, and political arrangements will support the development of true individuality? From the talk,