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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 days 12 hours 30 minutes
The True Basis of Leafness
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, "The True Basis of Leafness" is a true Dharma gem on the interconnectedness of all things from Parami's talk "The Awakening Heart."
Jedi Knights and Bodhisattvas
Weak Good overcomes Strong Evil in today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Jedi Knights and Bodhisattvas." Parami evokes the Bodhicitta mind-heart with a vision towards interconnectedness in this excerpt from the talk "The Awakening Heart" given at Taraloka Retreat C..
The Zen Approach
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "The Zen Approach," Sangharakshita describes the individual schools in Zen Buddhism and offers three misunderstandings about Zen. From the talk "A Special Transmission Outside the Scriptures" given in 1965.
Dew in Zen Poetry
Today's FBA Dharmabyte is by the lovely Vajradarhini speaking again on poetry in the Buddhist tradition. "Dew in Zen Poetry" is a beautiful exploration of this well-loved image of impermanence. - From the talk "The Transitoriness of Life and the Certa...
Energy in Pursuit of the Good
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Energy in Pursuit of the Good," Sangharakshita shares the story of Indra and the squirrel as we learn of one of the Five Spiritual Faculties: Energy. Is such a life of everyday Buddhist spiritual practice possible in the West?
‘Faith’ Followers and ‘Doctrine’ Followers
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "'Faith' Followers and 'Doctrine' Followers" Suvarnaprabha explores the variety of styles of practice and individuality withint the sangha. From the talk "What is the Sangha?" a wonderful introduction to the idea of spiritual..
The Therigatha and the Problem of Self
Today's FBA Podcast, "The Therigatha and the Problem of Self"by Dassini, takes us into the lives of the early bhikkunis. Two verses by elderly nuns, Dhamma and Citta, give rise to reflection on letting go of fixed self view as a major component of brea...
Talking About Sunyata
In today's FBA Dharmabyte titled: "Talking About Sunyata" Nagapriya explores the style of thought involved in conceptualizing sunyata - speaking in terms of what it isn't so as not to limit its definition. - Excerpted from the talk,