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 43 minutes
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,
Seeing Emptiness
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, comes to us from the talk "Simplicity" by Kamalashila titled: "Seeing Emptiness". Here he suggests a direct approach to emptiness by seeing the free and spacious nature of things, watching the motion in the mind and recognizing ..
Beginning to Notice
, and#8220;and#8221; Padmavajra takes us far into the strong experience of Going Forth into homelessness where we begin to notice sickness, old age and death. With the end of intoxication, the beginning of deep awareness arises. From the talk...
Sadness and Awakening
Today's FBA Dharmabyte is from the talk "The Transitoriness of Life and the Certainty of Death" by Vajradarshini titled Sadness and Awakening." This is a beautiful piece on the hardest of subjects. Using zen poetry and a happily wide-ranging series of ..
Continuous Spiritual Death – Continuous Spiritual Rebirth
, and#8220;and#8221; Padmavajra speaks about the stages of spiritual death and rebirth, specifically how to prepare for them, how they can be seen in all the stages of the path, as well as where they lead. Talk given on a Kula Gathering at Padmaloka,...
The Finger Pointing at the Moon
, and#8220;and#8221; we are taken on another journey with Sangharakshita into the Essence of Buddhism. The finger pointing to the moon is compared with the third fetter: clinging to ethical rules and religious observances. From the talk...