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 24 minutes
The Four Sanghrahavastus
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, "The Four Sanghrahavastus" takes us into the heart of the Mahayana tradition - the Four Means of Unification - generosity, kindly speech, beneficial activity, and exemplifying. The Sutra's hero, Vimalakirti,
The Buddha’s Advice to a Banker
This week's FBA Podcast was first given on Lord Buddha TV in India. In "The Buddha's Advice to a Banker" Subhuti talks about a conversation the Buddha had with his leading Lay disciple, who was one of the wealthiest men in North India.
Who Can We Trust?
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Who Can We Trust?" Saddharaja poses the question in the face of the three things mankind has traditionally relied upon: God, the Father, the group, and material possessions. He then explores what we really need...
The Show of Wealth
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, "The Show of Wealth," is an excerpt from the talk "Padmasambhava and the King of Tibet" another tour-de-force from Vajratara. Looking to approach the great figure of Padmasambhava - the 'Second Buddha' - through his famous meeti..
All In This Together – Is It Time For a Buddhist Economics?
In today's FBA Podcast, "All In This Together - Is It Time For a Buddhist Economics?" Kavyasiddhi delivers beautifully in this first of a series of public talks at Manchester Buddhist Centre entitled 'Buddhism and the Big Question'.
The Bodhisattva’s Gifts
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, "The Bodhisattva's Gifts," by Padmavjra, is from the third talk in the series: "The Diamond Sutra - Taking Mind to its Limits." Padmavajra takes a look into the world of the Bodhisattva and the six Perfections of Wisdom,
Dana = Generosity
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Dana = Generosity" is brought to us by Sangharakshita, founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community. An excerpt describing the practice of dana from the brilliant talk "Altruism and Individualism in the Spiritual Life" ..
The Alternative to God
Our FBA Podcast this week "The Alternative to God" is a very thought provoking talk by Maitreyabandhu. Does God exist or not? How do you know? A thoughtful and critical look at this age old question in light of the Buddha's teachings. -
Neither God Nor Man
Today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Neither God Nor Man" is brought to us by Sangharakshita, founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community. After an account of the Buddha's life, Sangharakshita asks how, if at all, such a man can be defined or categorised.
Why Choose Buddhism?
In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Why Choose Buddhism?," Sangharakshita points out possible potentially misleading assumptions concerning Buddhism, and describes three principal avenues to a practical spiritual life.