Buddhism and William Blake
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In this interview with Satyalila, shares the remarkable story of the unfolding of his Dharma Life from a fascination with the English poet, painter and visionary William Blake in the late 1970s and early 80s and how this led him to a deep immersion in the Vajrayana approach to Buddhism. Following on from Bhante, in 'Buddhism and William Blake' he elucidates the common basis between the symbolic worlds of Blake and the Vajrayana. Recorded at a retreat on WIlliam Blake, , 2017. *** Subscribe to the FBA podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. | |
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The Three Levels of the Spiritual Imagination
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Within the context of the three ascending Levels of the Spiritual Imagination (Empathy, Beauty and Imagining the Buddha), explores devotion and ritual in terms of body, speech and mind, and of the journey to the transcendental. She includes the Sevenfold Puja and our more personal experiences of devotion. This talk was given as part of the at for women training for ordination, 2026. *** Subscribe to the FBA podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. | |
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The Mysterious Home of the Dakini
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In this talk explores the the eight consciousnesses of the Yogacara, the eight great cremation grounds and the 'mysterious home of the dakini'. The talk was given during the men's Great Gathering at , 2020. *** Subscribe to the FBA podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. | |
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The True Nature of Devotion In Our Lives
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In this talk explores what it was like to meet the Buddha, the fully Enlightened human being. She then discusses 'garava' as devotion for the whole richness of our Dharma Lives, including positive emotions for all beings. This talk was given on an Order weekend at , 2022. *** Subscribe to the FBA podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. | |
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How Flowers Teach the Way to Enlightenment
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The Dhammapada, or ‘Way of Truth’, is a profound expression of ‘Basic Buddhism’. In its short, memorable verses, the Buddha challenges us to practise wholeheartedly – because ‘a tamed mind brings happiness’. unpacks some of these ancient wisdom-sayings, which, as our founder has said, ‘deserve to be engraved on our hearts in letters of gold – or fire.’ This talk was given at , as part of the series , 2022. *** Subscribe to the FBA podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. | |
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Initiation From the Naga King
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After the Buddha's Enlightenment, the Buddha sat in a grove of trees, absorbing what had happened, his experience unfolding in all directions. A great storm arose, and a huge Cobra came and wrapped its coils around him, protecting him from the rain and wind. What does this story hold for us in our Dharma lives, particularly meditation? looks in depth at the symbolism of the Naga King and his protection of the Buddha, exploring the forces of the unconscious and the symbolism of energy centres in the body. Talk given at for those training for ordination, 2026. *** Subscribe to the FBA...
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How to Change Your Mind, Meditative States and Indirect Methods
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In this talk, explores "How to Change Your Mind" by looking at meditative states and the "indirect methods" that support them. He unpacks the stages of internal development and how we can use everyday activities like ethics, ritual, devotion, the arts, and service to support our spiritual growth. This talk was given at , 2026. *** Subscribe to the FBA podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. | |
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Me, the Buddhist Centre, and the State of the World
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We live in a time ridden by crisis and difficulty. How should Buddhist's respond? This is a personal and very honest talk from , looking squarely at the challenges, and owning his own doubts and fears. There are no easy answers, but some suggestions of where to begin. One suggestion is that we look to the example of the Buddha, who also lived in very turbulent, troubled times. This is a challenging but ultimately inspiring talk, about Buddhism and Triratna in the world today. It was given at , 2025. *** Subscribe to the FBA podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week....
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A Vision of Human Existence
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Revisiting the original series by Sangharakshita, entitled , given in 1976, slightly rearranges the sequence of the talks. He begins with a verse from the Udana and proceeds to outline the cyclic and progressive trends in conditionality. discusses the importance of faith/shraddha and an exploration of the functioning of carving/trsna and attachment/upadana. It finishes with a quote from the ‘Tibetan Book of the Dead’. This talk was given at and is part of the series , 2026. The original series by Sangharakshita is now digitally remastered! Support the Digital Legacy project by...
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Sangharakshita: The Mystic and the Poet
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explores the mythic and spiritual dimension of Bhante Sangharakshita’s life and what the emotional significance of Going for Refuge. Through stories, poetry, and the image of the refuge tree, she reflects on his love for the Three Jewels, his connection to his teachers, and his dedication to the Bodhisattva ideal. Talk given at as part of a series celebrating Sangharakshita's 100th birthday, 2025. *** Subscribe to the FBA podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. | |
info_outlineWithin the context of the three ascending Levels of the Spiritual Imagination (Empathy, Beauty and Imagining the Buddha), Samantabhadri explores devotion and ritual in terms of body, speech and mind, and of the journey to the transcendental. She includes the Sevenfold Puja and our more personal experiences of devotion. This talk was given as part of the Ritual and Imagination Retreat at Taraloka Retreat Centre for women training for ordination, 2026.
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