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Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastImagination: the master keyImagination is perhaps the most powerful and important aspect of human consciousness. It allows us to ‘become’ another and experience their life like our own. This is the real foundation of love. And can we love and be loved by chat gpt? Join Tarapalita this week to find out.2025-05-0940 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastBefriend your mind"Befriend your mind" is an invitation to explore how meditation can serve our life on and off the cushion, and especially during challenging times. By Prasadavati 2025-05-0236 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastBuddha and the BeastWhy do people worship the Buddha if he is not a god? What might Enlightenment actually look and feel like? How do we free ourselves from the suffering caused by clinging?Tarapalita takes us on a journey through all this and more.2025-04-2134 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastMotivation, commitment, helpfulnessI will look at these 3 words and draw out how they relate to 3 sets of Buddhist teachings.Talk by Arthaketu2025-04-1738 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastSeeing suffering, ending sufferingThe Buddha talks about 7 kinds of suffering. The 7th is the suffering of not getting what one wants. So I would like you to pay attention to that when it hsppens. What is that like when we dont get what we want?. What thoughts arise?, what emotions arise? and very importantly how does that feel in the body? Also notice your relationship to all those things. Your thoughts, emotions and bodily sensations. How are you relating to them?This will lead us into the theme of the talk. Seeing...2025-04-1540 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastWhat kind of Buddhism is this?Every Buddhist tradition has its own unique history and qualities. Tarapalita explores some of these in celebration of Triratna day.2025-04-1147 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastWhy and how do people become Buddhists?And what does Kentucky Fried Chickens latest advert ‘Believe in chicken’ have to do with any of this? 🐣🐔🍗🫨Talk by Tarapalita 2025-03-3145 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastBuddhism vs. InstagramWhat are the core values you live your life around?
Where exactly did they come from?
Did you make them up yourself?
Did you pick them up somewhere?
Do you know their history? And what does it have to do with Instagram?
In this talk, Tarapalita explores how we become who we are.2025-01-1238 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastWhy Buddhism? -By DharmasaraIn this talk, Dharmasara looks at a fundamental question: Why on earth should be follow a 2500 year old Religion alles Buddhism? 2024-12-2443 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastUpright or Spineless? You choose. By TarapalitaWhat does it mean to be upright in this life?
Well, it means not being spineless.
What does it mean to be spineless?
Being spineless means being utterly self-absorbed and giving in to any and all of your stories or desires.
Being spineless means being a bully, a bitch, a coward or a snitch…
It means playing the eternal victim or treading on others to get to some imagined top.
It means being the kind of person that people don’t respect.
2024-12-1646 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastHow the Buddha´s community grewJoin Tarapalita in this talk about How the Buddha´s community grew.
The Buddha was a true individual. Free from everything that we are restricted by and suffer from. Psychologically, socially, emotionally…spiritually. He discovered the causes and sources of his suffering and dissolved them in the profound and sustained depths of awareness. What was left afterwards was the ongoing bliss of Liberation…
On his journey towards that Liberated state, he fully commited himself to following his most subtle and radical spiritual instincts and intuitions, which at points meant going it alone. Fully...2024-11-1743 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastDealing with Death on the Buddhist PathBeing a Buddhist isn’t all about glory and light. Sooner or later we’ll encounter difficult experiences, even grief and death. How will Buddhism help us then?
In this talk, Padmasagara shares a story from the earliest Buddhist texts in which the Buddha helps one of his female followers - Kisagotami - overcome her grief and reach enlightenment.2024-11-1047 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastFrom Serial Killer to Saint: The Story of AngulimalaIn this talk, Tarapalita looks at the Story of Angulimala: How did a serial killer, who’s passion was cutting off the fingers of people he’d killed to make a delightful necklace for himself, go on to become a disciple of the Buddha and eventually the patron saint of women in childbirth?
And just to say, even if you’re not a serial killer yourself, and you might not be, that’s ok as well, there are plenty of life lessons to be learnt from this story of redemption and transformation with one of the wildest characte...2024-11-0538 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Nature of the MindThe mind is our most precious asset. Untrained, it can also be the most dangerous thing in this world. Really, it is the only thing we have control over and can take responsibility for, at least potentially.
In Buddhism, Consciousness is central. It is at the centre of our perception and therefore conditions how we perceive ourselves and the world. It is so powerful that the Buddha said that "All things are preceded by mind, led by mind and produced by mind".
This is why meditation is such a central practice in Buddhism, because we...2024-10-2939 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastSpiritual FriendshipThis week, Sanghadarsini gives a talk on one of the central themes of Buddhism: Friendship. In many instances, the Buddha has emphasised the necessity of Friendship and companionship with people who journey on the path together.
One of those instances is the story of Meghiya, who was a young monk and one of the Buddha's personal attendants. He was an idealistic young chap and quite driven. He wanted to give it his all, and in his strive towards enlightenment was even prepared to leave the Buddha and leave him alone.
2024-10-2741 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastTen Tips for Leading a Spiritual LifeIn this episode Tarapalita shares his top ten tips for living a spiritual life…starting with No.1- ‘Don’t try and be spiritual’. Confused? Indeed. 2024-09-0239 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastDharma Day Special!The story goes that the Buddha was enlightened beneath a full moon. The land, the water, the bodhi tree under which he was sitting, as well as the person -his body, heart and mind - were all fully illuminated by and bathed in a reflective, silvery light. He was Enlightened, literally and metaphorically.
We celebrate this moment every year on full-moon day in May - which we call 'Buddha Day'. This weekend, as we edge towards the full moon of July, we'll be celebrating 'Dharma Day', the second major event in the life of the Buddha.
2024-08-2750 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastBeating the Buddha's Deathless DrumThe Buddha’s insight was so profound that words alone can’t express it, and we need images and symbols in multiple colours to evoke it.
This week I’ll be developing the theme a little further…
Not only can the profound insight of the Buddha be hinted at through visual images, it can also be expressed through sound.
The sound of the Buddha.
He spoke of it as the beat of his ‘Deathless Drum’.
What on ea...2024-08-2550 minBuddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastWhat´s the Point of Buddha Images?Why do so many people love Buddha statues so much in the modern West? You see them everywhere. Many people have Buddha statues and images in their living spaces without knowing anything about Buddhism or even considering themselves Buddhists. In this Episode Tarapalita Explorer this subject further.2024-08-2529 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastFacing Fear, Finding Peace: Reflections on an Ordination RetreatJoin Tarapalita as he shares his profound experiences from a three-month ordination retreat. In this insightful talk, Tarapalita delves into the practice of walking meditation, reflections on life, and his deep interest in Japanese Buddhism and the teachings of Ajahn Chah. Tarapalita discusses various fears, including fear of loss, discomfort, and insubstantiality, and how these relate to Buddhist teachings on suffering. Tarapalita also emphasizes the Buddha’s teachings on impermanence, insubstantiality, and the unsatisfactory nature of life, and how understanding these can lead to a different experience of reality. Discover how these teachings can transform our understanding of reality an...2024-08-1244 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastWhat do Buddhists actually do?What does it really mean to live a Buddhist life? This week Dharmasara dives deep into the heart of Buddhist ethics. We'll explore how Buddhist practice translates into everyday actions, challenging misconceptions about passive detachment. Join us as we uncover the vibrant, nuanced world of Buddhist morality and how it shapes a life of value.2024-07-2946 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Taste of FreedomExplore the concept of freedom through a Buddhist lens with Dharmasara. This talk delves into the gradual path of self-discovery outlined in Buddhist teachings. Dharmasara examines the idea of liberation from suffering and explores three key areas that can hinder progress: self-attachment, superficial practices, and indecision. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to Buddhism, this talk offers insights into core Buddhist principles.2024-07-0237 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastIn the Seen Only the Seen...In this episode, Padmasagara delves into the profound wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta. Join us as we explore the story of Bahiya, a revered figure yearning for enlightenment, and his transformative encounter with the Buddha.
Padmasagara unpacks the Buddha's revolutionary teaching: to experience the world directly, free from the burden of concepts and labels. We'll discover how Bahiya grasped this truth, achieving liberation in that very moment.
2024-07-0145 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastLearning from Siddharta's life before he became EnllightenedJoin us in exploring instances from Siddharta's life before he became enlightened. In this talk we explore what we can learn from his meeting with his first two teachers and how he related to other practices that he tried out on his quest to find the truth.2024-06-1930 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Way of the BodhisattvaIn this episode Arthaketu talks about a period from Śāntideva's life within the context of the image of The Refuge Tree of the Triratna Buddhist community. Arthaketu explores three stanzas from a classic buddhist text called the Bodhicariyavatara - meaning 'The way of the Bodhisattva'. The first stanza reads: 'Just as a blind man may find by chance a priceless jewel in a heap of refuse, so, somehow, this Bodhi-spirit is hidden even in me.'2024-06-1638 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Power of MindfulnessIn this episode Prasadavati talks about how mindfulness connects theory and practice on the buddhist path.2024-05-2157 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastGoing Forth and how to break free from a dusty lifeFeeling stuck in a dusty life? The Buddha has a radical solution...
This episode dives into the story of Siddhartha Gotama, the future Buddha, and his dramatic "Going Forth" - leaving his comfortable life to become a homeless wanderer.
What is the deeper meaning of this that we can apply to our own lives today?
Join us as we explore the concept of "Going Forth" . Can we break free from the things that hold us back and cultivate a life that's "wide open, like the air?"
Tune in to find out...2024-05-0151 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastMetta - A force for harmony in a divided worldThis episode dives into the ancient practice of Metta Bhavana, also known as loving-kindness meditation.
Our speaker, Padmasagara, takes you on a personal journey, from a meticulously planned life to a one-way ticket to Venezuela, all while exploring the transformative power of Metta.
Discover how Metta transcends boundaries and divisions, fostering a deeper connection to ourselves and the world around us.
Is Metta just a concept? Or can it truly be a force for harmony in a divided world? Tune in to find out, and remember, wisdom truly meets wonder on the Buddhistisches...2024-04-3056 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastRemembering my Teacher SangharakshitaJoin us on a profound journey through the life and teachings of Sangharakshita, as Padmavajra, a senior order member of the Triratna Buddhist Community, shares intimate reflections on his revered teacher. In this captivating talk, Padmavajra delves into his personal encounters with Sangharakshita, dating back to the vibrant era of the 1970s. With sincerity and emotion, he recounts the magnetic pull of Sangharakshita's lectures, books, and charismatic presence that left an indelible mark on his spiritual journey.
Through heartfelt anecdotes, Padmavajra unveils the enigmatic personality of Sangharakshita, from humorous moments to profound teachings, revealing the depth of...2024-02-1447 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastHow to be an Energetic PersonJoin us on a profound journey into the heart of Buddhist practice as Padmavajra explores the fundamental role of energy in spiritual growth. In this fascinating episode, Padmavajra delves into the essence of five essential energies, or virya, that practitioners cultivate to enrich their lives and benefit others.
From Ever-Ready Energy, which instills the readiness to contribute positively at any moment, to Insatiable Energy, characterized by an unending thirst for growth and spiritual progress, each type of energy offers a unique pathway to personal transformation. Through captivating stories from the Buddha's life, personal anecdotes, and timeless teachings...2024-02-1050 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastTransformative Narratives: Becoming the Author of Your Own StoryIn this thought-provoking talk, Padmasagara, shares three impactful stories that have significantly influenced his life and quest for meaning. Beginning with "The NeverEnding Story," a tale of a boy's escape into a fantasy world, the speaker resonates with the desire for adventure beyond the ordinary.
Transitioning to the Vimalakirti Sutra, a Buddhist text featuring a sick bodhisattva imparting wisdom, Padmasagara explores the significance of imagination and the delicate balance between history and myth in shaping one's reality. The third narrative centers on Zen Master Hakuin, a monk afflicted with Zen sickness, cured through introspective meditation by a...2023-12-2256 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation VII, Padmasagara's Talk: Inexhaustible JoyIn this Episode, Padmasagara explores the concluding line of a famous zen saying: "Seeing into one’s own true nature, realising Buddhahood.” Drawing from a 9th-century Japanese monk, Kukai's poem, Padmasagara delves into themes of impermanence and beauty expressed through vivid nature and human imagery. Linking the verses to meditation, he discusses its role in clarifying perception by transcending thought worlds and embracing the truth of impermanence. He encourages us to embark on a shared journey of self-exploration, inviting us to fathom the true nature of both ourselves and the world around us. Through this collective exploration, the potential for...2023-12-2126 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation VI, Fourth Guided Meditation: Metta BhavanaWe began our journey by contemplating the first line of this famous saying from the Zen tradition:
“A special transmission outside the scriptures.
No dependence on words.
Direct pointing to the mind.
Seeing into one’s own true nature, realising Buddhahood.”
In this Episode, we explore the third week of the 'Essence of Meditation' course, drawing inspiration from the third line of a Zen saying : "Direct pointing to the heart-mind."
Join us as we navigate the intricacies of metta bhavana meditation, a pract...2023-12-1140 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation V, Padmasagara's Talk: Limitless EmotionWe began our journey by contemplating the first line of this famous saying from the Zen tradition:
“A special transmission outside the scriptures.
No dependence on words.
Direct pointing to the mind.
Seeing into one’s own true nature, realising Buddhahood.”
In this Episode, we explore the third week of the 'Essence of Meditation' course, drawing inspiration from the third line of a Zen saying : "Direct pointing to the heart-mind."
Join us as we navigate the intricacies of metta bhavana meditation, a pract...2023-12-1136 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation IV, Third Guided Meditation: Breathing into the Heart SpaceWe began our journey by contemplating the first line of this famous saying from the Zen tradition:
“A special transmission outside the scriptures.
No dependence on words.
Direct pointing to the mind.
Seeing into one’s own true nature, realising Buddhahood.”
In this Episode, we explore the third week of the 'Essence of Meditation' course, drawing inspiration from the third line of a Zen saying : "Direct pointing to the heart-mind."
Join us as we navigate the intricacies of metta bhavana meditation, a prac...2023-12-1122 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation III, Second Guided Meditation: Mindfulness of BreathingWelcome to the third podcast episode of Padmasagara's 4-week meditation course, exploring 'The Essence of Meditation.' This week, we delve into the second line of the Zen tradition saying: "No dependence on words." What does this mean for our lives, and how does it impact us? Join us as we explore these questions, guided by mindfulness of breathing meditation and the captivating story of Zen master Hakuin's quest for healing from 'zen sickness.' As we unfold Hakuin's journey, discover how it sheds light on essential aspects of meditation for your own practice. This is week two of...2023-12-0338 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation II, Exquisite Sensation: Zen Master Hakuin & the Mindfulness of BreathingWelcome to the second podcast episode of Padmasagara's 4-week meditation course, exploring 'The Essence of Meditation.' This week, we delve into the second line of the Zen tradition saying: "No dependence on words." What does this mean for our lives, and how does it impact us? Join us as we explore these questions, guided by mindfulness of breathing meditation and the captivating story of Zen master Hakuin's quest for healing from 'zen sickness.' As we unfold Hakuin's journey, discover how it sheds light on essential aspects of meditation for your own practice. This is week two of...2023-12-0338 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation I, First Guided Meditation: Basic PresenceWelcome to the first podcast episode of Padmasagara's 4-week meditation course, exploring 'The Essence of Meditation.' This week, we delve into the second line of the Zen tradition saying: "No dependence on words." What does this mean for our lives, and how does it impact us? Join us as we explore these questions, guided by mindfulness of breathing meditation and the captivating story of Zen master Hakuin's quest for healing from 'zen sickness.' As we unfold Hakuin's journey, discover how it sheds light on essential aspects of meditation for your own practice. This is week two of...2023-12-0323 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastPassing on the FireIn this insightful talk, Tarapalita delves into the multifaceted nature of the Buddha, challenging the notion of a static and fixed image. Instead, he portrays the Buddha as a dynamic and inspiring figure who conquered fear, ignorance, and suffering, unveiling the profound mysteries of life. The essence lies not in a rigid depiction, but in the transformative journey of overcoming adversity.Tarapalita emphasizes the profound significance of tradition, debunking the misconception that it involves the worship of ashes. Instead, he describes tradition as the passing on of a vibrant fire—an inheritance of vitality. Contrary to the perception of cl...2023-11-2737 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastFrom Basslines to Buddhism - A Journey into BuddhismIn this compelling talk, Tarapalita takes the audience on an intimate journey through the chapters of his life, vividly illustrating his remarkable transformation from a world of music, money, and a dangerous lifestyle to a profound exploration of spirituality through Buddhism.
Tarapalita delves into his early life, sharing insights into a youth spent surrounded by the allure of music, financial pursuits, and associations with gangsters and drug dealers. He opens up about pivotal moments that triggered his curiosity in the realm of spirituality, including the passing of his grandfather, the impactful book "Conversations with God," and a...2023-11-1641 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastHow One Becomes a BuddhistDharmasara shares his experience of a three-month retreat in the mountains and reflects on the meaning of becoming a Buddhist. Dharmasara explains that being a Buddhist involves going for refuge to the Three Jewels: the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. He says that these are the three aspects of Buddhism that can help us develop ourselves, overcome suffering, and attain enlightenment, describing what each of these aspects means and how to practice them in our daily lives. Dharmasara concludes by quoting Sangharakshita, who summarises the three processes of turning around that happen when we convert to Buddhism: from...2023-11-1143 min
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Truth is all its Aspects, the Path in all its Stages.Join Lalitaratna as he explores the essence of puja, a devotional practice honoring the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Discover how this practice can reshape our mental state and perspective on the world. The talk delves into Dharma Vinaya, unpacking the truths of impermanence, no-self, and suffering, along with the transformative path of ethical living, meditation, and wisdom. Lalitaratna uses a journey metaphor to explain spiritual growth, touching on intuition, experience, and reason. The discussion also introduces the 12 positive nidanas, guiding one from life's challenges to enlightenment ultimately.
The video to this talk:
https://youtu.be...2023-11-0950 min
Dharmabytes from free buddhist audioOur Mind is Like a Great GhostThoughts are like ghosts that haunt the mind, those thoughts become speech that become actions. Most of the terrible things that have happened in the world have had to do with views and ideologies spreading like a virus through a culture, driving a culture mad. Maitreyabandhu reminds us that Buddhism says again and again, what you think and what you do matters. Everything you do matters. Excerpted from the Triratna Day talk What the World Needs Now: Triratna’s Gift, live from Buddhistisches Tor Berlin, Triratna Day, April, 2022. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes pod...2022-06-2002 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioOur Mind is Like a Great GhostThoughts are like ghosts that haunt the mind, those thoughts become speech that become actions. Most of the terrible things that have happened in the world have had to do with views and ideologies spreading like a virus through a culture, driving a culture mad. Maitreyabandhu reminds us that Buddhism says again and again, what you think and what you do matters. Everything you do matters. Excerpted from the Triratna Day talk What the World Needs Now: Triratna’s Gift, live from Buddhistisches Tor Berlin, Triratna Day, April, 2022. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes pod...2022-06-2002 min
Free Buddhist AudioWhat the World Needs Now: Triratna's GiftMind is the most remarkable thing in the universe, it is the greatest treasure. We’re still discovering the mysteries of the human mind. Buddhism says again and again, what you think and what you do matters. Everything you do matters. Live from Buddhistisches Tor Berlin, Maitreyabandhu unfolds the theme of What the World Needs Now on a day celebrating our Dharma community's contribution to the world. Triratna Day, April, 2022. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every wee...2022-06-1854 min
Metta Cast - Buddhismus, Meditation, AchtsamkeitAryabandhu Interview (Part 0): Überblick Kurz-ZusammenschnittDies ist ein kurzer Zusammenschnitt aus dem Interview mit Aryabandhu, als Preview und Vorgeschmack. Das Interview ist nach Themen in 5 Dateien aufgeteilt. Die Gesamtlänge aller 5 Teile beträgt knapp 70 Minuten.
Aryabandhu ist Mitglied im Orden des Buddhistischen Tores in Berlin. Er ist seit über 20 Jahren praktizerender Buddhist und hat 7 Jahre lang im Meditations-Retreatzentrum Padmaloka in England gelebt. Im Buddhistischen Tor leitet er Kurse zum Buddhismus.
https://buddhistisches-tor-berlin.de/
https://www.padmaloka.org.uk/2020-06-2102 min
The Buddhist CentreHyperavailability (The Dharma Toolkit Daily, Episode 22)Today's episode looks at how to handle the cornucopia – the veritable smorgasbord! – of Buddhist teaching and resources now online.
How do we offer the depth experience of the Dharma as well as the breadth of it? Join our friends from Berlin, Germany, Glasgow and Oxford in the UK, for thoughts, tips, and wry reflections on navigating a sea of content in ways that might leave us feeling more free.
A great, encouraging primer on the possibilities and pitfalls of online Dharma. And a wonderful testament to the surprise of just how much a sense of magic can transmit when people gath...2020-05-0140 min
The Buddhist CentreHyperavailability (The Dharma Toolkit Daily, Episode 22)Today's episode looks at how to handle the cornucopia – the veritable smorgasbord! – of Buddhist teaching and resources now online.
How do we offer the depth experience of the Dharma as well as the breadth of it? Join our friends from Berlin, Germany, Glasgow and Oxford in the UK, for thoughts, tips, and wry reflections on navigating a sea of content in ways that might leave us feeling more free.
A great, encouraging primer on the possibilities and pitfalls of online Dharma. And a wonderful testament to the surprise of just how much a sense of magic can...2020-05-0140 min
UNLOCK - Neue Perspektiven zu Recht und Innovation„Meditation High“ und Buddhistische WeisheitenMeditation ist für viele Menschen eine lebensverändernde Erfahrung. Mein Gast Christoph Suryajina Vornhusen ist Praktizierender der buddhistischen Lehre und leitet seit vielen Jahren Meditationsangebote im Buddhistischen Tor in Berlin. Als Wirtschaftsingenieur hat er in China gelebt und ist Gründer von Bencon Energies, mit einem Fokus auf nachhaltigen Energieökosystemen im urbanen Raum. Wie sich tiefgreifende Meditationserfahrungen anfühlen, warum es kein „richtig“ Meditieren gibt und wie Du die Corona Zeit dazu nutzen kannst, Stille in genau deinem Tempo für Dich zu entdecken, erfährst Du in dieser spannenden Episode. Am Schluss der Folge leitet Dich der Dh...2020-04-1945 min