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Dharmabytes from free buddhist audioKarma and the Six RealmsNagapriya offers a good, pithy introduction (not to say quirky - check out the football references!) to the traditionally thorny and rather misunderstood area of karma and rebirth, teasing out its relationship to Buddhist ethics in general. Instant karma is yours... Excerpted from the talk Understanding Karma and Buddhist Ethics given in Manchester, 2000. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097...
2026-01-1504 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioKarma and the Six RealmsNagapriya offers a good, pithy introduction (not to say quirky - check out the football references!) to the traditionally thorny and rather misunderstood area of karma and rebirth, teasing out its relationship to Buddhist ethics in general. Instant karma is yours... Excerpted from the talk Understanding Karma and Buddhist Ethics given in Manchester, 2000. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097...
2026-01-1504 min
Bright On BuddhismKālāma SuttaBright on Buddhism - Kālāma Sutta - Join us as we read and discuss the Soma Thera translation of the Kalama Sutta in its entiretyResources: Root textsPali text at SuttaCentral (available in five scripts, including Roman and Devanagari)TranslationsWith the Kālāmas of Kesamutta, translation by Bhikkhu SujatoKesaputtiya, translation by Bhikkhu BodhiEssaysThe wisdom of Kalama SuttaKnowledge and Truth in Early Buddhism Dharmachari Nagapriya Archived 2018-12-08 at the Wayback Machine from West...
2026-01-0951 min
Dharmabytes from free buddhist audioDefining Mahayana Buddhism In this talk, Nagapriya introduces his new book, "Visions of Mahayana Buddhism." Here he condenses the definition of Mahayana Buddhism from his earlier talks then describes the process of writing the book, why he felt it was needed, and how its structure serves to make the study of Mahayana Buddhism accessible. From the talk Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, the fifth and final talk in a five-part series by Nagapriya exploring Mahayana Buddhism part of the series of the same name, given at Manchester Buddhist Centre
2024-12-0307 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioDefining Mahayana Buddhism In this talk, Nagapriya introduces his new book, "Visions of Mahayana Buddhism." Here he condenses the definition of Mahayana Buddhism from his earlier talks then describes the process of writing the book, why he felt it was needed, and how its structure serves to make the study of Mahayana Buddhism accessible. From the talk Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, the fifth and final talk in a five-part series by Nagapriya exploring Mahayana Buddhism part of the series of the same name, given at Manchester Buddhist Centre
2024-12-0307 min
¡Despierta!Making Sense of Mind Only 7In this episode, we begin to look more explicitly at Yogarchara ideas by considering chapter 5 of Waldron's Making Sense of Mind Only. More specifically, we consider the teaching of the the Three Natures and the notion that Yogachara represents a 'third turning of the Wheel' of the Dharma.
2023-12-1336 min
¡Despierta!Making Sense of Mind Only 6In this episode, we continue to review the Madhyamaka perspective in relation to the nature of reality as presented by William Waldron in his book, 'Making Sense of Mind Only'. In particular, we touch on the teaching of the Two Truths and emphasise the indivisible link between them. We affirm that the absolute truth can only be realised by means of the relative truth.
2023-10-1749 min
¡Despierta!Making Sense of Mind Only: 5In this episode we look at the philosophical context of Madhayamaka in relation to the emergence of Yogachara thought. In particular, we highlight the teaching of emptiness (shunyata) and question the analytical method so prevalent in Buddhist thought. We also examine whether arguments against the idea of an atman (soul) are compelling or not, especially when considered in relation to Dependent origination.
2023-10-1142 min
¡Despierta!Making Sense of Mind Only 4In this episode, we look at chapter 3 of William Waldron's book 'Making Sense of Mind Only', which offers an overview and critique of the Adhidharma Buddhist tradition. More particularly, it aims to show how problems in the Abhidharma approach gave rise to Mahayana philosophical ideas and, more specifically, Yogachara developments.
2023-09-2943 min
¡Despierta!Making Sense of Mind Only 3We continue to study William Waldron's 'Making Sense of Mind Only', which is an introduction to Yogachara philosophy. In this episode we look at chapter 2 of the book, which examines the interdependent nature of perception, and experience as a whole, in early Buddhism. We explore how self and world are interconnected.
2023-09-2954 min
¡Despierta!Making Sense of Mind Only 2In this episode we consider chapter 1 of William Waldron's book 'Making sense of Mind Only'. We look at the early Buddhist background that informs the Yogachara perspective, particularly by looking at conditionality and anatman (no fixed self).
2023-09-2957 min
¡Despierta!Making Sense of Mind Only 1In the episode we begin a study of William Waldron's new book 'Making Sense of Mind Only', which is an introduction to Yogachara ideas within Buddhism. Here we consider the introduction and examine the approach that Waldron presents which is to present Yogachara in dialogue with the traditions that preceded it and as trying to solve practical, spiritual problems rather than to affirm a philosophical worldview.
2023-09-2757 min
¡Despierta!Precious Garland 1In this episode, we begin to look at Nagarjuna's 'Precious Garland', a text of 500 verses addressed to a king which deals with the themes of ethics and wisdom. The first episode deals with the general context of the text and looks at the first fifty verses.
2023-07-2945 min
Dharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioWhat is a Bodhisattva? Nagapriya explores the emergence of the Bodhisattva Ideal in the Mahayana tradition by discussing the historical context in which this basic concept developed, its ties to early Buddhist texts, and what the bodhisattva's life entails, on both the mundane and cosmic levels. From the talk entitled The Ideal of Universal Awakening, part of the series Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, given at Manchester Buddhist Centre, 2009. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio...
2023-06-1504 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioWhat is a Bodhisattva? Nagapriya explores the emergence of the Bodhisattva Ideal in the Mahayana tradition by discussing the historical context in which this basic concept developed, its ties to early Buddhist texts, and what the bodhisattva's life entails, on both the mundane and cosmic levels. From the talk entitled The Ideal of Universal Awakening, part of the series Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, given at Manchester Buddhist Centre, 2009. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio...
2023-06-1504 min
Dharmabytes from free buddhist audioStepping Through the Portal Nagapriya takes an unusual angle as he speaks of the Dharma as a portal into the Buddha's mind itself... From the talk Cherish the Doctrine given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2022. Part 1 of a three part series based around the motto of the great Tibetan 20th Century teacher Dhardo Rimpoche - "Cherish the Doctrine, Live United, Radiate Love.” *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Goo...
2023-05-2202 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioStepping Through the Portal Nagapriya takes an unusual angle as he speaks of the Dharma as a portal into the Buddha's mind itself... From the talk Cherish the Doctrine given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2022. Part 1 of a three part series based around the motto of the great Tibetan 20th Century teacher Dhardo Rimpoche - "Cherish the Doctrine, Live United, Radiate Love.” *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Goo...
2023-05-2202 min¡Despierta!The Living Quick of Time: UjiIn this episode (which is rather long) we look at one of the pivotal chapters from the Shōbōgenzō, which is chapter 11, 'Uji'. This is variously translating as 'existence-time', 'being-time', and so on. It is one of the key concepts in Dōgen's vision of Dharma practice and might be described as a kind of Zen phenomenology. Dōgen evokes the subjective reality of human existence, especially in relation to time and how we stand in relation to ignorance and awakening. At times elusive, at times illuminating, this chapter repays sustained attention.
2023-03-031h 11Dharmabytes from free buddhist audioThe Flavour of ForbearanceThis talk explores the emergence of the Bodhisattva Ideal in the Mahayana tradition. Nagapriya discusses the historical context in which this basic concept developed, its ties to early Buddhist texts, and what the bodhisattva's life entails, on both the mundane and cosmic levels. Here, he shares a reading on forbearance from the Bodhicaryavatara by Shantideva. Excerpted from the The Ideal of Universal Awakening given at Manchester Buddhist Centre, as part of the series Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, 2009. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bit...
2023-02-2304 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioThe Flavour of ForbearanceThis talk explores the emergence of the Bodhisattva Ideal in the Mahayana tradition. Nagapriya discusses the historical context in which this basic concept developed, its ties to early Buddhist texts, and what the bodhisattva's life entails, on both the mundane and cosmic levels. Here, he shares a reading on forbearance from the Bodhicaryavatara by Shantideva. Excerpted from the The Ideal of Universal Awakening given at Manchester Buddhist Centre, as part of the series Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, 2009. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bit...
2023-02-2304 min¡Despierta!The Voices of the River ValleyIn this episode we discuss chapter 9 of Dōgen's Shōbōgenzō; 'The voices of the river valley and the form of the mountains' (Keisei-shinshiki). This chapter focuses on how the whole of nature functions as the 'Buddha's body' in the sense that it reveals the nature of conditionality. The chapter also explores motivation for Dharma practice and warns against using the Dharma life to accomplish worldly ends. According to Dōgen, 'we should endeavour to be unknown'.
2023-02-1748 min¡Despierta!The Ineffable 'It': InmoIn this episode, we jump forward to Chapter 29 of Shōbōgenzō, 'Inmo' or 'the ineffable'. Among other themes, we consider the topic of the 'sincere mind' (sekishin). We also reflect on Dōgen's suggestions about how to deal with anxiety in relation to whether or not we are truly leading a Dharma life and the paradox that even this very doubt itself expresses a connection with the transcendent. We also return to reflect on some of the affinities between Dōgen's apparent vision of self-power and Shinran's Other Power approach.
Note: at one point of the recording I refer to Dōgen...
2023-02-101h 02¡Despierta!Prostrating to the Marrow of AttainmentIn this episode, we consider chapter 8 of Dōgen's Shōbōgenzō, which is Raihai-tokuzai or 'Prostrating to the Marrow of Attainment.' After clarifying the distinction between 'marrow' the vegetable and 'marrow' meaning the essence of something, we go on to explore the key theme of the chapter, which is sincerity in relation to the Dharma. More specifically, Dōgen offers a vision of Dharma practice that goes beyond status or formal role and insists that we should be open to hear the Dharma from anyone who embodies it. As part of this insistence, he opens the (for the time...
2023-02-061h 00¡Despierta!A talk on the Way: BendowaIn this episode we analyse the first chapter of Dōgen's magnum opus, Shōbōgenzō, which is called 'Bendowa' or a talk on the way. We give some context to Dōgen's presentation of Zen and, in particular, rehearse some of his life story and influences. We also consider the notion of lineage within Zen and the important idea of 'practice as awakening.'
2023-01-221h 03
The Buddhist CentreHow To Collaborate Around The World (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 435)The Triratna International Council has been a going concern for 11+ years–but in many ways it's just getting started. Meeting again in person for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, it's undergoing something of a renaissance; renewing itself through the work of Buddhists from around the world, all united in their heart wish to work together to help exemplify a path of everyday practice for a planet that really needs a humane path out of suffering.
We meet friends from India, Latin America, Oceania, Europe and the UK–as well as the hard-working team who help pull such an ambi...
2022-12-3135 min
The Buddhist CentreHow to Collaborate Around the WorldThe Triratna International Council has been a going concern for 11+ years–but in many ways it's just getting started. Meeting again in person for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, it's undergoing something of a renaissance; renewing itself through the work of Buddhists from around the world, all united in their heart wish to work together to help exemplify a path of everyday practice for a planet that really needs a humane path out of suffering.We meet friends from India, Latin America, Oceania, Europe and the UK–as well as the hard-working team who help pull such...
2022-12-3135 min¡Despierta!Dōgen: Mountains and Waters Sutra 2In this episode we continue to explore Dōgen's chapter, 'The Mountains and Waters Sutra' from the Shōbōgenzō. En particular, we are study Okumura's commentary on this text. The part of the chapter that we consider here includes a great Chan/Zen anecdote about Nanquan's sickle. We also explore the topic of whether Zen meditation is concerned with no thought and the real function of koans (ancient cases). Finally, we discuss Dōgen's recommendation that we be reticent about giving our opinions, especially about the Dharma, and agree that we don't necessarily follow this guidance (neither does Dōgen!).
2022-10-0241 min
Dharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioWhatever Leads to DispassionElucidating the fifth stage of purification, Nagapriya shares a favored teaching to differentiate what helps us progress spiritually, and what does not. Excerpted from the talk Cherish the Doctrine given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting! Subscribe using these RSS feeds or sea...
2022-09-1502 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioWhatever Leads to DispassionElucidating the fifth stage of purification, Nagapriya shares a favored teaching to differentiate what helps us progress spiritually, and what does not. Excerpted from the talk Cherish the Doctrine given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting! Subscribe using these RSS feeds or sea...
2022-09-1502 min¡Despierta!Dōgen: Mountains and Waters Sutra 1In this podcast Dayamati and I begin study of Shohaku Okumura's commentary on chapter 14 of Dōgen's magnum opus, Shōbōgenzō, 'The Mountains and -Waters Sutra' (Sansuikyō). After contextualising the chapter itself and Okumura's commentary we begin to touch on some of its principal themes, including the idea of the always-incompleteness of practice and the condition of 'no-knowing' as a creative relation with experience. We confine our comments to chapter 1 of the commentary.
2022-09-0236 min
The Windhorse Publications PodcastBeyond the known self – a conversation with NagapriyaIn this episode, Dhammamegha interviews Nagapriya, author of the forthcoming book: The Promise of a Sacred World: Shinran’s Teaching of Other Power. It is due out in early September 2022.
Nagapriya encountered the writings of the Japanese Pure Land teacher Shinran at a point of crisis in his own spiritual life. After a decade of enthusiastic striving towards enlightenment, Nagapriya came up against the limits of self-directed practice. In that moment, Shinran and Other Power opened a different way of thinking about enlightenment and a life in the Dharma.
I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Nagapriya abou...
2022-08-091h 08Dharmabytes from free buddhist audioVision-Worlds UnveiledNagapriya encourages us to read Mahayana Sutras, when reading such a text, if we allow ourselves to really enter into it, we find ourselves transported into it. The scripture, through our participation in it, unveils a samadhi, a particular vision-world that a Bodhisattva dwells in. Excerpted from the talk Mahayana Buddhist Scriptures, part of the series Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, given at Manchester Buddhist Centre, 2009 *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On...
2022-06-0902 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioVision-Worlds UnveiledNagapriya encourages us to read Mahayana Sutras, when reading such a text, if we allow ourselves to really enter into it, we find ourselves transported into it. The scripture, through our participation in it, unveils a samadhi, a particular vision-world that a Bodhisattva dwells in. Excerpted from the talk Mahayana Buddhist Scriptures, part of the series Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, given at Manchester Buddhist Centre, 2009 *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On...
2022-06-0902 min
¡Despierta!Transcending laterallyIn this episode Dayamati and I discuss Thomas Kasulis' chapter on Shinran from his book 'Engaging Japanese Philosophy.' Kasulis offers a stimulating and imaginative sketch of Shinran's religious vision. He gives an account of key concepts such as 'hakarai' (the calculating mind), the notion of lateral transcendence (or crosswise transcendence), and the notion of Amida-for-us and Amida-in-itself. As part of this discussion, we offer a reflection on differing models of the Buddhist path and of awakening and how these may relate to Subhuti's model of the Three Myths. We conclude that it is not easy to fit differing models...
2022-06-021h 14¡Despierta!Engaged KnowingIn this episode Dayamati and I discuss the introductory chapter of Thomas Kasulis' book 'Engaging Japanese Philosophy'. Kasulis makes an interesting distinction between 'detached knowing' and 'engaged knowing' and argues that Japanese thought favour the latter. He also explores forms of argumentation in Eastern thought and indicates that instead of argument being based on refutation it favours allocation, hybridisation, relegation. Kasulis invites the reader to become conscious of their own hermeneutic commitments. This episode will form the first in a series of discussions on Kasulis' book.
2022-03-1955 min¡Despierta!Infinite LightIn this episode we discuss the essay 'Infinite Light' from D.T. Suzuki's Selected Works Vol. 2. We offer some general reflections on Suzuki's method of analysis and explore how Suzuki's general approach is to see the Pure Land as a dimension of mind that unfolds in the present. We reflect on what it means for Amida's light to be all-embracing.
2022-03-1440 min¡Despierta!Myōkōnin: wondrous, excellent person.In this episode Dayamati and I discuss Suzuki's essay 'The Myōkōnin' which is found in his Selected Works, Vol. 2. The myōkōnin is the saint of Shin Buddhism and in this essay Suzuki discusses two myōkōnin: first, Dōshū of Akao (d. 1516) and, second, Asahara Saichi (1850–1932). We discuss Dōshū’s Twenty-One Resolutions. In particular Dōshū was concerned with the notion of ichidaiji or the 'one great matter'. Afterwards we discuss Saichi's poems. Amongst many others we discuss the following:
How happy I am!
Amida’s seal is stamped in my heart.
The seal called Namu-amida-b...
2022-03-061h 10¡Despierta!The Shin Sect of BuddhismIn this episode we discuss D.T. Suzuki's longest single essay on Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in English from his Selected Essays: Volume II. The essay is entitled 'The Shin Sect of Buddhism'. Among his primary characterisations of Shin Buddhism, Suzuki proposes that Amida symbolises a dimension or volition that transcends our ordinary karma. He also makes some comparisons between Shin and Christianity.
2022-02-2352 min¡Despierta!Dualism or nondualism?In this episode, Dayamati and I discuss D.T. Suzuki's essay 'Zen and Jōdo, Two Types of Buddhist Experience' from “Selected Works of D.T. Suzuki, Volume II”. We use the essay to explore the relative differences and similarities between Zen and Pure Land Buddhism. Among other things we reflect on the relative value of dualistic and non dualistic language for mapping human religious experience. In addition, we talk about the importance of narratives in the process of self-understanding and how they cannot simply be replaced by ideas. We touch on some key terms employed by Suzuki including what he me...
2022-02-101h 06¡Despierta!Evolved InteriorityIn this episode Dayamati and I begin to discuss DT Suzuki's essays on Pure Land Buddhism. We can begin by contemplating the concept of enlightenment and take in an essay by Galen Amstutz entitled 'Evolved Interiority' in which Amstutz argues that Shinran's religious vision encapsulates a more complex sense of interiority than was possible at the time of the Buddha. We then reflect on whether ideas of awakening have become more complex over time and whether it is more favourable to be born at a time when the Buddhist tradition has developed greater richness. We also reflect on the nature...
2022-01-2847 min¡Despierta!The Bandaged Place: why Shinran is so interestingIn this synoptic episode, Dayamati and I reflect on what it is about Shinran that calls our attention. We use a poem by Rumi as a basis for exploring Shinran's perspective on human fragility and reflect on the link between a deepening awareness of fallibility and connection with a transcendent influence.
2021-09-2546 min¡Despierta!Larger Amida Scripture 2In this podcast we continue to explore the Larger Amida Scripture and, more specifically, some of the 48 Vows. We look at some of the inconsistencies within the scripture to understand more fully how it might have grown over time and talk about some of the key messages from the Vows.
2021-04-1259 min¡Despierta!Larger Amida Scripture 1In this podcast we begin to look more directly at the Pure Land Scriptures. In this first podcast we look at the first part of the Larger Scripture and comment on its origins, how it was transmitted to China and Japan, and some of its key features.
2021-04-061h 01Dharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioBeyond Ordinary MindNagapriya talks via zoom on Buddhist practice as a path towards the transcendence of our egocentric tendencies and motivations, which are the cause of our suffering, and the obstacles to our compassionate response to others. Transcendence is what is beyond our self clinging will, and by connecting with it we can begin to live our lives on the basis of a new logic. One motivated by the aspiration to benefit all beings through everything we do. Excerpted from the talk entitled The Transcendent given for the Sydney Buddhist Centre, 2020. *** Subscribe to our Free...
2021-01-1109 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioBeyond Ordinary MindNagapriya talks via zoom on Buddhist practice as a path towards the transcendence of our egocentric tendencies and motivations, which are the cause of our suffering, and the obstacles to our compassionate response to others. Transcendence is what is beyond our self clinging will, and by connecting with it we can begin to live our lives on the basis of a new logic. One motivated by the aspiration to benefit all beings through everything we do. Excerpted from the talk entitled The Transcendent given for the Sydney Buddhist Centre, 2020. *** Subscribe to our Free...
2021-01-1109 min¡Despierta!Shinran and Jinen 2In this, our final episode exploring Shinran's teachings, we continue to examine the topic of jinen or naturalness.
2021-01-031h 05¡Despierta!Shinran and Naturalness 1In this episode we explore Shinran's key concept of jinen or naturalness.
2021-01-0347 min¡Despierta!Shinran Hymns 2In this episode we discuss Sangharakshita's views about the Pure Land perspective and also reflect on some key terms that Shinran uses.
2021-01-0354 min¡Despierta!Shinran HymnsIn this episode we explore the idea of a sacred world and also bring Shinran in relation to Dōgen's teachings. We also explore the complexity of the realization of shinjin.
2021-01-0350 min¡Despierta!Shinran's Letters 4In this episode we finish looking at Shinran's letters and discuss his approach to scriptural analysis, particularly his tendency to rewrite scriptural passages so that they read what he intends them to read. We also explore the Pure Land lineage that Shinran created.
2021-01-0234 min¡Despierta!Shinran's Letters 3In this episode we look at more of Shinran's letters. We touch again on the topic of 'licensed evil' and explore various aspects of Shinran's cultural context.
2021-01-011h 19¡Despierta!Shinran's Letters 2In this episode we continue to look at Shinran's letters. In a wide-ranging discussion, we touch on Quakers (pronounced 'quacker' in Spanish), Calvin, Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure', shinjin, and the bodhichitta. We also reflect on why some people respond to the Dharma and others don't and then accidentally activate Dayamati's iPad. We also explore the Shin view of ethics and touch on the problems associated with 'licensed evil.'
2020-12-271h 12¡Despierta!Shinran's LettersIn this episode we begin to explore Shinran's pastoral letters, notably the Mattoshō. We also reflect on the nature of theology as applied to Buddhism and consider whether Shinran's message actually means that we are already destined to be born in the Pure Land.
2020-12-271h 12¡Despierta!Shinran and SangharakshitaIn this episode we reflect on Shinran and our teacher Sangharakshita and some of the parallels between them. In addition, we reflect on how remarkable it was that we ever came across Buddhism in the first place.
2020-12-261h 19¡Despierta!Shinran's Hermeneutical HorizonIn this episode we reflect on Shinran's hermeneutical horizon given his time and place. He was trained as a Tendai monk and inherited the Chinese Buddhist tradition. He had not knowledge of Theravada Buddhism, for instance. This invited him to take up unique interpretive positions. We reflect on the notion of hermeneutic distance both Shinran's and ours in relation to the history of Buddhism.
2020-12-261h 17¡Despierta!Shinran and Other Power 10In this episode we look at the final chapter of the Kyogyoshinsho and reflect on the nenbutsu and other aspects of Shinran's teaching.
2020-12-2537 min¡Despierta!Shinran and Other Power 9In this episode we are coming towards the end of our reflections on the Kyogyoshinsho, the magnum opus of Shinran. We reflect, amongst other things, on why Shinran is found on the Triratna Refuge Tree and examine some of the distinctive aspects of Shinran's approach.
2020-12-2550 min¡Despierta!Shinran and Other Power 8In this episode we discuss chapter 5 of Shinran's magnum opus the Kyogyoshinsho. Amongst other things we touch on the idea of knowledge as remembrance, the nature of practice in Shin Buddhism, and related topics.
2020-12-2538 min¡Despierta!Shinran and other power 7In this episode we continue to explore Shinran's Kyogyoshinsho, especially chapter 4. Amongst other topics, we touch on the role of practice within Shinran's system, on the altruistic dimension, and once again on the nature of Amida. We also begin to touch on some overlaps between Shinran and Dōgen.
2020-12-2538 min¡Despierta!Shinran and Other Power 6In this episode we explore who really is Amida? We touch on ideas such as Buddha-nature and trikaya in order to understand more fully how Shinran understands the nature of Amida in his magnum opus the Kyogyoshinsho.
2020-12-251h 07¡Despierta!Shinran and Other Power 5In this episode, Dayamati and I continue to analyse Shinran's magnum opus, the Kyogyoshinsho. We touch on some overlaps between Heidegger's thought and Shinran and then go on to analyse the famous parable of the white path, which serves as an analogy for the Pure Land way.
2020-12-251h 00¡Despierta!Shinran and Other Power 4In this episode Dayamati and I discuss chapter three of the Kyogyoshinsho which focuses on Shinran's key concept of shinjin, a term difficult to translate. We also touch on the idea of mappo (the age of degenerate Dharma) and some other key ideas.
2020-12-171h 05¡Despierta!Shinran and Other Power 3In this episode, we continue to look at Shinran´s magnum opus, the Kyogyoshinsho, especially chapter 2. Here Dayamati and I reflect on the style of the text and how it intends to convince us of its message. We contrast the text with more familiar styles of philosophical argument.
2020-12-051h 03¡Despierta!Shinran and Other Power 2In this podcast, I continue talking with Dayamati about the Kygyoshinsho, the magnum opus of Shinran. In this episode we range around a number of topics, including the possibility of Buddhist fundamentalism and we receive a visit from Judy, Dayamati´s wife who tells us about an image of White Tara that she rescued from a local bazaar.
2020-12-0453 min
The Guiding VoiceBeing Passionate about WHAT YOU DO | Nagapriya Prakash | TGV Episode #48(Special)In this episode #48, the hosts Naveen Samala & Sudhakar Nagandla have interacted with another guest Nagapriya. Nagapriya Prakash has been working in the corporate world for more than 20 years now. For the last 4 years, she’s been associated with Codelathe Technologies, in the capacity of QA Engg.. Her extensive experience lies in associating herself with various Business domains, Corporate Cultures and with dealing with people . Outside of work, she loves to spend time with her 15 year old daughter, zentangle, dance and come up quirky design ideas at home.Listen t...
2020-11-1024 min¡Despierta!Shinran and Other Power 1In this episode, Dayamati and I begin to explore Shinran's principal work the Kyogyoshinsho. This is the first of a series of episodes in which we talk about this work. In this first recording we focus on the first part of Chapter 2, which is called 'Practice'.
2020-07-2049 min¡Despierta!Notes on the Inscriptions of Sacred ScrollsIn this episode Dayamati and I explore Shinran's text Notes on the Inscriptions of Sacred Scrolls. Amongst other topics, we discuss the idea of repentance as a response to the recognition that Amida has transferred all his merits to each and every human being. We also learn how taking a boat down rapids can function as a metaphor for giving up self-power and embracing Other Power.
2020-07-1233 min¡Despierta!Notes on Once Calling and Many CallingIn this episode Dayamati and I continue to explore a series of commentaries by Shinran. This episode focuses on Notes on Once Calling and Many Calling. We talk about Shinran´s emphasis on the 'sole practice', which is the recitation of the Nembutsu: Namu Amida Butsu. While also drill deeper into what is meant by Other Power and how it transcends personal karma. Finally, there is an interesting discussion about how to make sourdough bred and how this functions as an analogy for the influence of Amida's Vow. If you wish to comment on the podcast you can send me a...
2020-07-0450 min¡Despierta!Notes on the Essentials of Faith Alone 3In this episode Dayamati and I continue to explore Shinran's Notes on the Essentials of Faith Alone. In particular, we discuss how Shinran's thought can be related to ideas about Buddha-nature, the idea that our deepest nature or essence is identical to enlightenment. Later in the recording we go on to discuss the second of our three texts, which is Notes on Once Calling and Many Calling. If you wish to comment on the podcast you can send me a voice message.
2020-06-2752 min
¡Despierta!Notes on the Essentials of Faith Alone 2In this podcast, Dayamati and I continue discussing Shinran's text, Notes on the Essentials of Faith Alone. In this episode we explore what it means to be born in the Pure Land, the idea of an irreversible transformation, and the symbolism of Amida's light, which is wisdom and compassion. If you wish to comment on the podcast you can send me a voice message.
Dayamati is a retired professor of Sanskrit living in New Mexico.
2020-06-2023 min
¡Despierta!Essentials of Faith Alone 1In this podcast Dayamati and I explore a text by Shinran (1173-1263) called 'Notes on the Essentials of Faith Alone'. The text can be found on Shinranworks.com and is a commentary on a short work by another Pure Land master named Seikaku.
2020-06-1436 min
¡Despierta!La devoción en el budismo.Se introduce la teoría de la devoción en el budismo y además se describen formas prácticas de cultivar y expresarla.
2020-05-2441 min
¡Despierta!Despierta a uno mismo, despierta a los otrosEsta charla habla del Día del Buda y explora lo que significa del despertar del Buda.
2020-05-0829 min
The Buddhist CentreEdición En Español! (El Podcast Diario De Dharma Toolkit, 24)Cuatro amigos budistas se reunion en zoom y exploran como su practica budista les ayuda en tiempos de pandemia y tambien como el mundo cambiando ha cambiado su practica.
Parami (en Glasgow, Escocia), Saddharuchi (en la ciudad de Mexico), Nagapriya (Cuernavaca, Mexico) y Sanghadhara (Manchester, Inglaterra) son Miembros de la Orden Budista Triratna apasionados en compartir su entendimiento y practica del budismo por el beneficio de todos los seres.
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2020-05-0743 min
The Buddhist CentreEdición en español! (El podcast diario de Dharma Toolkit, 24)Cuatro amigos budistas se reunion en zoom y exploran como su practica budista les ayuda en tiempos de pandemia y tambien como el mundo cambiando ha cambiado su practica.
Parami (en Glasgow, Escocia), Saddharuchi (en la ciudad de Mexico), Nagapriya (Cuernavaca, Mexico) y Sanghadhara (Manchester, Inglaterra) son Miembros de la Orden Budista Triratna apasionados en compartir su entendimiento y practica del budismo por el beneficio de todos los seres.
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2020-05-0743 min¡Despierta!Metta: benevolencia universalEn esta charla Nagapriya examina la emoción raíz que se cultiva en el budismo y muestra como se basa en querer el bien para uno mismo y para los otros seres. Metta es una emoción hábil que resulta en felicidad.
2020-04-1252 min
The Buddhist CentreA Very Special Letter"I want to spend the rest of my life... supporting the Triratna Buddhist Order. I can't imagine living in another way."Ricardo Rico became a Mitra and asked for ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order in Venezuela over 20 years ago. He recently has moved to Cuernavaca, Mexico. In this podcast we hear a little bit about Ricardo's life as a university lecturer and father of three children. He also speaks about life in Venezuela and the current political and economic situation. He expresses his gratitude to Vajranatha who has been heroically helping keep the Merida...
2019-01-2913 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioStepping Through The Portal Our FBA Dharmabyte today is called Stepping Through The Portal by Nagapriya from the talk Cherish the Doctrine, Part 1 of a three part series based around the motto of the great Tibetan 20th Century teacher Dhardo Rimpoche and#8211; and#8220;Cherish the Doctrine, Live United, Radiate Loveand#8221;. Nagapriya takes an unusual angle and#8211; referencing the Spike Jonze movie and#8216;Being John Malkovichand#8217;, he speaks of the Dharma as a portal into the Buddhaand#8217;s mind itself. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre
2018-04-1914 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioStepping Through The Portal Our FBA Dharmabyte today is called Stepping Through The Portal by Nagapriya from the talk Cherish the Doctrine, Part 1 of a three part series based around the motto of the great Tibetan 20th Century teacher Dhardo Rimpoche and#8211; and#8220;Cherish the Doctrine, Live United, Radiate Loveand#8221;. Nagapriya takes an unusual angle and#8211; referencing the Spike Jonze movie and#8216;Being John Malkovichand#8217;, he speaks of the Dharma as a portal into the Buddhaand#8217;s mind itself. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre
2018-04-1914 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioStepping Through The Portal Our FBA Dharmabyte today is called Stepping Through The Portal by Nagapriya from the talk Cherish the Doctrine, Part 1 of a three part series based around the motto of the great Tibetan 20th Century teacher Dhardo Rimpoche and#8211; and#8220;Cherish the Doctrine, Live United, Radiate Loveand#8221;. Nagapriya takes an unusual angle and#8211; referencing the Spike Jonze movie and#8216;Being John Malkovichand#8217;, he speaks of the Dharma as a portal into the Buddhaand#8217;s mind itself. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre
2018-04-1914 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioStepping Through The Portal Our FBA Dharmabyte today is called Stepping Through The Portal by Nagapriya from the talk Cherish the Doctrine, Part 1 of a three part series based around the motto of the great Tibetan 20th Century teacher Dhardo Rimpoche and#8211; and#8220;Cherish the Doctrine, Live United, Radiate Loveand#8221;. Nagapriya takes an unusual angle and#8211; referencing the Spike Jonze movie and#8216;Being John Malkovichand#8217;, he speaks of the Dharma as a portal into the Buddhaand#8217;s mind itself. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre
2018-04-1914 min
Manchester Buddhist Centre talksThe Reluctant BodhisattvaIn this inspiring talk, Nagapriya outlines his experience of working with others to establish the Centro Budista de Cuernavaca in Mexico. September 2017
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2017-09-251h 05
The Buddhist CentreNew building for Cuernavaca Buddhist CentreIvan in conversation with Saddhajoti and Nagapriya about the new buddhist centre in Cuernavaca, Mexico. An interesting exploration of what makes a Buddhist - especially when it comes to "teaching" and being a "Teacher".
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2016-01-0319 min
The Buddhist CentreCuernavaca Centre, MexicoParami on her travels, interviewing Saddhajoti and Nagapriya from the Cuernavaca Centre in Mexico. Look out for the Spanish language version of this interview too!Subscribe on iTunes:
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2015-01-2315 min
FBA HighlightsDharmabytes Podcast #3 - "The Six Perfections" by NagapriyaToday’s Dharmabyte, “The Six Perfections” is a reminder from our last podcast where Nagapriya beautifully and clearly led us through his understanding of “The Ideal of Universal Awakening” (http://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/audio/details?num=OM816). In this little golden Dharma-nugget we are reconnected with the Six Perfections, a reading from the Bodhicaryavatara by Shantideva, and the 10 Bhumis or stages of the Bodhisattva’s Path.
This is from the second talk in a five-part series called "Visions of Mahayana Buddhism" (http://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/series/details?ser=X41) given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre, 2009.
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2013-08-0908 min
Beyond Belief29/08/2011Religious symbols can cause offence these days, it seems - whether it's a Christian cross over a work uniform or a Muslim woman's headcovering. But people seem to have no problem with statues of the Buddha in shops and garden centres. Secularists who are quick to pour scorn on Christianity and Islam often have a soft spot for his teachings. But is Buddhism as we experience it in the West, the genuine article? It may be one of the fastest growing religions in the West, but can it thrive apart from the cultural soil in which it took root?
2011-08-2927 min
Free Buddhist AudioThe Ideal of Universal AwakeningIn this talk, "The Ideal of Universal Awakening" Nagapriya explores the emergence of the Bodhisattva Ideal in the Mahayana tradition. Nagapriya discusses the historical context in which this basic concept developed, its ties to early Buddhist texts, and what the bodhisattva's life entails, on both the mundane and cosmic levels. This is the second talk in a five-part series called Visions of Mahayana Buddhism given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre, 2009.
2011-02-051h 04Manchester Buddhist Centre talksVisions of Mahayana Buddhism – Talk and Book LaunchThe last in a series of five talks by Nagapriya on Visions of Mahayana Buddhism including the launch of his new book by the same name. Summer 2009
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2009-07-1339 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksThe Philosophy of EmptinessThe fourth in a series of five talks by Nagapriya on Visions of Mahayana Buddhism. June 2009
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2009-06-261h 01Manchester Buddhist Centre talksMahayana Buddhist ScripturesThird in a series of five talks by Nagapriya on Visions of Mahayana Buddhism. June 2009
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2009-06-1556 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksThe Ideal of Universal AwakeningThe second in a series of five talks by Nagapriya on Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, June 2009
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2009-06-081h 07Manchester Buddhist Centre talksWhat is the Mahayana?The first of five talks by Nagapriya on Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, June 2009
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2009-06-0148 minFree Buddhist AudioUnderstanding Karma and Buddhist EthicsA good, pithy introduction from Nagapriya (not to say quirky – check out the soccer references!) to the traditionally thorny and rather misunderstood area of karma and rebirth, teasing out its relationship to Buddhist ethics in general. Instant karma is yours… For more talks and to help us keep this free, visit freebuddhistaudio.com
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