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Dharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioDon’t Be Late for Your Own Death In this lovely talk following Sangharakshita's death, Ratnaguna urges us to get to know Bhante through his poetry. He then gives us a commentary on some of his favourite poems. Excerpted from the talk Getting to know Urgyen Sangharakshita through his Poetry given at Manchester Buddhist Centre, 2018. *** 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 Spotify: https://open.spotify...
2025-08-1402 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioDon’t Be Late for Your Own Death In this lovely talk following Sangharakshita's death, Ratnaguna urges us to get to know Bhante through his poetry. He then gives us a commentary on some of his favourite poems. Excerpted from the talk Getting to know Urgyen Sangharakshita through his Poetry given at Manchester Buddhist Centre, 2018. *** 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 Spotify: https://open.spotify...
2025-08-1402 min
The Learning Civilization (2006-2007)Interval 8 - Prajnaparamita Sutra: Ratnaguna Samcaya GathaThis is presentation 104 of 104 in a series that was originally delivered by Roger Weir on December 29, 2007.
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Interstellar Learning (2004-2005)Interval 8 - Ratnaguna Samcaya GathaThis is presentation 104 of 105 in a series that was originally delivered by Roger Weir on December 24, 2005.
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Dharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioA Failure of Imagination In this first talk in a series of three introducing the Pureland texts as a practice in themselves, Ratnaguna offers an excellent exploration of imagination. Excerpted from the talk The Pure Land and Imagination given at given at Adhisthana, England, as part of the Triratna European Chairs Assembly, 2016. *** 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...
2023-06-2602 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioA Failure of Imagination In this first talk in a series of three introducing the Pureland texts as a practice in themselves, Ratnaguna offers an excellent exploration of imagination. Excerpted from the talk The Pure Land and Imagination given at given at Adhisthana, England, as part of the Triratna European Chairs Assembly, 2016. *** 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...
2023-06-2602 min
Apramada PodcastsA Conversation on Wise Policy MakingAchara, Prajnanandi and Ratnaguna discuss Achara’s series of articles A Good Heart is Not Enough.
2022-11-3042 minApramada PodcastsArguing with the Buddha Part Two (narrated)In this, the second part of the article, Ratnaguna continues to look at instances from the ancient texts of the Buddha debating, and draws out lessons that we can learn from him.
https://apramada.org/articles/arguing-with-the-buddha-part-two
2022-08-3024 minApramada PodcastsWhen you enter the temple, leave your politics at the door (narrated)Ratnaguna discusses the importance of Buddhists transcending political ideologies, and developing wisdom.
https://apramada.org/articles/when-you-enter-the-temple-leave-your-politics-at-the-door
2022-07-0717 minApramada Podcasts‘Despised - Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class’In our Books worth Reading series, Ratnaguna talks to Advayacitta about Paul Embery’s book: Despised. See video version
2022-05-1343 min
Dharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioA Deeper Level of HappinessRatnaguna describes a level of happiness marked by stillness and calm that arises when we practice meditation. This stillness allows us to confront ourselves fully, leading to an experience of coming home to oneself. From the talk Stop Buying Stuff and Learn How to be Happy Instead given at Manchester Buddhist Centre, 2011. *** 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 ful...
2022-01-2003 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioA Deeper Level of HappinessRatnaguna describes a level of happiness marked by stillness and calm that arises when we practice meditation. This stillness allows us to confront ourselves fully, leading to an experience of coming home to oneself. From the talk Stop Buying Stuff and Learn How to be Happy Instead given at Manchester Buddhist Centre, 2011. *** 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 ful...
2022-01-2003 minApramada PodcastsWalking With the WindIn this podcast, the second in our series Books Worth Reading, Aryajit interviews Ratnaguna on Walking with the Wind by the Civil Rights activist John Lewis. Very inspiring.
https://apramada.org/articles/walking-with-the-wind
2021-10-3052 minApramada PodcastsThe Master and His EmissaryRatnaguna interviews Jñanavaca on The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist. He finds out why he thinks it’s a book well worth reading. See video version
2021-10-061h 09Apramada PodcastsThe Dionysian and the ApollonianIn this interview Ratnaguna asks guitarist Nick Gauntlett about his love of progressive rock music, and what it has to do with his Dharma practice. See video version
2021-09-1329 minApramada PodcastsBuddhism & PsychologyRatnaguna and Advayacitta discuss aspects of Buddhism and psychological therapy. See video version
2021-08-1849 minApramada PodcastsCézanne: the sacred and profaneMaitreyabandhu is an award-winning poet. In this interview he tells Ratnaguna about his latest volume of poetry, After Cézanne. See video version
2021-07-1059 minApramada PodcastsWhy Listen To Classical Music?Director and conductor of the New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra, Sravaniya (Mark Latham), tells Ratnaguna why he thinks classical music is important. See video version.
2021-06-0949 minApramada PodcastsMusic, Meaning & MantraRatnaguna interviews Advayacitta about the importance and meaning of music in general, and in particular of the chanting of mantras. See video version.
2021-05-2447 minApramada PodcastsConsciousness and RebirthRatnaguna interviews Advayacitta about the nature of consciousness, and how this relates to the question of rebirth. See video version
2021-04-1543 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioRestoration to WholenessWhen the whole of oneself is present, something new comes into play - we become more than the sum of our parts. Here we have Ratnaguna describing the stages of integration and positive emotion in the Triratna system of practice. From the talk entitled The Underlying Pattern of the Spiritual Life given at Manchester Buddhist Centre on 14th April 2012. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast - a full Dharma talk every week! Follow our blog for news and new Dharma FBA on Twitter FBA on F...
2020-06-1509 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioRestoration to WholenessWhen the whole of oneself is present, something new comes into play - we become more than the sum of our parts. Here we have Ratnaguna describing the stages of integration and positive emotion in the Triratna system of practice. From the talk entitled The Underlying Pattern of the Spiritual Life given at Manchester Buddhist Centre on 14th April 2012. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast - a full Dharma talk every week! Follow our blog for news and new Dharma FBA on Twitter FBA on F...
2020-06-1509 min
Free Buddhist AudioDharma Wondrous StrangeRatnaguna gives us ten pieces of advice from the Buddha that speak to the isolation we're experiencing whilst the world is in lockdown. The talk was given via Zoom, following the temporary closure of Manchester Buddhist Centre due to the Coronavirus pandemic, April 3, 2020. *** Help keep FBA free for everyone! Become a supporter today. Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast - bite-size pieces of Dharma inspiration, two times a week! Follow our blog for news and new Dharma FBA on Twitter FBA on Facebook FBA o...
2020-05-0253 minFree Buddhist AudioThe Great LoveRatnaguna shares with us his great love for the Vimalakirti Nirdesa, a Buddhist Mahayana text he's gone back to again and again and again since 1979. He explores how a Bodhisattva should regard living beings, or how they should develop the Great Love for them, according to the mysterious character Vimalakirti. Talk given at Stockholm Buddhist Center, 27 May 2013. *** Help keep FBA free for everyone! Become a supporter today. Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast - bite-size pieces of Dharma inspiration, two times a week! Follow our blog for news and new Dh...
2019-12-071h 01Free Buddhist AudioBuddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Dharma, Sangha, Community, meditation, metta, mindfulness, compassion, kindness, loveA wonderful first talk of the 2019 International Gathering, whose theme is 'Alchemy of the Dharma'. The utterly delightful Ratnaguna takes us through the true miracle of transforming ourselves via magic of a practice in which we also learn to let ourselves change. This is a beautiful, reflective, funny take on the challenges of the Dharma life. Ratnaguna's breadth of reference is itself a joy: taking in Greek philosophy, Hans Christian Andersen, and writings on the nearness of death to life in any moment. All pointing to, opening into, an experience of freedom and deep beauty. Lis...
2019-11-0251 minFree Buddhist AudioFor Heroic Spirits IntendedThe first of four talks given by Ratnaguna during the annual Padmaloka Open Retreat. The theme of the retreat was 'For Heroic Spirits Intended...' and was based around the Ratnaguna Samcayagatha-a profound Mahayana Sutra. A new translation by Sraddhapa of the text was used for the first time during the retreat. You can find this text at Sraddhapa's website where donations can be made to support this important translation work. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre in 2018 as part of the series For Heroic Spirits Intended. *** Help keep FBA free for...
2019-09-2859 min
The Buddhist CentreMyth and Magic: Day 1 of the 2019 Triratna International GatheringIt's the first full day of the Triratna International Gathering and Adhisthana is basking in summer sunshine!
In this short podcast we get a flavour of the 'Alchemy of the Dharma'. A couple of people share their highlights from the International Gathering so far - from the first talk by Ratnaguna on 'Transforming Self', a classic music concert after lunch, workshops on tai chi, yoga, the activities for children as well as authentic conversations and the possibility of ice cream!
Recorded at Adhisthana, 23rd August 2019.
2019-08-2407 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioThese Texts Were Meant to be UnderstoodIn today’s FBA Dharmabyte, 'These Texts Were Meant to be Understood', Shraddhapa talks about his work translating the Ratnaguna Samcayagatha, a profound Mahayana Sutra from Sanskrit into English. You can find this text at Shraddhapa's website here. If you want to financially support Shraddhapa's important work you can donate here. From the talk For Heroic Spirits Intended - Translating Sanskrit Texts as part of the series For Heroic Spirits Intended given at the annual open retreat at Padmaloka Retreat Centre in 2018. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast...
2019-06-2008 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioThese Texts Were Meant to be UnderstoodIn today’s FBA Dharmabyte, 'These Texts Were Meant to be Understood', Shraddhapa talks about his work translating the Ratnaguna Samcayagatha, a profound Mahayana Sutra from Sanskrit into English. You can find this text at Shraddhapa's website here. If you want to financially support Shraddhapa's important work you can donate here. From the talk For Heroic Spirits Intended - Translating Sanskrit Texts as part of the series For Heroic Spirits Intended given at the annual open retreat at Padmaloka Retreat Centre in 2018. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast...
2019-06-2008 min
Manchester Buddhist Centre talksDisciples of the Buddha Ratnaguna tells us about the people in the Buddha’s Sangha. March 2019
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2019-03-2452 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksThe Buddha beyond the BuddhaRatnaguna explores the archetypal Buddha, freed from his historical and geographical context, as found in the Mahayana sutras. October 2018
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2019-01-0134 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksThe Buddha was born as we are bornRatnaguna explores the Buddha as a human being in a particular time and context, drawing from Pali sources that help bring out his personality. October 2018
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2019-01-0155 min
The Buddhist Centre01 Teaching and Training in the Dharma - Dhammamegha, Dhammarati and Ratnaguna In ConversationA set of conversations from a small, first gathering in 2017 of Dharma teachers in the Triratna Buddhist Community to discuss the Sikkha Project, looking at Dharma training throughout Triratna.
Some intriguing conversations about first steps and next stages in helping resource Dharma practitioners internationally. Watch this space!
https://thebuddhistcentre.com/sikkha-project
2018-06-2812 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioEnlightenment as a Real PossibilityIn todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, Enlightenment as a Real Possibility, Ratnaguna describes the process of transformation in the context of the Five Aspects of the Spiritual Path and#8211; integration, positive emotion, spiritual receptivity, spiritual death, and spiritual rebirth. From the talk The Underlying Pattern of the Spiritual Life given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre on 14th April 2012.
2017-12-1411 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioEnlightenment as a Real PossibilityIn todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, Enlightenment as a Real Possibility, Ratnaguna describes the process of transformation in the context of the Five Aspects of the Spiritual Path and#8211; integration, positive emotion, spiritual receptivity, spiritual death, and spiritual rebirth. From the talk The Underlying Pattern of the Spiritual Life given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre on 14th April 2012.
2017-12-1411 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioKindness: A Poem and A StoryOur Dharmabyte podcast today is the reading of the poem Kindness, by Naomi Shihab Nye (1952) followed by the back story to the poem. Kindness: A Poem andamp; A Story, by Ratnaguna, is a commentary on two poems: Singapore by Mary Oliver and Kindness by Naomi Shihab Nye. In this excerpt we hear of the latter poem. The full talk, The Tender Gravity of Kindness, was by Ratnaguna on Sangha Night at Stockholm Buddhist Center the 26th of October 2015.
2017-04-1707 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioKindness: A Poem and A StoryOur Dharmabyte podcast today is the reading of the poem Kindness, by Naomi Shihab Nye (1952) followed by the back story to the poem. Kindness: A Poem andamp; A Story, by Ratnaguna, is a commentary on two poems: Singapore by Mary Oliver and Kindness by Naomi Shihab Nye. In this excerpt we hear of the latter poem. The full talk, The Tender Gravity of Kindness, was by Ratnaguna on Sangha Night at Stockholm Buddhist Center the 26th of October 2015.
2017-04-1707 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioKindness: A Poem and A StoryOur Dharmabyte podcast today is the reading of the poem Kindness, by Naomi Shihab Nye (1952) followed by the back story to the poem. Kindness: A Poem andamp; A Story, by Ratnaguna, is a commentary on two poems: Singapore by Mary Oliver and Kindness by Naomi Shihab Nye. In this excerpt we hear of the latter poem. The full talk, The Tender Gravity of Kindness, was by Ratnaguna on Sangha Night at Stockholm Buddhist Center the 26th of October 2015.
2017-04-1707 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioKindness: A Poem and A StoryOur Dharmabyte podcast today is the reading of the poem Kindness, by Naomi Shihab Nye (1952) followed by the back story to the poem. Kindness: A Poem andamp; A Story, by Ratnaguna, is a commentary on two poems: Singapore by Mary Oliver and Kindness by Naomi Shihab Nye. In this excerpt we hear of the latter poem. The full talk, The Tender Gravity of Kindness, was by Ratnaguna on Sangha Night at Stockholm Buddhist Center the 26th of October 2015.
2017-04-1707 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioListeners of the TruthOur Dharmabyte podcast today is an excerpt called Listeners of the Truth by Ratnaguna. Sanghanussati means and#8216;recollection of the Sanghaand#8217; and Ratnaguna looks at the Sangha section of the Tiratana Vandana in Sanghanussati and#8211; Recollection of the Sangha given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre on 21st April 2009.
2017-02-1303 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioListeners of the TruthOur Dharmabyte podcast today is an excerpt called Listeners of the Truth by Ratnaguna. Sanghanussati means and#8216;recollection of the Sanghaand#8217; and Ratnaguna looks at the Sangha section of the Tiratana Vandana in Sanghanussati and#8211; Recollection of the Sangha given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre on 21st April 2009.
2017-02-1303 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioListeners of the TruthOur Dharmabyte podcast today is an excerpt called Listeners of the Truth by Ratnaguna. Sanghanussati means and#8216;recollection of the Sanghaand#8217; and Ratnaguna looks at the Sangha section of the Tiratana Vandana in Sanghanussati and#8211; Recollection of the Sangha given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre on 21st April 2009.
2017-02-1303 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioListeners of the TruthOur Dharmabyte podcast today is an excerpt called Listeners of the Truth by Ratnaguna. Sanghanussati means and#8216;recollection of the Sanghaand#8217; and Ratnaguna looks at the Sangha section of the Tiratana Vandana in Sanghanussati and#8211; Recollection of the Sangha given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre on 21st April 2009.
2017-02-1303 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioA Darkness Was Ripped From My EyesWeand#8217;ve titled todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte podcast and#8220;A Darkness Was Ripped From My Eyesand#8221;, a line from the poem, Singapore, by Mary Oliver, recited with commentary offered by Ratnaguna. As our eyes open to the lives of others, we try to run away from what we do not like. We think there is nothing we can do, or is there? From the talk, The Tender Gravity of Kindness, by Ratnaguna, a commentary on two poems: Singapore by Mary Oliver and Kindness by Naomi Shihab Nye. Talk given by Ratnaguna on Sangha Night at Stockholm Buddhist...
2016-05-3013 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioA Darkness Was Ripped From My EyesWeand#8217;ve titled todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte podcast and#8220;A Darkness Was Ripped From My Eyesand#8221;, a line from the poem, Singapore, by Mary Oliver, recited with commentary offered by Ratnaguna. As our eyes open to the lives of others, we try to run away from what we do not like. We think there is nothing we can do, or is there? From the talk, The Tender Gravity of Kindness, by Ratnaguna, a commentary on two poems: Singapore by Mary Oliver and Kindness by Naomi Shihab Nye. Talk given by Ratnaguna on Sangha Night at Stockholm Buddhist...
2016-05-3013 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioA Darkness Was Ripped From My EyesWeand#8217;ve titled todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte podcast and#8220;A Darkness Was Ripped From My Eyesand#8221;, a line from the poem, Singapore, by Mary Oliver, recited with commentary offered by Ratnaguna. As our eyes open to the lives of others, we try to run away from what we do not like. We think there is nothing we can do, or is there? From the talk, The Tender Gravity of Kindness, by Ratnaguna, a commentary on two poems: Singapore by Mary Oliver and Kindness by Naomi Shihab Nye. Talk given by Ratnaguna on Sangha Night at Stockholm Buddhist...
2016-05-3013 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioA Darkness Was Ripped From My EyesWeand#8217;ve titled todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte podcast and#8220;A Darkness Was Ripped From My Eyesand#8221;, a line from the poem, Singapore, by Mary Oliver, recited with commentary offered by Ratnaguna. As our eyes open to the lives of others, we try to run away from what we do not like. We think there is nothing we can do, or is there? From the talk, The Tender Gravity of Kindness, by Ratnaguna, a commentary on two poems: Singapore by Mary Oliver and Kindness by Naomi Shihab Nye. Talk given by Ratnaguna on Sangha Night at Stockholm Buddhist...
2016-05-3013 min
Free Buddhist AudioFrom Karma Niyama to Dharma NiyamaOurFBA Podcast today is from Ratnaguna entitled From Karma Niyama to Dharma Niyama, a talk given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre on a Day for Men in Training for Ordination, 13 March 2016.
2016-04-1644 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioA New Way to Metta When you are relaxed, it's much easier to love. In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, A New Way to Metta Ratnaguna introduces a new way to approach the Metta Bhavana, the development of loving kindness. This excerpt is from the talk Metta Bhavana: Letting Kindness Happen given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre in February 2012. Ratnaguna introduces a new way to approach the Metta Bhavana,the development of loving kindness. This excerpt is from the talk Metta Bhavana Letting Kindness Happen given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre in February 2012.
2016-03-1405 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioA New Way to Metta When you are relaxed, it’s much easier to love. In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, A New Way to Metta Ratnaguna introduces a new way to approach the Metta Bhavana, the development of loving kindness. This excerpt is from the talk Metta Bhavana: Letting Kindness Happen given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre in February 2012. Ratnaguna introduces a new way to approach the Metta Bhavana,the development of loving kindness. This excerpt is from the talk Metta Bhavana Letting Kindness Happen given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre in February 2012.
2016-03-1405 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioA New Way to Metta When you are relaxed, it's much easier to love. In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, A New Way to Metta Ratnaguna introduces a new way to approach the Metta Bhavana, the development of loving kindness. This excerpt is from the talk Metta Bhavana: Letting Kindness Happen given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre in February 2012. Ratnaguna introduces a new way to approach the Metta Bhavana,the development of loving kindness. This excerpt is from the talk Metta Bhavana Letting Kindness Happen given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre in February 2012.
2016-03-1405 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioA New Way to Metta When you are relaxed, it’s much easier to love. In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, A New Way to Metta Ratnaguna introduces a new way to approach the Metta Bhavana, the development of loving kindness. This excerpt is from the talk Metta Bhavana: Letting Kindness Happen given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre in February 2012. Ratnaguna introduces a new way to approach the Metta Bhavana,the development of loving kindness. This excerpt is from the talk Metta Bhavana Letting Kindness Happen given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre in February 2012.
2016-03-1405 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksFrom Karma Niyama to Dharma NiyamaRatnaguna talks to men in training for Ordination, March 2016
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2016-03-1300 min
The Buddhist CentreInterview with Ratnaguna on his new book "Great Faith, Great Wisdom"Ratnaguna shares his excitement on his new book. And tells us why he wrote this book on Pure Land sutras, who it's written for, and the extras! :) Enjoy!Buy at windhorsepublications.com (due for release soon!)#windhorsepublications #books #Buddhism #Buddhist #Dharma #Pureland #Shinran #sutras #Amitabha #faith #imagination
2016-03-0924 min
The Buddhist CentreEuropean Chairs Assembly, Winter 2016 - Ratnaguna on the Pure Land SutrasAt the end of the second full day at Adhisthana on the European Chairs Assembly, Mokshini and Dassini report in on a rich, full and delightful day spent in the company of Ratnaguna - an Order member who has just written a commentary on the Pure Land Sutras.Ratnaguna shared some of his insights during the day on common themes between the Pure Land Sutras and Sangharakshita's teaching, which underpins Dharma practice in the Triratna Buddhist Community.We also hear why this "meeting" shouldn't be seen as "business" but rather as the compassionate expression of...
2016-01-0605 min
The Buddhist CentreMainland European Convention #2 - German/Nordic SistersA fascinating, extended interview with Munisha and Utpalachitta preceded by some very lovely chanting of an excerpt from the Ratnaguna Samcayagatha. Some reflections on place, language, autonomy, and - of course - Dharma practice... #Buddhism #Europe #European #Dharma #community #Sangha #Triratna
2015-07-2216 minFree Buddhist AudioThe Voice of the BuddhaWe've all read the words of the Buddha – but what did he SOUND like? What might it have been like to actually hear him…? In ourFBA Podcast: this week, Ratnaguna gives us a beautifully imaginative and well-researched evovation of the Buddha entitled:"The Voice of the Buddha." Talk given on the 2012 Triratna International Retreat, under the overall theme 'Imagining the Buddha.'
2015-05-0259 minFree Buddhist AudioAdventures In the Pure Land – BeautyThe Pure Land Sutras are described as practices, not texts to be read and understood, but rather engaged with as if a piece of music, inviting us to awaken our imagination. Ratnaguna gives us a in depth look at the beauty in the Sukhavati Sutras in this week's FBA Podcast: "Adventures In the Pure Land – Beauty." This is the 2nd talk in a series of four talks inspired by the Pure Land Sutras at Triratna Night at Manchester Buddhist Centre. February 9th 2015
2015-03-2150 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksAdventures in the Pure Land – TrustThe fourth in our series on the Sukhavati or Pure Land Sutras with Ratnaguna. February 2015
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2015-02-2344 minFree Buddhist AudioAdventures in the Pure Land – HappinessOur FBA Podcast this week is "Adventures in the Pure Land – Happiness". Here Ratnaguna begins a series of four special talks at Manchester Buddhist Centre on the Pure Land sutras, with an exploration on the theme of Happiness.
2015-02-211h 03Manchester Buddhist Centre talksAdventures in the Pure Land – NaturalnessRatnaguna asks what the myth of Sukhavati actually means, and proposes an answer. February 2015
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2015-02-1600 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksAdventures in the Pure Land – BeautyRatnaguna looks at beauty in the Pure Land Sutras. February 2015
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2015-02-0949 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksAdventures in the Pure Land – HappinessFirst in a four week series on the Sukhavati Sutras with Ratnaguna. This week he looks at Happiness. February 2015
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2015-02-0200 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksArts, Imagination and the Pure LandsRatnaguna explores some texts that describe the Buddhist path in imaginative rather than conceptual terms. November 2014
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2014-11-021h 07Free Buddhist AudioGreat Faith, Great WisdomThis week's FBA Podcast, "Great Faith, Great Wisdom," by Ratnaguna, is from the 2014 Men's Order Convention.
2014-10-1845 minFree Buddhist AudioThe Buddhas Two Great Gifts to the WorldWords are not adequate to describe things as they are, and yet Ratnaguna does a remarkable job! This week's FBA Podcast, "The Buddhas Two Great Gifts to the World" Ratnaguna explores the gifts of discourse and practice. This talk was given to to promote a new buddhist centre in Stockholm.
2014-08-161h 10Manchester Buddhist Centre talksSangha as Pure LandRatnaguna asks how the spirit of the Pure Land can come about in the midst of the Sangha. June 2014
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2014-07-3052 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksThe Pure LandsRatnaguna brings the Pure Lands to life. July 2014
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2014-07-3048 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksBhante’s Elucidation of the DharmaRatnaguna introduces short talks by himself and three Mitras: Simon Bradley, Gill Aitken (now Satyamuni) and Richard Millington. February 2014
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2014-02-2000 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksA Conversation on ArthacaryaDialogue between Ratnaguna and Prasadu on the Rainy Season Urban Retreat at Manchester Buddhist Centre, April 2013
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2013-04-2532 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksBringing the Ideal into the RealRatnaguna's keynote talk introduces the Rainy Season Urban Retreat. April 2013
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2013-04-2050 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksVimalakirti Nirdesa, Chapter SevenRatnaguna and friends recite and expound upon Chapter 7. May 2013
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2013-04-191h 17Manchester Buddhist Centre talksVimalakirti Nirdesa, Chapter Six continuedThe closing section of Chapter Six of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa, recited and discussed by Ratnaguna. April 2013
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2013-04-1853 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksVimalakirti Nirdesa, Chapters Three and FourRatnaguna continues his exploration of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa. March 2013
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2013-03-0618 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksVimalakirti Nirdesa, Chapter Two – SlideshowRatnaguna answers questions about the Vimalakirti Nirdesa, followed by a slideshow illustrating aspects of the text. February 2013
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2013-02-2559 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksVimalakirti Nirdesa, Chapter TwoRatnaguna continues his exploration of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa with a recitation of Chapter 2, Inconceivable Skilful Means. February 2013
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2013-02-2530 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksRecitation of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa, Chapter OneRatnaguna leads a meditative recitation of the first section of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa. February 2013
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2013-02-1835 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksIntroducing the Vimalakirti NirdesaRatnaguna introduces the richly imaginative world of Mahayana, or 'Great Way' Buddhism, through one of its most popular texts, the Vimalakirti Nirdesa. Feb 2013
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2013-02-1844 minFree Buddhist AudioStop Buying Stuff and Learn How to Be Happy InsteadOur FBA Podcast this week is a window into the ancient art of happiness. In " Stop Buying Stuff and Learn How to Be Happy Instead," Ratnaguna explores alternatives to buying more stuff and hooking up to more electronic gadgetry… The Buddha repeatedly said that the only reason he taught was to alleviate suffering, and he in fact enumerated three level of happiness. This teaching is no longer simply an issue of personal growth – it has become vital to the future of our planet. Talk given at Manchester Buddhist Center, 2011 in a series of free public talk...
2012-12-011h 07Manchester Buddhist Centre talksSpiritual Rebirth 3Drawing on the Pali Canon, Ratnaguna continues his exploration of the life of the historical Buddha. Nov 2012
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2012-11-0652 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksSpiritual Rebirth 2Ratnaguna draws on the Pali Canon to understand who the Buddha was and what he was like. Oct 2012
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2012-11-0539 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksSpiritual Rebirth 1 – Getting to know the BuddhaRatnaguna paints a picture of the Buddha as a teacher, an exemplar and an ideal. October 2012
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2012-11-0550 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksDharma Day TalkRatnaguna explores the meaning of Dharma - the Buddha's discovery of the truth, law, or way. June 2012
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2012-07-2427 minFree Buddhist AudioWho Is Vimalakirti?Ratnaguna brings a fresh, clear-minded look at the Vimalakirti Nirdesa sutra in today's FBA Podcast, where he asks: "Who Is Vimalakirti?" Exploring current writings and the thinking of Sangharakshita he offers a number of possibilities: Vimalakirti is a community of practitioners; he is the bodhisattva principle; the spiritual imperative; and both an inspiration and a rebuke. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2009
2012-06-091h 06Manchester Buddhist Centre talksA Conversation on Spiritual DeathHeld by Ratnaguna and Arthaketu in April 2012 as part of the Rainy Season Retreat
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2012-04-1950 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksThe five things everyone should reflect on oftenRatnaguna gives a commentary on the Upajjhatthana Sutta. January 2012
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2012-02-0452 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksStop buying stuff and learn how to be happy InsteadRatnaguna on the ancient art of happiness. Feb 2011
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2011-02-281h 06Manchester Buddhist Centre talksThe Art of Reflection – Book LaunchRatnaguna speaks about his new book on reflection as a spiritual practice. Oct 2010
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2010-11-0159 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksFWBO in the 1975-77 EraRatnaguna shares his personal experience of the mid-1970s in the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order, now the Triratna Buddhist Community. April 2010
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2010-07-0849 minFree Buddhist AudioPain and Suffering by RatnagunaPain and Suffering is the first of two talks that Ratnaguna gave earlier this year at the Stockholm Buddhist Centre. He explores the whole area of feeling, both pleasant and painful, but especially the pain side of the spectrum. Using storytelling, poetry, and clear Dharma teaching, Ratnaguna asks, "What kind of life are you living if you are not really in your body? When you resist the pain, you resist everything." When we face our own suffering, then we find something else… a deep sense of wisdom and kindness. Coming up next week… Part II Pleasure and Happ...
2010-05-121h 00Manchester Buddhist Centre talksThe Sevenfold Puja: Entreaty and SupplicationRatnaguna gives the seventh talk in the Sevenfold Puja series, on Entreaty and Supplication. March 2010
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2010-03-0100 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksSanghanussatiRatnaguna looks at the Sangha section of the Tiratana Vandana. April 2009
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2009-04-2041 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksBuddhanussati: The Buddha ArchetypeThe practice of Buddhanussati is recollecting the Buddha by dwelling on his great qualities. Ratnaguna, February 2009
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2009-02-0953 minFree Buddhist AudioThe Early Teachings of the BuddhaThe teachings that Ratnaguna explores in this talk are all from the Sutta Nipata â€" one of the earliest of Buddhist texts. His sub-title is the rather intriguing: 'The Dharma before Buddhism'. You might say that when it comes to the Sutta Nipata, the Buddha is very clearly telling it like it is. Well, so does Ratnaguna! In the opening remarks (which, unfortunately, were not recorded) he likens these suttas in their profound scope and effect to the simpicity and purity of Bach's violin sonatas and cello suites. Given on the FWBO International Retreat at Taraloka, May...
2008-06-2944 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksRefuge Tree Series: ShinranRatnaguna speaks about the primary sources of inspiration we draw upon in the Triratna Buddhist Community. February 2008
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2008-02-2554 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksThe Six Paramitas: SamadhiFifth of series of talks on the Six Paramitas given by Ratnaguna on the subject of Samadhi or Meditation. June 2007
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2007-06-1154 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksBeyond: Pingiya’s FaithFourth talk in the series Beyond, on the last chapter of the Sutta Nipata, given by Ratnaguna. February 2007
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2007-02-1659 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksBeyond: There is Nothing to DropThird in a series, Beyond, on the last chapter of the Buddhist scripture the Sutta Nipata by Ratnaguna. February 2007
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2007-02-091h 18Free Buddhist AudioShinran and Kabat-ZinnThis wonderful talk by Ratnaguna looks at the Pureland tradition of Shinran, comparing some of his approaches to those of the contemporary teacher John Kabat-Zinn, pioneer of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. The nature of 'problems' versus 'difficulties' is explored – notions of 'acceptance', 'development', and awareness itself are considered from new angles that can shed light on our experience of failure and suffering. A lovely, sympathetic and good-natured look at the foolishness of human beings which can, when held in the heart, begin to approach wisdom itself. To help us keep this free, please think about making a do...
2007-01-0500 minManchester Buddhist Centre talksRatnaguna on HappinessTalk given by Ratnaguna at Manchester Buddhist Centre on Sangha Day, November 2005
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