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Dharmabytes from free buddhist audioFinal Journey to Ordination Saddhaloka explores the key aspects of any practitioner's commitment, Going Forth and Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels, evoking how Sangharakshita engaged with these formative acts as foundations of his own practice in India at the end of the Second World War. With an introduction by Dhammarati.Excerpted from the talk Going Forth And Going For Refuge as part of the series Themes from the Dharma Life of Urgyen Sangharakshita (Triratna International Council 2019). *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast...
2025-08-0804 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioFinal Journey to Ordination Saddhaloka explores the key aspects of any practitioner's commitment, Going Forth and Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels, evoking how Sangharakshita engaged with these formative acts as foundations of his own practice in India at the end of the Second World War. With an introduction by Dhammarati.Excerpted from the talk Going Forth And Going For Refuge as part of the series Themes from the Dharma Life of Urgyen Sangharakshita (Triratna International Council 2019). *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast...
2025-08-0804 min
Free Buddhist AudioLife Inside the Burning House - A World Without the Buddha Saddhaloka riffs on everything fiery - flames abound, smoke fills the air, the Buddha gets almost apocalyptic in his vision of things. Luminous stuff. This is the first in a two-part series The Burning House - an Image from the White Lotus Sutra referencing Chapter 3 of the 'Sutra of the Lotus Flower of the Wonderful Law' given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002. *** 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 to o...
2024-12-0726 min
Dharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioThe Story of the Buddha's Sneeze Saddhaloka talks about the tradition of storytelling in Buddhism, and recounts some of his own favourites. He is the author of a book of re-tellings of stories from the Pali Canon, the oldest collection of texts about the life and teachings of the Buddha. His obvious love of the tales comes shining through - sit back and enjoy... From the talk Encounters with Enlightenment given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2001. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every w...
2024-05-2903 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioThe Story of the Buddha's Sneeze Saddhaloka talks about the tradition of storytelling in Buddhism, and recounts some of his own favourites. He is the author of a book of re-tellings of stories from the Pali Canon, the oldest collection of texts about the life and teachings of the Buddha. His obvious love of the tales comes shining through - sit back and enjoy... From the talk Encounters with Enlightenment given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2001. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every w...
2024-05-2903 min
Dharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioThe Juxtaposition of Disharmony and Harmony Saddhaloka shares two early stories from the Buddhist tradition to illustrate disharmony and harmony in the sangha. From the talk entitled The Four Ordination Vows - In Harmony with Friends and Bretheren given at Padmaloka Retreat 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 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...
2024-02-0805 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioThe Juxtaposition of Disharmony and Harmony Saddhaloka shares two early stories from the Buddhist tradition to illustrate disharmony and harmony in the sangha. From the talk entitled The Four Ordination Vows - In Harmony with Friends and Bretheren given at Padmaloka Retreat 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 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...
2024-02-0805 min
Dharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioAn Ever Expanding Network This is an exploration by Saddhaloka of the distinguishing role of Sangha, spiritual community, in the development and life of the Western Buddhist Order, and, in fact, in any kind of Buddhist spiritual life. Saddhaloka here is steady and thoughtful as ever... Excerpted from the talk Creating Sangha and Changing the World 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 Spot...
2023-04-1303 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioAn Ever Expanding Network This is an exploration by Saddhaloka of the distinguishing role of Sangha, spiritual community, in the development and life of the Western Buddhist Order, and, in fact, in any kind of Buddhist spiritual life. Saddhaloka here is steady and thoughtful as ever... Excerpted from the talk Creating Sangha and Changing the World 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 Spot...
2023-04-1303 min
Dharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioSomething Essential in Going Forth Saddhaloka explores the key aspects of any practitioner's commitment, Going Forth and Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels, evoking how Sangharakshita engaged with these formative acts as foundations of his own practice in India at the end of the Second World War. Excerpted from the talk Going Forth And Going For Refuge given at the Triratna International Council meeting, 2019. *** 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 Po...
2022-04-0702 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioSomething Essential in Going Forth Saddhaloka explores the key aspects of any practitioner's commitment, Going Forth and Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels, evoking how Sangharakshita engaged with these formative acts as foundations of his own practice in India at the end of the Second World War. Excerpted from the talk Going Forth And Going For Refuge given at the Triratna International Council meeting, 2019. *** 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 Po...
2022-04-0702 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioExtending the Refuges Ratnaprabha describes Nagarjuna's Five Great Stages of Spiritual Development as expounded in 'The Precious Garland' on leading the spiritual life. Recollection, Positivity, Openness, Renewing, and Spontaneous Compassionate Action ultimately lead us to making the Dharma available to others, the greatest gift we can give. Excerpted from the talk A System of Spiritual Development given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002. The companion talk referenced is called Creating Sangha and Changing the World by Saddhaloka. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every...
2021-12-2704 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioExtending the Refuges Ratnaprabha describes Nagarjuna's Five Great Stages of Spiritual Development as expounded in 'The Precious Garland' on leading the spiritual life. Recollection, Positivity, Openness, Renewing, and Spontaneous Compassionate Action ultimately lead us to making the Dharma available to others, the greatest gift we can give. Excerpted from the talk A System of Spiritual Development given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002. The companion talk referenced is called Creating Sangha and Changing the World by Saddhaloka. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every...
2021-12-2704 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioThe Practice of Creating SanghaThis is an exploration by Saddhaloka of the distinguishing role of Sangha, spiritual community, in the development and life of the Triratna (formally Western) Buddhist Order, and, in fact, in any kind of Buddhist spiritual life. Saddhaloka here is steady and thoughtful as ever... From the talk entitled Creating Sangha and Changing the World given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002. *** 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 Fa...
2021-05-1009 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioThe Practice of Creating SanghaThis is an exploration by Saddhaloka of the distinguishing role of Sangha, spiritual community, in the development and life of the Triratna (formally Western) Buddhist Order, and, in fact, in any kind of Buddhist spiritual life. Saddhaloka here is steady and thoughtful as ever... From the talk entitled Creating Sangha and Changing the World given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002. *** 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 Fa...
2021-05-1009 min
Free Buddhist AudioAmitabhaSaddhaloka introduces us to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of all... Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, Winter Retreat, 1997. *** 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 on Soundcloud
2021-03-271h 16Dharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioEmbracing Darkness: Embracing LoveSaddhaloka reflects on the first Buddhist book he read, The Way of the White Clouds, by Lama Govinda, sharing a verse to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of all... From the fourth talk in a six-part series on the figures on the Wheel of Life entitled Amitabha, given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 1997. *** 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...
2020-12-3105 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioEmbracing Darkness: Embracing LoveSaddhaloka reflects on the first Buddhist book he read, The Way of the White Clouds, by Lama Govinda, sharing a verse to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of all... From the fourth talk in a six-part series on the figures on the Wheel of Life entitled Amitabha, given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 1997. *** 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...
2020-12-3105 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioFaith as MettaTodayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, is called Faith as Metta by Saddhaloka from the talk entitled Amitabha. This is the fourth talk in a six-part series on the figures on the Wheel of Life. Saddhaloka introduces us to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of all. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, winter retreat, 1997
2018-11-1905 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioFaith as MettaTodayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, is called Faith as Metta by Saddhaloka from the talk entitled Amitabha. This is the fourth talk in a six-part series on the figures on the Wheel of Life. Saddhaloka introduces us to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of all. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, winter retreat, 1997
2018-11-1905 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioFaith as MettaTodayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, is called Faith as Metta by Saddhaloka from the talk entitled Amitabha. This is the fourth talk in a six-part series on the figures on the Wheel of Life. Saddhaloka introduces us to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of all. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, winter retreat, 1997
2018-11-1905 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioFaith as MettaTodayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, is called Faith as Metta by Saddhaloka from the talk entitled Amitabha. This is the fourth talk in a six-part series on the figures on the Wheel of Life. Saddhaloka introduces us to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of all. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, winter retreat, 1997
2018-11-1905 min
The Buddhist CentreParami, Lokeshvara and Saddhaloka In ConversationA new podcast from some members of the Adhisthana Kula as they come to the end of a 10-day meeting of the Triratna College of Public Preceptors - the body responsible for maintaining the integrity and spirit of the Triratna Buddhist Order.
A great little summary of some of the more general issues discussed, including those arising from historical controversies in Triratna (formerly the FWBO). We get a little taster of other conversations to come - with news of new media, and of prospective reconciliation possibilities within the wider community.
What emerges is a picture...
2017-03-1816 min
The Buddhist CentreA Conversation With The Adhisthana Kula - Responding To Controversy In TriratnaThe Adhisthana Kula is a new group made up of some of the most experienced members of the Triratna Buddhist Order, meeting together to help the community find lasting reconciliation in the face of renewed interest in historical controversies and some of the issues arising from them.
We hear Dhammarati, Lokeshvara, Mahamati, Parami, Ratnadharini and Saddhaloka share thoughtful perspectives on the work ahead, considering what is required to meet any suffering involved, to promote good communication around issues, and to encourage confidence in an approach to Buddhist practice that has developed and grown a lot over 50 years.
2017-02-2819 min
The Buddhist CentreSaddhaloka Reviews the November 2016 Preceptors' College MeetingSaddhaloka talks to Saccanama about the vision for Adhisthana, the future and development of the College and other matters arising at the recent College meeting.
#Saddhaloka #Adhisthana
2016-12-0719 min
The Buddhist CentreSaddhaloka, Ratnadharini and Paramabandhu introduce the March 2016 Preceptors' College MeetingStarting our coverage of the spring meeting of the Triratna Preceptors' College - the group of experienced Buddhists who oversee ordinations worldwide into the Triratna Buddhist Order.
We hear from Saddhaloka - Chair of the College - on plans for ordination courses as the Order passes the landmark of having 2000 active members.
We also hear from Ratnadharini and Parambandhu, two of the deputy Chairs, on international, multi-lingual ordination courses; about sadhana practice as part of the life of any Order member; about retreats for those who actually ordain others into the Order; and about the...
2016-03-0912 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioAmitabha’s AcceptanceIn todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, Amitabhaand#8217;s Acceptance, Saddhaloka introduces us to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of alland#8230; The full talk entitled Amitabha was given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, winter retreat, 1997
2016-01-2505 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioAmitabha’s AcceptanceIn todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, Amitabhaand#8217;s Acceptance, Saddhaloka introduces us to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of alland#8230; The full talk entitled Amitabha was given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, winter retreat, 1997
2016-01-2505 min
The Buddhist CentreSaddhaloka introduces the Preceptors' College Meeting November 2015Saddhaloka, in conversation with Saccanama, introduces the November meeting of the Public Preceptors' College; a gathering of public preceptors from all around the world - India, America, New Zealand, Spain and the UK. He talks about some of the themes and issues they will be exploring together this week, including Sadhana, the future of the College, and the work of the Ordination team in India.
#Triratna #Buddhism #International
2015-11-1107 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioThe Story of Little UglyBest-known stories brought together humour and lightness in Buddhist scriptures. Our FBA Dharmabyte today is called The Story of Little Ugly from the talk, Encounters with Enlightenment, by Saddhaloka, the author of a book of re-tellings of stories from the Pali Canon, the oldest collection of texts about the life and teachings of the Buddha. Here Saddhaloka talks about the tradition of storytelling in Buddhism, and recounts some of his own favourites. His obvious love of the tales comes shining through and#8211; sit back and enjoyand#8230; Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2001
2015-07-0606 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioThe Story of Little UglyBest-known stories brought together humour and lightness in Buddhist scriptures. Our FBA Dharmabyte today is called The Story of Little Ugly from the talk, Encounters with Enlightenment, by Saddhaloka, the author of a book of re-tellings of stories from the Pali Canon, the oldest collection of texts about the life and teachings of the Buddha. Here Saddhaloka talks about the tradition of storytelling in Buddhism, and recounts some of his own favourites. His obvious love of the tales comes shining through and#8211; sit back and enjoyand#8230; Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2001
2015-07-0606 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioStories from the Pali CanonIn todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte Stories from the Pali Canon, Saddhaloka talks about the tradition of storytelling in Buddhism, and recounts some of his own favourites. His obvious love of the tales comes shining through and#8211; sit back and enjoyand#8230;Saddhaloka is the author of a book of re-tellings of stories from the Pali Canon, the oldest collection of texts about the life and teachings of the Buddha. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2001
2015-04-3008 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioStories from the Pali CanonIn todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte Stories from the Pali Canon, Saddhaloka talks about the tradition of storytelling in Buddhism, and recounts some of his own favourites. His obvious love of the tales comes shining through and#8211; sit back and enjoyand#8230;Saddhaloka is the author of a book of re-tellings of stories from the Pali Canon, the oldest collection of texts about the life and teachings of the Buddha. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2001
2015-04-3008 minDharmabytes from Free Buddhist AudioEntering Into A Life in the DharmaOur FBA Dharmabyte today is by Saddhaloka, the new chair of the College of Public Preceptors. Much easier said then done, Entering Into a Life in the Dharma begins with a strong heartfelt response, a feeling of ‘coming home’ and is challenged by our many distractions, confusions and the pressures of our life. We keep forgetting what is most important. From the talk of the same title given by Saddhaloka at the Ordination Training Weekend in February 2015.
2015-04-2005 minDharmabytes from free buddhist audioEntering Into A Life in the DharmaOur FBA Dharmabyte today is by Saddhaloka, the new chair of the College of Public Preceptors. Much easier said then done, Entering Into a Life in the Dharma begins with a strong heartfelt response, a feeling of ‘coming home’ and is challenged by our many distractions, confusions and the pressures of our life. We keep forgetting what is most important. From the talk of the same title given by Saddhaloka at the Ordination Training Weekend in February 2015.
2015-04-2005 min
The Buddhist CentrePreceptors' College - Transitions 7Vidyatara spends time with Subhuti & Parami talking about the day's highlights, their long association, their experience of knowing and working with Dhammarati and the qualities that Saddhaloka will bring to chairing the College.
2015-03-1729 min
The Buddhist CentrePreceptors' College - Transitions 2Vidyatara is joined on the sofa by Sanghadevi & Moksananda to talk about the highlights of the College meeting so far - rejoicing in Manjuvajra and Padmasuri, study with Subhuti and reflections on Dhammarati's time as Chair and Saddhaloka's poetry...
#Buddhism #Buddhist #community #Triratna
2015-03-1214 min
The Buddhist CentrePreceptors' College Day 6: Padmasuri & SaddhalokaAfter an evening off Parami is back on the sofa with Padmasuri and Saddhaloka, the deputy chairs of the college. As well as talking about the study session from today, they comment on what it means to be a deputy chair as well as reflecting on the need to bring on a new generation of public preceptors.
#community #sangha #ordination #Triratna #Buddhism #Buddhist #Dharma
2014-11-1720 minFree Buddhist AudioCreating Sangha and Changing the WorldOur FBA Podcast is titled "Creating Sangha and Changing the World" – an inspirational exploration of the Third Jewel by Saddhaloka. He looks at the distinguishing role of Sangha, spiritual community, in the development and life of the Triratna Buddhist Order, and, in fact, in any kind of Buddhist spiritual life. Saddhaloka here is steady and thoughtful as ever… Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002 This is the first talk in the series of the same name. It touches on aspects of Sangharakshita's 'system of meditation', and most specifically the area of positive emotion. Parami is an i...
2012-10-2034 min
FBA HighlightsDharmabytes Podcast #69 - "Faith as Metta" by SaddhalokaFrom the talk titled “Amitabha” (http://freebuddhistaudio.com/audio/details?num=OM366), we bring you today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Faith as Metta.” Saddhaloka introduces us to Amitabha, the red Buddha of the West who represents and inspires the highest love of all…
Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, winter retreat, 1997
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2011-09-2205 min