These talks have all been given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre and uploaded to the Free Buddhist Audio website.
Akuppa imagines the ancient ideal of the Bodhisattva whisked into the world of modernity. What difference might it make to wholeheartedly dedicate one’s Dharma practice to the benefit of all those beings with whom we share our planet? Can a path of deepening inner bliss and liberation be reconciled with a vivid awareness of the state of the world?
This talk was given at Padmaloka during the first Great Gathering of 2017.
A talk given by Padmavajra and Purna celebrating the 60th anniversary of the mass conversions to Buddhism in India led by Dr Ambedkar.
A short talk about the figure of Milarepa given at Padmaloka on the 'Cosmic Going for Refuge Tree' retreat in 2016.
Until we have attained a very high level of commitment, over the course of our Order life we will probably fall away from Going for Refuge. Effective commitment means that we are committed to recommitting ourselves when required. Purna's personal journey within the Order tells the sometimes painful process of learning the necessity of such re-commitment.
One of the talks given during the 2016 'Cosmic Going for Refuge Tree' retreat at Padmaloka.
Aryabandhu speaks about Bhante and how we can form a connection with him.
A short talk about the figure of Mahakasapa given at Padmaloka on the 2016 'Cosmic Going for Refuge Tree' retreat.
One of the talks given at Padmaloka during the 2016 'Urgyen' retreat.
The retreat was part of the celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the founding of Padmaloka, and aimed to explore the life and teachings of our founder Urgyen Sangharakshita.
This is last of four talks given by Guhyavajra during the 2016 Anapanasati retreat at Padmaloka.
The Anapanasati meditation practice and Four Foundations of Mindfulness are woven into a system of practice which when developed and cultivated is of great fruit and great benefit.
Based on the Buddha's principal discourse on the subject found in the Anapanasati sutta of the Pali Canon, we explore our human experience rooted in the six senses; from the perspective of body, feeling and mind in the context of mindfulness with breathing.
This is the third out of four talks given by Guhyavajra during the 2016 Anapanasati retreat at Padmaloka.
The Anapanasati meditation practice and Four Foundations of Mindfulness are woven into a system of practice which when developed and cultivated is of great fruit and great benefit.
Based on the Buddha's principal discourse on the subject found in the Anapanasati sutta of the Pali Canon, we explore our human experience rooted in the six senses; from the perspective of body, feeling and mind in the context of mindfulness with breathing.
This is the second out of four talks given by Guhyavajra during the 2016 Anapanasati retreat at Padmaloka.
The Anapanasati meditation practice and Four Foundations of Mindfulness are woven into a system of practice which when developed and cultivated is of great fruit and great benefit.
Based on the Buddha's principal discourse on the subject found in the Anapanasati sutta of the Pali Canon, we explore our human experience rooted in the six senses; from the perspective of body, feeling and mind in the context of mindfulness with breathing.
This is the first out of four talks given by Guhyavajra during the 2016 Anapanasati retreat at Padmaloka.
The Anapanasati meditation practice and Four Foundations of Mindfulness are woven into a system of practice which when developed and cultivated is of great fruit and great benefit.
Based on the Buddha's principal discourse on the subject found in the Anapanasati sutta of the Pali Canon, we explore our human experience rooted in the six senses; from the perspective of body, feeling and mind in the context of mindfulness with breathing.
A short talk about the figure of Mahakasapa given at Padmaloka on the 'Cosmic refuge tree' retreat in 2016.
One of the talks given at Padmaloka during the 2016 Urgyen retreat.
Paraga shares his experience of Bhante and offers some reflections on how to connect with him, especially for those who have not been able to have the opportunity of face to face contact.
This is the last of four talks that were given by Satyaraja during the Padmaloka 2016 winter retreat, 'Brahmaviharas and the Awakening of the Bodhi Mind'.
Concise and essential, Satyaraja draws out practical and profound aspects of the four Brahmaviharas, considering them as both meditation practices and as realms that we can occupy.
This is the third out of four talks that were given by Satyaraja during the Padmaloka 2016 winter retreat, 'Brahmaviharas and the Awakening of the Bodhi Mind'.
Concise and essential, Satyaraja draws out practical and profound aspects of the four Brahmaviharas, considering them as both meditation practices and as realms that we can occupy.
This is the second out of four talks that were given by Satyaraja during the Padmaloka 2016 winter retreat, 'Brahmaviharas and the Awakening of the Bodhi Mind'.
Concise and essential, Satyaraja draws out practical and profound aspects of the four Brahmaviharas, considering them as both meditation practices and as realms that we can occupy.
This is the first out of four talks that were given by Satyaraja during the Padmaloka 2016 winter retreat, 'Brahmaviharas and the Awakening of the Bodhi Mind'.
Concise and essential, Satyaraja draws out practical and profound aspects of the four Brahmaviharas, considering them as both meditation practices and as realms that we can occupy.
In this talk Surata, ordained 40 years ago, gives us a history of his time in the order.
This is the second talk from the April 2016 'What is the Order' retreat at Padmaloka.
Talk given on the 'What is the Order' retreat April 2016 at Padmaloka. Paraga offers some reflections on his personal experience of being in the Order.
In this talk Sanghanistha shares his reflections on one of Sangharakshita's aphorisms and how this acts as a blueprint for a life that embodies the archetype of the king. A life lived knowing change and directing change by taking responsibility for ourselves as agents of karma, a life lived helping others to also do this and come together to transform the world around us so that it upholds and encourages the highest values.
This was the final talk given at the 'Awakening the King' Young Men's Retreat, April 2016.
This talk introduces the archetype of the King, and the qualities it brings to the life of a man. We're led through a short active imagination, bringing the King to mind, and we then hear how the Buddha is the ultimate of all Kings. This talk was given at the 'Awakening the King' Young Men's Retreat, April 2016.
Where does genuine authority come from? How can we harness our potential to bring order to our lives and the world? In this engaging and personal talk Prajnaketu explores how the practice of Buddhist ethics awakens the King in all of us. This talk was given at the 'Awakening the King' Young Men's Retreat, April 2016.
Abhaya talks about his early friendship with Bhante
'The Ground' - Lineages of Teachings, Practices and Institutions - a talk given at the Triratna Buddhist Order Men's UK & Ireland Area Order Weekend at Padmaloka, 8 May 2016.
June 2016 is the fortieth anniversary of the founding of Padmaloka and to mark this, the Padmaloka chapter organised the Area OrderWeekend. It was Bhante who named Lesingham House Padmaloka, telling us that it was one of the names of Padmasambhava's Pure Land, so the Order weekend was devoted to the lineage of Sangharakshita. Some years ago Bhante spoke of his lineage as fourfold: a lineage of teachings, of practices, of inspiration and institutions.
A talk given at the Triratna Buddhist Order Men's UK & Ireland Area Order Weekend at Padmaloka, 7 May 2016.â¨â¨
June 2016 is the fortieth anniversary of the founding of Padmaloka and to mark this, the Padmaloka chapter organised the Area OrderâWeekend. It was Bhante who named Lesingham House Padmaloka, telling us that it was one of the names of Padmasambhava's Pure Land, so the Order weekend was devoted to the lineage of Sangharakshita. Some years ago Bhante spoke of his lineage as fourfold: a lineage of teachings, of practices, of inspiration and institutions.
Padmavajra talks at the Mens Event titled Beyond Isolation, Building the Buddha Land and describes how we practice the Dharma so as to create Love, respect and unity within our community and the wider world.
Padmavajra continues to explore themes from the Sutra of Golden Light showing how the Dharma is a social revolutionary force transforming peoples lives and society as a whole. Padmavajra makes reference to his own time in India including encounters with the caste system and the emerging Buddhist Movement initiated during the mass conversions in the 1950s.
Padmavajra explores themes from the Sutra of Golden Light, looking particularly at how we can transform our whole life and livelihood through serving the Golden light of the Dharma
Padmavajra explores themes from the Sutra of Golden Light relating particularly to his life experiences in India.
In this talk, Alokadhara, starting by unpacking the quote For Heroic Spirit Intended, presents a wide ranging perspective on the spirit of buddhist practice supported by quotes from Sangharakshita, Subhuti and buddhist scriptures.