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London Buddhist Centre
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Talks on Buddhism and meditation. Live recordings from the London Buddhist Centre exploring the Buddha’s teaching (Dharma) in a way that is relevant to contemporary life.
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Imagination in the Dharma Life | Sthiramanas
5d ago01:17:15Tap to summarizeSthiramanas explores the vital role of imagination in spiritual practice, defining it as the transformative faculty that bridges the gap between conceptual reason and the transcendental goal of enlightenment. By moving beyond the mechanical thinking of modern culture and embracing "useless" beauty, we are invited to cultivate an expansive and unified consciousness.
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A Blueprint for a New World | Prajnamanas
2w ago00:44:59Tap to summarizePrajnamanas explores the vision of a "garden planted in the wilderness," offering a spiritual blueprint to transform society through collective practice and fellowship. This talk details practical steps for building this new world, from intentional community living and collaborative work to the life-changing impact of regular retreats.
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The Nucleus of a New Society | Sthiramanas
3w ago01:08:55Tap to summarizeSthiramanas explores the symbolic "Shepherd’s Round Dance," presenting a vision for a "nucleus of a new society" built on shared spiritual values rather than the reactive habits of traditional social groups. This talk outlines a transformative blueprint for the world, showing how individual commitment and collective fellowship can change the foundations of society from the ground up.
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A Vision of Human Existence | Suryagupta
3w ago01:11:54Tap to summarizeSuryagupta explores "a vision of human existence" as a matter of direct perception rather than abstract philosophy, revealing how we can shift from a reactive cycle of habit to a creative spiral of growth. Drawing on a transformative near-death experience, she shows how embracing impermanence allows us to make conscious choices that unlock our limitless potential for clarity and connection.
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The Focus of Faith | Jnanavaca
4w ago01:50:25Tap to summarizeJnanavaca explores the Buddhist concept of Shraddha, defining faith as the resonance of "what is ultimate in us" with "what is ultimate in the universe". By examining the grounds of intuition, reason, and experience, this talk invites us to move beyond a "hollow" culture of consumption and align our lives with a deeper process of devotion and collective transformation.
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An Upward Momentum | Sthiramanas
Jul 201:06:52Tap to summarizeSthiramanas explores the model of the five Niyamas, illustrating how we can move beyond biological conditioning to consciously align ourselves with a natural "upward momentum" toward spiritual growth. By balancing personal effort in ethics and meditation with a receptive openness to the Dharma, we are invited to transcend the limitations of a fixed self and discover a more expansive, liberated consciousness.
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The Niyamas | Sanghadharin
May 1900:54:15Tap to summarizeSanghadharin explores the five Niyamas, a comprehensive teaching that maps the regularities of the universe from physical laws and biological instincts to the voluntary practice of ethics and transcendental enlightenment. By understanding the transition from instinctual drives to self-reflective choice, listeners are invited to align themselves with these natural processes to build a healthy foundation for spiritual growth and the eventual spontaneous unfoldment of wisdom.
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Wise Attention | Kusalasara
May 1600:50:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kusalasara introduces the series "Revering and Relying on the Dharma," focusing on the practice of wise attention as a tool to perceive reality without the distortions of craving or bias. By exploring the parable of the blind men and the elephant, the talk illustrates how attachment to partial perspectives creates a "thicket of views" that can lead to conflict and a sense of isolation. We are invited to move beyond fixed certainties and conditioning to discover a more spacious, interconnected way of seeing.
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Levels of Going for Refuge | Jnanavaca
May 1200:55:33Tap to summarizeJnanavaca explores the Buddhist concept of "Going for Refuge," challenging us to move beyond the "default settings" of material pursuit and find true freedom by actively orienting our lives toward transcendental values. Jnanavaca invites us to train our inner awareness to perceive a deeper reality and align ourselves with a cosmic process of growth and awakening.
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The Search for Refuge | Sthiramanas
Apr 1501:11:07Tap to summarizeSthiramanas talking on
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