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The Brahma Viharas: Approaches to Practice

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 4 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
Ratnavandana continues her exploration of the Brahma Viharas, describing how they work together as a mandala, as well as giving many useful and inspiring practice tips. Second talk from "Living in the Mandala" - a retreat held at Taraloka in 2019 for Mitras.
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Upekkha Bhavana

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 4 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
Ratnavandana introduces the stages of the Upekkha Bhavana and then leads through the meditation. (From a retreat for mitras - "Living in the Mandala" at Taraloka.
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Brahma Viharas Meditation

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 4 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
Ratnavandana introduces and leads through a practice combining all four Brahma Viharas. Lead meditation from a mitra retreat at Taraloka - Living in the Mandala.
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Free Buddhist Audio

The Brahma Viharas: Approaches to Practice

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 4 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
Ratnavandana continues her exploration of the Brahma Viharas, describing how they work together as a mandala, as well as giving many useful and inspiring practice tips. Second talk from "Living in the Mandala" - a retreat held at Taraloka in 2019 for Mitras.
Free Buddhist Audio's picture
Free Buddhist Audio

Upekkha Bhavana

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 4 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
Ratnavandana introduces the stages of the Upekkha Bhavana and then leads through the meditation. (From a retreat for mitras - "Living in the Mandala" at Taraloka.
Free Buddhist Audio's picture
Free Buddhist Audio

Brahma Viharas Meditation

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 4 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
Ratnavandana introduces and leads through a practice combining all four Brahma Viharas. Lead meditation from a mitra retreat at Taraloka - Living in the Mandala.
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FBA Podcast: Transforming Self

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 2 Nov, 2019 - 13:00

A 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...

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Dhammakranti Diwali Retreat - Oct 19

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 2 Nov, 2019 - 12:13

Dhammakranti Diwali Retreat - Oct 19

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 2 Nov, 2019 - 12:13
Dhammakranti Diwali retreat led by Dh Yashoratna on Buddha Advice to Vajji. Attended by 140 people. Retreat was from 25th to 30th Oct 19.
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Making the Pure Land

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 2 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
The world is a mess. We all want to change it. But do we have a choice between making the world a better place and making ourselves a better being? In this talk Vadanya explores how our Dharma practice and our desire to make the world a better place can be two sides of the same coin, tackling the real great issues of our time. Talk given during the October 2019 Great Gathering weekend at Padmaloka Retreat Centre.
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Inspirations From the Dhamma Revolution

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 2 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
In this talk Padmavajra speaks about his the inspiration he has gained from Dr Ambedkar's Dhamma Revolution. He draws on his experience of living and working in India with Indian order members, mitras and friends and how his own faith in the Dhamma has been deepened and strengthened through his encounter with the life and teachings of Dr Ambedkar. He also tells how we in the west can learn from Dr Ambedkar and his followers. Talk given during the October 2019 Great Gathering weekend at Padmaloka Retreat Centre.

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