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Dharmabyte: Opening the Jewel Box

By Zac on Thu, 24 Mar, 2022 - 06:00

In this wonderful personal talk about Padmasambhava, Vessantara talks about his connection with the strange figure of Padmasambhava. On the way, he gives an insight into what it’s like to relate to these Buddha and Bodhisattva figures deeply, and how we can do this.  And he explores the effects doing this can have on our mind, our heart and our Dharma lives.

From the talk entitled Padmasambhava Practice – a Personal Unfolding...

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Dharmabyte: An Overwhelming Torrent

By Zac on Mon, 21 Mar, 2022 - 06:00

Padmasambhava is a potent symbol of transformation. Maitreyi shows us how to evoke the help, energy and vision we need to change our lives.

From the talk Heart Advice From the Lotus-Born: ‘Never Be Apart From the Causes For Faith to Arise’ given at London Buddhist Centre, 2019.

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FBA Podcast: Invocation of Padmasambhava

By Zac on Sat, 19 Mar, 2022 - 06:00

The seven line prayer to Padmasambhava is a big feature in many teachings/ practices coming from the Tibetan tradition. Dharmashalin offers a taster of what it might mean for us and how we might relate to it.

Talk given at Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 2019.

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Dharmabyte: Riding the Chaos of Existence

By Zac on Thu, 17 Mar, 2022 - 06:00

Padmavajra implores us to face ourselves and find the deep treasures of the Dharma through an introduction to Padmasamabhava, the great Tantric guru of Tibet. From the talk Padmasambhava and the Magic Of Compassion given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2006

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West London Buddhist Centre Presents: An Evening with Lama Rod Owens

By Centre Team on Mon, 14 Mar, 2022 - 10:02

West London Buddhist Centre Presents: An Evening with Lama Rod Owens

By Centre Team on Mon, 14 Mar, 2022 - 10:02

March 21st at 7pm UK

USA PST 12:00 | Mexico 13:00 | USA EST 15:00 | IE & UK 19.00 | Europe 20:00 CET | India 00:30 | Australia AEDT 06:00 (next day) | New Zealand NZDT 08:00 (next day)

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How do we respond to our own suffering and the cries of the world from a place of love? How do we creatively work to transform...

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Dharmabyte: Hidden Teachings Within Every Moment

By Zac on Mon, 14 Mar, 2022 - 06:00

Bhadra introduces the archetypal magician, Padmasambhava, illustrating how engaging the imagination through ritual and being willing to make the journey of descent are key elements of a fruitful practice.

From the talk entitled The Art of Ritual and Descent given at Bristol Buddhist Centre, 2016.

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FBA Podcast: Padmasambhavas Advice to the Three Fortunate Women

By Zac on Sat, 12 Mar, 2022 - 06:00

Padmolka takes us through the first section of this inspiring text from The Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava. We hear about the Great Guru subduing the demons of Tibet and the circumstances around the time when this teaching is given. Padmasambhava is asked for a short, practical teaching which can be learned by heart to help Queen Nang Chung to practice the Dharma and ultimately lead her to Buddhahood. 

This talk was given at the ...

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Dharmabyte: Integrating Tensions in the Psyche

By Zac on Thu, 10 Mar, 2022 - 06:00

Saraha introduces us to Padmasambhava through his symbolism and the integration of all opposites. From the talk entitled Padmasambhava, Is He Real? What Is His Gift to the World. You, Are You Real, What Is Your Gift to the World given at Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 2014.

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Metta and Solidarity with Our European Sangha

By Centre Team on Tue, 8 Mar, 2022 - 08:07

Metta and Solidarity with Our European Sangha

By Centre Team on Tue, 8 Mar, 2022 - 08:07

Tuesday 8th March 2022

2 hours: USA PST 11:00 | Mexico 13:00 | USA EST 14:00 | IE & UK 19:00 | Europe 20:00 CET | Kyiv: 21:00  |  Moscow: 22:00  |  India. 00:30 (next day) | Australia AEDT 06:00 (next day) | New Zealand NZDT 08:00 (next day)

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A session of practice live from Adhisthana. An opportunity to gather together around the world and stand...

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