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Free Buddhist Audio

Dharmachakra
Buddhism
Tantric Buddhism
Meditation
Dharma
Generosity
Sangha
Mindfulness
Spiritual Friendship
Imagination
Dakini
Vajrayana
Satipatthana Sutta
Four Noble Truths
Suffering
Naropa
Conflict Resolution
Community
Awakening
Friendship
Francis Bacon

Free Buddhist Audio has been serving free recordings of high quality, full-length Dharma talks since 2006. Over 3 million downloads and counting... Get our free weekly Dharma talk podcast with inspiring speakers on Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness. Tune in, be inspired!

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Amala speaks here on the fifth Paramita, of Meditative Absorption. This talk was given as part of Part of the series A Koan for Our Times, a series of lectures given by The College of Public Preceptors, 2024. ***

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Satyaraja offers this practical exploration of some themes from the Bardo Thodol, or the Great Liberation through Hearing in the Intermediate State. The talk was given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2022. •••

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In this talk Vajradevi reflects on our good conditions, and our own conditioning in the light of Pratitya Samutpada and relates this reflection to the Women in Early Buddhism. 

This talk was given on the Women's UK and Ireland Area Order Weekend... more

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Padmavajra explores the great text that reveals the realms between death and new life, where anything is possible in the Bardo - the 'intermediate state'. This is also an excellent introduction to the recent history of the text itself as it has come... more

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 195 ratings
  • Spit lord emperor of saliva.

    Can we get less slop and slurp in the microphone for gods sake. Its impossible for this man to pronounce a syllable without slurping.

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    Sir Carl of Bob!
    United States2 years ago
  • Thanks

    I learnt a lot about Buddhism thanks to you

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    framore27
    South Korea5 years ago
  • All episodes restored

    Hi Pixel5by5. Sorry to hear you lost access to old episodes of the podcast! It's not that we changed things just for the sake of it - we had to in relation to issues with our podcast provider and a need to separate out the two feeds for our two podcasts. We can see that witin iTunes access does indeed seem to be limited to the last 300 episodes. However, all are accessible under ‘See all episodes’ within the iOS version of Apple’s Podcast app - and in other podcast apps. We'll look into the iTun... more

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    Free Buddhist Audio
    United States6 years ago
  • Impermanence sure, but argh! Where are the eps?

    I absolutely adore this podcast, but someone just got the bright idea to “update” it, and killed 164 episodes worth that I had saved to my phone, that I listen to with regularity. I lost classic dharma teachings like “We have wine, but no cups” that repeatedly made me laugh, inspired me, made me think deeply, produced real moments of insight, and gave me comfort in hard times. I appreciate all these new eps, but why on the Buddha’s green Earth would you delete all the others going back as far as... more

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    5
    Pixels5by5
    United States6 years ago
  • Very insightful

    This podcast is very insightful and helpful for my daily Buddhist teachings. Thank you

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    Linsey!
    United States9 years ago

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Many listeners appreciate the insightful and clear presentations on Buddhism, finding them helpful for personal growth and understanding.

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On War
Q: How do we approach finding peace and resolving conflicts?
The discussion emphasizes the need for reflection, examining motivations, and working from a place of care and concern for others.
On War
Q: What do you think are the causes of conflict and war?
Participants mention power, greed, fear of being attacked, and lack of acceptance of impermanence as main causes.
An Example of Sanity and Compassion in the World
Q: Is a better world possible?
This question is posed as a reflection on whether we should strive to improve the world despite the ongoing cycles of greed and violence.
An Example of Sanity and Compassion in the World
Q: Is there a particular Buddhist response to any particular conflict?
The discussion raises whether Buddhists should take a specific side in conflicts or simply promote general love and compassion.

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What is Free Buddhist Audio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content primarily revolves around Buddhist teachings, emphasizing themes such as meditation, the concept of Dukkha (suffering), spiritual growth, and the significance of community support in one's spiritual journey. Frequent topics include reflections on historical figures in Buddhism, personal anecdotes that illustrate the intersection of everyday life and Buddhist principles, and discussions on social responsibility and the modern relevance of Dharma. Notably, the discussions often delve into the transformative power of relationships in a spiritual context, urging listeners to actively engage with their communities. This podcast is distinctive for its focus on accessible teachings that cater not just to seasoned practitioners but also... more

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Free Buddhist Audio launched 20 years ago and published 742 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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