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Shouting Out Beauty - Listening to the Wisdom of Nature

From Buddhafield on Mon, 6 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
A personal and exploratory talk by Lokabandhu, looking at how immersion in nature and the natural world has nourished his Dharma practice through the years. Including many quotations from the 'Zenrin'. Given as part of a series in the 2009 Buddhafield Festival's Dharma Parlour, where the theme was 'Truth and Beauty: Skilful Living in a Changing World'. NOTE: part of the talk suffers from poor sound quality
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Coming Home to the Beauty In Oneself

From Buddhafield on Fri, 3 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
Nagabodhi's debut talk at the Buddhafield Festival is - in his own words - a defence of the idea of beauty in Buddhism and Buddhist practice. Given as part of a series at the 2009 Buddhhafield Festival where the theme was 'Truth and Beauty: skilful living in a changing world'.
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Change Is Overdue

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
One of a series of talks on the theme of 'A Force for Good in the World', given in the Dharma Parlour at the 2010 Buddhafield Festival in Somerset, UK. Maitrisara lives in Oxford, UK, where she's active in a wide range of community projects - as well as Triratna's EcoDharma centre in the Pyrenees.
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The Poet's Way

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
The Poet's Way, by Manjusvara from 'Wolf at the Door', is an evocative description of how words, used with care, can illuminate the spiritual path. One of a series of talks on the theme of 'A Force for Good in the World', given in the Dharma Parlour at the 2010 Buddhafield Festival in Somerset, UK
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The Power of Empathy

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
In this excellent talk, Vajrasara explores metta (loving kindness), the subtle art of listening, and Kuan Yin, the mysterious white lady of Compassion.

One of a series of talks on the theme of 'A Force for Good in the World', given in the Dharma Parlour at the 2010 Buddhafield Festival in Somerset, UK
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Buddhism, Social Engagement, and Non-Violent Direct Action

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
An anecdotal and personal exploration of how Non-Violent Direct Action might be used as part of a Buddhist's practice of Social Engagement, introducing among other things the notions of Plunges and Advances as opposed to Retreats! One of a series of talks on the theme of 'A Force for Good in the World', given in the Dharma Parlour at the 2010 Buddhafield Festival in Somerset, UK
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Words Have the Power to Connect Or Create Walls

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
Aniruddha is an Indian Order Member working as an NVC (Non-Violent Communication) trainer in India. This was given in 2009 on his first visit to the Buddhafield Festival and was a great hit.
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Beyond Hope and Hopelessness Dancing In the Ruins of Time

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
Guhyapati is the founder of EcoDharma, a Triratna retreat centre in the Catalan Pyrenees. He offers a sober analysis of the environmental problems facing humanity and issues a clarion call for action - including from the Buddhist community. Recorded at the 2009 Buddhafield Festival.

Visit the EcoDharma website - www.ecodharma.com
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Building the Buddhaland

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 00:00
One of a series of talks on the theme of 'A Force for Good in the World', given in the Dharma Parlour at the 2010 Buddhafield Festival in Somerset, UK
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A Shambala Warrior In Hell and Other Ordinary Places

From Buddhafield on Thu, 2 Sep, 2010 - 00:00
Akuppa explores how someone practising the Dharma might respond if they found themselves in 'Hell and Other Ordinary Places' - including prison and public buses! One of a series of talks on the theme of 'A Force for Good in the World', given in the Dharma Parlour at the 2010 Buddhafield Festival in Somerset, UK.

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