Aug 28, 2014
Forgetfulness and
distraction are the rule in ordinary life, but awareness and a
and#8216;fullness of mindand#8217; is at the heart of human growth
and development. Sangharakshita gives us todayand#8217;s
FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;Unmindfulness
Defined,and#8221; from the 1968 talk and#8220;Levels
of Awareness: Right Mindfulness.and#8221; This...
Aug 25, 2014
In
todayand#8217;s
FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;Taking
Awareness Deeper,and#8221; Paramabandhu draws on many years of
experience as a consultant psychiatrist and Dharma teacher. He
invites us to consider the lessons Buddhist techniques around
meditation and mindfulness training can bring to the field of
mental health and#8211; especially...
Aug 21, 2014
In
todayand#8217;s
FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;Fill
your Heart with Love,and#8221; Vanaraji shares a personal story
of learning that if you fill your heart with love, there’s no room
for anything else. The full talk, and#8220;The
Metta Suttaand#8221; was given at the Womenand#8217;s Night
Class at the LBC on July 12th 2012 and includes a...
Aug 18, 2014
In
todayand#8217;s
FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;Be
Here Now, Is It Enough?and#8221; Ratnaprabha reminds us that
discomfort is caused by avoiding discomfort. Relief from suffering
is found when we drop our concerns and are present in this moment.
But is mindfulness alone enough structure for complete
transformation? A systematic...
Aug 14, 2014
Todayand#8217;s
FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;Breath
is Essential to Lifeand#8221; is an excerpt from the talk
titled and#8220;Anatomy
of the Breath.and#8221; This talk provides a really good
working context to help your meditation practice. Best to lie down
comfortably as you listen to Padmadharshiniand#8217;s description
of the anatomical and...