Best UK Buddhist Podcasts (2024)

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Last Act @Soundcloud: Moving to a New Home 3:02

3y ago3:02

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The Imperfect Buddha Podcast is moving on to new terrain and a new home over at the New Books Network, a location for intelligent conversations. Here's the link:https://newbooksnetwork.com/category/academic-partners/the-imperfect-buddha Past episodes will remain here at Soundcloud for the next six months. You can also listen to all episodes at the …

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82. IBP: Richard K. Payne on Securalizing Buddhism 1:03:15

3y ago1:03:15

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From immanent Buddhism to cruel optimism, from secular subjectivity to the unconscious material running through your personal practice, today's episode features a returning guest in the figure of Richard K. Payne who is here to discuss his latest work and the contributions made by many great authors thinking deeply and critically about contemporary…

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81. IBP: You need non-practice! 28:57

3y ago28:57

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Something like a provocation, something of an introduction; this audio-cast presents a recent piece of work over at the Imperfect Buddha site on non-practice for all those interested in how to apply the non- to the practising life. Built on Complex world, Complex Practice and prior to a series on applied practice, this is the audio version of an el…

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80. IBP: Tina Rasmussen PhD Concentrating on Practice 1:00:04

3+ y ago1:00:04

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Tina Rassmussen is one of our first meditation teachers on in a long while. Well, being a practice based series, this was inevitable. Tina was co-author of a book on jhana states and concentration that I have had on my shelf for a long time. Concentration is not the topic of our conversation, however. Here are some of the themes we explored;• Compa…

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Appreciating Sangharakshita 11:36

4+ y ago11:36

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Amaradaya shares his appreciation of and gratitude to Sangharakshita on a day in commemoration of his death, October 2019 The post Appreciating Sangharakshita appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Reflecting on the Buddha in the Forest

5y ago

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Dayanandi contemplates the words of the Tiratana Vandana and the qualities of the Buddha. July 2019 The post Reflecting on the Buddha in the Forest appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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White Tara

5y ago

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Samantabhadri shares personal reflections on her connection with the White Tara sadhana. June 2019 The post White Tara appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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From Spiritual Building to Spiritual Farming

5y ago

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Amaradaya explores the idea of tathagatagarbha, the ever present possibility of Enlightenment, at Buddha Day Festival. May 2019. The post From Spiritual Building to Spiritual Farming appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Humanity is Basically One 38:57

5+ y ago38:57

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A talk by Acharashraddha on our Sangha Retreat at Adhisthana. Can we communicate and be friends with any other human being? What is spiritual friendship? April 2019 The post Humanity is Basically One appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Religion in a Secular World 48:18

5+ y ago48:18

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A talk by Vishangka on our Sangha Retreat at Adhisthana. Is Buddhism a religion? What is faith? What can religion offer to humanity? April 2019 The post Religion in a Secular World appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Buddhism – A Universal Religion of Humanity 56:23

5+ y ago56:23

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A talk by Arthavadin on our Sangha Retreat at Adhisthana. What are the existential truths the Buddha saw? What do they mean for us today? April 2019. The post Buddhism – A Universal Religion of Humanity appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Celebrating the Experience of Women in Buddhism

5+ y ago

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Danasamudra's talk traces the development of women's involvement in Buddhism. March 2019 The post Celebrating the Experience of Women in Buddhism appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Disciples of the Buddha 52:41

5+ y ago52:41

52:41

Ratnaguna tells us about the people in the Buddha’s Sangha. March 2019 The post Disciples of the Buddha appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Getting to know Urgyen Sangharakshita through his Poetry

5+ y ago

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Following Sangharakshita's death, Ratnaguna urges us to get to know Bhante through his poetry. December 2018. The post Getting to know Urgyen Sangharakshita through his Poetry appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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The Sunflower’s Farewell

5+ y ago

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In this Sangha Day talk, Vishangka reflects on the power and beauty of Sangha. November 2018. The post The Sunflower’s Farewell appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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The Relevance and Legacy of Dr Ambedkar 24:51

5+ y ago24:51

24:51

Sundeep explores the life of Dr Ambedkar and his ongoing influence and significance for the Triratna Buddhist Community and the wider world. October 2018. The post The Relevance and Legacy of Dr Ambedkar appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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The Buddha beyond the Buddha 34:24

5+ y ago34:24

34:24

Ratnaguna explores the archetypal Buddha, freed from his historical and geographical context, as found in the Mahayana sutras. October 2018 The post The Buddha beyond the Buddha appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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The Buddha was born as we are born 55:01

5+ y ago55:01

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Ratnaguna explores the Buddha as a human being in a particular time and context, drawing from Pali sources that help bring out his personality. October 2018 The post The Buddha was born as we are born appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Stepping Down and Going Out

6y ago

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In this lively and engaging talk, Sanghaketu suggests that focusing on one side in our practice can leave us feeling out of balance. April 2018. The post Stepping Down and Going Out appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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The Greater Mandala of Uselessness 45:53

6+ y ago45:53

45:53

Vajrapriya explores the terms doing and being and suggests how we can bring greater stillness into activity, and vibrant energy into calm. March 2018 The post The Greater Mandala of Uselessness appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Sailing the Worldly Winds 44:58

6+ y ago44:58

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At our International Women's Day celebrations, Taravandana explores the Buddha's teachings on the Worldly Winds and how we can navigate them as women in the 21st Century. March 2018 The post Sailing the Worldly Winds appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Love and the Beauty of Broken Things 38:34

6+ y ago38:34

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Maitridevi explores how things that are broken can be given a fresh perspective through their repair, and a greater beauty revealed. March 2018. The post Love and the Beauty of Broken Things appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Me and my Mate Pingya 59:16

6+ y ago59:16

59:16

Priyavadita explores the role that faith has played in his spiritual life. In particular, his love for Pingya's Praises of the Way to the Beyond, from the Sutta Nipata. January 2018. The post Me and my Mate Pingya appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Insight and Perception 47:56

7y ago47:56

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Mahabodhi explores the meaning of the Sanskrit term ‘samjna’, or ‘sanna’ in Pali, often translated as perception. November 2017 The post Insight and Perception appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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The Role of Communication in Sangha 19:30

7y ago19:30

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A talk given by Sthirajyoti on the Sangha Day Festival at Manchester Buddhist Centre, November 2017 The post The Role of Communication in Sangha appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Sangha and Harmony 7:01

7y ago7:01

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A talk given by Daniel Bradford on the Sangha Day Festival at Manchester Buddhist Centre, November 2017 The post Sangha and Harmony appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Introducing the Sangha Jewel 14:15

7y ago14:15

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A short talk by Sanghadhara introducing the Sangha Day Festival at Manchester Buddhist Centre, November 2017 The post Introducing the Sangha Jewel appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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A Body at Peace with Itself 1:00:26

7y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Balajit shares his journey of discovery around what the body is and what it might mean for the body to be truly, profoundly and deeply at peace with itself. October 2017 The post A Body at Peace with Itself appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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The Curse of Narcissus – Getting over Yourself! 50:10

7y ago50:10

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Arthapriya invites Western Triratna Buddhists to rise to the challenge of Dr Ambedkar's vision by working collectively and seeing that our own well-being and freedom is interwoven with those around us. October 2017 The post The Curse of Narcissus – Getting over Yourself! appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.…

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The Reluctant Bodhisattva 1:05:57

7y ago1:05:57

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In this inspiring talk, Nagapriya outlines his experience of working with others to establish the Centro Budista de Cuernavaca in Mexico. September 2017 The post The Reluctant Bodhisattva appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Facing Complexity: The Radical Simplicity of Solidarity and Groundlessness 42:26

7y ago42:26

42:26

Guhyapati, from the Ecodharma Centre, explores how the Dharma can empower social engagement, at our weekly Sangha gathering, July 2017. The post Facing Complexity: The Radical Simplicity of Solidarity and Groundlessness appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Strong for the Many 36:34

7y ago36:34

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In a Dharma Day talk, Sanghadhara asks how developing our practice can help us benefit all beings, July 2017. The post Strong for the Many appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Red Shift: The Discriminating Wisdom of Amitabha 47:21

7+ y ago47:21

47:21

Maitridevi brings together poetry, science and classic Buddhist teachings to explore how the Buddhist Path can be seen as a positive force for good in the world. April 2017 The post Red Shift: The Discriminating Wisdom of Amitabha appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Walking through the Wilderness – How to develop Faith 47:23

7+ y ago47:23

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Vajratara, in a talk given at Triratna Night, guides us through an exploration of the conditions needed for faith to arise and develop. March 2017. The post Walking through the Wilderness – How to develop Faith appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Buddhafield: Lifestyle as Practice

7+ y ago

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Satyadaya explores team based working and living in the context of Buddhafield. January 2017 The post Buddhafield: Lifestyle as Practice appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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The Imaginal Faculty

7+ y ago

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At a day for women training for ordination, Taravandana explores the Imaginal Faculty and how it can help deepen our spiritual practice. January 2017 The post The Imaginal Faculty appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Triratna Sangha in India 23:50

7+ y ago23:50

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Tarahridaya provides a personal take on the transformative nature of the work of the Dharma and Triratna Buddhist Order in India. September 2016 The post Triratna Sangha in India appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Triratna in India 30:47

7+ y ago30:47

30:47

Chandrabodhi gives a personal recollection of the growth and development of the Triratna Buddhist Order in India. September 2016 The post Triratna in India appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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An Introduction to Dr Ambedkar and the India Dhamma Trust 6:23

7+ y ago6:23

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Carunalaka introduces the India Dhamma Trust. September 2016 The post An Introduction to Dr Ambedkar and the India Dhamma Trust appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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On Death and Bubbles 44:30

8y ago44:30

44:30

Sanghadhara reflects on death and how to engage with a sense of beauty. September 2016 The post On Death and Bubbles appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Self Metta: An Exploration 23:50

8y ago23:50

23:50

Satyajyoti looks at how metta, or kindness, towards yourself is the cornerstone of contentment. September 2016 The post Self Metta: An Exploration appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Taking a New Name into a New Life 37:32

8y ago37:32

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Sanghadhara explores what it means to get a new name and how it expresses his aspiration. August 2016 The post Taking a New Name into a New Life appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Origins of our System of Practice 42:02

8y ago42:02

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Mahabodhi explores the early history of Buddhism, and suggests that the origins of the Triratna system of practice lie there. July 2016 The post Origins of our System of Practice appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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The Path to Buddhist Engagement 57:46

8y ago57:46

57:46

In Buddhist Action Month, Parami explores the tension between inner and outer engagement, June 2016 The post The Path to Buddhist Engagement appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Introducing Vajrapani 35:03

8y ago35:03

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Sthirajyoti gently unleashes the powerful archetypal figure of Vajrapani. June 2016 The post Introducing Vajrapani appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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The Business of Buddhist Action

8+ y ago

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Anjali Chatterjee explores Buddhist approaches to the real world of business. June 2016 The post The Business of Buddhist Action appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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The Buried Life

8+ y ago

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Arthavadin challenges us in discussing self, other and the Third Order of Consciousness. May 2016 The post The Buried Life appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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From Pinball Machine to River

8+ y ago

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Vidyamala speaks on transformation at Manchester Buddhist Centre's Sangha Retreat at Adhisthana, May 2016 The post From Pinball Machine to River appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Sona speaks on Abundance

8+ y ago

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Sona on Manchester Buddhist Centre's Sangha Retreat at Adhisthana, May 2016 The post Sona speaks on Abundance appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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Power Mode and Love Mode in the Spiritual Life 50:14

8+ y ago50:14

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Exploring some of the challenges of taking up the Dharma life. March 2016 The post Power Mode and Love Mode in the Spiritual Life appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.By Manchester Buddhist Centre

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