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In today's FBA Dharmabyte, Sangharakshita speaks on the power of silence by introducing us to Vimalakirti's ""Thunder-Like Silence." From the talk "The Way of Non-Duality" given in 1979 as part of the series "The Inconceivable Emancipation - Themes from the Vimalakirti Nirdesha."

In today's FBA Dharmabyte, ""Self, Other and Emptiness," Parami speaks from her heart and wealth of experience. In the full talk, "Out of Compassion for the World," she explores the theme of the Buddha's compassionate action and how ultimately it came from beyond self, beyond other - it emerged from his realisation of 'Emptiness'.

Today's FBA Dharmabyte, ""View Meditation & Action," is an excerpt from the talk "Standing on Emptiness" by Dhammadassin. This lovely, thoughtful exploration of the traditional Buddhist path of ethics, meditation and wisdom, uses poetry and the ideas of contemporary science to evoke the mystery that lies at the heart of practice. Talk given at the Western Buddhist Order women’s national Order weekend, August 2004

In today's FBA Dharmabyte, ""Going Beyond 'Ego'," Jinapriya delivers on the quicksilver nature of the Enlightenment experience. Going beyond fixed 'ego', checking one's ambitions as they always look to a future; and the journey to the moment. From the quietly passionate talk: "What is Enlightenment?" given at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 2003.

In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Just Be Friendly," we took a sampling from a very forthright and passionate talk by Vajratara, titled "Chetul Sangye Dorje." She may be talking about the great contemporary Tibetan teacher, but her main focus is on the need to practice the Dharma for others as part of a meaningful community. Vajratara argues her case with a balance of down-to-earth humour and uncompromising vision.

Our FBA Dharmabyte, today is a preview for this weekend's full length FBA Podcast. In ""The Dharani: Spell of Protection," Candradasa shares his thoughts on The Rite of Protection. From the talk: "Magic For the Modern World" from the "Religion Without God" series given at the Portsmouth Buddhist Center, 2012.

In today's FBA Dharmabyte, ""Compassionate Action," Sangharakshita talks about Chetul Sangyu Dorje, his teacher who gave him the Green Tara sadhana practice. Green Tara the radiant Bodhisattva of compassion, inspiration to many who lead a Buddhist life aspiring to beauty and a steady openness in the face of the mysteries of existence. From the talk given to inaugurate Taraloka's new shrine cabin dedicated to Tara, titled: "On Tara."

In today's FBA Dharmabyte, ""Mantric Sound," Sangharakshita explores this fascinating symbol of the Enlightened Mind. From the talk, "The Symbolism of Colours and Mantric Sound", given in 1971 as part of the series "Creative Symbols of the Tantric Path to Enlightenment."

In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Sound Offering to Padmasambhava," is the mantra chanted at the end of the Sevenfold Puja practiced in the Triratna Buddhist Community. Chanted by Vipulakirti, the mantra includes beautiful harmonies.

In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "No End to Love," Padmavajra describes how love is constant, continuous and spontaneous. This talk, "Introducing the Great Love," was given at the beginning of an intensive retreat focused on the Metta Bhavana meditation practice, the Development of Loving Kindness.

In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "A Creative Response," Subhuti encourages us to "Ignite your heart!" Duality is inherently unsatisfactory. By opening yourself up to the sufferings of the world, you open up to a transcendental force, which is the only real solution to the problem of suffering. An excerpt from the talk, "Eight Verses for Training the Mind: Talk 4," part of the series "Eight Verses for Training the Mind."

In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "The Buddha's Creativity," Vishavapani looks behind the veils of history, legend and the texts themselves to conjur a vivid, felt image of the Buddha's personality. From the talk "The Buddha's Personality" given during the launch of 'Gautama Buddha: The Life and Teachings of the Awakened One'.

In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Tibetan Art as Religious Art" Sangharakshita talks about how every aspect of traditional Tibetan life is infused with religious significance, not least Tibetan architecture and iconographical painting, the topics of this lecture. From the talk "Symbols of Tibetan Buddhist Art" given in 1968 as part of the series "An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism."

In today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Beauty as a Gateway to Wisdom" Srivati talks on creativity as a way of life, especially when that life is in flux and the ground of our being is shifting. Through her own poetry and reflections on writing and art, Srivati evokes an aesthetic path into the very heart of Reality. Talk given at Taraloka Retreat Centre, Great Gathering 2000

Today's FBA Dharmabyte, "Art and Transformative Communication" is an excerpt from the highly acclaimed talk, "Art and The Spiritual Life" by Sangharakshita, 1969. "Art is the organisation of sensuous impressions that express the artist's sensibility and communicate to his audience a sense of values that can transform their lives."