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Buddhistisches Tor Berlin Podcast
Welcome to the Buddhistisches Tor Berlin Podcast, where we explore meditation, Buddhism and everything in between. Whether you're new to meditation or Buddhism or not: our podcast invites you to discover Buddhism in the heart of Berlin. Find out more at: ☸️ https://buddhistisches-tor-berlin.de 🏰 https://rote-burg.de 📸 https://instagram.com/buddhistischestorberlin #Buddhism #Meditation #Mindfulness #Triratna #DharmaTalk #Berlin #UrbanBuddhism
Episodes
- Buddhistisches Tor Berlin Podcast
Eine Vision für das BTB
In diesem Vortrag, gehalten am Buddha- Fest 2025, teilt Dharmasara seine Vision für das Buddhistische Tor Berlin mit.
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Love, Death & Dragons in the Life (and ‘Afterlife’) of the Buddha 2
A few weeks ago, Padmasagara gave a talk on the Buddha’s encounter with a hateful dragon or ‘naga’ inside a fire chamber in a woodland camp. Throughout the…
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Love, Death & Dragons in the Life (and ‘Afterlife’) of the Buddha
If you ever feel that things get too hot to handle, or that events and experiences have a tendency to burn, or that you find yourself confronted by ‘Dragons’…
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Who and what did the Buddha teach first?
The first couple of meetings the Buddha had on the road after attaining Enlightenment might not be what you were expecting at all. And the fact that they have…
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Imagination: the master key
Imagination is perhaps the most powerful and important aspect of human consciousness. It allows us to ‘become’ another and experience their life like our own…
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Befriend your mind
"Befriend your mind" is an invitation to explore how meditation can serve our life on and off the cushion, and especially during challenging times. By…
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Buddha and the Beast
Why do people worship the Buddha if he is not a god? What might Enlightenment actually look and feel like? How do we free ourselves from the suffering caused…
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Motivation, commitment, helpfulness
I will look at these 3 words and draw out how they relate to 3 sets of Buddhist teachings. Talk by Arthaketu
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Seeing suffering, ending suffering
The Buddha talks about 7 kinds of suffering. The 7th is the suffering of not getting what one wants. So I would like you to pay attention to that when it…
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What kind of Buddhism is this?
Every Buddhist tradition has its own unique history and qualities. Tarapalita explores some of these in celebration of Triratna day.
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Why and how do people become Buddhists?
And what does Kentucky Fried Chickens latest advert ‘Believe in chicken’ have to do with any of this? 🐣🐔🍗🫨 Talk by Tarapalita
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Buddhism vs. Instagram
What are the core values you live your life around? Where exactly did they come from? Did you make them up yourself? Did you pick them up somewhere? Do you…
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Why Buddhism? -By Dharmasara
In this talk, Dharmasara looks at a fundamental question: Why on earth should be follow a 2500 year old Religion alles Buddhism?
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Upright or Spineless? You choose. By Tarapalita
What does it mean to be upright in this life? Well, it means not being spineless. What does it mean to be spineless? Being spineless means being utterly…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastHow the Buddha´s community grew
Join Tarapalita in this talk about How the Buddha´s community grew. The Buddha was a true individual. Free from everything that we are restricted by and suffer…
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Dealing with Death on the Buddhist Path
Being a Buddhist isn’t all about glory and light. Sooner or later we’ll encounter difficult experiences, even grief and death. How will Buddhism help us then?…
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From Serial Killer to Saint: The Story of Angulimala
In this talk, Tarapalita looks at the Story of Angulimala: How did a serial killer, who’s passion was cutting off the fingers of people he’d killed to make a…
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The Nature of the Mind
The mind is our most precious asset. Untrained, it can also be the most dangerous thing in this world. Really, it is the only thing we have control over and…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastSpiritual Friendship
This week, Sanghadarsini gives a talk on one of the central themes of Buddhism: Friendship. In many instances, the Buddha has emphasised the necessity of…
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Ten Tips for Leading a Spiritual Life
In this episode Tarapalita shares his top ten tips for living a spiritual life…starting with No.1- ‘Don’t try and be spiritual’. Confused? Indeed.
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastDharma Day Special!
The story goes that the Buddha was enlightened beneath a full moon. The land, the water, the bodhi tree under which he was sitting, as well as the person -his…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastBeating the Buddha's Deathless Drum
The Buddha’s insight was so profound that words alone can’t express it, and we need images and symbols in multiple colours to evoke it. This week I’ll be…
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What´s the Point of Buddha Images?
Why do so many people love Buddha statues so much in the modern West? You see them everywhere. Many people have Buddha statues and images in their living…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastFacing Fear, Finding Peace: Reflections on an Ordination Retreat
Join Tarapalita as he shares his profound experiences from a three-month ordination retreat. In this insightful talk, Tarapalita delves into the practice of…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastWhat do Buddhists actually do?
What does it really mean to live a Buddhist life? This week Dharmasara dives deep into the heart of Buddhist ethics. We'll explore how Buddhist practice…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Taste of Freedom
Explore the concept of freedom through a Buddhist lens with Dharmasara. This talk delves into the gradual path of self-discovery outlined in Buddhist…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastIn the Seen Only the Seen...
In this episode, Padmasagara delves into the profound wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta. Join us as we explore the story of Bahiya, a revered figure yearning for…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastLearning from Siddharta's life before he became Enllightened
Join us in exploring instances from Siddharta's life before he became enlightened. In this talk we explore what we can learn from his meeting with his first…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Way of the Bodhisattva
In this episode Arthaketu talks about a period from Śāntideva's life within the context of the image of The Refuge Tree of the Triratna Buddhist community…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Power of Mindfulness
In this episode Prasadavati talks about how mindfulness connects theory and practice on the buddhist path.
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastGoing Forth and how to break free from a dusty life
Feeling stuck in a dusty life? The Buddha has a radical solution... This episode dives into the story of Siddhartha Gotama, the future Buddha, and his dramatic…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastMetta - A force for harmony in a divided world
This episode dives into the ancient practice of Metta Bhavana, also known as loving-kindness meditation. Our speaker, Padmasagara, takes you on a personal…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastRemembering my Teacher Sangharakshita
Join us on a profound journey through the life and teachings of Sangharakshita, as Padmavajra, a senior order member of the Triratna Buddhist Community, shares…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastHow to be an Energetic Person
Join us on a profound journey into the heart of Buddhist practice as Padmavajra explores the fundamental role of energy in spiritual growth. In this…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastTransformative Narratives: Becoming the Author of Your Own Story
In this thought-provoking talk, Padmasagara, shares three impactful stories that have significantly influenced his life and quest for meaning. Beginning with…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation VII, Padmasagara's Talk: Inexhaustible Joy
In this Episode, Padmasagara explores the concluding line of a famous zen saying: "Seeing into one’s own true nature, realising Buddhahood.” Drawing from a…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation VI, Fourth Guided Meditation: Metta Bhavana
We began our journey by contemplating the first line of this famous saying from the Zen tradition: “A special transmission outside the scriptures. No…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation V, Padmasagara's Talk: Limitless Emotion
We began our journey by contemplating the first line of this famous saying from the Zen tradition: “A special transmission outside the scriptures. No…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation IV, Third Guided Meditation: Breathing into the Heart Space
We began our journey by contemplating the first line of this famous saying from the Zen tradition: “A special transmission outside the scriptures. No…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation III, Second Guided Meditation: Mindfulness of Breathing
Welcome to the third podcast episode of Padmasagara's 4-week meditation course, exploring 'The Essence of Meditation.' This week, we delve into the second line…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation II, Exquisite Sensation: Zen Master Hakuin & the Mindfulness of Breathing
Welcome to the second podcast episode of Padmasagara's 4-week meditation course, exploring 'The Essence of Meditation.' This week, we delve into the second…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Essence of Meditation I, First Guided Meditation: Basic Presence
Welcome to the first podcast episode of Padmasagara's 4-week meditation course, exploring 'The Essence of Meditation.' This week, we delve into the second line…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastPassing on the Fire
In this insightful talk, Tarapalita delves into the multifaceted nature of the Buddha, challenging the notion of a static and fixed image. Instead, he portrays…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastFrom Basslines to Buddhism - A Journey into Buddhism
In this compelling talk, Tarapalita takes the audience on an intimate journey through the chapters of his life, vividly illustrating his remarkable…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastHow One Becomes a Buddhist
Dharmasara shares his experience of a three-month retreat in the mountains and reflects on the meaning of becoming a Buddhist. Dharmasara explains that being a…
Buddhistisches Tor Berlin PodcastThe Truth is all its Aspects, the Path in all its Stages
Join Lalitaratna as he explores the essence of puja, a devotional practice honoring the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Discover how this practice can reshape our…