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The Heroic Ideal in Buddhism
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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Jun 20, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week’sFBA Podcast entitled “The Heroic Ideal in Buddhism” is a 1969 talk by Sangharakshita. Buddhism is sometimes seen as weak or negative. Using examples from the Pali Canon and Mahayana texts, this lecture shows that, on the contrary, heroic and positive qualities are essential in the Buddhist spiritual aspirant’s quest for Enlightenment.
Released:
Jun 20, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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