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Intro: (1:30) 1. Focus on the journey of health (7:21), Prepare for success (13:21), Get your steps in (19:18), Join an accountability group (24:44), Strength train 2 x / week at minimum (30:00) , Remove temptation (37:33), Get those closest to you on board (41:58), Ask for help/take complete ownership of your situation (46:42)

Mainstream focus on dieting (1:30) "Why do I hold onto weight even though I'm eating in a calorie deficit" (5:50) Problems with eating 'low' too for an extended period of time (10:04) The reverse dieting process (13:44)

Importance of finding time for physical practices throughout a busy day (1:35) Oxymoron? 6-7 days per week for a BUSY person? (6:54) Chronic stress symptoms. How structured movement and exercise can actually enhance all areas of your life (9:50) The weekly breakdown: (20:56)

What are accessory exercises (1:41) Benefits of accessory exercises/movements (7:00) Main accessory exercises to throw into your routine - i.e. "Secondary Exercises" (20:04) List of awesome accessory movements per muscle group (covering the entire body, muscle by muscle) (32:50)

We'll cover questions like - What are your top tips for those just now getting their products on Amazon?- How would you suggest those in the Amazon marketplace differentiate themselves from their competition?- What are some easy ways to increase your customer conversion rate?00:0009:55 Introduction of the guests: Jacqueline and Minna from The Product Boss12:48 What are your top tips for now just getting started with your products on Amazon?20:26 I only sell one product and its IPI score had stalled at 364, the only thing I can think of to improve things is FB ads, what do you think? (Long story but Amazon ads don't work for this product)21:27 I have a new product; it is totally unique and head and shoulders better than anything else in its category. It has a granted Utility and Design patent. Assuming what I say is true, how can it fail?24:30 I have a cool product, what can I do to differentiate on Amazon?26:30 As a sample, what would you do to improve this listing? (Momstir, Age of Sage)28:41 What kind of things you need to have in a photoshoot? (Product)33:32 Can you register a trademark that currently is in an Un-revivable state because it was not filed within the grace period?33:49 Looking to expand in a niche I have current success in. Should I look to bring a new style of the current product to market or a new color variation of the current style? Any advice on how to determine this?36:36 What would be an example of a category that you would not want to add a variation?38:36 Did you see a new section called “Discovered by Customers?” Searched on the web and found on Amazon. Any ideas on how to get there? It is 100% not paid. 40:41 How can I increase my conversion rate?44:45 Disregarding the holistic approach, I want a 5-minute hack to improve my conversion rate, what could it be?48:30 With video ads, what is likely to stop people in their tracks.49:03 What about Pinterest for sales conversion?50:11 If somebody never heard The Product Boss podcast before, which pod you could pick that they should listen to?52:49 How can they get in touch with The Product Boss?Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/myamazonguy)

"How does stress impact one's training (1:38) "Recovering fast(er) after hard training sessions" (14:54) "Alleviating/preventing heel pain i.e. plantar fasciitis" (26:19)

Intro: What do influencers actually do? How do they negatively affect the health and fitness space? (1:12) Influencers preach the wrong stuff OFTEN (5:20) Influencers hook you with the " Get fit fast marketing/approach" (15:45) Influencers neglect the psychology/mindset behind getting in shape/staying in shape (25:34) Influencers promote fake results & manipulate images - Lie about how they achieved their physique (35:40)

How to know when to cut, maintain and "bulk" and how long should to do each session (1:47) Ditching the scale? (17:16) Pre-workout/post-workout “snacks”/meals (29:26) Extra Podcast notes: Q #1. If gains are going strong, and you're having fun, keep the phase rolling! Q #2. Be mindful, and apply self-awareness to your relationship with the scale Q #3. Any carbs will be helpful. I mentioned a lot of High GI due to the quick absorption rates, but I still promote oatmeal and lower GI carbs before hand, just know they will be digested slower, and should be eaten 2-3 hours prior.

Question 1: "Maintaining a healthy mental mindset when times get tough?" (1:43) Question 2: "How to lose a lot of weight quickly"[I don't recommend] (11:05) Question 3: "How many times should I be lifting per week" (17:31) Question 4: "How long does it take a muscle to grow? Is it the same for everyone?" (23:21)

Intro: Why teaching yourself to do more in less time will aid in greater overall well-being (1:00) Strength Train (6:35) Take breaks every hour (14:31) Interval style cardio > steady state cardio (25:45) Structure "blocks of time" - prepare your day before hand (35:51) Set specific times of day for small tasks to be complete - email, text, social media (42:19)

What makes an attractive body? Evolutionary research (00:54) 1. Frequency (6:36) 2. Exercise selection (12:53) 3. Isolation movements to sculpt - How to use them appropriately (22:02) 4. Slow and connected movement of weight (use of tempo and isometrics) (30:58) 5. Implementing proper strength building methods (progressive overload, changing your training up, sticking to a plan) (39:49) 6. The mentality associated with achieving an awesome looking physique (50:55)

Im heutigen Podcast rede ich mit Waleed Shahzad - Chief Executive Officer bei Shiphype. Wir plaudern zu themen wie Prep Center und Fulfillment ausserhalb von Amazon. 

Ein Podcast für alle die sich für Multicannel E-Commerce interessieren aber besonders für Seller, die in den USA oder Canada verkaufen möchten oder dies schon tun. 

Danke an Waleed für das coole Gespräch (Englisch)


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 1. Intro/Background of Waleed 2. What does ShipHype do? 3. What is a Prep Center and how is it different than a Fulfillment Center? 4. Why do people need a prep center? 5. Who needs a prep center? 6. What to look for in a Prep Center? 8. FBA vs FBM 8. What is the landscape of Amazon shipping going to be like in 2021? 9. How can people find you and more information about ShipHype 
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Diese Woche ein eher kurzer Podcast mit diversen Themen, die mir aktuell so vor die Nase kommen, bzw. Theme, die ich für aktuell wichtig erachte. Danke fürs Zuhören. Nächstes mal gerne wieder mit Gast! Zum Inhalt Sales on Amazon, Columen, Conversion, Optimierung Andere Verkaufsplattformen Shopify Christmas Season Versand-Kosten Produktelaunch aktuell Achtung - Bestellungen vor Chinese New Year Community und Brandbuilding Was steht so an
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2020 hat ja für uns alle eher “turbulent” angefangen. Es wird Zeit, die notwendigen Schritte zu gehen um richtig vorwärts zu kommen. Ansonsten ist schon bald Q4 und du fragst dich, wo das Jahr hingegangen ist. Im folgenden möchte ich dir eine Übersicht geben, was bei mir so läuft und wieso, an welchen Bausteinen ich dran bin und was meine Ziele sind. Ich glaube dieser Podcast hilft mir viel, klarheit über die “Projekte zu bekommen” und obwohl ich es nicht so mag, wenn Podcaster zu viel von sich selbst reden, denke ich, es kann dir helfen, einen Anknüpfungspunkt für deine Projekte zu geben. Eventuell kreuzen sich dabei unsere Wege, sei das in Free Content, in einer Partnerschaft, in einem Kurs oder wo auch immer. Erwähnter Kurslink Produktrecherche bei Elopage http://kurs.privatelabeljourney.de/s/privatelabeljourney/360-amazon-produktrecherche Zum Inhalt - Prioritäten - E-Commerce - Inspiration, Giving - Teaching - Partnerschaften - Services - Out of the box

Scott Voelker produces an Amazon FBA Podcast — and for many of you, that statement was total jibberish. That’s because Scott has discovered that driving deep into a niche topic enables him to attract a very niche and passionate audience. So, just so you have some context… The FBA part of what I said stands for “Fulfilled by Amazon,” it’s a way of selling products you create or source and have Amazon ship them, handle customer service, handle the processing - everything. It’s an AMAZING possibility for those who want to build their own product-based business. But it’s NOT easy, as Scott explains. You’ll hear his story, learn about how he learned online marketing and creative digital product creation, retail arbitrage, Amazon FBA, and serving others to help them succeed. You’ll benefit from listening to this episode if you... Are willing to take action to move forward… no matter where you’re starting from [0:52]  Love stories of people who’ve paid their dues to reach success [4:36] Wonder if you can succeed without a college degree [10:48] Are in a situation that feels hopeless or “dead end” [15:35] Have always wanted to start and run your own business [17:30] Are curious about selling Private Label products [30:40] Want to learn how to make your own luck and build an audience [37:10] Would like to know the benefits of creating your own  podcast [41:20] Are interested in discovering what you have to offer an audience [43:20] GET NOTIFICATIONS OF NEW EPISODES OF... Podcastification (this show) Scott’s podcast: The Amazing Seller 5 Minute Pitch (Scott’s podcast partnership project) CONNECT WITH: Carey and the Podcast Fast Track Team: https://PodcastFastTrack.com  Scott: https://TheAmazingSeller.com  Read the FULL show notes, including resources mentioned on this episode at https://PodcastFastTrack.com/133 Music used in this episode: "Shaving Mirror" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Rock Your World" from https://Audionautix.com (Jason Shaw)

The first official episode of the podcast is here! We discuss the meaning of FBA for you and for those around you. Or at least we tried. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Here Padmavajra speaks about the stages of spiritual death and rebirth. How to prepare for them, how they can be seen in all the stages of the path, as well as where they lead. Talk given on a Kula Gathering at Padmaloka, 2012. Subscribe to the FBA Podcast!

This week’s FBA Podcast is a talk on Radical Inclusivity by Singhashri. What does Buddhism have to do with belonging? What does belonging have to do with Buddhism? We live in a pluralistic society, where many cultures coexist while maintaining their cultural differences. One of the main concerns of our day is how we continue to create a sense of belonging, amid so much difference. For Triratna, we might ask ourselves, how do we create spaces where all feel welcome, regardless of age, race, nationality, class, gender, sexual identity, physical ability and even religion? And as we deepen our commitment and involvement, how do we honour the unique experiences and gifts of each individual, while also seeking a ground of connection based on the Dharma? Sangharakshita has said: The Dharma should be communicated to as many people as possible and this means communicating the Dharma in as many different ways as possible…Avalokitesvara has a thousand hands, and each of the thousand hands holds a different object. Similarly, Order members of particular temperaments have different talents, aptitudes, and capacities, and in making their respective contributions to the life and work of the Order they should allow – you should allow – those talents, aptitudes, and capacities full scope. Join us in an exploration of what the Dharma might have to say about radical inclusivity. This talk was given at the London Buddhist Centre’s Transforming Self and World group in April, 2017. The morning included a led meditation and enquiry, a main talk and discussion, and a closing meditation. To access the meditations, please visit Free Buddhist Audio.

This week’s FBA Podcast by Danadasa is entitled Faith and Wisdom. In this Buddhist path of transformation, how we relate to practice has a profound effect upon that which unfolds. How do we relate to the idea of path and goal? How do we relate to effort? How do we relate to not knowing? During this 4-week Sangha Night series, Danadasa will explore what is meant by a wise relationship to practice through the perspective of the 5 spiritual faculties, which are mindfulness, conviction, energy, meditation, and discernment. This talk is part of the series The Five Spiritual Faculties.

This week’s FBA Podcast by Sangharakshita a is entitled The Conscious Evolution of Man: Right Effort. Discussing the evolution of consciousness, this lecture explains that at the stage of reflexive consciousness, deliberate effort is required for any further progress. Right Effort is fourfold: preventing and eradicating the unskilful, and cultivating and maintaining the skilful. Talk given in 1968 as part of the series The Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path.

This week’s FBA Podcast by Dayasagara is entitled Quietly Revering the Unfathomable – Reflections On Guhyaloka. In the sparkling and wonderful talk, Dayasagara evokes the magic and mystery around his ordination, his time in ‘the secret valley’, and his new Dharma name.

In this week’s FBA Podcast entitled Urban Metta Bodhilila talks about how city life offers constant opportunities for practising metta in quite challenging situations and can provide a crucible for our spiritual practice, particularly our ethical practice.

This week’s FBA Podcast is the first talk in a sparkling, wide-ranging, thoroughly comprehensive ten talk series by Padmavajra on ‘The Diamond Sutra’ entitled Taking Mind to its Limits. We are taken through the work stage by stage, and here we begin with the opening scenes and the text itself as a revelation of Reality… Talks given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2004 This talk is part of the series The Diamond Sutra – Taking Mind to its Limits.

In this week’s FBA Podcast, Bhadra introduces the archetypal magician, Padmasambhava, in a talk called The Art of Ritual and Descent, given at a day for men in Bristol, UK. He uses episodes from the magician’s life to illustrate how engaging the imagination through ritual and being willing to make the journey of descent are key elements of a fruitful practice.

FBA 07: How we partnered with adidas and the way to negotiate partnerships with big brands in the fitness industry In episode 7 Jack discusses the way to approach big negotiations with partners such as adidas, BASE’s partner in a deal that was secured before they opened their first location. He also talks about the best way to go into partnerships, view them and ultimately get the most out of them.  In today’s episode: How we approached our negotiations with adidas, one of the world’s most recognizable brands. The things to consider when deciding whether to enter into a partnership or not. Why not all partnerships are good and how some can be detrimental. How to approach big brands about a partnership. How to receive partnership requests from other companies. The importance of introductions when starting a partnership. How it’s so important to make partnerships win/win RESOURCES  WEBSITE www.fitnessbusinessasia.com INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/fitnessbusinessasia EPISODE https://fitnessbusinessasia.com/negotiate-partnerships-adidas/ Welcome back to the FBA Podcast and thank you for tuning in. We’re getting more and more listeners with each episode which is great. Our goal at the start of this project was to help fitness business owners raise their game in Asia and provide a resource that will help elevate the industry, I think we’ve made a little start with this and I’m excited about some of the content we’ll be releasing in the coming months. Before we kick off today’s topic I’d like to ask a couple of small favours that will help us get out the best possible information and impact as many people in Asia’s fitness industry as possible. We don’t have any ads on the podcast and what we put out is for free, so if you can help out Id greatly appreciate it.. First up, please give us your feedback on what you’d like to hear on the show The easy way is a 5-star review on iTunes if you like what we put out – this will help us reach more people so it’s always appreciated. If there’s anyone immersed in Asia’s fitness scene that you’d like us to connect with for an interview or just to connect, please contact us at podcast@basebangkok.com If you know someone that will benefit from these episodes, please send them a link to the podcast or the specific episode OK, let’s get into it… For today’s episode, we will be going through partnerships, how to set them up and how to get the most out of them, and I’ll also be talking about something that I’m asked probably more than anything else. How did BASE get to partner with adidas? I’d like to start by saying that while partnerships can be great, and we have some great ones at BASE, many are simply not worth the effort involved. Partnerships require an investment of time and sometimes money and before entering into one make sure that it’s going to be worth it for all parties and it’s not going to take too much focus off the important things that are going to really push your business forward. Partnerships are like any other relationship – they require effort and some give and take from both sides for it to be successful. I think many people view partnerships in the wrong way and it often leads to them fizzling out, or in the worst cases disagreements and bad vibes. The first step to creating a partnership is the introduction. Now sometimes others will reach out to you, you can of course also reach out to potential partners or you can get introduced by a trusted mutual friend of connection. Without doubt the best way is to get introduced by someone you both know well, as you already have some trust and common ground, in that you both know the same person. This highlights the importance of a strong and diverse network – the more people you are connected with the more chance you can get good introductions. And I don’t mean facebook connections, I mean strong connections with people that you are willing to go out of your way for and help if they ask it of you. See that as a definition of a strong connection. Whichever way you get introduced to the potential partner, the most important thing is that you demonstrate to the other party that you can bring them value. That should be the focus of your initial discussions NOT what they can do for you. This is pivotal to setting up a strong partnership, so keep the focus on what you’re giving, not what you’re taking. Now in a perfect world, they are also taking the same approach and selling you on everything they can do for you. This is how the best partnerships start and flourish. Now, the dynamic will often by quite one-sided – when we started BASE we were nobody, we didn’t have a physical location built yet and we didn’t own even a dumbbell. And then suddenly we were in negotiations with one of the world’s biggest brands on a partnership. Of course, they didn’t need to show us the value they brought at the start of discussions, that responsibility was solely on us. I wish there was a step by step guide to these things but there’s more art than science and every situation will be different. In summary, as I’ve discussed you have to show them the value you bring to them. How do you do that? One – they need to be inspired by and have clarity on your vision and concept. Where is your company going? Will that excite them. Who’s your target market? If this is the same target market that they are going for then that will greatly help. What makes your offering special and unique? Will that excite them? Two – they need to KNOW that you will represent their brand in the best possible way. Who do you have on your team – whether that be investors, managers, coaches, other staff? Are these people well known and reputable. Will you run a well-maintained facility and business that will be befitting of their brand? Three – you need to let them know how a partnership might look and how they will benefit. What event and activations would you like to host? Can you help them with product launches? Is your business or venue a place they can use for things? Can you provide them with prizes, training, products? Of course, the other party knows, or should know, that the best partnerships are ones where everyone benefits, so you can subtly add in benefits that you will get, but try and keep them to benefits that both parties gain from. For example – an activation with a partner is something that both of you win from. Everyone gets exposure, media attention etc. Avoid any talk of ‘we will need this’, ‘this is what it will cost you’, ‘this is what we’d like in return’. This is bringing the focus back to take, rather than give, and that will turn them off pretty damn fast. Let’s look at a switch in roles – let’s say a small healthy snack start up, or new holiday retreat company approached BASE and wanted to work with us and it’s clear that we are the more established business that brings a lot to the table. In this case, you can let them do the talking and selling and see if they talk themselves out of a partnership. Honestly, usually they do because they’re focusing more on take, rather than give. Even if they’re saying some of the right things, often you know there’s a strong ulterior motive and it won’t be long before they want to be paid-back, so to speak. I have found many partnerships end up like this and just take more time, effort and energy than they’re worth. For this reason, be very careful about who you choose to work with and really weigh up the mutual benefits of any potential partners. Partnerships, like any relationship, take work and nurturing, so make sure you know what you both set the expectations at the start. OK, so let’s say a small start up have done a great job with telling me about all the benefits that BASE will receive, as the onus was on them to do so. I’m happy with what they can do for us, I believe they’re entering this partnership with a spirit of giving and so it’s now my turn to tell them what we can do for them and how we can help. If both parties play their part in this, we could have a great partnership. Let’s look at another dynamic – you both have businesses of similar standing, position and status. This should be a very open conversation from the start with, again, both parties offering ways to add benefit to the others business. Good to questions to ask in these meetings are: Do you think we share some of the same customers? How can we encourage them to visit each others businesses? Do you have any ideas for events and promotions we can run together? Or simply, ‘is there any way I can help you and your business?’ Now we don’t live in a perfect world where all partnerships work beautifully and flourish into amazing relationships that last generations. If you’ve entered into partnerships, relationships and networking with the spirit of giving then you’ll get a lot back overall. If you find that one particular partnership is not working out for you then you can choose to allocate less of your time to them. Simple as that, no hard feelings. If you approach partnerships and networking with this mindset you won’t go far wrong. We’ve got some great partnerships at BASE with Paleo Robbie, Broccoli Revolution and of course Adidas. These are partners that are looking to give and we look to give in return. Not all partnerships have ended up like that and that’s fine, that’s life. As I said in the beginning, I’ve found that a lot of partnerships have taken more time and effort that I’ve been able to give and so now we are very selective. Most partnership requests for BASE don’t get an initial meeting and I don’t mean to sound arrogant with that, it’s just reflective of our time and the quality of most of their approaches. In the next few weeks we’ll be releasing a podcast on how to make a quality approach to a partner, or really anyone that you’re looking to make a business connection with. So I’d like to summarize the important points on partnerships: Partnerships can be great, but take time and effort so make sure you can commit to it properly Always approach partnerships with the spirit of giving and you will get that goodwill back. Maybe not from everyone, but overall. If you’re approaching a partner that’s bigger than you, it’s on you to sell them on what value you bring If you’re being approached by a partner that’s smaller than you, hear them out and if they look like they’ve approached with a spirit of giving and you think it could be fruitful, make sure it’s good for them too If you’re of equal standing then initiate a positive, open conversation on ways you can help each other and it’ll become quickly obvious if it’s the right fit for you Wherever possible, use introductions to get a partnership started. This also means expanding your network with high quality and strong connections. In our next episode we will be looking at how to make key business approaches in the fitness industry. This will help know how to initiate that first meeting, whether that’s with the view to starting a partnership or any other kind of collaboration or even going for a job in the fitness industry. That’s it for today – if you have any questions, comments or topics you’d like covered, please hit me up at podcast@basebangkok.com or you can send a DM to our Instagram page which is fitnessbusinessasia – all one word. For now, have a great day wherever you are and I’ll catch you next time!

In this week’s FBA Podcast, Working with Energy In the Bodhicaryavatara, Suryamati explores the theme of Virya (energy) in Santideva’s Bodhicaryavatara. Talk given at Sangha Night, Sheffield Buddhist Centre on 29th April 2008. Part of a series on Great Buddhist Texts.

In this week’s FBA Podcast, The Bodhisattva’s Practice – Six Perfections, Ratnaghosha, just back from four weeks of solitary retreat, explores the Six Perfections and how we practice them.

This week’s FBA Podcast is a talk by Saccanama called Faith: the Key to the Mystery of Life. Saccanama speaks with passion, clarity and intelligence, weaving ideas with personal examples in this high quality talk.

This week’s FBA Podcast is a talk by Ratnaprabha called Likes and Dislikes. On the Wheel of Life, the whole person is symbolised by a boat with passengers, the five skandhas. Ratnaprabha focuses especially on our habit energies, and our habitual preferences. Are we ruled by our likes and dislikes? Is there a creative response? How to the five Buddhas fit in?

This week’s FBA Podcast is a talk by Subhuti called Beyond Karma – The Dharma Niyama. In this, the final installment of Subhuti’s three-part Ramble around Reality we go beyond the realm of Karma as we glimpse the glory of the Dharma Niyama.

This week’s FBA Podcast is a wonderful Interview with Parami, Tiratna’s International Order Convener. Karunagita invites Parami to share snapshots from her decades in Triratna, starting with ordaining seven Mexican women the week before and going back through time and locations, roles, challenges, delights and contributions, including Spain to Glasgow and London in the late 1970s. Recorded at the NLBC monthly women’s class in May 2017.

This week’s FBA Podcast, is a new talk on Writing As Spiritual Practice. Drawing on her experience as a poet, Varasahaya discusses creativity, imagination, and the writing process as a spiritual practice. She reads some of her poems, and explains the process by which they came to birth, and what she learnt about letting go of self as she grappled with writing. An excellent and very accessible talk given to Sangha night at the West London Buddhist Centre.

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In this week’s FBA Podcast, Shifting to Indras Net, Parami evokes the reality of interconnectedness in relation to the second Dasadhamma – My life is dependent on others. I am sustained by the gifts of others – She talks about how the experience of interconnectedness is supported by wisdom, and results in compassionate activity. This talk is part of the series The Order as Practice: Shifting Paradigms.

This week’s FBA Podcast, Letting Go of What Isn’t There is a gentle and insightful talk by Dhammarati on the Anapanasati Sutta given at the LBC’s Dharma Day festival on July 12th 2009.

This week’s FBA Podcast, Spiritual Death and Radical Transformation is a rousing talk by Maitreyabandhu that goes into where Buddhism begins: with ourselves as we are and with the awake Buddha. But we don’t really know either ourselves or the Buddha. He emphasises that we don’t know because we so easily assume we know, or fix or lessen the goal. So what do we do? There are three approaches we need to balance and four things we have to do, to close the gap between the awake Buddha and us who are as yet unawake. Given at Sangha Night, 13 May 2013.

This week’s FBA Podcast is by Triratna’s International Order Convenor, Parami, speaking on one of her favorite topics: The Group and the Spiritual Community. Parami has lived and worked within Triratna for many years of her life. Sangha is very important to her and her years of experience will help us to get a clearer idea of what makes a spiritual community, rather than a positive group.

In this week’s FBA Podcast, Three Ways to Insight – Working with the 3 Prajnas Subhuti considers afresh this traditional teaching of cultivating insight through hearing, reflecting and meditating.

This week’s FBA Podcast is entitled The Meaning of Spiritual Community Revisited by Mahamati. One of the talks given at Padmaloka during the 2016 ‘Urgyen’ retreat. The retreat was part of the celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the founding of Padmaloka, and aimed to explore the life and teachings of our founder Urgyen Sangharakshita.

This week’s FBA Podcast is entitled The Buddhas Noble Quest by Dhivan. In this talk given at a Sangha evening at Bristol Buddhist Centre, Dhivan considers what we can learn from the story of the noble quest of the Buddha. This story is recounted in the Discourse on the Noble Quest (Ariyapariyesana-sutta) in the Middle-length Discourses (Majjhima-nikaya). In it we can almost believe we are hearing a memory of the Buddhas own words, as he recounts his going forth, his study under great meditation teachers, his eventually leaving them, his austerities, and finally his awakening. Dhivan draws out some of the continuing significance of the story of the noble quest, as a kind of blueprint for the model of the Dharma life as heroic self-development.

This week’s FBA Podcast is entitled The Importance of Mindfulness by Kamalashila. In this talk from September 1996, Kamalashila explores the centrality of mindfulness to the Buddhist path. He discuses the concept of intoxication, with reference to the 5th Precept and the Sutra of Golden Light. Kamalashila then considers the four foundations of mindfulness from the the Satipatthana Sutta and concludes that mindfulness is the basis of metta and allows us to embrace the realm of truth and beauty. Croydon has been home to FWBO or Triratna Buddhist communities and centres since 1968. Many early talks by well known speakers were recorded, both at Aryatara, since 1979, and at the new Croydon Centre from 1981. These are now being transferred from their crumbling cassettes to digital format, as part of the Croydon Digital Archive Project, and are being made available to everyone. This talk is in good condition but starts and ends abruptly.

…There is poetry as soon as we realize there is nothing… Continuing the series celebrating the unique contribution of Urgyen Sangharakshita to modern Buddhism, Akasamitra explores his key teaching of Mind Reactive – Mind Creative in this week’s FBA Podcast.

In our FBA Podcast this week is by Mahasiddhi, entitled: Maitri, Friendship and Meaning – Being a Buddhist Chaplain In a Non-Buddhist Setting. As part of taking the Dharma into the world, Mahasiddhi talks about his experience as a Buddhist Chaplain and how the Dharma supports and informs his practice with mainly non-Buddhist patients. Mahasiddhi has been practising chaplaincy for nearly four years starting as a volunteer then for nearly past two years has been the Buddhist Chaplain at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

In our FBA Podcast this week is by Vajratara, entitled: Kshanti (Patience): A Response to the Modern World. This talk was given in Sheffield at a unique time in British politics. A few days before, the UK had voted in a referendum to leave the European Union. At a time of political turmoil with reported hate crimes increasing by 57% since the referendum, Vajratara asks how can we have a Buddhist response to political change? How can we respond particularly to the rise of ‘ugly’ nationalism and hate crimes? Does kshanti mean doing nothing, or can it lead to more creative action?

In our FBA Podcast this week we hear from Ratnaprabha on Gender and Sexuality In Buddhism. In this very rich and well researched talk at the Stockholms Buddhistcenter (13 June 2011) Ratnaprabha traces the view of gender and sexuality in Buddhism. He addresses these topics in an open and inquiring way, not afraid of treading on ground that many others shy away from; and he raises many new questions. Rich food for further thought.

In our FBA Podcast today, Prasadachitta delivers a beautiful set of reflections on his personal practice in Whirlpools and Clear Water. This talk by Prasadachitta is like a beautiful stillness amid the whirl of a full Order Convention. His conversational style gradually brings forth the depth of reflection behind it. And the integrity of his personal practice bubbles easily to the surface when, with humility and good humour, he shares his own experience of working across two very human tendencies that have a bearing on friendship. ?? His evocation of the river – now full of whirlpools as it flows through the Neurotaloka, now becalmed as eddies meet and resolve themselves – and his inclusion of poems from Kathleen Raine and Naomi Shihab Nye make this a genuinely lyric talk. Like a closely observed discourse on consciousness meeting Walt Whitman and finding things, in the end, go along just fine…?? With an introduction by Danadasa. Con traduccion en Espanol.??Recorded outdoors at Chintamani Retreat Centre, Mexico, as part of the 2015 Triratna Buddhist Order Pan-American Convention.

In our FBA Podcast today, The Muni and the Moonlight, Vajrasara reflects on the Buddha, his victory over pleasure and pain, and how we might bring him alive in our lives. Talk given May 2011 at Bristol Buddhist Centre.

In this week’s FBA Podcast entitled Reverencing the Buddha – I Bow to No One Dead Or Alive Mahamani gives an incredibly passionate talk on reverencing the Buddha. Drawing on her own experiences of struggling to understand the place of ritual in Buddhism, Mahamani guides us on her own path to finally bowing before the Buddha.

The wonderful Dhammadinna brings us this week’s FBA Podcast entitled Seven Point Mind Training. This is the first of seven talks in a series based on Atisha’s famous ‘The Seven Points of Mind Training’, and influenced both by Chekawa’s commentary and Langri Tangpa’s ‘Eight Verses for Training the Mind’. This talk was given on April 7th, 2008 and is part of the series Seven Point Mind Training.