Buddhistisches Tor Berlin Podcast

Talk given by Rijumati and readings by Lalitaratna on 2026-07-19.

In a world marked by war, political division, environmental challenges, and uncertainty, how can Buddhism help us respond wisely?
In this talk, Rijumati explores whether Buddhism has a political agenda. His answer may be surprising. While Buddhism certainly has a vision for society, its primary focus is not on changing systems alone, but on transforming the minds and hearts of individuals. Lasting change begins with ourselves.
The talk contrasts the materialistic and nihilistic view of life with the Buddha's vision of human potential, offering a hopeful perspective on how inner transformation can become a genuine response to the crises facing our world today.
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Talk given by Sanghadarsini on 2026-07-04. 
In this talk, Sanghadarsini explores the Four Reminders, a set of reflections from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition that help us stay connected to what truly matters. In the midst of modern life, with its endless distractions, routines, and comforts, it is easy to lose sight of our deeper purpose and fall back into habitual patterns. These reflections invite us to pause, wake up, and consciously choose the direction of our lives.
We examine the four traditional reminders: the preciousness of human life, the certainty of impermanence and death, the law of karma and our ability to change the course of our lives through our actions, and the truth of dukkha, recognising that while pain is an unavoidable part of life, suffering is not inevitable.
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Talk given by Arthaketu on 2026-06-20. 
How do different ways of understanding the spiritual life shape our meditation practice?
In this talk, Arthaketu explores the relationship between the Metta Bhavana and the three myths of the spiritual life described by Subhuti: the myth of development, the myth of surrender, and the myth of discovery.
What do these three perspectives mean in practice? How might our experience of loving-kindness change when we approach it from the perspective of cultivation, as something that can be received, or as recognising it as already present?
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Talk given by Simhavara on 2025-01-18. 
This talk brings to life the story of Machig Labdrön, an 11th-century Tibetan yogin whose radical clarity unsettled scholars and reshaped Buddhist practice across traditions. Speaking in a language people could immediately understand, she pointed directly to awakening itself, beyond intellectual refinement or doctrinal boundaries.
Her story becomes a mirror for practice: how easily we are pulled by the eight worldly winds, and how transformation often begins when we turn towards what feels uncomfortable rather than away from it.
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Talk given by Kalyanaprabha on 2026-06-06. 
In a time marked by conflict, uncertainty, and rapid change, many people find themselves asking how to respond without becoming overwhelmed, fearful, or resigned. In this talk, Kalyanaprabha explores a distinctly Buddhist response to the challenges facing both individuals and society today.
Drawing on Sangharakshita’s visionary lecture series Buddhism for Today – and Tomorrow, she reflects on the relevance of Buddhist practice in a world facing a multitude of crises. 
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