The Nature of the Mind

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 can take responsibility for, at least potentially.

In Buddhism, Consciousness is central. It is at the centre of our perception and therefore conditions how we perceive ourselves and the world. It is so powerful that the Buddha said that "All things are preceded by mind, led by mind and produced by mind".

This is why meditation is such a central practice in Buddhism, because we work on our mind with our mind, directly and immediately.


In this talk, Dharmasara explores what the Buddha meant when he said that Mind precedes World. It's a simple statement which has endless implications. It's also a challenging statement since it tackles a view of ourselves and the world which is deeply rooted in materialism.


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Can I be a Buddhist and still have fun?

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Guhya, It means secret

Guhya, It means secret

In this talk, Tarapalita explores the Buddhist word Guhya, which means “secret.”

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It matters how you speak

It matters how you speak

Bending the truth? Acidic or cutting speech? Verbal diarrhoea? Back stabbing people who aren’t present? Put it all that rubbish in the bin, that is what the Buddha is recommending to his disciples. We...

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An image of enlightenment: entering the centre of the mandala

An image of enlightenment: entering the centre of the mandala

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29 Jun 202543min

Dust & Lotus Blossoms

Dust & Lotus Blossoms

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4 Jun 202544min

A Gate to the Buddha

A Gate to the Buddha

In this talk, Padmavajra explores how to approach the nature of the Buddha through the Five Jinas.

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Eine Vision für das BTB

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

Love, Death & Dragons in the Life (and ‘Afterlife’) of the Buddha 2

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25 Mai 202551min

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