Apramada Podcasts

Arguing with the Buddha Part Two (narrated)

In this, the second part of the article, Ratnaguna continues to look at instances from the ancient texts of the Buddha debating, and draws out lessons that we can learn from him.
https://apramada.org/articles/arguing-with-the-buddha-part-two
 

Arguing with the Buddha Part One (narrated)

The Buddha was well aware of the dangers and pitfalls of engaging in debates, and he had some interesting observations about how to conduct oneself in a discussion. 
https://apramada.org/articles/arguing-with-the-buddha-part-one
 

When you enter the temple, leave your politics at the door (narrated)

Ratnaguna discusses the importance of Buddhists transcending political ideologies, and developing wisdom.
https://apramada.org/articles/when-you-enter-the-temple-leave-your-politics-at-the-door

‘Despised - Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class’

In our Books worth Reading series, Ratnaguna talks to Advayacitta about Paul Embery’s book: Despised. See video interview

The Other Side of Populism

A stimulating interview with Thomas Hamilton-Shaw on two books by David Goodhart: The Road to Somewhere and Head Hand Heart.
https://apramada.org/articles/the-other-side-of-populism
 

Walking With the Wind

In this podcast, the second in our series Books Worth Reading, Aryajit interviews Ratnaguna on Walking with the Wind by the Civil Rights activist John Lewis. Very inspiring. 
https://apramada.org/articles/walking-with-the-wind

The Master and His Emissary

Ratnaguna interviews Jñanavaca on The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist. He finds out why he thinks it’s a book well worth reading. See video interview

The Dionysian and the Apollonian

In this interview Ratnaguna asks guitarist Nick Gauntlett about his love of progressive rock music, and what it has to do with his Dharma practice. See video interview

Buddhism & Psychology

Ratnaguna and Advayacitta discuss aspects of Buddhism and psychological therapy. See video interview

Evolution: Changing our Paradigm

In this interview Silavadin discusses the materialist view of evolution and proposes a different paradigm. See video interview

Cézanne: the sacred and profane

Maitreyabandhu is an award-winning poet. In this interview he tells Ratnaguna about his latest volume of poetry, After Cézanne. See video interview

Why Listen To Classical Music?

Director and conductor of the New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra, Sravaniya (Mark Latham), tells Ratnaguna why he thinks classical music is important. See video interview.