Cultivating Dhyana

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 9 Sep, 2014 - 17:44The experiences of steady concentration and profound bliss that are cultivated in meditation are accessible to anyone who makes the effort. In this workshop we will look at the factors that constitute what we in the West have come to call “higher consciousness”. We will discuss how to recognize these factors, and how to make a place for them in our lives.

Led by Suddhayu with 20+ years of meditation experience, a most excellent teacher! Offered by donation, $40-20 suggested.

Making a Living

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 2 Sep, 2014 - 08:14The Buddha thought the way we make our livelihood so important that it is number five in his noble eightfold path; the non-linear series of steps that one needs to take in order to get enlightened.

Our Dharma study group discussed ‘perfect livelihood’ at our most recent Sunday morning study and I was challenged by just how fundamental this truth is. It gets right to the core of our being in the sense that so much of our...

FBA Podcast: Energy, the Tantric Precepts and Enlightenment

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 1 Sep, 2014 - 16:47Subscribe to the FBA Podcast

Vajratara delivers our FBA Podcast this week, “Energy, the Tantric Precepts and Enlightenment.” An exploration of what energy means in the spiritual life and how to work with it, especially referencing Sangharakshita’s ‘Tantric’ version of the Five Precepts. Given at the 2011 National Young Triratna Buddhists Weekend retreat exploring the theme of ‘Energy for Enlightenment’. See www.buddhismtoday.co.uk for more young Buddhists’ events.