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Our new Director

From Abhayaratna Trust on Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 - 11:12

Our new Director

From Abhayaratna Trust on Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 - 11:12

Ghosaka writes: ‘I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to become a part of the team at the Abhayaratna Trust and to contribute to the excellent work that the Trustees and the team have been doing for many years. I have been a follower and supporter of the Trust for some time and I have been impressed, moved and inspired by the work of the Trust. The motto Metta in Action seems very apposite to me and it...

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How to Change Your Mind, Meditative States and Indirect Methods

From North London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 - 00:00

In this talk, Satyagosha explores "How to Change Your Mind" by looking at meditative states and the "indirect methods" that support them. He unpacks the stages of internal development and how we can use everyday activities like ethics, ritual, devotion, the arts, and service to support our spiritual growth.

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Men's Mitra Convenor in Birmingham OM

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 - 15:17

Men's Mitra Convenor in Birmingham OM

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 - 15:17

Dear friends in the Order,

The Birmingham Buddhist Centre is entering a new phase of its life, one that asks for depth, steadiness, and renewed commitment. We are therefore seeking a new Men’s Mitra Convenor*.

This is a senior leadership role with four core elements:

• Befriending and supporting men in their Dharma practice
• Teaching two weekly classes, typically one study group and one public class
• Participating fully in the senior leadership team and contributing to the Centre’s overall spiritual direction
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Jnanavaca Day 3 Men's Intensive Long Weekend 2026

From London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 - 00:00

Jnanavaca Day 3

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Waves of Stillness - Online Retreat

From Buddhafield on Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 - 13:23

Waves of Stillness - Online Retreat

From Buddhafield on Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 - 13:23

As we move out of the winter and into the lighter part of the year, how can we take deep stillness with us? What can we achieve if a peaceful centre supports our actions?

Join us for a weekend to mark the transition through the spring equinox into the coming season. We will meditate together, reflect on teachings, and share the experience of ritual while setting intentions to incorporate waves of stillness into our busy lives.

Suggested cost: Ticket options for this event are

£35 (supported)

£65 (standard)

£100 (donation...

Centre Team

Encountering Mara - Enlightenment Under Attack! (FBA Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 - 10:00

Have we got what it takes to wake up? Sanghagita invites us to follow Siddhartha Gautama’s extraordinary quest to its turning point. In him, we meet a seeker who turns down power, prestige and leadership, turning his back on the received wisdom of harsh asceticism, choosing instead something far more radical: to meditate alone in the comfortable shade of a beautiful tree. Here he meets Māra: tempter, accuser, embodiment of fear, desire, and doubt, unleashing everything he has...

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We Have to Start Somewhere (Dharmabytes Podcasts)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 - 10:00

Suddhayu discusses the importance of meditation as a refuge in chaotic times, both as a way to tend to our own hearts, and as a way to change the world when we leave the cushion. Excerpted from the talk entitled Meditate Like a Buddha, January 13, 2026 at Aryaloka Buddhist Center in New Hampshire, USA.

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