Love, compassion and wisdom are sewn into the fabric of existence. When these qualities arise in our own experience, can we recognise them, trust them, and allow them to transform us? And when do we dismiss them, or cling to them unhelpfully?
Talk given on the June Women’s AOWE held at Taraloka in 2022.
Maitreya - Buddha of the Future and bodhisattva of Metta or Maitri - embodies both our potential for Enlightenment, and our potential for love. Although central on Triratna's Tree of Refuge and Respect, Maitreya remains little-known. Here, Maitrisiddhi, whose yidam is Maitreya, explores this figure from the inside.
Given on the Women's Area Order Weekend held at Taraloka in June 2022.
I’m writing on behalf of Sona about Aryamaitri’s resignation from the Order.
I have made a summary of Aryamaitri’s reasons for resigning, which he wishes to be shared with the Order as a substitute for his resignation letter. This can be found on Order Connections, along with Sona’s letter of acceptance.
Aryamaitri was privately ordained at Guhyaloka and publicly ordained in Berlin at the old Buddhistisches Tor on 30th...
