I’ve been trying to process what feels to be really important and somewhat pressing decisions regarding the big picture of my life organisation lately. I can get to a point where I sort of grind to a halt, immobilised by options …..
It’s easy for me to go to a stress place when this happens but fortunately the momentum of practice, and particularly the daily practice, cuts in and I see that there is a quiet, friendly place I can access where...
I am writing to let you know that, as her public preceptor, I have accepted Udaramati’s resignation from the Order. Her letter of resignation can be read here.
Udaramati was ordained in Taraloka in December 2014. Her private preceptor was Ashokashuri. We wish her well.
With metta, Parami
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Dear College Members,
I am writing to resign from the Triratna Buddhist Order. I am resigning for two reasons which are related – the realisation of one came out...
Spiritual practice can be thought of in terms of developing positive qualities within ourselves. But in a very real sense it also consists in creating sufficiently beautiful conditions within our minds so that something from outside us may be invited in.
This talk was given by Vadanya during the third Great Gathering of 2017 at Padmaloka.
What is it that is truly essential to human and spiritual life? With warmth, conviction and inspiration, Padmavajra explores the crucially important themes of bodhicitta, reverence and love.
This talk was given as part of the third Great Gathering at Padmaloka in 2017.