In this talk Mangala introduces us to the Dasadhamma sutta, which discusses the 10 essentials for people who wish to go forth from unskilful habits of behaviour.
Mangala explores the meaning of going forth and the importance of constant reflection on ideas such as "my life is dependent upon others" to help us walk this path.
The talk is introduced by Amaraghosha, and was given at Croydon Buddhist Centre in May 2017 as part of our regular Saturday morning sangha class.
Rijumitra gives a personal perspective on Insight and Spiritual Rebirth in which he looks amongst other things, at the difference between insight experiences and what might be described as “seeing and knowing”.
This talk was given during the men's Area Order Weekend held at Padmaloka in May 2017.
The following 12 women currently attending the 3-month ordination course at Akashavana Retreat Centre will be having their private ordinations at various times, throughout the day and night, between the evening of Sunday 28th May and the afternoon of 31 May:
Jenny Roberts Mary Wild Theresa O’Leary Bev Wilson Lynda Rose Lydia Morris Kate Hunt Sarah Jones Erica Law Mairead Keane Monika...
Buddhist Action Month (BAM) is a festival of Buddhist social action in many forms. It is an international festival, celebrated by may Triratna centers and other Buddhist groups, and it’s fueled by metta. Metta is the strong intention to create Loving Kindness for all, and it’s embodied in the desire to act for the benefit of the world. Practicing this is at the heart of everything we do in the Triratna Buddhist Community. Let’s turn that intention into action for BAM...
We will be holding discussions around topics that are close to the heart of our Sangha, including - anti-fracking, food bank, the Metta Bhavana for those who hate …..
Our discussions will lead to action. Powered by metta.
All Buddhists are welcome to join us (and non-Buddhists too!)
Our main meditation practice for the month will be the Metta Bhavana.
We are continuing to hold our weekly meetings at the Chester Quaker Meeting House. The evenings include some discussion, meditation with tea and a chat. Everyone is welcome. We’re very friendly so feel free to drop in.
Some people have been asking whether there is a PDF version of the IC Newsletter that went out on the Order address in March. Here it is now - though it loses a little in the formatting.
Here you’ll find updates on the International Council’s consultations, new initiatives on Access and Inclusion, on Divesting from Fossil Fuels, and an update on the Sikkha project.
You’ll also find out more about how the International Council works and who is on it, as well as...
A puja in my Buddhist tradition is a ceremony that includes reflection, chanting and offerings that deepen appreciation of The Buddha and his teachings.
It moves through seven stages which include gratitude, confession and reverence. Sometimes there are readings slotted into the puja to add colour and inspiration to an already rich tapestry of practice.
In traditional Buddhist cultures pujas are often done on the full moon and this is a tradition that some members of Jayakula, our...
