How did Paramabandhu and Jed Shamel’s latest book come about? Who does it reach? Are there any challenges to bringing kindness into Mindfulness teaching?
The life story of the Buddha is much more than a historical account – it is a poetic myth full of profound meanings that can resonate with both our conscious minds and our unconscious depths. To fully realize our infinite human potential, we need to harness the power that lies within the vast oceanic depths of our psyches. This talk, which comes in 2 parts, explores the use of the Imagination to broaden our perception of that which is possible.
The life story of the Buddha is much more than a historical account – it is a poetic myth full of profound meanings that can resonate with both our conscious minds and our unconscious depths. To fully realize our infinite human potential, we need to harness the power that lies within the vast oceanic depths of our psyches. This talk, which comes in 2 parts, explores the use of the Imagination to broaden our perception of that which is possible.
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.
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...
