From Akashavana on Sat, 3 May, 2014 - 15:27We are now into the 3 month Ordination Retreat and the community is settled with Samata being our third member for a few months …
It was a bit of a bumpy start to the retreat as Kalyanavaca had to leave Akashavana almost as soon as she had arrived due to illness. We are happy to hear that she is having treatment and is making slow yet steady progress to better health. For a while it seemed that the...
We will have an in depth interview with master story-teller Kevin Crossley-Holland (famous for his ‘Arthur’ series of novels) where he reveals some of the secrets of his art, and discusses how stories make us who we are. Buddhists often talk about ‘dropping the story’ but Kevin will convey a sense of...
From Triratna News on Thu, 1 May, 2014 - 05:00Ashvajit, Sangharakshita’s secretary, writes with his usual summary of Bhante’s activities over the past month. He says -
“Looking out of my window here at Adhisthana I see the small lake, mirror-like, reflecting the trees and the cloudless blue sky. Spring is with us, greening the trees, bringing bees, butterflies, white and pink blossom, and the welcome warmth of the sun. Nature is once more reminding us that all is not decay and death, but that there is...
Open Day Pursuing Pleasure Searching for Satisfaction in Daily Life: Sex. Money. Status. Love. Pleasure is important, but how do you get it without destroying yourself and the world? Four Buddhists explore the purpose of pleasure, the practice of contentment and ultimate sources of satisfaction. Come and discover the LBC and what it can offer you. Find...
It’s taken us two years but we’ve finally completed our fundraising campaign to build a better Vajrasana. Thanks to everyone involved. Work will be starting this summer.
Talk given at the LBCs Dharma Night Class Monday April 28th 2014
