Do we make the kindness?

Do we make the kindness?

I’ve had subtle development in my understanding of the traditional Buddhist meditation practice known as the Metta Bhavana (Cultivation of Loving Kindness).

It’s been underlined by the collective practice we’ve been doing at our order’s Men’s Convention over here at Adhisthana; our headquarters based in the beautiful Malvern Hills in the UK.

I’ve been under the impression that when we sit down and turn our mind toward kindness to self and other we...

Sangharakshita's diary

Sthanashraddha is Sangharakshita’s secretary. He writes:

“July has seen a welcome shift in the weather for all our sun worshippers here at Adhisthana. We’ve had some gloriously sunny weather, which was timely not only for the open day but also for the full moon day and our celebrations of Dharma Day. All those at Adhisthana were invited to an evening under the great oak tree in the field, sitting around the Buddha rupa. As the evening unfolded we watched the sunset with...

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation

a 6 week course introducing Buddhism and meditation
Wednesday evenings 7.30 – 10.00 from 14 September 2016

Want to explore your mind? Looking to make the most of your life?  This six-week course introduces the core teachings of the Buddha and how you can use them to free up your energy, your imagination, and your perspective on the world.
On this highly practical course you’ll get instruction in developing mindfulness and deep positive emotion through meditation, as well as key principles to take...