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Nothing is Random (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 - 11:00

Here, Khemasuri talks about Milarepa, the consequences of his actions and the law of karma. His understanding deeply affected his life, can it do the same for us? Excerpted from the talk Milarepa And What Karma Really Is given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2011.

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Introduction to meditation and Buddhism

From Explore meditation and Buddhism in Warwick on Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 - 17:52

Introduction to meditation and Buddhism

From Explore meditation and Buddhism in Warwick on Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 - 17:52

Our next introductory course will run for 6 weeks from Tuesday 10th February to Tuesday 17th March 2026. The course aims to provide an introduction to Buddhism and meditation and is open to complete newcomers to meditation and those with a regular practice who wish to meet like-minded people and explore more deeply.

Sessions will take place at a venue in Old Milverton from 7.30-9.30pm each week. More information about the course (and booking details) can be found here: https://buytickets.at/warwicktriratnabuddhistcommunity/2028272

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Death of Dhammachari Abhayadhamma

From Order Messenger on Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 - 09:27

Death of Dhammachari Abhayadhamma

From Order Messenger on Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 - 09:27

Dear Order Members,

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dhammachari Abhayadhamma, who died on 31 December 2025 at 2:45 am at his son’s residence. He was born on 1 July 1941.

Approximately seven months ago, he was diagnosed with cancer. At that stage, the illness was incurable, and he remained on medication until his death. At the time he passed away, both of his sons were present with him. He was originally from Chandurbazar, Amravati.

Dhammachari Abhayadhamma was ordained into the...

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Withdrawal and Engagement on the Bodhisattva Path (FBA Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 11:00

Through the lense of Upaya ‘the skilful means’ of the Bodhisattva, Parami explores the seemingly contradictory themes of withdrawal and engagement on the Bodhisattva path. She demonstrates how they are synthesised by drawing on the last four stages of the spiral / transcendental path and how they culminate in the arising of the bodhicitta. Glasgow Buddhist Centre, 2023.

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Health of Taracitta

From Order Messenger on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 08:21

Health of Taracitta

From Order Messenger on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 08:21

Dear Friends in the Order,

It is with a heavy heart that I am writing to you to say that my dear friend Taracitta is reaching the end of her life and will now move into palliative care.

Taracitta from Essen in Germany is 77 and had two serious strokes. After her first one in October she returned to the care home next to the Essen Buddhist Centre where she has been living for the last...

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Karma and the Six Realms (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 - 11:00

Nagapriya offers a good, pithy introduction (not to say quirky - check out the football references!) to the traditionally thorny and rather misunderstood area of karma and rebirth, teasing out its relationship to Buddhist ethics in general. Instant karma is yours… Excerpted from the talk Understanding Karma and Buddhist Ethics given in Manchester, 2000.

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4 Gifts For Today and Tomorrow

From Glasgow Buddhist Centre on Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 - 00:00

The introductory talk for 2026 Mandala night at the GBC exploring Bhante's poem The Four Gifts in relation to his 1976 series of talks entitled Buddhism for Today and Tomorrow. Parami explains the relationship between the images in the poem and the themes of the talks. The themes and their relevance to us as practitioners today will be explored over the whole of 2026. These talks were Parami's introduction to the then FWBO and she shares her inspiration