In this concluding talk Vaddhaka looks at the nature of things and at the nature of consciousness. He brings in views from various scientists and philosophers, and discusses their relevance for what might happen to consciousness after the death of the physical body. Vaddhaka finishes with his personal reflections on Sangharakshita’s notion of ‘cosmic going for refuge’ and its relevance for what happens after death.

A personal talk on the theme of 'Daughters of the Buddha'. Annette Schlaudraff has spent her working life engaged in the field of sexual health, and is in the Triratna ordination process. Given on Tiratanaloka weekend 'Daughters of the Buddha'

Let's hear it for the early Buddhist women! Mahāpajāpatī was the first Buddhist nun and leader of the women's ordained sangha, and her two chief disciples were Khema and Uppalavanna. Maitrisiddhi explores some challenging material - and also very inspiring texts around the beginning of the bhikkhuni sangha. Talk also features Mara - the embodiment of everything that holds us back. How do we free ourselves from his insidious whispers? Talk given at Tiratanaloka 'Daughters of the Buddha' weekend. Unfortunately Maitrisiddhi's introductory talk was not recorded. Let's hear it for the early Buddhist women! Mahajapapati was the first Buddhist nun and leader of the women's ordained sangha, and her two chief disciples were Khema and Uppalavanna. Maitrisiddhi explores some challenging material - and also very inspiring texts around the beginning of the bhikkhuni sangha. Talk also features Mara - the embodiment of everything that holds us back. How do we free ourselves from his insidious whispers? Unfortunately Maitrisiddhi's introductory talk was not recorded. As well as Bhikkhu Analayo's 'Daughters of the Buddha', MAitrisiddhi refers to Alice Collett's 'I Hear Her Words'