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A Luminous Emptiness - Meditating and Loving in Reality

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 16 Feb, 2024 - 23:30

In this latest episode of the Buddhist Centre podcast, we are delighted to welcome back Tejananda, one of the most experienced meditation teachers within the Triratna Buddhist Community. Tejananda will be bringing insights from decades of practice to his upcoming Home Retreat on The Buddhist Centre Live, ‘Emptiness and Compassion: The Divine Abodes’, starting March 29th. 

The retreat is part of a trilogy (so far!) exploring the Buddhist concept and experience of ‘emptiness’ (shunyata - pointing to...

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Dharmabytes: Overcoming Self-Centeredness

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 15 Feb, 2024 - 11:00

Sagaraghosa, critiquing structural elements of our society from a Buddhist standpoint, and exploring what we can do to bring about a society more in line with Reality. 

Excerpted from the talk A Challenge to the Modern World, the last of three talks in the series ‘Reality and What to Do About It’ given at Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 2010.

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The Way of the Warrior, the Way of Joy

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Thu, 15 Feb, 2024 - 00:00
In the past few weeks we've heard about the importance of patience, receptivity and loving acceptance (kshanti). As important as these qualities are, the Bodhisattva knows that they will only be effective when combined with vigour, energy and courage (virya). The Bodhisattva is a spiritual Warrior, and it's in the great battle for awakening that they find delight. Talk given by Prajnahridaya (spiritual warrior in training).
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Brighter Than Gold

From London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 15 Feb, 2024 - 00:00
The Buddha's Enlightenment and his Parinirvana are the two key events in his life. But what significance do they hold for us in our approach to life - and death? Subhadramati, an experienced and engaging Buddhist teacher, will explore these profound questions.
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Death of Danachitta

From Order Connection on Tue, 13 Feb, 2024 - 19:32

Death of Danachitta

From Order Connection on Tue, 13 Feb, 2024 - 19:32

Dear Friends,

We regret to inform you all that Dhammacharini Danachitta has passed away. This morning at 11:30 am, 13th February 2024, she breathed her last at Bharti Hospital, Pune. Her health had been deteriorating over the past two months due to bone marrow failure (BMF), and she was diagnosed with aplastic anemia. She fought her illness with great courage and awareness in the hospital.


Danachitta was ordained on 27th January 2013. Her private preceptor was Karunamaya, who gave her...

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Dharmabytes: The Values in Society

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 12 Feb, 2024 - 15:15

Akuppa examines the relationship between the notion of self and society. He asks how we engage with the collective life of the society we are part of. He asks how do we engage with the collective life of the society we are part of. Using the examples of the Buddha, Dr Ambedkar, and Sangharakshita as to how we might do that. Excerpted from the talk Transforming Self and World Part 2: Buddhist Politics given...

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FBA Podcast: On War

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 12 Feb, 2024 - 11:56

War, destruction and conflict are on the increase in the world, as are conflicted and destructive individual lives. How do we live in a way that brings about a less conflicted world and a more creative, integrated way of being? Suryagupta explores this complex topic at London Buddhist Centre, 2016.

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The Evolution of a Buddha

From London Buddhist Centre on Mon, 12 Feb, 2024 - 00:00
In this talk, Akashamitra discusses how the Buddha is seen as a guide and his life serves as an example for us. The significance of the Buddha lies in his attainment of enlightenment. He highlights the importance of understanding the Buddha’s teachings and how they can be applied to our own lives.
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Man, God, Or Neither

From London Buddhist Centre on Mon, 12 Feb, 2024 - 00:00
In this talk, Satydasa discusses the question of who the Buddha is and explores different perspectives on his identity. He emphasizes that becoming a Buddhist is not about knowing exactly who the Buddha is, but rather establishing a relationship with the deeper principle he represents. He also touches on the confusion and contradictions surrounding the Buddha’s status as a deity or idol, and the importance of cultivating one’s own image of the Buddha.
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The 'Death' of the Buddha

From London Buddhist Centre on Mon, 12 Feb, 2024 - 00:00
In this talk, Prajnamanas highlights the significance of the term “death” in relation to the Buddha. He draws out teachings from other traditions and reflects upon accounts of near-death experiences. Ultimately, death is a deeply important issue that everyone must face.

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