I am delighted to let you know that the following seven men will have their ordinations in the context of a “System of Dharma Life” Retreat at Padmaloka 23rd June – 2nd July.
John Barry from Bristol David Culver from Dublin Len Dillon from Manchester Martin Lewis from Manchester Andrew Wassell from North London Alex Lodge from Exeter Andrew Bickley from Leeds
Vadanya gives the first talk in a new series of talks entitled Living Buddhism.
Dharma talk given on Sangha Night at Sheffield Buddhist Centre Tuesday 18th April 2023
I’m very sorry to have to tell you all that Dharmachari Ashvajit, 82, is currently very unwell. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer last autumn, which has since spread to his bones, and has recently had multiple falls.
He is currently living in a care home in Llanidloes, mid-Wales, close to his boyhood and most recent home, where he is now mostly bed-bound, increasingly frail and increasingly unable to recognise people, due also...
Continuing our series of conversations on the subject of autism within The Triratna Buddhist Community, we rejoin Ratnaguna and Prajnanandi for another episode, focusing this time on communication and the development of friendship.
With so much emphasis in our community on the importance of establishing deep spiritual friendships, Prajnanandi shares her experience of how building such relationships can present significant challenges for someone who is neurodiverse.
We also discuss the ordination process within the Triratna Buddhist Community and unpack why many neurodiverse practitioners may...
The opening night of our film festival fundraiser for Karuna-USA is only a few days away. We know it’s Pride weekend and there’s a log going on, but if you’re looking for something to do, please join us in person or by Zoom!
Our first movie offering is the highly acclaimed Pad Yatra.
Open to all experienced Dharma practitioners (3yrs minimum meditation practice)
Starting 8pm Friday ending 9pm Sunday.
Sessions 10am-12pm, 4-6pm, 8-9pm (uk time).
I’m trying out a weekend retreat on Zoom. It’s open to Order members and all experienced meditators. it will be about deepening the practices of Anapanasati and Brahmavihara which I teach each week. If you want to have a look at how I approach these...
Continuing our series of conversations on the subject of autism within The Triratna Buddhist Community, we rejoin Ratnaguna and Prajnanandi for another episode, focusing this time on communication and the development of friendship.
With so much emphasis in our community on the importance of establishing deep spiritual friendships, Prajnanandi shares her experience of how building such relationships can present significant challenges for someone who is neurodiverse.
We also discuss the ordination process within the Triratna Buddhist Community and unpack why many neurodiverse practitioners may...
