Moksatara introduces the dakini, the tantric embodiment of what’s possible when all of our energy is completely engaged, alive and flowing. These beings of limitless space have complete freedom of mind, fierce energy and a full emotional engagement with life. In order to meet the dakinis we must travel to where they dwell: the cremation grounds, where bodies are taken to be burnt. The deepest, darkest energies to be transformed are associated with fear. By deliberately plunging...
It was very nice to celebrate Dh Chandrashil 40th Dhammic Birthday in community.
Dh Chandrashil was ordain by Bhante on 18th Dec 1983. He feel especial connection with retreat center as in same month ie on 9th Dec 1983 Bhante has done opening ceremony of Sadhamma Pradeep Building.
Its really great pleasure to have Dh Chandrashil at retreat center. He is one great pillar for retreat ...
Colour has an important place in Buddhism, for example as a way to express different aspects of the Enlightened mind in the Five Jinas. This symbolism can open the imagination to new depths of understanding. As an artist and former art teacher, Ahimsaka has studied colour extensively and helps us explore the deeper significance of colour in Buddhist practice. Excerpted from the talk Tantric Path - The Symbolism of Colour given at Cambridge Buddhist...
Milarepa is a well known yogi and poet who lived in 11th Century Tibet. In this talk, given on a young men's weekend at Padmaloka, Manjuvajra outlines and explores the main events of Milarepa’s life, and touches on several of the important characteristics of his teaching – poetry, renunciation, spiritual friendship and mahamudra meditation.