Parami gives her take on Virya the paramita. Exploring what it means and how we work with it, through the lens of Bhante's poem, 'the song of the windhorse'
Candrika gave this talk as part of GBC's 2020 Virya series. In it she travels from the finite sense of her own energy to the Buddha's awakened manifestation of infinite energy.
AS part of the GBC's Virya series, Pasadini explores the Bodhicaryavatara by Shantideva. Beginning with a brief overview of the whole text, she focuses on the chapter on Virya.
Viryadevi opens up the world of Peaceful Vajrapani for us. In this talk she introduces us to this figure and leads us through a short reflection focused on the qualities of Vajrapani.
On 29th June the Alfoxton Park Trust – Jayaraja, Lokabandhu and Cittapala - received the keys to Alfoxton House in Somerset, UK, with the aim of creating a retreat centre where longer, intensive retreats can take place, as well as having retreats focusing on poetry and the arts. The intention is for this retreat centre to be an eco-centre that produces its own food.
Alfoxton House is a place with a rich history: in 1797, the poet ...
In the last five years, FutureDharma has grown to support 45 international Triratna projects, including those of the India Dhamma Trust, distributing over £650,000. Their trustees represent Triratna’s Three Strands and take our strategic lead from the International Council.
In 2020 FutureDharma aims to raise £400,000 for this vital work. They are now seeking an inspired and engaged Order member to join their motivated and harmonious team as Finance and Systems Director. This person will be a member of the Directors’ Team which shapes and...
If you are any way way connected to Triratna, the International Council is kind of a big deal. Even if you don’t know it!
Last week – as every year – Order members all around the world gathered for a series of intensive discussions to explore Dharma practice in our community. What’s live and bubbling up in their own areas: Australia and New Zealand, Canada & the USA, Europe, India, Ireland & the UK. What’s passing...
If you’d like to start a practice of meditation but aren’t sure where to start, or if you’ve been meditating for some time and would like to reinvigorate your practice, this week’s free eBook is for you. It’s Wildmind: A Step-by-Step Guide to Meditation by Bodhipaksa.
Last week’s free eBook, A Guide to the Bodhisattvas by Vessantara will remain free to download until Monday, 7th September.
