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What Is Nirvana and Do We Really Want to Get There? Talk 4

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Fri, 19 Mar, 2021 - 00:00
Vajragupta talks about Nirvana as seen in the early Buddhist tradition - as the eradication of greed, hatred, and delusion, and the cessation of the whole samsaric process. And then he explores how Nirvana was seen in later tradition - linking this to the Bodhisattva Ideal and the realisation of emptiness and compassion.
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Online Spring Retreat

From London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 18 Mar, 2021 - 15:30

Online Spring Retreat

From London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 18 Mar, 2021 - 15:30

The Myth of the Return Journey, April 1-5

In this time when it’s not been possible to be on retreat together in person, we’ve developed new ways to help you create the same conditions in the midst of your everyday life. Expect meditation, inspiring talks, yoga and an international retreat community to share your practice and your progress with.

Since it coincides with the Easter bank holiday weekend, it’s an ideal opportunity to block out some time and engage...

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Dharmabyte: Calling to Ratnasambhava

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 18 Mar, 2021 - 05:00

Ratnaghosha shares a personal devotional prayer to the Buddha Ratnasambhava, the golden Buddha of the South.

Excerpted from the talk entitled Ratnasambhava given at Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 2015.

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The Three Protectors: Manjusri

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Wed, 17 Mar, 2021 - 00:00
The second in a series of talks by Parami looking at the Three Protectors. In this talk she looks at Manjusri, the sword bearing embodiment of Wisdom. How can the figure and symbolism of Manjusri help us, especially in difficult times? Talk given in 2020 at Manchester Buddhist Centre's Sangha evening.
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Combined UK & Ireland Area Virtual Triratna Order Day Morning

From Order Connection on Tue, 16 Mar, 2021 - 22:53

Combined UK & Ireland Area Virtual Triratna Order Day Morning

From Order Connection on Tue, 16 Mar, 2021 - 22:53

Sunday 4th April 2021

In recent years the Triratna Order Day celebrations have usually been organised regionally. This year, however, due to obvious circumstances, the UK & Ireland men’s and women’s Regional Order Convenors have decided to offer a ‘Virtual Triratna Order Morning’ (VTOM!) to tie in with the global events being organised by the International Order Convenors, hosted The Buddhist Centre Online. All UK and Ireland Dharmacharis and Dharmacharinis are welcome.

The theme will...

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Work with us in Brixton

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 16 Mar, 2021 - 20:30

We’re recruiting for a part-time Technician and Online Events Coordinator (8 hours per week). 

The Brixton Buddhist Community is a thriving sangha which has developed a significant online presence over the past 12 months. Although we may soon be resuming in-person classes, video content and online events will continue to be an important part of our programme. 

Although our community events are mostly supported by volunteers, we do have a few employed team members to help...

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Breathing In Relation: Guided Meditation

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 16 Mar, 2021 - 00:00
Mindfulness of Breathing in relation to the Enlightened Mind. Introducing then leading through a practice: us as we are, engaging with mindfulness of breathing in the presence of Kisa Gotami. Third of five meditations led by Maitrisiddhi during 'True Entrusting: Shinran, the Buddha and Bhante' Taraloka online retreat. Talks from that retreat also available.
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Self Surrender Metta Bhavana - Guided Meditation

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 16 Mar, 2021 - 00:00
In the classic five stages, receiving metta from the limitlessly compassionate Enlightened Mind. Fourth of five meditations led by Maitrisiddhi during 'True Entrusting: Shinran, the Buddha and Bhante' Taraloka online retreat. Talks from that retreat also available.
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Sitting In Relation: Mantra and Visualisation - Guided Meditation

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 16 Mar, 2021 - 00:00
Introducing then leading a practice. The yidam as the esoteric Dharma refuge. Bringing our own relative helplessness into relation with Amitabha’s measureless compassion. Final meditation led by Maitrisiddhi during 'True Entrusting: Shinran, the Buddha and Bhante' Taraloka online retreat. Talks from that retreat also available.
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'Visualisation' From a Shin Perspective

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 16 Mar, 2021 - 00:00
How to engage with ‘visualisation’ practices from a Shin self-surrender perspective. (Maitrisiddhi went on to lead through a visualisation of Vairocana, but this is only available to Order Members and those who attended the retreat.) From 'True Entrusting: Shinran, the Buddha and Bhante' Taraloka online retreat.

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