Yale University Press were kind enough to send me review copies of Stephen Batchelor’s books when they were published. But reviewing them is difficult, as they are polemical, in favour of a particular new...
Although through experience no essential self could be found, the inquiry showed how the assumption of one still showed up. There was a contradiction that was just highlighted through the practice. It was really intense. I found it really helpful. I was more able to move through day to day life with that not feeling so jarring. Something had been learnt around how to just be with all that.
When I first began practice, everything made sense, but it was intellectual whilst...
Here’s Dhammarati with another beautifully made presentation giving the history and Dharma context for the formation of the Triratna International Council.
This includes an audio recording (towards the end of the presentation) of Urgyen Sangharakshita, Triratna’s founder, giving his thoughts on the essential work of the Council as part of a healthy succession plan for our community, in line with his intentions to pass on well his own duties, responsibilities and inspiration.
“I felt my interconnectedness with all beings and that somehow what we were doing was intensely worthwhile.“ - Lilamati, Sheffield Earth Strike Street Meditation
Members of Triratna sanghas across the globe came out in support of the ‘Earth Strike’ on Friday 20th September. In 2018, schoolchildren began walking out of school in protest at global inaction around climate change. This year, the youth climate activists called on adults to support them at an Earth Strike, on 20th September 2019. They did: millions from across the world demonstrated...
Although through experience no essential self could be found, the inquiry showed how the assumption of one still showed up. There was a contradiction that was just highlighted through the practice. It was really intense. I found it really helpful. I was more able to move through day to day life with that not feeling so jarring. Something had been learnt around how to just be with all that.
When I first began practice, everything made sense, but it was intellectual whilst...
Suryadarshini takes us into the forest to meet our shadows, drawing on traditional Buddhist sources and popular cultural references. Her personal approach to the Dharma accesses its universal aspects, and she navigates the darker parts of our experience with curiosity and kindness.
The men’s ordination centre in Spain, Guhyaloka, is currently in need of at least one Order Member or GFR mitra to join our small team supporting the ordination retreats and solitary retreat facilities in our beautiful, remote valley in the Spanish mountains. We offer inspiring conditions for practice, a hut in the forest in which to live and as many almonds as you can eat!
To discuss this opportunity please email Priyadasa...
Post Ordination retreat led by Dhammacharini Shubhajaya from 7th to 10th Oct 19. Attended by Dhni. Shilshraddha, Shantishraddha, Vidyavardhini and Mokshasara. During this retreat was also Dhammachakra Pravartan Day.
We want to be free from suffering and to become free we need to transform ourselves. How do that? Singhamati describes three paths for transformation: self development, self discovery and self surrender. Each path helping us to turn towards and transform different parts of ourselves. This talk was given at Sangha Night at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre.
We want to be free from suffering and to become free we need to transform ourselves. How do that? Singhamati describes three paths for transformation: self development, self discovery and self surrender. Each path helping us to turn towards and transform different parts of ourselves. This talk was given at Sangha Night at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre.
