The first of a series on the 4 reminders, given live at the North London Buddhist Centre, 12 Sept 2020. 1. Our life as a human being is a precious opportunity. 2. Everything changes, and death is inevitable, so don’t lose your opportunities. 3. You do make a difference, the way you live and act now will change the future for yourself and for the world. 4. Ordinary habitual or self-centred life is a trial for everyone, so live a meaningful life, take your opportunities, make a difference! Everyone can liberate themselves. What is so special about human awareness, and what particular advantages make it 'precious'? Ratnaprabha shows how we can see the huge value of what life is offering right now, and take this opportunity to commit to practice.

In the first of a series of three podcasts entitled The World is Burning, Ratnaprabha explains why craving is such a fundamental issue for Buddhists, how it relates to both desire and clinging, why it causes us problems, and how to deal with it.

This powerful Buddha Day talk from Parami focusses on the seven weeks after the Buddha's enlightenment and draws out the relevance for us today. Given on Buddha Day at North London Buddhist Centre, May 2018.

Devamitra reflects on the third ordination vow, 'For the attainment of Enlightenment, I accept this ordination'. Given during a London regional Order day to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Triratna Buddhist Order, 8th April 2018.