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Men's Great Gathering 2017

Mon, 2 Jan, 2017 - 12:31

Announcing the theme of the first Men’s Great gathering of 2017:
*21ST CENTURY BODHISATTVA*
24th - 26th February
Led by Dharmashalin and Vajrashura, with talks by Akkupa and Padmavajra
A weekend open to all men familiar with Triratna puja and meditation, exploring how to live out the altruistic ideal of Buddhism in the modern world.
For more info and all bookings:
http://www.padmaloka.org.uk/retreats/2017/great-gathering-1-21st-century…
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Image: detail from Padmapani (two-armed Avalokiteshvara)...

Vidyavachin

Steering to the Deep - Sub35 Men's Weekend - December 2016

Mon, 31 Oct, 2016 - 10:18

Steering to the Deep - Sub35 Men's Weekend - December 2016

Mon, 31 Oct, 2016 - 10:18

Padmaloka Sub 35s Retreats-

*STEERING TO THE DEEP*
2nd - 4th of December

A weekend exploring the profundity of the Dharma through talks, discussion, ritual, friendship and meditation.

“Just as the mighty ocean has but one taste, the taste of salt, even so the Dharma has but one taste, the taste of Freedom. “

Open to all men aged 18-35 and led by a team of young...

Sanghanistha

Surlingham Village Festival at Padmaloka

Thu, 15 Sep, 2016 - 10:21

Surlingham Village Festival at Padmaloka

Thu, 15 Sep, 2016 - 10:21

This year Padmaloka once again hosted the Surlingham village festival, as we do every other year.

The day was a resounding success, despite the threat of rain which in the end never fully materialised (much gratitude to the nagas for their part in this). There was live music throughout ranging from a one man 80’s cover act, to acoustic folk and the village choir. There were lots of activities, games and competition for all ages. Padmaloka managed to win 6 of the...

Sanghanistha

Book early

Tue, 26 Jan, 2016 - 10:23

Book early

Tue, 26 Jan, 2016 - 10:23

Our first Ordination Training Weekend is now fully booked: http://www.padmaloka.org.uk/news/ordination-training-weekend-fully-booked

Sanghanistha

2015: A Record Breaking Year

Sun, 10 Jan, 2016 - 15:08

2015: A Record Breaking Year

Sun, 10 Jan, 2016 - 15:08

2015 saw a record amount of men requesting Ordination.

Read more here:
http://www.padmaloka.org.uk/news/record-breaking-year

Vidyavachin

Young Men's Weekend Retreat Next Weekend

Sat, 5 Dec, 2015 - 15:47

Young Men's Weekend Retreat Next Weekend

Sat, 5 Dec, 2015 - 15:47

Welcoming all men aged 18 to 35 to come and take part in a weekend of meditation, friendship, ritual and discussion, exploring the mysterious archetypal figures of the Four Great Kings. All levels of experience welcome.

Led By Saddhamani and a team of young Order members

Please book via the Padmaloka Website:

http://www.padmaloka.org.uk/retreats/2015/young-mens-weekend-retreat-fou…

Vidyavachin

Bodhisattva Ideal and What is the Order? - final spaces

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015 - 16:47

Bodhisattva Ideal and What is the Order? - final spaces

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015 - 16:47

We have managed to create a few more spaces on the ‘Bodhisattva Ideal’ and ‘What is the Order?’ retreats in November and December this year.

These 5 day retreats have proven very popular and are likely to book up again soon, so if you would like to reserve a place, please book via the website retreats pages:
http://www.padmaloka.org.uk/retreats

aryapala

Public Ordinations

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 10:27

Public Ordinations

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 10:27

Tomorrow, Thursday the 1st of October Jeff Clay from Leeds, Jim Wilde from London and Brian Sender from Birmingham will all be publicly ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order here at Padmaloka. A Public Ordination is a powerful and joyous occasion and all are welcome. If you would like to attend, please email the Guest Master on info [at] padmaloka.org.uk . The ceremony begins promptly at 2pm and lasts about 1 hour. Please plan to arrive between 1.30pm...

Sanghanistha

Themes for Ordination Retreats 2 and 3 Announced

Tue, 2 Jun, 2015 - 18:49

Themes for Ordination Retreats 2 and 3 Announced

Tue, 2 Jun, 2015 - 18:49

You may have noticed several short Ordination Training Retreats in the Padmaloka programme, well we can now announce the theme for Ordination Training Retreats 2 and 3. For all the info click here

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