Taraloka Retreat Centre
Taraloka Retreat Centre

*ONLINE ORDER MEMBERS RETREAT* Uncontrived mindfulness

By SophieAnn on Wed, 27 Jan, 2021 - 16:49

*ONLINE ORDER MEMBERS RETREAT* Uncontrived mindfulness

By SophieAnn on Wed, 27 Jan, 2021 - 16:49

What is the relationship between mindfulness and wisdom? How can a seemingly simple practice of on-going awareness help us to know the nature of reality? 

Join Vajradevi and her team online from Saturday 13 March to Friday 19 March for a retreat using the Buddha’s words in the Satipatthana Sutta to practice with this profound yet accessible teaching.

Through periods of formal and...

Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

Dharmabyte: Introduction to Talking Meditation

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 16 Nov, 2020 - 06:00

Vajradevi introduces the idea of ‘talking meditation’, where we carry the thread of awareness through verbal communication. This extends beyond awareness of the speech precepts to being aware of the texture or tone of our own and others’ voices, using a ‘settled back’ stance and giving priority to the thread of awareness/knowing over the content of what’s being said. She gives tips for the practice: staying aware of our own minds, aiming to let go of trying and...

Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

FBA Podcast: Not About Being Good - Beyond Guilt

By Sadayasihi on Sat, 17 Oct, 2020 - 05:10

Buddhist ethics are not about conforming to a set of conventions, not about ‘being good’ in order to gain rewards. Instead, living ethically springs from the awareness that other people are no different from yourself. You can actively develop this awareness, through cultivating love, clarity and contentment, which can ultimately help us to come into greater harmony with all that lives.

Arthapriya, a Public Preceptor who lives in Cambridge, takes a personal and Dharmic look at what...

Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

FBA Podcast: Spiritual Receptivity and Just Sitting

By Sadayasihi on Sat, 27 Jun, 2020 - 14:00

Vessantara shares reflections that emerged during his three year retreat, namely a poignant opportunity to let go of self reference and enjoy the simple awareness of the present moment.

This talk was given at the Triratna Buddhist Order European Order Gathering at Wymondham College August 25, 2012.

***
Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast - bite-sized inspiration three times every week! (Apple Podcasts)

Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast - a full Dharma talk every...

Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

Dharmabyte: What are we Doing when we Meditate?

By Sadayasihi on Thu, 25 Jun, 2020 - 14:00

Untangling our Views…

Amaragita explodes and expands notions around the practice of paying attention via awareness of the breath, using the deceptively simple exercise of taking just five breaths through the day.

We hear how the practice relates to the theory of Buddhist meditation and are encouraged to choose and learn from our direct experience of how we respond to our breath in the moment. There is also a chance to try it out as you listen -...

Bump elbows, say hello!
The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times

Awareness is Revolutionary: Talking about Race and Buddhism

By akasajoti on Wed, 24 Jun, 2020 - 14:27

Awareness is Revolutionary: Talking about Race and Buddhism

By akasajoti on Wed, 24 Jun, 2020 - 14:27

On 25 June, from 19.00-21.00 (UK), Subhuti will be in conversation with Suryagupta, the Chair of the London Buddhist Centre, on the topic of race, caste and Buddhism. They will explore the themes personally, arriving at a distinctively Dharmic approach to race and Buddhism, with time for you to ask questions via the chat facility on their YouTube Livestream. All are invited to join the LBC Sangha for what promises to be a memorable and significant evening.

Bump elbows, say hello!
The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times

Closing the Home Retreat - Meditating in the Mandala

By kusaladevi on Thu, 18 Jun, 2020 - 12:05

Closing the Home Retreat - Meditating in the Mandala

By kusaladevi on Thu, 18 Jun, 2020 - 12:05

We hope you have enjoyed Meditating in the Mandala with us this week! 

Thank you so much to Tejananda for leading daily sessions, exploring a dynamic, embodied, somatic approach to meditation and Awakening. You can find the recordings of the daily Zoom sessions on the Home Retreat page. You can also find the recordings on this Youtube Playlist.

Please give now, so that we can offer home retreats and other resources to more people like you in the future.

Here are some comments...

Bump elbows, say hello!
The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times

Tejananda Live Recordings now available - Meditating in the Mandala Home Retreat

By kusaladevi on Wed, 17 Jun, 2020 - 11:28

Tejananda Live Recordings now available - Meditating in the Mandala Home Retreat

By kusaladevi on Wed, 17 Jun, 2020 - 11:28

If you haven’t been able to meditate at the live Zoom sessions with Tejananda, then there’s good news. The video recordings of each day are now available on the Home Retreat page! Head over there to check them out.

You can still join the live sessions, today and tomorrow

USA 8am PST | México 10am | USA 11am EST | UK & IE 4pm | Europe 5pm CET

The link to connect to Zoom will be available on The Home Retreat page before the event

We look forward to seeing you there!

Do...

Bump elbows, say hello!
The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times

Day 3 - Meditating in the Mandala Home Retreat

By kusaladevi on Sun, 14 Jun, 2020 - 09:44

Day 3 - Meditating in the Mandala Home Retreat

By kusaladevi on Sun, 14 Jun, 2020 - 09:44

We hope you are enjoying the Home Retreat - Meditating in the Mandala: An Embodied Approach to Awakening!

Don’t forget to join Tejananda live today.

USA 8am PST | México 10am | USA 11am EST | UK & IE 4pm | Europe 5pm CET

The link to connect to Zoom will be available on The Dharma Toolkit before the event

We look forward to seeing you there!

As always, if you are not able...

Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

FBA Podcast: Mindfulness and Insight

By Sadayasihi on Sat, 13 Jun, 2020 - 14:00

Drawing on his book on the Buddha, Vishvapani explores the connection between awareness of our immediate experience and seeing the true nature of existence.

Talk given at Cardiff Buddhist Centre, 2018.

***
Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast - bite-sized inspiration three times every week! (Apple Podcasts)

Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast - a full Dharma talk every week! (Apple Podcasts)

Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or...

Pages