Buddhist Centre Features
Buddhist Centre Features

Buddhism for Teens (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 424)

By Centre Team on Sat, 12 Mar, 2022 - 10:13

We are delighted to announce a new episode of The Buddhist Centre Podcast, marking the start of a new season of curated conversations.

We begin the new season with some role reversal! Instead of his usual place hosting guests, Dhammamegha from Windhorse Publications puts Candradasa in the hot seat to talk about his new book, ‘Buddhism for Teens’, just published by Rockridge Press.

Download a sample chapter and get a copy of ‘Buddhism for Teens’

It’s not always easy for teenagers to...

The Urban Retreat 2015 - November 21-28
The Urban Retreat 2015 - November 21-28

The Urban Retreat Programme

By mokshini on Mon, 16 Nov, 2015 - 15:58

Here is a copy of the Full Retreat Programme for the  Fourth International Triratna Urban Retreat, 21- 28 Nov 2015

The theme is “Living in the Greater Mandala” - title taken from the book Wisdom beyond Words by Sangharakshita, a commentary on the Ratnaguna Samcayagatha sutra. 

The aim… is to bring an attitude of pure aesthetic appreciation to whatever circumstances that come our way

The Enlightenment of the Buddha was not a cold detached knowledge. He saw with warmth; he saw with feeling; what is more, he

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Dharmabyte: Aligning yourself with the Karma Niyama

By Rijupatha on Mon, 31 Aug, 2015 - 11:00

Our FBA Dharmabyte today is called “Aligning yourself with the Karma Niyama” from the talk “Spiritual Death and Rebirth, a New Perspective On the Dharma Niyama” by Subhuti.

The stages of spiritual death and rebirth are key to the system of meditation, they represent the culimination and fulfilment of the Buddhas vision. During this talk given at Padmaloka Subhuti explains some new elements of Sangharakshitas thinking about how they relate to the Niyamas,...

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FBA Podcast: Revering and Relying Upon the Dharma

By Rijupatha on Sat, 29 Aug, 2015 - 11:00

In this week’s FBA Podcast, “Revering and Relying Upon the Dharma” Subhuti reflects on his recent conversations with Bhante which gave rise to his article: ‘Revering and Relying upon the Dharma: Sangharakshita’s approach to Right View’.

A talk given at the Triratna Buddhist Order Combined European Order Weekend at Wymondham College, 21 August 2010.

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Dharmabyte: Not Just a Matter of Recitation

By Rijupatha on Mon, 17 Aug, 2015 - 18:18

The essential act that makes one a Buddhist is Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels: the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Then one’s life begins to centre on spiritual, not mundane values. Our FBA Dharmabyte today is called “Not Just a Matter of Recitation” by Sangharakshita from the talk “Going for Refuge” given in 1965. This talk is part of the series “The Meaning of Conversion in Buddhism”.

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FBA Podcast: Reaching Out – Communicating the Dharma

By Rijupatha on Sat, 11 Jul, 2015 - 05:07

“The dharma changes lives, it has changed our own and it can change others.” This week’s FBA Podcast is a talk by Dharmashalin he called: “Reaching Out – Communicating the Dharma From Our Appreciation, Courage and Conviction.” Buddhism is a communication, the Buddha, gained Awakening and shared his experience with others which has led us to be here today. This is the origins of Outreach, taking the Dharma to others.

“I have started working for the Birmingham Buddhist Centre to do...

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Dharmabyte: Hiding the Dharma in Story

By Rijupatha on Tue, 27 Jan, 2015 - 03:03
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Hiding the Dharma in Story,” Vajratara reminds us how life’s inspirations are found in the stories passed on to us. From the talk, “Purna and the Perfumed Chamber – Stories From Early Sanskrit Buddhism”, given on March 2012 UK Women National Order Weekend. The theme of the weekend was...
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Dharmabyte: Introducing Eco Dharma

By Rijupatha on Mon, 8 Dec, 2014 - 21:32
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte Amalaketu talks about Eco Dharma at Colchester Buddhist Centre’s Sangha Night series on Engaged Buddhism. Entitled “Introducing Eco Dharma”, he maps out the possible Buddhist response to the environmental crisis.
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#EthicalChristmas: Dharma Book Bestsellers!

#EthicalChristmas: Dharma Book Bestsellers!

By Centre Team on Thu, 20 Nov, 2014 - 18:05Our #ethicalchristmas partner Windhorse Publications have some amazing deals to help make ethical buying an affordable gift option this year!

On some of their bestellers the Standard Membership (completely free!) makes things even cheaper than Amazon! You can also get 40-70% off all these titles:

Buddha Mind, Hello at Last, Meaning in Life, A Path for Parents,Saving the Earth, Meditating, ...
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Dharmabyte: Be Here Now, Is It Enough?

By Rijupatha on Mon, 18 Aug, 2014 - 14:05
In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Be Here Now, Is It Enough?” Ratnaprabha reminds us that discomfort is caused by avoiding discomfort. Relief from suffering is found when we drop our concerns and are present in this moment. But is mindfulness alone enough structure for complete transformation? A systematic approach to changing ones habits and engaging with sangha are both important in our approach to practice. An excerpt from the talk titled ...

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