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Mindfulness with Breathing

By viriyalila on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 23:21

By viriyalila on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 23:21Introduction to Meditation - Mindfulness with Breathing
Saturday, October 18, 12 - 3 pm

Meditation is really very simple, and it can prove a greatly helpful tool in anyone’s life if they choose to make it a part of what they do. At this workshop participants will learn the ‘Mindfulness with Breathing’ meditation. This is a traditional Buddhist meditation aimed at calming the mind improving one’s ability to focus, choose wisely, and be creative in their conditions. You do...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Padmasambhava Puja

By viriyalila on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 22:26

Padmasambhava Puja

By viriyalila on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 22:26The new moon of September is a day dedicated to Padmasambhava, a great Buddhist teacher from the 8th century. Join us for an evening of meditation, ritual and readings of sacred texts as we explore the archetype of the tantric guru.

Wednesday, September 24th, 7 - 9 pm
Portsmouth Buddhist Center, 84 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor

London Buddhist Centre

Ice Bucket Meditation

By Singhamanas on Thu, 18 Sep, 2014 - 11:26

Ice Bucket Meditation

By Singhamanas on Thu, 18 Sep, 2014 - 11:26For whatever life throws at you; with Subhadramati, Nandaraja and Shraddhasiddhi. As part of the Urban Retreat 2014.

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Cultivating Dhyana

By viriyalila on Tue, 9 Sep, 2014 - 17:44

Cultivating Dhyana

By viriyalila on Tue, 9 Sep, 2014 - 17:44The experiences of steady concentration and profound bliss that are cultivated in meditation are accessible to anyone who makes the effort. In this workshop we will look at the factors that constitute what we in the West have come to call “higher consciousness”. We will discuss how to recognize these factors, and how to make a place for them in our lives.

Led by Suddhayu with 20+ years of meditation experience, a most excellent teacher! Offered by donation, $40-20 suggested.

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Dharmabyte: Unmindfulness Defined

By Rijupatha on Thu, 28 Aug, 2014 - 19:25

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Forgetfulness and distraction are the rule in ordinary life, but awareness and a ‘fullness of mind’ is at the heart of human growth and development. Sangharakshita gives us today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Unmindfulness Defined,” from the 1968 talk “Levels of Awareness: Right Mindfulness”. This talk is part of the series “The Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path”.

Norwich Buddhist Centre

Vajraguptā on bliss

By Maitrisingha on Mon, 25 Aug, 2014 - 09:31

Vajraguptā on bliss

By Maitrisingha on Mon, 25 Aug, 2014 - 09:31The second of a series of short Dharma chats with Vajraguptā.

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

The Art of Meditation: Loving Kindness

By viriyalila on Thu, 21 Aug, 2014 - 21:55

The Art of Meditation: Loving Kindness

By viriyalila on Thu, 21 Aug, 2014 - 21:55Meditation is really very simple, and it can prove a greatly helpful tool in anyone’s life if they choose to make it a part of what they do. Our next Introductory workshop is on Sunday, September 7, 12-3 pm with Khemavassika. On this workshop participants will learn the ‘Development of Loving Kindness’ (Metta Bhavana) meditation. This is a traditional Buddhist meditation aimed at opening up to greater kindness, love, empathy and compassion. You do not need to be a Buddhist...

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Dharmabyte: Fill Your Heart With Love

By Rijupatha on Thu, 21 Aug, 2014 - 18:53

In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Fill your Heart with Love,” Vanaraji shares a personal story of learning that if you fill your heart with love, there’s no room for anything else. The full talk, “The Metta Sutta” was given at the Women’s Night Class at the LBC on July 12th 2012 and includes a lovely reading of the sutra.

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Norwich Buddhist Centre

Vajraguptā on the body

By Maitrisingha on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 17:45

Vajraguptā on the body

By Maitrisingha on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 17:45We are pleased to present the first of a series of short videos of Order Members talking on the Dharma. The first comes from Vajraguptā’s hut! Here Varjagupta tells us about the the importance of the body both in and out of meditation.

It’s recorded in HD (high definition), so watch it on YouTube and choose the HD option if you have a good connection to get a better picture (click the cog symbol underneath the video...

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Dharmabyte: Breath is Essential to Life

By Rijupatha on Fri, 15 Aug, 2014 - 20:35

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Breath is Essential to Life” is an excerpt from the talk titled “Anatomy of the Breath”. This talk provides a really good working context to help your meditation practice. Best to lie down comfortably as you listen to Padmadharshini’s description of the anatomical and physiological processes involved in breathing. She’s a yoga teacher as well as a meditation teacher and she draws on both those sets of...

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