Tag: Ratnadeva

Buddhafield

At Home with the Elements Online Event 2022

By lotusbuddhafield on Mon, 6 Dec, 2021 - 16:34

At Home with the Elements Online Event 2022

By lotusbuddhafield on Mon, 6 Dec, 2021 - 16:34

13th - 27th February, 2022

Our sense of identity is deeply rooted in the real nature of things. This is the fullness of contentment.
- Subhuti, Mind in Harmony

What is the antidote to deep feelings of separation? Of despair and loneliness? Without being able to control everything, how can we hope to gain any sense of security?

Connecting with deep identity means realising that we are nature, that we contain the six elements within us at the same time...

West London Buddhist Centre

The Spiral Path

By Sophie_WLBCPublicity on Sat, 29 May, 2021 - 11:48

The Spiral Path

By Sophie_WLBCPublicity on Sat, 29 May, 2021 - 11:48

This course runs over six Wednesdays 16 June to 21 July, 7-9pm

The Buddha has presented us with an inspiring path to liberation. The key stages on the journey are characterised by a progressive chain of positive mental states, such as bliss and serenity. Given the right conditions, each stage unfolds naturally from the previous, taking one closer to a realisation of how things really are and ultimately to liberation.

Over the six weeks of this course we will explore this inspiring trajectory through...

West London Buddhist Centre

Introduction to Buddhism: Path to Freedom

By Sophie_WLBCPublicity on Sat, 29 May, 2021 - 11:45

Introduction to Buddhism: Path to Freedom

By Sophie_WLBCPublicity on Sat, 29 May, 2021 - 11:45

This course will run on six Tuesdays 22 June to 3 August (*no class on Tuesday 13 July), 7-9.15pm.

Looking for a clear overview of essential teachings and practices at the heart of Buddhism? Join us for this course on key aspects of the Buddhist tradition that offer a path to greater freedom and confidence in the face of these unprecedented and uncertain times. We explore how to apply the teachings in your day-to-day life.

Classes will include a mixture of discussion, presentation and...

Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now

Paganism and the Dharma

By mokshini on Wed, 26 Jul, 2017 - 12:24

Paganism and the Dharma

By mokshini on Wed, 26 Jul, 2017 - 12:24

This fabulously interesting workshop aims to explore the common ground between paganism and the Dharma. Ratnadeva writes -

“We will look at extracts from Bhante’s writings, in which he describes possible benefits for Western Buddhism of engaging with paganism. More specifically we will look at animism as a common mythical context. I will describe how I have been exploring these complementarities within the context of team-based-right-livlihood with Buddhafield. There will be time for a (hopefully!) open-minded and open-hearted discussion, during which we...