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Suffering is Methodology Not Metaphysics

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 28 Aug, 2023 - 11:00

Padmadhara reflects on the importance of gratitude in the spiritual life, providing some of his own reasons for being grateful, as well as drawing inspiration from another Song of Milarepa on the theme. As the talk starts, Padmadhara lists teachers and friends of his to whom he is grateful.

Excerpted from the talk Milarepa - Gratitude and Dukkha - The First Noble Truth given at London Buddhist Centre, 2014.

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Returning from the Wilderness

From Buddhist Voices on Wed, 9 Aug, 2023 - 09:45

In this episode of the Buddhist Voices podcast, we delve into the life of Dharmachari Jyotipala. Ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in the late 1970s, Jyotipala’s spiritual journey has taken in many different contexts within the Order, including a spell living in India wearing formal Buddhist robes. However, his spiritual life started much earlier than that. Raised a catholic he became inspired by Thomas Merton and joined a then new monastery in Utah, ‘Our Lady of the Holy Trinity’,...

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The Cosmos As Existing in Space

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 5 Jul, 2023 - 11:29

Revered by Buddhists from earliest times, the stupa is here explained in terms of the five elements, the ‘Vase of Initiation’, and the ‘Flaming Drop’.

Excerpted from the talk given by Sangharakshita entitled The Tantric Symbolism of the Stupa as part of the series Creative Symbols of the Tantric Path to Enlightenment, 1972.

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A new book available for sponsorship: 'The Subtle Art of Caring' by River Wolton

From Windhorse Publications on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 10:02

A new book available for sponsorship: 'The Subtle Art of Caring' by River Wolton

From Windhorse Publications on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 10:02

Today, we want to introduce you and invite you to sponsor a book that will come out this November. It is called The Subtle Art of Caring: A Guide to Sustaining Compassion.

The Buddha taught the practices of loving kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. You may know and practise them as the Brahma Viharas. They are the guides and means to cultivate positive emotions and minimise harmful ones.

Poet, writer, activist, coach, and Buddhist teacher River Wolton gives...

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One day + only £1800 to go... Ratnadharini shares her gratitude and inspiration...

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 00:10

One day + only £1800 to go... Ratnadharini shares her gratitude and inspiration...

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 00:10

Ratnadharini is on the final day(!) of her 150 mile pilgrimage between the places of Sangharakshita’s birth and death; and, we have reached 88% of her fundraising target.

Here she shares her delight and gratitude for all the generosity she has received thus far, and tells us of her inspiration for the Tiratanaloka Unlimited project.

She would like to raise another £1800, which we could do if 25 people give £70 each.

Can you give and contribute to Tiratanaloka...

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Dharmabytes: What is a Bodhisattva?

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 15 Jun, 2023 - 11:00

Nagapriya explores the emergence of the Bodhisattva Ideal in the Mahayana tradition by discussing the historical context in which this basic concept developed, its ties to early Buddhist texts, and what the bodhisattva’s life entails, on both the mundane and cosmic levels.

From the talk entitled The Ideal of Universal Awakening, part of the series Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, given at Manchester Buddhist Centre, 2009.

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Refreshing Mindfulness Practice: an Online Masterclass with Suryagupta

From London Buddhist Centre on Mon, 29 May, 2023 - 12:51

Refreshing Mindfulness Practice: an Online Masterclass with Suryagupta

From London Buddhist Centre on Mon, 29 May, 2023 - 12:51

N.B. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 22nd

A regular mindfulness meditation practice will help us engage with our life with more attention and appreciation.

In this online masterclass, Suryagupta will share tools to develop (or re-invigorate) a mindfulness practice that is enjoyable and sustainable. There will be led meditation, guidance, and the opportunity to ask questions.

Thurs 22nd June | 7-8.30pm | On Zoom

Free to join, by donation.

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FILM FESTIVAL: in support of Karuna USA’S work on climate resilience

From Karuna Fundraisers on Fri, 2 Jun, 2023 - 16:54

FILM FESTIVAL: in support of Karuna USA’S work on climate resilience

From Karuna Fundraisers on Fri, 2 Jun, 2023 - 16:54

4 evenings, 4 inspiring films about small projects making big differences in the lives of all beings in some of the world’s most fragile areas.

Join us via zoom or in-person!

Climate change is no longer a “someday” thing; we know it’s here now. The stories of the devastation caused by flooding in South Asia earlier this year have underscored this. Naturally, we see suffering and we want to help, but how? As dire as those conditions have become for people and all beings,...

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'Teachers of Enlightenment' and going for refuge as part of a global sangha - a conversation with Vajratara

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 24 May, 2023 - 11:37

'Teachers of Enlightenment' and going for refuge as part of a global sangha - a conversation with Vajratara

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 24 May, 2023 - 11:37

Listen to this episode +much more!

The Dharma is a universal teaching and an array of practices for liberation. In history, it is embodied by teachers who respond to the particular forms of suffering and bondage that they are born into, human and social.

In its spread between India and what could broadly be called the West, the Triratna Buddhist movement and order is rather unique in contemporary convert Buddhism.

In this episode, Dhammamegha is in conversation with Vajratara about...

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Looking back on Adhisthana's 2022 International Course: A film by Prasadachitta

From Adhisthana on Fri, 26 May, 2023 - 12:10

Looking back on Adhisthana's 2022 International Course: A film by Prasadachitta

From Adhisthana on Fri, 26 May, 2023 - 12:10

Last year, we had the privilege of hosting a one-month international course for Order Members from around the world, aiming to provide training, support, and the opportunity to forge deep friendships and connections within the international sangha.

Led by a team of Order members who live and work at Adhisthana, participants delved into the four lineages - inspiration, teachings, practices, and responsibility. There was also training in leading study groups and creating a culture of feedback; hopefully giving participants the confidence and...