Is awakening near or far, is the path sudden or gradual? Re-presenting Sangharakshita's classic breaking through to Buddhahood. This time with a greater emphasis on Metta as both an essential basis and method for inviting a sudden shift towards awakening on the basis of a gradual approach.
Men’s GFR retreat from 26th Jun to 6th Jul 16. Led by Dh. Anomdassi and supported by Dh. Jnandhavj. Subject for retreat was Know your Mind. Photo by : Dh. Jnandhavj.
This introduction to Buddhist Action Month 2016 focused on three aspects of transforming the world: direct action; creating alternatives; and a shift in consciousness.
Vajratara has been on the move! She arrived in Sheffield after the referendum in the UK about leaving the EU, a time of political turmoil. How can we have a Buddhist response to political change, particularly the rise of ‘ugly’ nationalism and hate crimes? Does Ksanti mean doing nothing, or can it lead to more creative action?
Devamitra shares his experiences fresh from a one-month solitary retreat. Drawing inspiration from Milarepa's 'Myriad Manifestations of Mind' he considers the connection between the path of vision and the path of transformation in the Dharma life.