For those of you interested in Maps and Compasses, here is the map of the 51 mental states that I passed around today. We won’t be using the whole map in this course, but for those of you who like such things, I’m happy to share it.
“I teach suffering and its end,” the Buddha once replied when asked what he taught.
Devamitra examines the deeper optimism so easily overlooked in this simple answer and explores the importance of making the most of adversity.
Thank you to those who attended this morning’s community gathering, week one of Mind in Harmony. It was a pleasure to meet you all. As promised, here are a few resources that I mentioned today.
Padmapriya wrote to me recently, as his Public Preceptor, resigning from the Triratna Buddhist Order. After some further discussion with Padmapriya and others, I have formally accepted his resignation. Padmapriya is from Surrey, UK and was ordained at Guhyaloka in June of 2008. We wish Padmapriya well in the future. His resignation letter is included below.
With metta, Saddhaloka
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It has been clear for sometime that sooner or later resigning from the Triratna would come to...
Our next four-week beginners course will be Thursday evenings 7-9 PM, running from October 6 to October 27. In this course, Dh. Suddhayu will provide an introduction to the Buddha’s teachings, with an emphasis on how they can help us navigate the complicated world of conditions and relationships. Each session will also include a period of guided meditation suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience meditating. Offered by donation: $40 suggested for the 4-week course.
The Urban Retreat gives you opportunity to have a retreat experience in the midst of your daily life. This year, there will be more silence and more meditation, and themed talks.
You can carry on living your normal day-to-day life whilst finding ways to intensify your practice of meditation and Buddhism. We will support you with intensive meditation mornings, a silent day-long retreat, weekday morning meditations, evening classes, dharma talks, yoga, daily text messages and emails. Free, booking essential. Book Here
At Akashavana on 16th September the following women received their public ordination:
Public Preceptor: Padmasuri
Claire Brown becomes Amrtavani (the third ‘a’ is long as is the final ‘i’). Sanskrit name meaning: ‘She who plays the music of the deathless’ ‘she whose song is limitless’ Westernised spelling: Amritavani Private Preceptor: Dhatvisvari
Anneke Dekker becomes Maitridaya (second ‘i’ is long as...
Open Day Open House this Sunday the 18th at the LBC! Bring your friends, flatmates, pets, cakes and grandparents, everybody welcome.
Highlights include: 12pm/Talk: Religion. With Maitreyabandhu Is Buddhism a religion, a way of life or a philosophy?…… and what does it have to say about god, fundamentalism and faith? Come and find out.
1pm/Talk: Democracy. With Saraka In such a fragile political situation it is easy to fall into polarisation and argument. Is it possible to cultivate...
Mind in Harmony: Inspired by the title of Subhuti’s book on working with the mind, Dh. Viriyalila will lead a six-week program of meditation and exploration of this all-important topic in our weekly Sunday morning community gathering. Join us for “Mind in Harmony,” starting September 25. Viriyalila writes:
What does a mind in harmony look and feel like? In Buddhist practice, we emphasize ethics of body, speech and mind. We engage in meditation to calm the mind and infuse it with positivity....
