In this talk Mahamani gives a brief introduction to the red female Buddha Pandaravsini, outlining her qualities and how she can help us in our practice.
This talk was given at the LBC in the context of the monthly Womens Class on 31.5.15.
Eastbourne and Brighton (UK) sangha members joined up for a walk over some of the Seven Sisters, hilly cliffs on the Sussex coastal path. It was a beautiful day with a brilliant blue sky, which only helped us open up to appreciation and gratitude for the beauty of our natural environment. We started the walk with some minutes sitting in silence taking in our surroundings. and then continued on a fabulous walk enjoying each other’s company, as wwell as sharing some...
Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi wrote in an article called ‘A Challenge to Buddhists’ from Buddhadharma magazine (Fall 2007 issue):
‘I know we engage in lofty meditations on kindness and compassion and espouse beautiful ideas of love and peace. But note that we pursue them largely as inward, subjective experiences, geared towards personal transformation. Too seldom does this type of compassion roll up its sleeves and step into the field. Too rarely does it translate into pragmatic programs of effective action realistically designed to...
Birmingham Buddhist Action Month continues with a day retreat on Sunday 7th June. The day is Called Big Picture Dharma: The Wealth Gap and Estonia based Order member Vaddhaka is leading events based on his new book The Buddha on Wall Street: Whats Wrong with Capitalism and What we Can Do About it?
Here is the timetable for the day. Its suitable for anyone who knows the two meditation practices Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana. No charge, donations welcome. Bring...
Tara And The Tears of Avalokitesvara
A Buddhist response to the challenges of the 21 st Century and the Environmental crisis. This talk was given on the Area Order Weekend at Taraloka, May 2015, by Sahajatara.
I was inspired to write something about Vegan nutrition as some people may be considering a Vegan diet, particularly during BAM. It is an important part of the ethical consideration in becoming Vegan - ie looking after ones own health.
This is a very basic introduction, with the aim of raising awareness; I’ve recommended some books for those who want to explore this further.
It is important to remember that we all take individual responsibility for working out what is right for...
What called us to the Dharma? What keeps us returning, and what keeps us away? Silapiya explores the parable of the burning house drawing out advice for how to practice mindfulness in challenging circumstances including with family and in the work place.
From 1st June
We live in the Age of Apologies. Here is an apology that is much more meaningful than many being made today. Mankind owes a profound apology To the Birds, for having polluted the air through which they fly, To the Ape and the Tiger, for having destroyed the forests in which they live, To the Deer and the Bison, for ruthlessly hunting them almost to extinction, To the Rivers and Streams, for poisoning them with...
