Dharmachari Aditya (Martin Taylor) was suspended from the Order over a year ago following a severe breach of the precepts. His private preceptor Kamalashila and other Order members who know Aditya have tried to be in communication with him over the past year, but it is clear that he has no wish to discuss his behaviour or try to restore a meaningful connection with the Order. Following further discussion at our recent...
After 35 years of trading as Buddhist Right Livelihood business in the UK, Windhorse:Evolution closed its doors. They did so in an exemplary way - with no debts, helping their Fair Trade suppliers to make a difficult transition, and taking very good care of all their employees.
Here are highlights from the workers’ final ritual in Cambridge, UK, on March 26th 2015.
Footage and photography by Ivan Villamar Trujillo as part of The Buddhist Centre...
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman Deafened by other people’s opinions, many of us find it hard to listen to our thoughts, needs and values. During this day we will explore some of the tools and advice Buddhism has to offer to help us become more alive to our own experience, through a combination of...
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman Deafened by other people’s opinions, many of us find it hard to listen to our thoughts, needs and values. During this day we will explore some of the tools and advice Buddhism has to offer to help us become more alive to our own experience, through a combination of...
Tools for training your mind: an introduction to Buddhism and Meditation
A six-week course on the core teachings of the Buddha and how we can use them to train – and transform – our minds. The course will involve instruction in developing mindfulness and deep positive emotion through meditation, as well as investigating the key concepts that underpin Buddhism. Participants will also be encouraged to continue the training practice at home and in their daily lives.
No prior experience is needed, just a willingness...
