In a further talk at the Bristol Buddhist Centre in the series on Building The Buddhaland, Taranita draws on the Song of Zazen from Hakuin, the image of Entering the Marketplace with Bliss Bestowing Hands, Brad Warner and Dogen to help describe the practice of Building the Buddhaland in this very moment.
An informal talk full of poems and reflections on life, death, friendship and faith, on the choices that we make, and why? After 10 years as Mitra Convenor Saraha relishes life, relishes the love of living, the love of love.
Subhadramati continues the series exploring the place of Eros and Beauty in the Buddhist life by drawing out the experience of poetry and connecting with strangers.
From 26th January 2015
Continuing the seminar series exploring Eros and Beauty, Jnanavaca draws inspiration from Keats on the ascent of beauty.
With some questions and answers.
9th March 2015
Padmavajra continues the seminar with reference to Shantideva - the great Buddhist master from 8th India and the then world-famous Nalanda Buddhist University - and to Manjughosha - the archetypal bodhisattva of wisdom.
Monday 23rd March 2015
Meditation Practice Morning - April 19th, 10 am - 1 pm
Learn a creative, energizing, and inspiring meditation practice based on the traditional forms of a Buddhist stupa. The stupa practice includes engaging with color, shape, energy, and the elements (earth, water, fire, air, space, consciousness). In it we use imagination, visualization, introspection and concentration. Many enjoy the use of symbol and the connection with energy in the practice. Benefits of the stupa practice are focus, self-awareness, integration of...
We have two opportunities to learn traditional Buddhist meditations in April. These meditations lead to greater calmness and sensitivity, deeper levels of relaxation, transform negative emotions into positive ones, and help keep all things in perspective. Suitable for all levels of experience. You do not need to be a Buddhist to practice these meditations.
Thursdays, April 9-30th, 7-9 pm - Four Week Meditation Course
In this four-week course you will be introduced to the practice of an ancient Buddhist meditation...
Vasala Sutta: The Discourse on Outcasts, with Rijupatha The True Measure of a Person
The Vasala Sutta (The Discourse on Outcasts) is the source for this Sunday study and discussion with Rijupatha. In the text, the Buddha is assumed to be a worthless beggar by a Brahmin. With his characteristic kindness, the Buddha offers the Brahmin a deep teaching on how the real worth of a man is not to be...
