From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Wed, 11 Mar, 2015 - 16:59It’s pretty damp in Bristol today, and last year our rainy season retreat happened in a very wet month with flooding over much of the UK. But that isn’t why it’s called a rainy season retreat (though people did joke about us invoking rain gods last year)
We’re actually referring to the times when the Buddha and his followers shetered from the monsoon.
As you know, the Buddha and his followers had a wandering lifestyle. But every...
This is a group to share resources for those leading study in North America around the Transcendental Principle retreat.
Anyone can upload their notes or other resources. We will also have a forum in the very near future where we can discuss points together in one space outside of email!
From Tiratanaloka on Sat, 7 Mar, 2015 - 14:56A lot has been going on at Tiratanaloka - we are improving our kitchen and disabled facilities and tidying up some of the ground floor. As a result of this we have moved our office. Our new number is 01874 676352. Come and see what we have done… The new food cupboard is huge!
From Community Highlights on Fri, 6 Mar, 2015 - 12:54Two Order Members were the first to stay in Sangharakshita’s old vihara in Kalimpong. This was the setting for Sangharakhsita’s book ‘Precious Teachers’ and Khantipalo’s book called ‘Noble Friendship’. Here is a short video interview with Ajahn Sitling who is the current owner and who, as a boy, knew Sangharakshita. He talks about his experience living there and reminisces about Sangharakshita and his friends.
