From Earth Metta Sangha on Sun, 7 Sep, 2014 - 23:36On September 21st, thousands will take to the streets to motivate the UN Earth Summit (NYC) to take ambitious action on the climate crisis. Anticipated as the biggest unified campaign of our time, Buddhist presence has much to add.
On this day, we’ll engage in rituals of both spiritual and worldly realms. Following a morning of meditation and ritual at the Centre, we’ll join the Sheffield Rivers Rally (organized by Sheffield Climate Alliance) for an afternoon of...
Come and discover the LBC and what it can offer you. Find out about Buddhism, learn to meditate and try a taster session in Breathing Space, our project offering mindfulness for well-being. Also, take part in a tour of the centre, as part of Open House weekend. Refreshments are provided and all events are free.
In the first part Silaketu talks about faith, imagination, symbol and myth, and about seeing deeper. Then he goes on to talk about the Cosmic Refuge Tree and how to approach that world of imagery and meaning.
What is it like to engage with ordination? This is a personal account of one person’s experience of attending the men’s ordination retreat at Guhyaloka in 2014.
It’s an honest and revealling exploration of the inner work done drawing on the work of Joseph Campbell and the myth of St George and the Dragon.
From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 1 Sep, 2014 - 17:45“The Group, The Individual and The Spiritual Community: going beyond conformity and individualism”
An exciting opportunity to explore this exciting theme, with other young men, practicing together and having fun in the inspiring realm of Padmaloka.
26-28th September £50 deposit plus donation For those aged 18-35
From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Sun, 31 Aug, 2014 - 14:18Here’s a picture of the Women’s Ordination Team in India and their support taken at a recent Ordination Team meeting in Bhaja. They do an amazing job helping support women who are training for Ordination, sometimes in very demanding circumstances. Here is a bit about them: There are at present only 3 full-time workers in the team: Tarahridaya and Vijaya, as well as Karunamaya who is not in the picture. There is also Jnanasuri who does a great deal at...
Silapiya continues the Dharma Night theme at the London Buddhist Centre, reflecting further on fear in the Songs of Milarepa. With questions from attendees of the class.
Silapiya continues the Dharma Night theme at the London Buddhist Centre, reflecting further on fear in the Songs of Milarepa. With questions from attendees of the class.