13th March
Dassini looks at Vajrapani and “the irrepressible energy in pursuit of the good and the liberation from dukkha for all beings whatsoever," he represents.
Saddhanandhi returns to Glasgow to lead the community in a week of study and practice on the theme of Virya. “If you do not keep your Guru’s teaching in your heart, will you not become your own deceiver” Tibetan Book of the Dead.
Hilary Barclay, Christine Cather and Karen McLaughlin, three women embarking on this years’ ordination retreat reflect on the advice to the 3 fortunate women and their own developing going for refuge.
8th March 2020
Saddhanandi returns to Glasgow to lead the community in a week of study and practice on the theme of Virya. “If you do not keep your Guru’s teaching in your heart, will you not become your own deceiver” Tibetan Book of the Dead.
10th March 2020
Saddhanandi explores laziness, what it looks like in the context of Buddhist practice. “ Every opportunity is an opportunity to lie down, spiritually speaking”
11th March 2020
Pasadini leads us in reflections on the 4 right efforts in the context of Virya. “ Buddhism is for people who are prepared to make an effort.”
12th March 2020
Saddhanandi looks into Virya and what it is. “ Spiritual life is not just about vision, it's about applying yourself to a path of transformative action”.
13th March
Dassini looks at Vajrapani and “the irrepressible energy in pursuit of the good and the liberation from dukkha for all beings whatsoever," he represents.
How do we relate to the Buddha? Sangharakshita has emphasised the importance of connecting with him as a historical figure. Through personal example and stories Dharmashalin asks the question, do we even see the Buddha as a kind old man? Maybe that would be a good start…
Wojciech Janowski from Krakow should have been ordained earlier this year in the course of a retreat at Padmaloka. That retreat was cancelled because of the corona virus pandemic.
He will now be ordained during a short retreat in Poland from 27 July to 2 August. His Public Ordination will take place on Saturday 1 August.
