Adhisthana
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The Three Jewels

By Maitriyogini on Mon, 26 May, 2025 - 10:30

The Three Jewels

By Maitriyogini on Mon, 26 May, 2025 - 10:30

Dhammarati and Saddhanandi take a closer look at some important quotes from ‘The Three Jewels’ exploring Sangharakshita’s ability to combine the poetic and the analytical. They will be leading an Order retreat together on this material at the end of June - join us online or in person.

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Free Buddhist Audio

Happy Indeed We Live (FBA Podcast)

By Centre Team on Sat, 22 Jun, 2024 - 14:05

“Happy indeed we live, friendly amid the haters. Among those who hate we dwell free from hate. Happy indeed we live, healthy amid the sick. Among those who are sick we dwell free from sickness. Happy indeed we live, content amid the greedy. Among those who are greedy, we dwell free from greed.” (The Dhammapada, chapter 14, ‘Happiness’, verses 197-199). Ratnaghosha explores the Buddha’s vision of spiritual community as it is expressed in three verses of the...

Jobs, Volunteering & Communities
Jobs, Volunteering & Communities

We are Recruiting! – Finance Officer

By Alexbeard on Thu, 30 May, 2024 - 11:28

We are Recruiting! – Finance Officer

By Alexbeard on Thu, 30 May, 2024 - 11:28

We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our skilled, dynamic, and harmonious team.

- Do you thrive in a collaborative environment with like-minded Buddhists?

- Are you looking for part-time remote work?

- Are you an experienced finance professional?

- Are you an Order Member or Mitra training for ordination?

If yes, this might be just...

Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Working with Doubt and Limiting Habits

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 13 Mar, 2024 - 19:00

Working with Doubt and Limiting Habits

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 13 Mar, 2024 - 19:00

Things are buzzing at the publishing house. We’re in the final stretch, putting the finishing touches on covers, endorsements, proofreading, printing, and marketing for two exciting books set to hit shelves in April and May. Plus, we’re gearing up to make some of our older titles available through print-on-demand, ensuring they’re always within reach. Watch this space for more updates in the weeks to come.

And amidst all this hustle and bustle, we’re delighted to mark the 50th anniversary of Windhorse Publications...

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Windhorse Publications turns 50

By Liz Evers on Thu, 25 Jan, 2024 - 12:30

Windhorse Publications turns 50

By Liz Evers on Thu, 25 Jan, 2024 - 12:30

This year is going to be significant for Windhorse Publications. After 50 years in operation, we have a lot to celebrate!

Back in the 1970s, what is now Windhorse Publications started out as a scattering of right livelihood businesses including typesetters, printers, distributors and publishers. At first, its newsletters and journals were published under the name Friends of the Western Buddhist Order. It then became Windhorse Press in the early 1970s when it began publishing full length books, starting with The Essence...

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FBA Podcast: In the Footsteps of the Buddha - A Noble Path

By Centre Team on Sat, 13 Jan, 2024 - 11:00

Dharmashalin gives the first of a two-part talk on the first two of the 4 Noble Truths, evoking the miraculous communication of the Buddha’s dharma. Talk given as part of Dharma Day 2023 at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre and marking the 25th anniversary of the opening of the current centre.

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Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Catch up with 'The Subtle Art of Caring' book launch

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 13 Dec, 2023 - 10:00

Catch up with 'The Subtle Art of Caring' book launch

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 13 Dec, 2023 - 10:00

Three weeks ago we introduced The Subtle Art of Caring with author River Wolton online. In this interesting conversation between Dhammamegha and the author we explored themes contained in the book such as:

Idealism and Altruistic Activity - River reflected on the tension between idealism and the shadow side of idealism, reflecting on the concept of becoming a bodhisattva and the potential for idealism in spiritual practice.

Reframing Language and Perception - The video introduces the concept of ‘respair’, a forgotten word...

Adhisthana
Adhisthana

To hear, read, and recite..with a single mind

By Maitriyogini on Tue, 24 Oct, 2023 - 16:09

To hear, read, and recite..with a single mind

By Maitriyogini on Tue, 24 Oct, 2023 - 16:09

Greater still are the merits of those who hear, read and recite it with single mind, explain it clearly and distinctly to the people in the Great Assembly, and practise it as taught.

The White Lotus sutra

On a recent solitary retreat in a cabin in the Finnish countryside, in the midst of quiet countryside and mild autumn days, I spent a period every day for two weeks reading aloud the whole of the White Lotus Sutra.

Back in 1970 Bhante gave a series of talks...

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