Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

FBA Podcast: The Places That Break You

By Zac on Sat, 8 Oct, 2022 - 06:00

In this wide ranging talk, Amalayodhin gives an introduction to the history and symbol of the cremation grounds. Given on a summer men’s Great Gathering at Padmaloka, the talk covers topics such as death, taking responsibility and avoiding blame and resentment. He draws out the necessity of seeking out those places that demand more of us then we can give in our current form, and in process break and reform as more potent, loving and effective beings.

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Taraloka Retreat Centre
Taraloka Retreat Centre

Great Gathering 2020 happening online!

By Maitrimati on Wed, 29 Apr, 2020 - 16:26

Great Gathering 2020 happening online!

By Maitrimati on Wed, 29 Apr, 2020 - 16:26

Maitrisiddhi invites all Dharmacharinis and women training for ordination to The Great Gathering  22 - 25 May.  It can’t happen in the flesh, but join us online – make this long weekend a home retreat for yourself!  Practise alongside the Taraloka and Tiratanaloka communities.  Follow on Taraloka’s Youtube channel or join us and participate in our Zoom pujas!  

Take a look at Taraloka’s website to book and for more details. 

Community Highlights
Community Highlights

Ordination Training Centres Exploring Triratna @ 50 - Ordination Vows and the Great Gathering

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 29 Jan, 2018 - 17:13

2017 saw the celebrations of 50 years of the Triratna Buddhist Community and 2018 sees the 50th anniversary of the Triratna Buddhist Order.  In this context in the Padmaloka Retreat Centre - which runs ordination training retreats for men - members of the Ordination Team gave talks on each of the 4 acceptance vows, recited during one’s public ordination ceremony.  These vows essentialise what it means to be an order member practising within the Triratna Buddhist Order.  The...