Buddhist Centre Features
Buddhist Centre Features

The Race Conversation with Bodhilila and Eugene Ellis (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 441)

By Centre Team on Sat, 20 May, 2023 - 17:14

A conversation about race and the possibilities of connecting beyond fear towards hope.

The construct of race is an integral part of Western society’s DNA and if we are to address the social injustice of racism, we need to have the race conversation. Yet all too often, attempts at such a dialogue are met with silence, denial, anger or hate.

Is it possible to navigate diverse conversations about race without confusion? Can we authentically create a culture capable of responding to the pain...

Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

FBA Podcast: Redemption is Possible

By Sadayasihi on Sat, 23 Nov, 2019 - 14:00

Here we have Dharmashalin exploring the question: Who is Milarepa and more importantly how is he relevant to us? He’s an incredibly rich character, but what stands out first and foremost is the profound example of transformation, redemption even, that he found in the course of his life. This brings hope to all of us, he changed so we can change…

Talk given at Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 2019.

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Earth Metta Sangha
Earth Metta Sangha

The Work that Reconnects. Weekend retreat 23 and 24th February 2013.

By Khemasuri on Mon, 26 Nov, 2012 - 17:13

The Work that Reconnects. Weekend retreat 23 and 24th February 2013.

By Khemasuri on Mon, 26 Nov, 2012 - 17:13Kuladitya and Khemasuri will be leading this retreat at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre.

Drawing on the teachings of the Dharma, the “Work that Reconnects” comprises tools and practices which offer insights into how we can work together to support a shift in our hearts and minds, our lives and our society that is life-sustaining.

Using individual and group exercises, meditation, discussion and reflection we will be engaging the body, heart, imagination and intellect to explore our relationship with the...