Mitra Convention Nagpur
The Indian Dhammamitra convention 2016 has just finished at Dikshabhoomi (where the first mass conversions took place with Dr Amedkar), Nagpur. Around 700 Dhammamitras from all over India participated...
View ArticleNorwich Young Buddhists February Big Monthly Meet
Sunday 7 February (Always the first Sunday of each month) 4.30 - 6.30 pm Norwich Buddhist Centre16-35? Interested in Buddhism and meditation? All welcome. No previous experience necessary. Bring your...
View ArticleHow to Approach Meditation
Meditation is so in the Zeitgeist I was talking to one of our senior English order members yesterday. He’s been teaching mindfulness as part of his livelihood for some time now and was telling me that...
View ArticlePadmavajra - Reflections On Sangha
Fellowship is the whole of the spiritual life. - The Buddha Padmavajra has been a practising Buddhist for 40 years; hear him sharing his hard-won reflections on living and sharing the Dharma life in...
View ArticleMandala Evening 2016 - The Year of Giving
Chairman Jnanavaca launches the year with a rousing talk looking at the Buddhist fundamental virtue of giving. With great clarity and sensitivity Jnanavaca explores the teaching to its broad social...
View ArticleReport on the January 2016 European Chairs' Assembly
Report on the January 2016 European Chairs’ Assembly (by Nandavajra)Adhisthana hosted a gathering of 35 Triratna European Centre Chairs (from 6 countries) for the winter 2016 European Chairs Assembly,...
View ArticleBook early
Our first Ordination Training Weekend is now fully booked: http://www.padmaloka.org.uk/news/ordination-training-weekend-fully-booked
View ArticleOn War
War, destruction and conflict are on the increase in the world, as are conflicted and destructive individual lives. How do we live in a way that brings about a less conflicted world and a more...
View ArticleOn Fear
We act as though we are in control of ourselves and all-knowing about the world; but closer inspection can reveal that we live in fear. How do we overcome these limitations and live fearlessly?...
View ArticleOn Greed
The message continues unabated - we can be happy if we consume more! Is this true? And how do we find ways to turn our hunger for consumption to truly positive things?Listen and download:...
View ArticleOn Lies
The world is awash with lies and partial truths, but we can only tell the truth to the extent that we are in touch with it. What is the Buddhist view on the truth and how can we use it to live a...
View ArticleBirmingham Museum's new Buddhist display
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG), UK, launches its new Faith in Birmingham Gallery with a VIP event on 4th February. The centrepiece will be the museum’s longstanding star, the Sultanganj...
View ArticleRefuge Recovery - Mary Stancavage
Mary Stancavage a senior teacher from Refuge Recovery. Part of Noah Levines Lineage - Against the Stream. She will talk about ”An Undefended Heart: using Buddhist practices to stay present with our...
View ArticleYoung Women's Retreat: Going for Refuge and the Thunderous Silence
Going for Refuge and the Thunderous Silence: a young women’s weekend mitra retreat “Going for Refuge is an experience - a spiritual experience - that is deepening and growing more multi-dimensional all...
View ArticleSubhuti in India: a documentary video from Mokshapriya
Mokshapriya writes from India to announce the release of his documentary film, ‘Subhuti in India’, aimed particularly a Triratna audience outside India.“Twice a year Subhuti leaves north Wales, UK, for...
View ArticleSunday Sangha
Come to celebrate the launch of a new series of sunday Sangha nights at GBC6.30 pm Sunday 31 January· short ritual opening· food provided by team· introduction to sundaySangha night·...
View ArticleSheffield Younger Sangha 6th of Feb
‘In the seen only the seen’ - a look at the Bahiya Sutta led by Francis6pm optional bring ‘n’ share meal7.30 startTags: sutta, Young Buddhist Group, Sheffield
View ArticleShare - Glasgow Young Buddhists 7th Feb
We’d like to invite you to our “Share” day on Sunday 7th Feb 12-3pm. With a FREE swap-shap, chai cafe and drop-in meditation. It’s a drop in event and all are welcome, so bring friends and family to...
View ArticleShare - Sunday 7th Feb at the GBC
We’d like to invite you to our “Share” day on Sunday 7th Feb 12-3pm. With a FREE swap-shap, chai cafe and drop-in meditation. It’s a drop in event and all are welcome, so bring friends and family to...
View ArticleDay Retreat, Sunday 28th February: 'Five Facts One Should Reflect On Often '
Day Retreat: ‘Five Facts One Should Reflect On Often ‘Sunday 28th February, 10 am to 4.30 pm at the Exeter Natural Health CentreNandavajra & Mokshini lead a spacious day of reflection, silence and...
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