Meditation is a Mini Retreat
I have a sly reason for dropping in this fresh thought about seeing meditation as a mini retreat so let me cut to the chase and say more about mini retreats at point 3 below: 1. I would so love as...
View ArticleA Garden in the Wilderness: Triratna Young Buddhist Big Retreat 2016
Triratna Young Buddhists’ Retreat 28-30th October Open to all 18-35 adhisthana.org £70 waged / £50 unwaged, reduced price bursaries availableTags: young buddhists, Triratna Young Buddhists News,...
View ArticleEuropean Chairs’ Assembly talks money and many languages
Moving towards the end of their weeklong meeting at Adhisthana, the European Chairs offered puja books in many European languages in an international puja in which we recited the positive precepts in...
View ArticleA Beginner's Guide to Wills
Satyadasa, in association with the Abhayaratna Trust, presents an introductory workshop on wills, will writing, and the issues that arise for anyone considering passing on their own legacy. If you’ve...
View ArticleA Buddhist View of Current World Problems @ Earth Metta Sangha (Wed. 5 Oct)
Some of Sangharakshita’s introductory words on sustainability, activism and Buddhism can be found articulated in the final chapter of What is the Sangha? (Chapter 20: A Buddhist View of Current World...
View ArticleA Beginner's Guide to Wills
Satyadasa, in association with the Abhayaratna Trust, presents an introductory workshop on wills, will writing, and the issues that arise for anyone considering passing on their own legacy. If you’ve...
View ArticleMen’s Morning, Sat 15th October at Hawkshill
Led by Punyamati On Saturday 15th October 0800 to 1300 We will start at 0800 with meditation, then breakfast, study on a Pali Sutra -a very ancient text very relevant to us now. Cost £20 concession...
View Articlesummary of the European Chairs Assembly Sept 2016 at Adhisthana
Twice a year the European Chairs of Triratna Centres, plus those members of the Order who are directors or chairs of major projects as Windhorse Publications or the buddhistcentre online, gather for a...
View ArticleDr Ambedkar anniversary and the launch of The Complete Works of Sangharakshita
Sangharakshita turned 91 on 26 August this year. This greatly respected teacher has left a legacy of wise and clearly written (and spoken) work introducing and going deeper into the Dharma. His books...
View ArticleTriratna model ethical guidelines
Here are the model ethical guidelines for Triratna centres and enterprises worldwide, which were presented at the International Council and European Chairs’ Assembly in August and September.As ‘model’...
View ArticleSafeguarding children and vulnerable adults 2016
Ensuring the sexual, physical and psychological safety of young people and vulnerable adults is an expression of the First Precept: avoiding causing harm; cultivating loving kindness.Mindful of their...
View ArticleWhat is Dear to your Heart?
Click on this link as you read on if you want the full aural experience of this week’s email ….. have it as a background sound scape as you readhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCd9pMlb03s This week I...
View ArticleOpportunity to work at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre
Maintenance and ImprovementsTo start January 2017 (or sooner). Modest financial support available, including pension contribution and a retreat allowance.Deadline for completed applications Friday, 21...
View ArticleSurlingham Village Festival at Padmaloka
This year Padmaloka once again hosted the Surlingham village festival, as we do every other year. The day was a resounding success, despite the threat of rain which in the end never fully materialised...
View ArticleThe Buddha, Dr Ambedkar and Sangharaksita
Subhuti introduces the Buddha, Dr Ambedkar and Sangharakshita and relevance of their teaching, while in Budapest,Hungary.https://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/audio/details?num=LOC1831Tags: Ambedkar,...
View ArticleDr Ambedkar and the Dhamma Revolution
A talk by Subhuti on the work of the great Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, who dedicated his life to the welfare of his people. Subhuti's general theme is 'absorbing influences', and no one is a more enduring...
View ArticleThe Significance of Dr Ambedkar In the West
Speaking during a festival day held to celebrate the life of Dr Ambedkar, Subhuti speaks about what significance Dr Ambedkar has outside India.The main thrust of the talk is a list of three reasons why...
View ArticleThe Sangha Jewel this Sunday
This Sunday, September 18, 10AM-12PM, we will conclude our series on going for refuge to the Three Jewels of Buddhism by considering how we are supported by the community of people, like ourselves, who...
View ArticleNew Sunday Series on the Mind Starting September 25
Mind in Harmony: Inspired by the title of Subhuti’s book on working with the mind, Dh. Viriyalila will lead a six-week program of meditation and exploration of this all-important topic in our weekly...
View ArticleOpen Day at the LBC | September 18th
Open Day Open House this Sunday the 18th at the LBC! Bring your friends, flatmates, pets, cakes and grandparents, everybody welcome.Highlights include: 12pm/Talk: Religion. With Maitreyabandhu Is...
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