Yashobodhi, Tejananda and Abhaya: Mind Training, The Trikaya, and Beauty
Day Retreats with teachings specifically designed for the Triratna Buddhist Order, happening soon at the West London Buddhist Centre in Bayswater. YASHOBODHI, TEJANANDA and ABHAYA are each offering...
View ArticleExploring the Karaniya Metta Sutta - March 15, 2015
“May all beings be happy in their heart of hearts!”This day of study, reflection and ritual will explore the richness of the Karaniya Metta Sutta, the Buddha’s discourse on universal loving kindness....
View ArticleDharmabyte: Making the Best Use of Our Time
Subscribe to the Dharmabytes podcastSupport FBA today!Sangharakshita rouses us with today’s FBA Dharmabyte, entitled “Making the Best Use of Our Time – Practice the Dharma!”. From the 1996 talk...
View ArticleDharmabyte: One Big Mistake
Subscribe to the Dharmabytes podcastSupport FBA today!In today’s FBA Dharmabyte,“One Big Mistake”, Padmakumara gives us much to consider in the areas of existential suffering, incompleteness, and the...
View ArticleFBA Podcast: Bodhicitta and Spiritual Death
Subscribe to the FBA PodcastSupport FBA today!Our FBA Podcast this week is entitled “Bodhicitta and Spiritual Death” by Vijayamala, a talk given as part of the Understanding, Exploring and Realising...
View ArticleTime to Act - March 7 2015
A number of us are booked and ready to join the climate march on 7th March 2015. Look out London!http://www.timetoact2015.org/#!Tags: climate march, London, Karaniya Metta Kula
View ArticleDharmabyte: The Finite Nature of Life
Subscribe to the Dharmabytes podcastSupport FBA today!Today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “The Finite Nature of Life” is from Paramananda. Beginning the talk with a poem, he explores the importance of coming into...
View ArticleNot About Being Good
Hi Jonathan, one of our regulars at the Sydney Buddhist Centre runs a young people’s Buddhist group that meets weekly. In one of his posts this week he shared the link...
View ArticleSutra Sunday - March 1st
March 1, 10 - 1 pmFor Heroic Spirits Intended!Recitation, Study and Reflection on one of the most profound Perfection of Wisdom Sutras. The Ratnaguna-Samcayagatha. Join Viriyagita from 10-1pm on March...
View ArticleTriratna Europe: a vision and strategy for 2015
At their January meeting at Adhisthana, Triratna’s European Chairs’ Assembly (ECA) agreed their vision and strategy for 2015.Their vision for Triratna is summed up in one paragraph:Triratna is an...
View ArticleReport on the January 2015 ECA Meeting
In early January (5th to 12th) around 35 members of the ECA, from the UK and mainland Europe gathered at Adhisthana for the first of their biannual assembly. They were joined by representatives from...
View ArticleKamalashila On Anapanasati
Kamalashila teaches on the sixteen stages of anapanasati to participants at the first Order Dharma day retreat at the new West London centre in January 2015.Tags: Anapanasati, Mindfulness, meditation
View ArticleRijumitra On Love and Receptivity
Rijumitra discusses spiritual receptivity in relation to the Brahmaviharas with Kamalashila and others on an Order Dharma day in February 2015. Tags: spiritual receptivity, Brahmaviharas, metta,...
View ArticleThree new mitras in Cuernavaca
Mitra Ceremonies at el Centro Budista de Cuernavaca During a sangha night on Friday, January 23 we welcomed three more mitras into the Triratna Sangha in Cuernavaca, Mexico, in the context of a 7-fold...
View ArticleTriratna's European Chairs meet at Adhisthana
Last month saw the first of the year’s two gatherings of Triratna’s European Chairs’ Assembly (ECA) at Adhisthana.Around 35 Chairs from the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe met 5th -12th January, joined...
View ArticleAdventures In the Pure Land - Happiness
Ratnaguna gives the first talk in a series of four talks for Triranta Night at Manchester Buddhist Centre. The talks are inspired by the Pure Land sutras. Here, he looks at Happiness. Given on February...
View ArticleAdventures In the Pure Land - Beauty
Ratnaguna gives the 2nd talk in a series of four talks inspired by the Pure Land Sutras at Triratna Night at Manchester Buddhist Centre. Here he looks at Beauty. Given on February 9th 2015Listen and...
View ArticleMeditation Toolkit : Spring 2015 : Activity - Receptivity
Meditation Toolkit: Going Deeper in LifeSix 20 mimute teachings on consecutive lunchtimes about working with your mind in meditation.Led by MaitreyabandhuTags: LBC, Buddhist Meditation
View ArticleParinirvana Festival Day Retreat Sunday 15th February
Dear FriendsParinirvana Festival Day Retreat on Sunday 15th February, 10am-5pm.You are all invited to join us for a commemoration/celebration of the Buddha’s final release from unsatisfactoriness. It’s...
View ArticleYoung People's Activities in Colchester
After a recent planning meeting we’re pleased to announce the next series for the Young People’s Group at Colchester Buddhist Centre. We’re going to be considering the five precepts:Saturday, 28th...
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