Jun 28, 2021
Siladevi
reflects on an aspect of Buddhism that is often played down, but is
nonetheless an organic part of Buddhism - that of working together
with others to effect change in the world.
Excerpted from the talk The
Ideal Society and the Ideal Individual entitled given at
Manchester
Buddhist Centre during a day in...
Jun 24, 2021
Is awakening near or far, is the path sudden or gradual? Dharmashalin presents Sangharakshita’s metaphor on Buddhahood being like an evolutionary process, this time with more emphasis on metta as both an essential basis and method for inviting a sudden shift towards awakening on the basis of a gradual approach.
From...
Jun 21, 2021
Kulaprabha recounts an episode from the Vimalakirti Nirdesa to draw out how one generates the great love in response to the suffering of beings.
This is the third of four talks exploring Vasubandhu's Four Factors entitled Contemplating the Suffering of Beings given at Taraloka Retreat Centre, 2010.
In his treatise...
Jun 17, 2021
Jnanavaca discusses metta as the foundation of samadhi, taking us back to basics and reminding us to dwell with patience and acceptance in the body.
Excerpted from the talk entitled Metta as the Foundation of Samadhi given as part of the online retreat Towards Insight: Three Myths led by Jnanavaca and...
Jun 14, 2021
Jvalamalini introduces us to Vasakha, a generous laywoman disciple of the Buddha. Her story from the early sangha is about the Buddhist attitude to wealth and about the effects of generosity on the donor.
From the talk entitled As Garlands From a Heap of Flowers given at Bristol Buddhist Centre, 2017.
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