May 30, 2022
Dhivan brings us face to face with the rich and moving
legacy of a brilliant and truly compassionate individual, changing
the world he took part in, stepping out of history "with the walk
of a lion, the walk of a swan.”
From the talk
What Do We Really Know About the Buddha? given at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre
May 26, 2022
Sangharakshita describes the moment of the Buddha’s Enlightenment.
From the talk
Who is the Buddha?, part
of the series
Introducing the Three Jewels of Buddhism, 1968.
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May 23, 2022
The full moon in May is
celebrated as the anniversary of the Buddha's Enlightenment and his
victory over the demon Mara.
Sangharakshita explains
what Mara represents and how to overcome that which holds us
back.
Excerpted from the talk entitled
The Buddha's Victory given in 1987.
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May 19, 2022
Maitrisiddhi, in her usual lively, inspiring and practical way, poses the questions: How we can recognise the insidious voice of Mara, embodiment of everything that holds us back from practising the Dharma? How do we relate to inner voices which undermine our confidence and best efforts? Can we, like Lochana, touch the...
May 16, 2022
After telling the story of Mara’s assault on the Buddha, Lokeshvara looks at it from a modern perspective and with reference to the System of Meditation. Of particular interest is a section of the prevalence of depression in our society and current research which identifies the need for purpose in our lives. If we...