Buddhafield
Buddhafield

Buddhist Art Shop!

By bethbuddhafield on Mon, 29 Apr, 2024 - 18:00

Buddhist Art Shop!

By bethbuddhafield on Mon, 29 Apr, 2024 - 18:00

Did you know we have a new Buddhist Art Shop on our Buddhafield Base Project website?

With stunning posters, framed prints, greetings cards, canvas prints and wood prints - all from wonderful artists such as Aloka and Mumukshu.

All profits will go to our Base Project.

To peruse our beautiful goods - https://buddhafieldbase.com/buddhist-art-shop/
College of Public Preceptors
Triratna News

Public Ordinations at Padmaloka

By padmavajra on Mon, 29 Apr, 2024 - 14:58

Public Ordinations at Padmaloka

By padmavajra on Mon, 29 Apr, 2024 - 14:58

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to announce that the ordinations of the following 19 men took place at Padmaloka Retreat Centre on 27th April 2024.

Public Preceptor Padmavajra:

Julian Haxby becomes Aryamanas - ‘He who has a Noble Mind’
Private Preceptor Mangala

Plinio Coll become Khahadaya - ‘One whose Heart is like the Sky’
Private Preceptor Rijumitra

Archie Conway becomes Kusaladhara - ‘He who bears the Skilful in Mind’
Private Preceptor Keturaja

Denis...
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Catch up with our online book launch of 'This Fresh Existence'

By Windhorse Publi... on Sun, 28 Apr, 2024 - 09:00

Catch up with our online book launch of 'This Fresh Existence'

By Windhorse Publi... on Sun, 28 Apr, 2024 - 09:00

Last Tuesday, 23rd April, we hosted a book launch event for Cindy Rasicot’s latest book This Fresh Existence. If you missed the live event, don’t worry! You can catch up by visiting our YouTube channel. Tune in to immerse yourself in Venerable Dhammananda’s journey explored in Cindy’s book.

Watch the book launch here.
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Our latest podcast episode with Vimalasara

By Windhorse Publi... on Sun, 28 Apr, 2024 - 09:00

Our latest podcast episode with Vimalasara

By Windhorse Publi... on Sun, 28 Apr, 2024 - 09:00

In this latest episode of our podcast, host Dhammamegha sits down with the award-winning author and speaker, Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason John, to discuss their upcoming release, First Aid Kit for the Mind: Breaking the Cycle of Habitual Behaviours. This insightful pocketbook promises to be an indispensable guide for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of trauma, addiction recovery, and mindfulness.

In this episode, Vimalasara talks about their life and writing, and the deep well of their personal and professional experience...
Buddhafield
Buddhafield

Buddhafield Festival 2024 Hugs without drugs!

By bethbuddhafield on Thu, 25 Apr, 2024 - 11:25

Buddhafield Festival 2024 Hugs without drugs!

By bethbuddhafield on Thu, 25 Apr, 2024 - 11:25

Hugs without drugs, fine without wine, fitter without bitter, laughter without the morning after (hangover), cheers without beers!

Buddhafield Festival is famous for providing a vibrant, loving, inclusive, playful space for conscious connection without the alcohol and drug-fuelled chaos of many events.

Why do conscious celebration and Buddhism go together?

Fundamentally, Buddhism is about clarity and awareness. The teachings, practices and ethics all point towards a fuller, deeper experience of life as it really is. When illusions of separation and resistance are stripped away, celebration, community...
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation — a 4-week course on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8pm, May 22nd to June 12th

By Suddhayu on Fri, 19 Apr, 2024 - 20:03

Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation — a 4-week course on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8pm, May 22nd to June 12th

By Suddhayu on Fri, 19 Apr, 2024 - 20:03

Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation — a 4-week course on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8pm, May 22nd to June 12th at 73 Court Street, Portsmouth

Meditation helps us to develop contentment, clarity, integration, concentration, and a sense of peace. Practicing Mindfulness as we go about the activities of our lives helps to keep us centered, creative and in touch with our own vitality. 

We will explore Buddhist teachings of mindfulness and how we can practice them in contemporary life. Participants will learn the mindfulness of breathing, a...