‘But when we go deeper we realise that, however positive, uplifted, and connected our mind is, there’s always something getting in the way. Let’s say we’re focussing on the breath in meditation. Let’s say we’re absorbed in the physical sensations of breathing and finding it really pleasurable. Suddenly we think ‘Wow, this is going well!’ And immediately it’s gone. We’re back in our everyday mind. Or perhaps we’re at a concert being...
In Spring of 2015 a team of volunteers spent six weeks at Karuna Trust Office in London giving the opportunity to the supporters to increase their donations for some of the poorest people in India.
We present here a review by Sarah Clelland of Anālayo’s new book, focussing on the interest and challenge of understanding the profound meditations that Anālayo writes about.
Anālayo: Compassion and Emptiness in Early Buddhist Meditation
I have often wished that the Buddha was my meditation teacher. In the early texts, we get a glimpse into the work of a great teacher who spontaneously tailors his expression of the Dhamma to the person in...
Moksatara Amalasiddhi and Prajnaketu explain and share some of the highlights of this weekend at Adhisthana, from where we hear about inspiring international efforts to help young people express themselves fully in a Dharma life.
Lors d’une retraite fin janvier au Centre de retraite Saddhamma Pradeep en Inde, un certain nombre d’hommes, Australiens, Néo-Zélandais et Indiens ont été ordonnés. Parmi ceux-ci, un Australien, Chandramalin, est devenu le 2000ème membre de l’Ordre bouddhiste Triratna.
Tel un cercle toujours s’agrandissant, la Sangha croît…
*UPDATED 14th March 2016. The clocks in the U.S. have already gone forward for spring so the meditation time in the UK& Europe is 1 hour earlier until clocks also go forward there. ie. 2.30pm EST/6.30pm UK/7.30pm Europe.
Starting a new series of Tuesday meditations, we’ll be spending time exploring the various terrains of mindfulness practice - looking at different approaches to paying attention to the ground of our being…
I hope you’re all enjoying the ending of the rain and the threatening of spring! As we move into March, make sure that the date of the next younger sangha evening is in your diaries - Saturday 16th March, this time led by Kate. We’ll be exploring the Buddha’s decision to teach the Dharma after his enlightenment, and the profound vision he had which inspired him to do so.
Aged 16-35? Interested in Buddhism and meditation? All welcome. No previous experience necessary. Bring your friends. You don’t need to be a Buddhist to come along, and we won’t try to make you one!
Our theme for the comings months is the Mandala of the 5 Buddhas (see below for details).
Ratnasambhava, the ‘Jewel-Born’
Through meditation, talks and discussion, we will explore the symbolism of Ratnasambhava, the Jewel-Born yellow Buddha of...
Come along to the Ipswich Buddhist Centre to hear the first in a mini series on the Three Unwholesome Roots (or the Three Poisons). These roots are believed to cause us suffering (or dukkha) and are shown to be central on the wheel of life (usually as a pig, a bird and a snake).
Ed will be leading a discussion on Hatred and Aversion (also translated as anger) - a fear of getting what we don’t want...
“In fact we may say that the creative mind at its highest level is freedom itself…” Sangharakshita
On this retreat we will begin to get a sense of what the creative mind truly is. Creative mind is not about being an artist or having any special ‘talent’. It’s about finding freedom from the mechanical and habitual nature of the reactive mind, about questioning and moving beyond the usual. The process begins with the simple application of...
