We are pleased to announce the following women celebrated their Public Ordinations at Akashavana Retreat Centre in Spain.
Public Preceptor Parami:
Monika Podgorska becomes Upeksanandi (dot under the ‘s’, long ‘i’) Sanskrit / Pali name meaning: She who delights in equanimity Westernised spelling: Upekshanandi Private Preceptor: Dharmavasini
Mairead Keane becomes Prajnamayi (tilde above the ‘n’, long ‘i’) Sanskrit name meaning: She who is filled with...
In this fourth talk on the Wheel of Life Bhadra describes the outer rim illustrating the nature of conditionality and the point of freedom through which the power of the spinning wheel is diminished and eventually broken.
In this concluding talk on the Wheel of Life Bhadra states that the goal of practice is to transform the mental poisons illustrated by the six realms into the wisdoms of the Buddha mandala through attending to the gap.
In this short talk, Prajnamati describes how a range of dharma practices can be seen as a finding of the point of freedom where a more creative option becomes apparent as an alternative to the more familiar reactive choices. In ethical practice this is developing a sensitivity to the wholesome quality of skilful intentions, in meditation finding a way of relaxing in to the practice and in sangha engaging in a free association of individuals, as an individual, from one's point of freedom.
These very helpful notes, compiled by Maitreyabandhu, are a guide for people running an eight week course based on his excellent book ‘The Journey and the Guide’
How can Buddhist values, such as awareness and kindness, help us stay connected and engaged in these challenging times? We have a programme of BAM events in Birmingham starting tonight with a Sangha Evening called The World is on Fire: How Do We Respond? led by Centre Chair Singhamati.
Following on, two events look in particular at the refugee crisis:
A Day Retreat called A Dharmic Response to the Refugee Crisis with Anne-Marie Allen and Maitrisara on Saturday 10 June, 10.00am - 5.00pm which looks at how we can become more aware...
Warm greetings to all involved in BAM. We ‘kicked off’ here in the southern hemisphere with a six week course Going Deeper in the Dharma, given the Dharma could be considered the biggest change agent in our lives. We gather together on Saturday with a number of Buddhist sanghas across town and the Multi-Faith Association of SA to Share Our Passion for the Earth. A particular feature of the gathering will be highlighting the Buddhist Climate Change Action Kit, created by...
