From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 14 Dec, 2013 - 13:43The fires that can consume our old selves also release a new potential, the image of the phoenix evokes this transformation. In this week’s FBA Podcast“Amitabha and the Phoenix,”Vessantara explores Amitabha’s emphasis on meditation and his wisdom of discrimination. Amitabha is also associated with spiritual death. How do all these associations come together? One point of connection is the Bodhicitta. The reorientation of self and a letting go which allows for something vaster...
From Western Buddhist Review on Thu, 12 Dec, 2013 - 17:36I am very pleased to announce that I’ve uploaded a new article in the Western Buddhist Review. Joe Gaziano and Jacquie Lewis are Buddhists in a vipassanā tradition in the US. Their article explores the topic of Buddhism and vegetarianism in their home country, where many Buddhists appear not to translate the Buddha’s teaching on non-harming into a commitment to a vegetarian diet. I welcome their thoughtful yet principled discussion, based on their desire to inspire fellow Buddhists to...
From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 11 Dec, 2013 - 14:15Job opportunity at the Karuna Trust Help alleviate suffering in India and work in a friendly and vibrant Buddhist Team Based Right-Livelihood based in London.
Karuna was formed in 1980 as Triratna’s response to the suffering of the Dalit (ex-untouchable) community. We are socially engaged Buddhists and work with some of India’s most disadvantaged people, fundraising and sending over £1 million every year to India - enabling people to reach their full potential through our social and...
From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 10 Dec, 2013 - 22:14The Practice of Meditation — What is Higher Consciousness? For this week’s Sangha Night we will have a practical look at how to recognize and cultivate the qualities that constitute dhyana, or absorption. A deeper experience of meditation is not as far away as you may think!
Wednesday, December 11, 7 - 9 pm
Doors open at 6.45, meditation begins at 7 followed by Dharma presentation and discussion. All are welcome. Meditation support provided for those new...
From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 10 Dec, 2013 - 21:31Our December FBA Podcasts and Dharmabytes bring us into the realm of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
Our first FBA Dharmabyte is titled “Tara – The Quintessence of Compassion” by Sangharakshita. From a thorough and thought-provoking talk explaining the Bodhisattva Path we are introduced to several Bodhisattvas, and in this excerpt we meet Tara. From the talk “The Bodhisattva Hierarchy” given in 1969. This talk is part of The Aspects of the Bodhisattva Ideal...
Meditation can be an excellent way to keep a pilot light of steadiness throughout ‘silly season’. There are so many demands of our time and resources over the lead up to Christmas and New Years; the perceived need to buy gifts, make plans for holidays and relative functions, etcetera, etcetera………………
So just being steady, holding a sense of perspective and balance throughout this time when it’s easy to...
An evening of celebration of the progression through the cycles of life. With a short talk, Puja and a bonfire. Please bring veggie food to share. Dana event: donations are very welcome. Please book at the centre for this event as places are limited. 3 Vajras
