Sangharakshita 100 events continue with the next 'Unseen Sangharakshita' video.

This time it's a talk entitled 'Wesak and After' which you can now watch on the Triratna Video Library

In May 1992 Bhante Sangharakshita was invited to speak at a UK Western region Wesak festival gathering. He reminisces about his first Wesak celebration in 1949 and highlights the importance of understanding the significance of Wesak and the Buddha’s Enlightenment, asking the question 'What is Enlightenment?'

He recounts a recent trip to Kraków, Poland, where he gave three talks, exploring the relationship between Buddhism and art, Triratna’s six distinctive emphases, and the conflict between academic study and practical Dharma practice. He reflects on the prevalence of conflict in Buddhist life, drawing parallels to the Buddha’s own journey.

He retells the story of the Buddha's encounter with Mara and goes on to consider in detail the Buddha’s conquest of the four types of Māra: Devaputta-māra, Kleśa-māra, Maccu-māra, and Khanda-māra, representing the triumph over death, conditioned existence, and the five aggregates. He explores the five kleśas and their antidotes before discussing the meaning of death for a Buddha. After considering the precious opportunity for spiritual growth through the Triratna’s resources and community he encourages all to continue their spiritual journey, seeking enlightenment and conquering Mara for themselves.

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