Buddhist Gate
Padmavajra explores the idea of a portal, a gateway, passing from one space to another, and connects it with the concept of Bhardo.
25 Sep 202539min
Understanding the Buddha
If we wish to get a better understanding of the Buddha, it is good to look at his relationships with other people. Meghiya becomes the companion of the Buddha for a while, but as the text reveals, he ...
8 Sep 202540min
How do you navigate yourself on the Buddhist Path?
How do you navigate yourself on the Buddhist Path?How do you choose the right direction of travel if you don’t know where you’re going or what the Goal is? If the Goal is Enlightenment, do you underst...
14 Aug 202537min
Can I be a Buddhist and still have fun?
Yes. Is the short answer.When we begin practising Buddhism, we can become a little too restrained, overly-”mindful”, even a bit stiff.What is the place of fun, enjoyment, pleasure, in Buddhism?And how...
18 Jul 202549min
Guhya, It means secret
In this talk, Tarapalita explores the Buddhist word Guhya, which means “secret.”
29 Jun 202535min
It matters how you speak
Bending the truth? Acidic or cutting speech? Verbal diarrhoea? Back stabbing people who aren’t present? Put it all that rubbish in the bin, that is what the Buddha is recommending to his disciples. We...
29 Jun 202540min
An image of enlightenment: entering the centre of the mandala
Arthaketu picks up where he left off a year ago and goes deeper into the Buddhist images of the mandala, entering their worlds and exploring the symbolism associated with them, one by one. Or as you w...
29 Jun 202543min
Dust & Lotus Blossoms
Dust and lotus blossoms In this talk, Padmasagara will dive into these two images.We’ll see if we they can help us understand Buddhism more deeply……understand ourselves more deeply……and discover what ...
4 Jun 202544min
