The Second Arrow: Working with Pain
Talk given by Arthaketu on 2026-04-18. In this talk, we explore the Sallatha Sutta, “The Arrow,” where the Buddha draws a sharp distinction between reactivity and practice. When pain arises, the untra...
17 Maj 50min
Being Human
Talk given by Suryagupta on 2026-05-02. Suryagupta, Chair of the London Buddhist Centre, draws on her decades of Buddhist practice alongside experiences of activism, parenting, and work in the arts, t...
12 Maj 43min
59 Years of Sangha
Talk given by Simhavara on 2026-04-06. On 6 April 1967, in a modest basement in London, Sangharakshita founded the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order, the seed that would grow into today’s Triratna...
5 Maj 50min
From London 1968 to Kreuzberg Today: The Story of Our Sangha
Talk given by Sanghadarshini on 2026-04-04. An evening in April 1968 marked the beginning of something new in Western Buddhism: the founding of the Triratna Buddhist Order, a spiritual community roote...
28 Apr 37min
Mantra: the Short Path to Awakening
Talk given by Padmasagara on 2026-04-11. Buddhist mantras are often misunderstood. It can look like singing, prayer, or a superficial kind of magic and mysticism. But it’s none of these.In this talk, ...
21 Apr 55min
Facing Fear: Lessons from the Charnel Ground
Talk given by Tarapalita on 2026-02-14.What are you afraid of: death, loss, or even your own potential? In this talk, Tarapalita explores how the Buddhist tradition encourages turning directly toward ...
14 Apr 40min
In the Footsteps of the Buddha and my Teacher
Talk given by Simharava on 2026-03-14. What does it really mean to be on a journey?In this talk, Simharava reflects on a recent trip to India through the lens of three interwoven journeys. The first t...
7 Apr 53min
A Buddhist’s Response to Global Crises - Part 2
Talk given by Padmasagara on 2026-03-28. Is it really possible to be happy in a world that is full of suffering?In this second talk on a Buddhist response to global crises, Padmasagara turns from the ...
31 Mars 54min
