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Game of Chess

Jnanavaca pulls no punches with this passionate, challenging and personal talk on the true nature of Buddhist wisdom.Listen and download: http://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/audio/details?num=LOC2202

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Metaphors, Magic and Mystery – a new book by Sangharakshita

We’ve just released Metaphors, Magic and Mystery, an anthology of Sangharakshita’s writings and teachings on words and their relation to the truth. Produced to celebrate the opening of the...

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Dharmachari Chakkhupala

With sadness we report the death of Chakkhupala from pancreatic cancer at 9pm on Saturday 10th January in a hospice in Ulverston, Lancashire, UK.Ratnaprabha writes: “Lalitaratna had just finished...

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Parinirvana Festival Day and Mitra Ceremony

Parinirvana Festival Day and Mitra Ceremony on Sunday 1st February at Sholden Village Hall From 1000 to 1630 - Led by Danapriya. Ambaranta a woman Order Member will be with us and will give a talk on...

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The Gift Relationship

At the heart of modern capitalism are values that are incompatible with Buddhist values. This talk explores these differences and the role that the Dana Economy can play in building an alternative...

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How about when I'm too busy to meditate?

Old zen saying ‘When you’re too busy to meditate you need to meditate for twice as long’Just lately I’ve been busier than at any other time of my life and I feel a bit self-conscious saying that as...

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Buddhist Voices - Vidyadevi On The Sangharakshita Library

Sangharakshita, founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order, has long dreamed of starting a new library to house his collection of 11,000+ books on Buddhism, the Dharma and literature (including extensive...

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The Making Of A New Library

Select Featured Post: Buddhist Voices - Vidyadevi On The Sangharakshita LibrarySub title: Sangharakshita Library now open!Groups audience: Buddhist Centre Features

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Where was this picture taken and is it Buddhist?

Think our new header image is just too northern hemisphere? Send us some from the southern hemisphere!It’s a snowy New Year landscape familiar to Triratna’s Swedish sangha, close by their beautiful...

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Women's Meditation resumes Tuesday 20th January

After a few weeks break, Women’s Meditation sessions will resume on Tuesday, 20th January at 10am. These sessions have been operating since 2008 and whether you are a regular or occasional participant,...

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'Beginners' Retreat - Feb 27th to March 1st

A weekend residential retreat for ‘Beginners’ - those new, or relatively new, to Buddhist meditation and teachings - is planned for Friday 27th February to Sunday, March 1st. The weekend will be led by...

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February events coming up...

Click here fro listing: February Events with the LBCTags: LBC, February

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Post-Ordination - Dharmaprabha and Upekshadhi

Dharmaprabha and Upekshadhi, fresh from their ordination retreat at Taraloka, reflect on their Ordination, their names, and themes of their lives that the process has brought to light. (Go straight to...

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Short Term Work Opportunity at the North London Buddhist Centre

Short Term Work Opportunity at the North London Buddhist CentreWe are delighted that two of our key Centre Team members, Jo and Sylvia, will be on their ordination retreats at Akashavana from April to...

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Friends Night resumes Thursday 22nd January

After a short break, Friends Night and other activities at the Centre will resume on Thursday 22nd January at 7pm. (The women’s meditation sessions will be starting on Tuesday 20th January). The...

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It’s Time To Start Saying Goodbye…Windhorse:Evolution is Closing Down

Sadly – after over 30 years of bringing ethically sourced gifts and home ware to the High Street – Windhorse:evolution will be closing down over the next few months. Having made this difficult...

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Growth Fund 2015 - taking the Dharma out into the world

Triratna Chairs Assembly Growth Fund 2015 – taking the Dharma out into the world.Applications are being invited for the Triratna Growth Fund for 2015. The purpose of the Growth Fund is to encourage the...

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Dhammamitra ceremony conducted by Ven Subhuti at the Dikshabhumi.

Today 25 men and women became a Dhammamitra at Dikshabhumi, Nagpur. The ceremony was conducted by Ven Subhuti during International Mitra Convention where approximately 400 Dhammamitras from all over...

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After LED lights installation

We’re still in the process of snagging after moving into our new premises. Today the LED strips went up illuminating the veil. Several items are ordered and still need to be delivered: a big yellow...

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Oxford Triratna Classes Tuesday 20th January

Dear FriendsLast week proved a successful start to our new format, with all of us remaining together for a whole evening of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. We looked at those troublesome habits that hinder...

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