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Manchester Buddhist Centre talks

Manchester Buddhist Centre

Talks given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre on Meditation and Buddhism

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White Tara

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2019/11/13

Samantabhadri shares personal reflections on her connection with the White Tara sadhana. June 2019 The post White Tara appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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From Spiritual Building to Spiritual Farming

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2019/07/04

Amaradaya explores the idea of tathagatagarbha, the ever present possibility of Enlightenment, at Buddha Day Festival. May 2019. The post From Spiritual Building to Spiritual Farming appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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Humanity is Basically One

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2019/05/15

A talk by Acharashraddha on our Sangha Retreat at Adhisthana. Can we communicate and be friends with any other human being? What is spiritual friendship? April 2019 The post Humanity is Basically One appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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Religion in a Secular World

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2019/05/15

A talk by Vishangka on our Sangha Retreat at Adhisthana. Is Buddhism a religion? What is faith? What can religion offer to humanity? April 2019 The post Religion in a Secular World appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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Buddhism – A Universal Religion of Humanity

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2019/05/02

A talk by Arthavadin on our Sangha Retreat at Adhisthana. What are the existential truths the Buddha saw? What do they mean for us today? April 2019. The post Buddhism – A Universal Religion of Humanity appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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Celebrating the Experience of Women in Buddhism

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2019/04/29

Danasamudra's talk traces the development of women's involvement in Buddhism. March 2019 The post Celebrating the Experience of Women in Buddhism appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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Disciples of the Buddha

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2019/03/24

Ratnaguna tells us about the people in the Buddha’s Sangha. March 2019 The post Disciples of the Buddha appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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Getting to know Urgyen Sangharakshita through his Poetry

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2019/03/04

Following Sangharakshita's death, Ratnaguna urges us to get to know Bhante through his poetry. December 2018. The post Getting to know Urgyen Sangharakshita through his Poetry appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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The Sunflower’s Farewell

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2019/01/30

In this Sangha Day talk, Vishangka reflects on the power and beauty of Sangha. November 2018. The post The Sunflower’s Farewell appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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The Relevance and Legacy of Dr Ambedkar

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2019/01/02

Sundeep explores the life of Dr Ambedkar and his ongoing influence and significance for the Triratna Buddhist Community and the wider world. October 2018. The post The Relevance and Legacy of Dr Ambedkar appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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The Buddha beyond the Buddha

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2019/01/01

Ratnaguna explores the archetypal Buddha, freed from his historical and geographical context, as found in the Mahayana sutras. October 2018 The post The Buddha beyond the Buddha appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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The Buddha was born as we are born

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2019/01/01

Ratnaguna explores the Buddha as a human being in a particular time and context, drawing from Pali sources that help bring out his personality. October 2018 The post The Buddha was born as we are born appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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Stepping Down and Going Out

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2018/09/09

In this lively and engaging talk, Sanghaketu suggests that focusing on one side in our practice can leave us feeling out of balance. April 2018. The post Stepping Down and Going Out appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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The Greater Mandala of Uselessness

Manchester Buddhist Centre talks ·

2018/04/06

Vajrapriya explores the terms doing and being and suggests how we can bring greater stillness into activity, and vibrant energy into calm. March 2018 The post The Greater Mandala of Uselessness appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

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