Last year we had the blessing of receiving two new paintings for the Padmaloka Shrine Room made by Dharmacari Aloka. One being of Vajrayogini and the other one of Vairochana. We’re delighted to announce that the prints of the paintings are now available in the Padmaloka bookshop.
The prints are available in A5, A4 and A3 format and can be ordered via this link: https://www.padmaloka.org.uk/shop/photos
(The link works if used in web browser)
In this talk, given to a gathering of dharmacharis and men who have asked for ordination, Padmavajra gives some reflections on the Vase of Initiation, a ritual object used in the Triratna Public Ordination ceremony. Among other things, he explores the themes of the stages of purification and Sangharakshita's Tantric Version of the Five Precepts, which look at the Dharma life in terms of energy.
Please follow this link to access the talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RkDQbPgV8o
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Going for Refuge to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha is ‘the central and definitive act of the Buddhist life’ and ‘the unifying principle, therefore, of Buddhism itself,’ according to Sangharakshita.
Last year we had the blessing of receiving two new paintings for the Padmaloka Shrine Room made by Dharmacari Aloka. One being of Vajrayogini and the other one of Vairochana. We’re delighted to announce that the prints of the paintings are now available in the Padmaloka bookshop.
The prints are available in A5, A4 and A3 format and can be ordered via this link: https://www.padmaloka.org.uk/shop/photos
We are delighted to announce that the Padmaloka summer programme has just gone live and is ready for bookings!
There are some new themes coming out with this programme:
The Buddha’s Victory, exploring the Buddha as the victorious one, the ‘Jina’;
Awakening Imagination, a retreat where we will look into Bhante’s exploration of the imagination in two lectures: 'St Jerome Revisited' and 'The Journey to Il Convento';
The Taste of Freedom, where we will delve into the Buddha's teachings on Freedom or Liberation.
When the lion roars in the jungle, all other beasts go silent - they know the king of beasts is around and has proclaimed his sovereignty. The Buddha's communication of the Dharma is likened to the lion's roar. When the Buddha communicates the Truth is proclaimed in all its fullness and the only thing to do then is to listen well and heed what is said because this truth will set us free from all the limitations that we impose on ourselves.
The Spring Great Gathering here at Padmaloka is now fully booked with an amount of 200 reserved places. This weekend retreat looks like it will be the biggest event that Padmaloka has ever hosted.
If you're interested in attending the retreat and haven't yet had the chance to book, then we do have a waiting list available. Please send an email to the Guest Master at Padmaloka at info@padmaloka.org.uk, and we'll put your name down on the list and get in touch with you as soon as a place becomes available.
A worldwide online weekend retreat here at Padmaloka for men who have asked for ordination and Dharmacaris.
Follow this link to see Vidyadaka inviting you to join us at Padmaloka for the weekend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJRTGSTZv0Q&feature=youtu.be
Dear Friends,
We're delighted to announce that we currently have 152 bookings on the upcoming Spring Great Gathering weekend retreat here at Padmaloka. It will be the biggest online event that we've ever hosted, and there are still places available.
To see Vidyadaka inviting you to join us for the weekend, please follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD6LFLczaAY&feature=youtu.be
Entering into Reality Undistractedly - Inspiration for living from the 'Tibetan Book of the Dead'
19th to 21st of February
Please follow this link to see Vidyadaka’s invitation to the Great Gathering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD6LFLczaAY&feature=youtu.be
