Buddharaksita talks about the importance and profundity of perhaps the most characteristic Buddhist virtue – compassion

Public talk given at Manchester Buddhist Centre, 24th May 2014.

Sadly, Buddharakshita died in January 2015 and is greatly missed.

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A talk given by Parami at Manchester Buddhist Centre on 22nd February 2014, at the end of the Rainy Season Retreat

She lives at Adhisthana where she has a close connection with Sangharakshita.

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A talk given by Nagabodhi at Manchester Buddhist Centre on 21st February 2014, during the Rainy Season Retreat

In 1982 Nagabodhi accompanied Sangharakshita on his speaking tour of India. He wrote a book about his travels with Sangharakshita, Jai Bhim! Dispatches from a Peaceful Revolution, 1988.

He later went on to be a founding trustee of the Karuna Trust.

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Ratnaguna introduces an evening of short talks by himself and three Mitras: Simon Bradley, Gill Aitken (now Satyamuni) and Richard Millington

Given during the Rainy Season Retreat on 20th February 2014.

Ratnaguna’s connection with Sangharakshita and with the Triratna Buddhist Community goes back to the 1970s.

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A talk given by Dhammadinna at Manchester Buddhist Centre on Wednesday 19th February 2014, during the Rainy Season Retreat

Dhammadinna speaks about Sangharakshita and his emphasis on imagination as a key to the spiritual life.

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Kamalashila, one of Triratna’s most experienced meditation teachers, talks us through the five dimensions of spiritual life and leads meditations for each stage

Presentation given on 18th February 2014 as part of the Rainy Season urban retreat at Manchester Buddhist Centre.

In this spacious session of almost two hours, Kamalashila leads short periods of practice followed by questions and answers from a group of local Mitras and Order members.

Kamalashila is the author of the classic Buddhist Meditation.

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Vidyadevi reflects on her friendship with Sangharakshita, at Manchester Buddhist Centre on 17th February 2014, during the Rainy Season Retreat

Vidyadevi worked with Sangharakshita for many years, editing books based on his lectures and seminars.

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Arthapriya speaks about Sangharakshita, the Founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community

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A talk given by Chandana at Manchester Buddhist Centre on Parinirvana Day, 15th February 2014

On Parinirvana Day, we commemorate the Buddha’s death. We also remember our family and friends who have left this world, and the inescapable truth of our own passing.

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Local Order Member Amitasuri talks with the BBC’s Mike Shaft about Parinirvana Day, when Buddhists commemorate the Buddha’s final passing

Broadcast February 2014.

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