A talk on the five dimensions, principles or stages of the spiritual path, given by Ratnaguna on 14th April 2012 to begin the Rainy Season Retreat at Manchester Buddhist Centre
Ratnaguna also speaks movingly about his involvement in the early days of building what is now the Triratna Buddhist Community, and the radical spirit that was [...]

The Underlying Pattern of the Spiritual Life

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In this third talk of eight, Ratnaguna suggests that the path to enlightenment requires that we apply a consistent and balanced effort in our Buddhist practice. April 2020

Dharma Wondrous Strange: The Narrow Path to Freedom

In this second talk in a series of eight, Dharma Wondrous Strange, Ratnaguna gives us ten pieces of advice from the Buddha, that speak to the isolation we're experiencing whilst the country is in lockdown.  April 2020

Dharma Wondrous Strange: A Gradual Deepening

In the first online talk in a series of eight, Dharma Wondrous Strange, Ratnaguna looks at the importance of wonder in the spiritual life. March 2020

Dharma Wondrous Strange: The Sense of Wonder

Amaradaya shares his appreciation of and gratitude to Sangharakshita on a day in commemoration of his death, October 2019

Appreciating Sangharakshita

Dayanandi contemplates the words of the Tiratana Vandana and the qualities of the Buddha. July 2019

The Underlying Pattern of the Spiritual Life

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