What is enlightenment? This profound question has intrigued spiritual seekers for centuries. In a world driven by distractions and restlessness, many long for a deeper peace—but struggle to find it. Enlightenment offers an answer, yet its meaning is often...
Understanding the Four Noble Truths is essential to grasp the core of the Buddha’s teaching. Many people struggle with suffering and seek peace, but don't know where to begin. The Four Noble Truths provide a clear and timeless map out of dissatisfaction and toward...
How to create a meditation space is a common question for anyone wanting to build a personal sanctuary for stillness and clarity. Without a dedicated space, it’s easy for meditation to fall by the wayside—distracted by noise, clutter, or lack of routine. This article...
What is Buddha Day or Vesak? It’s one of the most important dates in the Buddhist calendar, celebrated by millions worldwide. This day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. But beyond its spiritual significance, Buddha Day offers deep...
By Bodhidasa There is a blue jardiniere that I brought home from my late mother’s house this week. For the majority io my childhood it sat on a side table as you entered our house. It usually held the detritus of daily living - matchbooks, golf tees, elastic bands and...
As I write, the last three volumes of Sangharakshita’s Complete Works are being despatched to subscribers around the world. The last three volumes of twenty-seven! Each of these volumes has around 750 pages – in total something like 20,000 pages and 10 million words....
Shrine room at Vajraloka Retreat Centre. Corwen Wales, UK. 1980s © The Urgyen Sangharakshita Trust In one of the many endings of Peter Jackson’s film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, we attend the lavish coronation of Aragorn. Here, the...
This month we celebrate Sangharakshita’s 99th birthday. In doing so we reflect on the enormous impact of his life and teaching, and what his ‘Going Forth’ has meant in all our lives within the Triratna movement. Sangharakshita and his 'Going Forth' in 1947: A Journey...
Today, we want to introduce you a book that will come out this November. It is called The Subtle Art of Caring: A Guide to Sustaining Compassion. The Buddha taught the practices of loving kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. You may know and practise...
Warm greetings and best wishes on the occasion of the International Day of Friendship! Today, we come together to celebrate the universal value of friendship that transcends boundaries, cultures, and beliefs, enriching our lives with compassion, understanding, and...
The Buddha said that you can’t develop wise perspective and freedom through ideas alone – you need to test the truth in your own experience. Drawing on 14 years of experience leading classes, courses and retreats, Sagaraghosa has created an engaging and practical...
The next three volumes of Sangharakshita’s Complete Works are out. This will bring the total number of volumes available so far to twenty-four. Sangharakshita (1925–2018) was the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community, a worldwide movement. He had a lifetime of...
