Manchester Buddhist Centre Talks

Ratnaguna answers questions about the Vimalakirti Nirdesa, followed by a slideshow illustrating aspects of the text. February 2013 The post Vimalakirti Nirdesa, Chapter Two – Slideshow appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Ratnaguna continues his exploration of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa with a recitation of Chapter 2, Inconceivable Skilful Means. February 2013 The post Vimalakirti Nirdesa, Chapter Two appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Ratnaguna leads a meditative recitation of the first section of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa. February 2013 The post Recitation of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa, Chapter One appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Ratnaguna introduces the richly imaginative world of Mahayana, or 'Great Way' Buddhism, through one of its most popular texts, the Vimalakirti Nirdesa. Feb 2013 The post Introducing the Vimalakirti Nirdesa appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Weaving in personal reflections about his own near-death experience, Mahasraddha asks us to look again at our own lives. February 2013 The post The Buddha’s Parinibbana appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Arthaketu reflects on the Bardo Thodol, or Tibetan Book of the Dead, and its significance for Dharma practitioners today. February 2013 The post Reflections on the Bardo Thodol appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Dayanandi asks how we balance the individual and collective aspects of the spiritual life. January 2013 The post Building the Buddhaland: Sangha as Symphony appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Dayamala explores how we can collectively create a Buddhaland, where everything becomes an aid in the quest for Enlightenment. January 2013 The post Building the Buddhaland appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Carunalaka gives an engaging talk about love and interconnectedness in the spiritual life. Nov 2012 The post What’s Love got to do with it? appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Ratnaprabha at the launch of his book of the same title. November 2012 The post Finding the Mind appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Drawing on the Pali Canon, Ratnaguna continues his exploration of the life of the historical Buddha. Nov 2012 The post Spiritual Rebirth 3 appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Ratnaguna draws on the Pali Canon to understand who the Buddha was and what he was like. Oct 2012 The post Spiritual Rebirth 2 appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Ratnaguna paints a picture of the Buddha as a teacher, an exemplar and an ideal. October 2012 The post Spiritual Rebirth 1 – Getting to know the Buddha appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Arthaketu describes his connection with Padmasambhava, the semi-mythological great teacher of Tibet. Oct 2012 The post Padmasambhava Day Talk appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Change your mind to change the world: Vidyamala speaks about the life-changing power of awareness. July 2012 The post Awareness is Revolutionary appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Ratnaguna explores the meaning of Dharma - the Buddha's discovery of the truth, law, or way. June 2012 The post Dharma Day Talk appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Sona shows how using mindfulness and positive emotion we can let go of the things we really don't need. April 2012 The post Radical Change: Learning to be Free! appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Held by Ratnaguna and Arthaketu in April 2012 as part of the Rainy Season Retreat The post A Conversation on Spiritual Death appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

A talk given by Sona at Manchester Buddhist Centre, as part of the Rainy Season Retreat, April 2012 The post Sona on Spiritual Receptivity appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.

A talk given by Dayamala at Manchester Buddhist Centre as part of the Rainy Season Retreat. April 2012 The post Dayamala on Spiritual Receptivity appeared first on Manchester Buddhist Centre.