Melbourne Buddhist Centre: Recent Episodes
Melbourne Buddhist Centre
The arising of the Bodhicitta between the time after Sanghrakshita's death and his funeral.
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As part of Buddhist action month Tejopala looks at what role Buddhism and Buddhists can play and what positive effect we can have.
Lokeshvara Explores the role of persistence in continuously trying to change self and the world, while at the same time remaining at ease with oneself and the world as it is. This paradox is vital, hard to do, intensely rewarding and possible to resolve.
Rapture is a translation for the Pali word Piti, and it also means joy, delight and enthusiasm. I want to describe why I think it’s essential for a good life, how to go looking for it, and how to avoid both cynicism and hedonism.
Lokeshvara gives the first of three talks. Here he looks at intuition and the role it plays in our lives.
In this talk, Itir will explore why we need to invest in spiritual friendship and offer 10 points on how to be a better friend.
We are very pleased to welcome Danapriya to the MBC to share his reflection on the practice of Dana or generosity.
Hear Chris, Linda, Ainslie, and Carunetra share their personal connection with the Three Jewels.
Vidyatara: Reflections on the Sangha Jewel. Viveka's talk: https://thebuddhistcentre.com/features/courageous-conversation-about-race-viveka
Maitripala shares some of the insights of the Melbourne leg of her pilgrimage and the stories of the people she has met along the way. Keep up-to-date with the pilgrimage at buddhasinmypocket.com/ Talk given at the Melbourne Buddhist Centre on May 26th.
Mahasiddhi from Birmingham – in the context of his work as a Buddhist Chaplain – explores Maitri, meaning, and relationships with the sick and dying. Talk given at the Melbourne Buddhist Centre on May 12th 2016.
Tejopala speaks passionately on climate change and the Dharma. Talk given at the Melbourne Buddhist Centre on May 5th 2016.
On March 17th, Maitripala began her 14 month Dharma teaching pilgrimage around Australia. Hear her discuss what this pilgrimage will involve. Keep up-to-date with her progress at buddhasinmypocket.com/ Talk given on March 17th 2016.
On a 36°C evening, Abhaya talks of his passion for the arts and their relevance and value in Buddhist life. Talk given at the Melbourne Buddhist Centre on December 17th 2015.
Abhaya shares his experience of the early years of the Triratna Buddhist Community in the late 1960s and his friendship with its founder Bhante Sangharakshita. Talk delivered at the Melbourne Buddhist Centre on December 10th 2015.