Subscribe to our weekly newsletter NEW! Dharma Centre We have just launched our online Dharma Centre. All are welcome... Join our Community! Donate The virtue of generosity, charity or giving. Your donations are welcomed. Learn more Verses from The Dhammapada 408 Dec 3, 2023 The Buddha once said “He is a Brahmin whose speech is kindly and truthful.” Series THE BUDDHA BLOG Books Jul 23, 2023 A teenager's life begins to change in ways he could never have imagined after encountering the teachings of the Buddha. Michael Haggiag makes Zen practice and Buddhism easy to grasp in this coming of age story. 23. Dr. Buddha THE BUDDHA BLOG Nov 26, 2023 Rather than create a new philosophy, the Buddha decides to offer up a cure for old age, sickness and death in one simple formulation. Seeing One Thing Through: The Zen Life and Teachings of Sojun Mel Weitsman. Book Review Nov 11, 2023 This worthwhile collection of Dharma talks also includes a fascinating look at the turbulent history of Zen in America. Verses from The Dhammapada 91 Nov 5, 2023 The Buddha once said “He presses on with his thoughts controlled never looking back to his home, like a swan who has left its pool.” Jenny Hall investigates. Latest Articles Verses from The Dhammapada 408 23. Dr. Buddha THE BUDDHA BLOG Seeing One Thing Through: The Zen Life and Teachings of Sojun Mel Weitsman. Book Review Verses from The Dhammapada 91 Dhammapada Verse 274 22. Mara Has One More Go THE BUDDHA BLOG Looking for Solid Ground | Michael O'Neill Blog Rest the Heart Gateway Talks Audio Talks Your browser does not support the audio element. Rest the Heart Sep 7, 2023 Your browser does not support the audio element. What do I really want? Jun 25, 2023 Your browser does not support the audio element. Shishi and the Knife Jun 11, 2023 Practice What is Samadhi Power? Exercise in Mindfulness Aug 4, 2023 Daily life practice gives us the key to freeing the mind. Enter Sandman Exercises in Mindfulness May 28, 2023 What can we do about sleepiness during mediation? Seeing is Believing, Right? The iceberg story Apr 30, 2023 How do we become conscious of the unconscious? The Blind Men and the Elephant How Forms Shape Perspectives Apr 23, 2023 Why is it that we don’t see things clearly? Empty the Cup How the inner narration prevents clear seeing. Apr 16, 2023 Emptying your cup is a Chinese proverb used in Zen practice. Martin explores what this means for the training. Magazine 23. Dr. Buddha THE BUDDHA BLOG Nov 26, 2023 Rather than create a new philosophy, the Buddha decides to offer up a cure for old age, sickness and death in one simple formulation. Seeing One Thing Through: The Zen Life and Teachings of Sojun Mel Weitsman. Book Review Nov 11, 2023 This worthwhile collection of Dharma talks also includes a fascinating look at the turbulent history of Zen in America. 22. Mara Has One More Go THE BUDDHA BLOG Oct 3, 2023 The Buddha has reached enlightenment but he has has no idea how he’s going to explain it to anyone. Series Looking for Solid Ground | Michael O'Neill Blog Sep 24, 2023 Michael O'Neil shares his experiences as a long time Zen practitioner navigating through life's tough spots. 21. The Morning Star THE BUDDHA BLOG Sep 3, 2023 Why is the Buddha’s birthday the same day as his death and enlightenment? Jizo has some interesting ideas about why this could be. Buddhism Verses from The Dhammapada 408 Dec 3, 2023 The Buddha once said “He is a Brahmin whose speech is kindly and truthful.” Verses from The Dhammapada 91 Nov 5, 2023 The Buddha once said “He presses on with his thoughts controlled never looking back to his home, like a swan who has left its pool.” Jenny Hall investigates. Dhammapada Verse 274 Oct 3, 2023 Verse: “This is the Noble Path, which leads to freedom from delusion” A Handful of Leaves Stories from the Tradition Jul 16, 2023 The Buddha explains why he only teaches a few of the many things he has seen. Zaō Gongen The Way of Devotion Jul 9, 2023 This Japanese deity who converted to Buddhism can scare away evil thoughts and negative emotions. This week in the Dharma Centre... We have just launched our online community to complement The Zen Gateway online resource and magazine. From Mahākāśyapa to Maitreya Module 3 from the course From Mahākāśyapa to Maitreya. Martin Goodson Martin Goodson Live Streamed Zazen Meditation 23rd November 2023 Recorded November 23rd 2023 You might like to light a candle and some incense. Martin Goodson Martin Goodson October 8th, 2023 News Round Up for w/e 8th October 2022 This week: Three tips to improve your sleep and the violent history of Buddhism in Japan. Read full story Visit our Dharma Centre