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The Symbolism of Buddhist Mudras (opens the original)
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Talk given by Sanghadarsini on 2026-08-30. What do our hands communicate? In this practical and experiential talk, Sanghadarshini explores the symbolism of mudras, Buddhist hand gestures that can express meaning and qualities through the body. She begins by looking at symbolism in general, before guiding us through several mudras and their histories. We explore the earth-touching mudra associated with the Buddha, the Dhyana mudra of meditation, and Tara’s mudra of fearlessness and generosity. Al
From the Beach to the Buddha: the Story of Bahiya’s Awakening (opens the original)
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Talk given by Padmasagara on 2026-08-22. Bahiya was a spiritual practitioner living on the beach near modern-day Mumbai. One day, he asked himself: “Am I enlightened? Or even on the path towards Enlightenment?” The answer was a resounding "No". He immediately sets out to find the Buddha, travelling thousands of kilometres and refusing to give up when the Buddha initially turns him away. Eventually, he receives a short but profound teaching, and awakens fully. In this talk, Padmasagara explores B
What Do You Expect? (opens the original)
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Talk given by Tarapalita on 2026-08-01. What could you realistically expect to happen over the next 10 to 20 years if you practise the Dharma with sincerity? Drawing on personal experience, this talk explores ten reflections on what may unfold through long term Buddhist practice. Some changes may be fairly predictable: deeper self knowledge and integrity, a growing wish to love and protect others, glimpses into the nature of reality that transform the way we see life, increasing freedom from sel
Why I’m a Buddhist: Three Personal Stories (opens the original)
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Hosted by Padmasagara and stories from mitras Erik, Tania & Britta on 2026-07-25. We live in an age when it is possible to personalise spirituality, to explore different traditions and to take what works for us from many different sources. So why choose Buddhism? Why call yourself a Buddhist at all? Is the label restrictive, or can committing to a tradition actually help us travel further and go deeper? In this special episode, three speakers, Erik, Tania & Britta, each reflect for 10 minutes on
A Light In Dark Times: a Buddhists Response to the World Crises (opens the original)
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Talk given by Rijumati and readings by Lalitaratna on 2026-07-19. In a world marked by war, political division, environmental challenges, and uncertainty, how can Buddhism help us respond wisely? In this talk, Rijumati explores whether Buddhism has a political agenda. His answer may be surprising. While Buddhism certainly has a vision for society, its primary focus is not on changing systems alone, but on transforming the minds and hearts of individuals. Lasting change begins with ourselves. The
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