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Nagavajri gracefully introduces some points one may find helpful before studying any Mahayana sutra, giving some context to this rich vein of the Dharma. Excerpted from the talk What Do I Need to Know Before Reading a Mahayana Sutra? Given as an introduction to the V...

Akasaraja explores the nature of presence and absence in encounters between people and concludes that we can only be truly present when we are "absent", i.e. when we get out of the way. And the Buddha embodies this "presence" through "absence" in a way we cannot trul...

Dear Order members,

We are delighted to announce that the ordinations of the following people took place at Akashavana, Spain, on Wednesday 3rd June:

Public Preceptor: Vajratara 

Christine Thuring from Vancouver, B.C., Canada becomes Saraṇabhā (dot under ‘n’ and last ...

Kalama Sutta a general retreat led by Dh. Karmavajra support by Akashgita and Sanghasiddhi. 

During this retreat Dh Chandrashil also given talk on Wheel of Life.

The full moon in May is celebrated as the anniversary of the Buddha's Enlightenment and his victory over the demon Mara. Sangharakshita explains what Mara represents and how he can be overcome. As well as containing much that will fascinate experienced Buddhists...