The Tibetan Lama
A series of four lectures exploring the nature of Tibetan Buddhism via the prism of its leading practitioners
The topics of the lectures are
1) Union of Mahayana and Vajrayana: the lama as bodhisattva and mahasiddha
2) Tibet’s culture of mass monasticism: the lama as monk
3) Meditations, dreams and visions: the lama as shaman
4) The continuity […]
This is a fantastic talk for those who wish to further explore the wonders of Theravada Buddhism, to meet an inspirational monk and to enjoy some light vegetarian refreshments! Ajahn Munindo is a disciple of Ajahn Chah, and is a highly venerated Thai monk.
Details are: Date: 11 April 2008
Venue: […]
Hi all,
Buddhism Without Borders Poster 2008
We will be having our annual major event- Buddhism Without Borders on 22nd February this year. There will be a talk by on human relations, though a title for the talk has not been decided on. At the event we will also have an exhibition and free distribution, and the […]
Hi everyone!
Welcome to the IC Buddhist Society mailing list, and we wish you an enriching experience with us ahead.
Our first event of the academic year, the Welcome Tea is coming up this Friday, 5 Oct. It will be a great opportunity for you to get to know the other members of the society, and Buddhism. […]
Date: 23rd April
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Room 3E, 3/f, ulu
Venerable Ajahn Brahmavamso Mahathera (known to most as Ajahn Brahm) was born Peter Betts in London, United Kingdom on August 7, 1951. Currently Ajahn Brahm is the Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery, in Serpentine, Western Australia, the Spiritual Director of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia, Spiritual Adviser to the […]
University of London Buddhist Association (ULUBUDA), Imperial College Buddhist Society (ICBS), Queen Mary Buddhist soc and Kings Buddhist soc are going to organise a day trip (temple visit) to the Amaravati Buddhist Monastery at Hemel Hempstead. It is very nice monastery and normally we need to take the tube to Euston, then take a train […]
Dear All,
We have confirmed the room for our chanting session at Imperial College Union this Sunday
Date: Sunday 11th March
Time: 2pm - 4:15pm
Venue: Seminar Room 3
Imperial College Union
Beit Quad
Prince Consort Road
London
SW7 2BB
Schedule:
2pm - 2:15pm -> Introduction and discussion on Pure Land Teaching
2:15pm - 4:15pm -> You may do the whole 2 hours and leave […]
Dear All,
About our AGM (Annual General Meeting) first, where we will be electing our new committee for next year. I previously mentioned that it will the coming Wednesday, but I’m sorry we will have to postpone it for one week. Details as follow:
>> AGM (Annual General Meeting) next Wednesday Joint Dinner with other Buddhist […]
Dear all,
We are lucky enough tomorrow to invite Joona, a speaker from the Jamyang Tibetan Buddhist Centre to give us a talk
on ‘Entering the Mahayana Path’ with focus on the cultivating of bodhicitta, the mind uniting wisdom and compassion.
This is a fantastic opportunity for us to find out more about the basic tenets of […]
Dear All,
Thank you for everyone who help and came last night for the event “Buddhism without Borders”. I hope all of you enjoyed it and find it meaningful. There are many things that we can improve on and will try to do better next time. The turnout last night was really good, I think there […]