Resources

The following is a list of resources that may be of assitance to those looking for inspiration in their practice.

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Information for Newcomers

The Buddhist Centre has created a couple of handy starter backs for newcomers to the Triratna Buddhist Community (Pack 1 | Pack 2).

The Triratna Story

Vajragupta has written an excellent synopsis of the history of the Triratna Buddhist movement and it’s available as a free PDF via The Buddhist Centre website.

Triratna Video Library

The Triratna Video Library offers hundreds of videos documenting the breadth and depth of Triratna around the world. You can search hundreds of hours of footage, Sangharakshita’s talks, documentaries, news stories, videos for schools and the complete Clear Vision library.

Books

Windhorse Publications have a great range of Buddhist books and audiobooks.

Free Buddhist Audio

The Free Buddhist Audio website offers over 5000 free talks on buddhism, mindfulness and meditation that you can stream or download. Alternatively, follow the podcast versions of Free Buddhist Audio (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts) and DharmaBites (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts) using your podcast app of choice.

Insight Timer

Insight Timer is a free app (Apple | Google) that allows you to set a custom timer for your meditation practices that can sound the noise of a gentle bell during, or at the end of your session. The app also has over 100,000 guided meditations led by teachers from around the world, including some of the members of the Triratna Buddhist Order.

Online Meditation Groups

The Buddhist Centre Online runs online meditations via Zoom, twice a day, Monday to Saturday. Click here to find out more.

Youtube

Youtube is a great resource for those looking for more dharma talks or guided meditation practices. The following buddhist centres regularly upload content to their YouTube channels for you to enjoy in your own time.

London Buddhist Centre

Shrewsbury Buddhist Centre

Manchester Buddhist Centre

Meditation Retreats

Our closest meditation retreat centres are Vajraloka (Mixed Gender – Corwen) and Taraloka (Women Only – Whitchurch). You can find more residential mediation retreats throughout the UK (and abroad) by visiting www.goingonretreat.com.

Home Retreats

The Buddhist Centre Online has a number of resources that allow you to take part in a meditation retreat from the comfort of your own home.

Festivals

The Buddhafield Festival, held each year, is a joyful gathering of people, celebrating community and connection with the land. Song, dance, arts and crafts, yoga, meditation, and play blend together, without alcoholic drinks or recreational drugs, to create a loving and life-affirming space. There will be Buddhist teaching, workshops and ritual, under sun and stars. The festival is family-friendly and open to everyone, however you practice. Watch this video to get a feel for what it is like to attend and click here to visit the Buddhafield website.

Safeguarding

We treat reports of abuse extremely seriously and will investigate in accordance with the law and our policies. If you have any questions or concerns about our community or wish to report a negative experience please contact us or our dedicated Safeguarding Team: safeguarding@triratna.community.

Other Centres

There are a number of other nearby centres should you wish to pay a visit:

Meditation for Seniors

RetireGuide have put together a handy list that outlines the many ways in which meditation can benefit you as you get older. Read more here.