West London Buddhist Centre Blog
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I haven’t a clue
What is the name of that bird singing? Where did the phrase ‘reach out to’ come from? What is the fifth fetter in Buddhism?* No, this is not a pub…
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Simply radical
Being radical is the lifeblood of some but the last thing others would even consider. Maybe you can put that down to those who are risk-takers or cautious, those who…
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How empty is empty?
Last week, the term ’empty’ was a part of Padmasambhava’s weather report. It’s a word we can talk endlessly about in Buddhism – which seems a bit ironic, to say…
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Quantum connections
Once again, science restates the practical wisdom of the Dharma. Some of you may be familiar with quantum entanglement, which California Institute of Technology describes as: ‘When two particles ……
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True heart
It was a bit of a surprise to return back to the UK after some time in India and see all the advertisements about Valentine’s Day. I had completely forgotten…
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No exemptions
“All beings are impermanent and die. Haven’t you heard about the people who died in the past? Haven’t you seen any of your relatives die? Don’t you notice that we…
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When
“When you assimilate loving kindness in your heart, you will be loved by all beings. When you hold compassion in your heart, everyone will cherish you as their own child….
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Fields of treasure
The Bright Field I have seen the sun break through And illuminate a small field for a while And gone my way and forgotten it. But that was the pearl…
