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Why I’m an Optimist
I have felt jubilant these past weeks on hearing the news of successful vaccines. Then, this week, on ‘V-Day’, I felt joyfully moved listening to the news report about Margaret…
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Bodhilia’s Notes – Sangha
I’ve been reflecting a lot on sangha this week, not surprising given that it was recently Sangha Day, one of the major Buddhist Festivals celebrated by Buddhists around the world….
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Alone with Others – Paramananda
Meditating on Zoom Sitting alone in my front room in front of a rectangle of light with others sitting alone in their homes A gathering of sorts feeling a sense…
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The Precious Jewel Appeal
Keep the West London Buddhist Centre Shining Dear West London Sangha Member, We hope you are well and keeping safe. Difficult and potentially isolating times like these show more than…
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Bodhilila’s Notes
Last month I shared our plans to begin offering some socially distanced events at the West London Buddhist Centre. Today, as England begins a second period of lockdown, it is…
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The System of Practice, the Heart of Practice
I was enthralled by the recent serialisation of Adous Huxley’s dystopian futuristic novel ‘Brave New World’. In case you’re not familiar with the story (spoiler alert!) ‘New London’ is populated…
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The Fruits of Commitment
If somebody asked you to put aside an evening every week for the next five years, what would your response be? Would you consider turning up each week for a…
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Bodhilila’s Notes
Dear Friends, I know it’s been a long time since I’ve written to you in this way but you have been in my thoughts throughout this challenging time. Some of…
