Lay Buddhist Association

A Review Of Lba Aims And Functions In 2007

Written by LBA We will be holding an informal meeting at the Temple on Sunday 7th Jan. 2007 from approximately 2.00 pm. In order to invite discussion as to the way forward for the Lay Buddhist Association, to enlist new support and include members in the running of its affairs. All current and prospective members are cordially invited to attend. I am not sure which space will be available on the ... more

A Spiritual Pilgrimage

Written by Alexander Tsang Journey to Thailand To a worldling who truly sees the danger in the endless vatta (round of samsara) and who is earnestly seeking the way to get …perhaps I am clinging to the idea of being free from attachment and actually I still have far to go onto the Ariyamagga and to progress along it, an opportunity of making great merit and, perhaps, receiving ... more

Abidhamma In Daily Life

Written by Saisampan Hilton at Wat Buddhapadipa on 9th July 2006 Na mo tassa bhagavato alahato samma sambuddhassa May all be well and happy. Thank you for giving a chance to talk dhamma to you today. I am happy to have a chance to gain merit from teaching Dhamma: Dhamma-desanamaya, and you gain merit from listening: Dhamma-savanamaya. The title of the talk today is Abidhamma in Daily Life, but I ... more

Attachment

Written by Paul Meek An Honest Look I hear lots of people talk about attachment in Buddhism. They say don’t get attached to this and don’t get attached to that, attachment will one day bring sorrow. One guy I knew said, “I’m not attached to anything” in a rather aggressive kind of way. “Oh so you are an arahant then?” I replied. “No, but I am not ... more