Buddhist Retreat Centre For Women
Mahamani, who is part of the retreat team at Taraloka, writes:
"I’ve been reflecting a lot lately the wrong views I hold about myself which both constrain and limit me as well as define how I relate to other people. If I am not sufficiently aware of them, they can really catch me out.
Faced with immense suffering in the world, what does the Buddhism have to offer?
Stories are powerful - they speak to parts of ourselves that respond to symbols, patterns and truths about human life that are deeper and far beyond our rational existence. In April, we’re looking forward to a visit from Danayutta, who will be leading a retreat called In the Footsteps of the Buddha in which retreatants will inhabit stories of the Buddha's life. Here she is in conversation with Natalia about her practice, the retreat, and what it means to walk in the footsteps of the Buddha.
In this blog, Bodhilila talks about her upcoming retreat The Breath of Freedom, and we find out how meditating on the breath can transform our hearts and minds. What did the Buddha have to say about it? And how can this retreat enrich your practice?
What is it like getting ordained? In this post Akashadaya gives a moving account of her ordination experience and the time leading up to it, and reflects on her name.
In this blog, Maitrisiddhi explores a variety of approaches to following our heart response to concerns about climate change, and the value of allowing varying attitudes to coexist.
This is the sixth installement of a series on the stories behind the shrines around Taraloka, and the women whose generosity, care and love have made Tara’s realm what it is.
This is the fifth installement of a series on the stories behind the shrines around Taraloka, and the women whose generosity, care and love have made Tara’s realm what it is.
This is the fourth in a series on the stories behind the shrines around Taraloka, and the people whose generosity, care and love have made Tara’s realm what it is.
This is the third in a series of stories behind the shrines around Taraloka, and the women whose generosity, care and love have made Tara’s realm what it is.
