A multi-faceted exploration of Sangharakshita's understanding of the relationship between Buddhism and science, especially his attempts to contain them both within a single unifying vision of existence.
17 March 2024
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William Collins, The Destructivists
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In this short reflection Advayacitta looks at the importance of psychology in caring for people who are physically ill.
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The second in a series exploring what the Buddha said about society. In this one we look in detail about how, according to the Buddha, an empire should be ruled.
In the second of a series of short reflections on his work as a clinical psychologist, Advayacitta considers the process of projection.
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A commentary on the seven principles the Buddha gave to the Vajjika League, saying that, if followed, would prevent its decline and assure its growth and prosperity.
Politics
The second in a series exploring what the Buddha said about society. In this one we look in detail about how, according to the Buddha, an empire should be ruled.
A commentary on the seven principles the Buddha gave to the Vajjika League, saying that, if followed, would prevent its decline and assure its growth and prosperity.
An exploration of the principles of an authentic social justice movement, beginning with the need for the exercise of reason and an agreement between narrative and fact.
Advayacitta begins to explore the history of climate change politics. He investigates the cultural context within which preoccupation with global warming developed. It was a context notable for its intense fear of disasters.
Psychology
In this short reflection Advayacitta looks at the importance of psychology in caring for people who are physically ill.
Posted in: Psychology
In the second of a series of short reflections on his work as a clinical psychologist, Advayacitta considers the process of projection.
Posted in: Psychology
Advayacitta interviews Ratnaguna on the importance of individuality, especially in this moment of political polarisation, identity politics, and intolerance of views other than one's own.
In this, the first in a series of short reflections on his work as a clinical psychologist, Advayacitta considers the phenomenon of irrational guilt
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Culture
When a tyrannous regime invades a peaceful country, what is the most ethical course of action for the rulers of that country? Ratnaguna reflects on the moral dilemma such a situation would present to Buddhists.
Chintamani has been creating Buddhist images for Western Buddhists for 50 years. Ratnaguna asks him about his approach to this and, looking at seven of his paintings and sculptures, how his work has evolved.
Chapter 2 of The Destructivists by William Collins, in which he ascribes the divisions in our society to a form of moral corruption which must be countered in moral terms.
Prajnanandi read ‘a good heart is not enough’, and wrote to the author to say, 'I absolutely agree with the principles you outlined, but when I applied the principles, I came to the opposite conclusions. Can we talk?’
Philosophy
Advayacitta interviews Ratnaguna on the importance of individuality, especially in this moment of political polarisation, identity politics, and intolerance of views other than one's own.
Vidyaruchi considers the limitations of Popper's political thought, and argues that the liberalism that he espoused needs a framework of higher values such as is found in Buddhism.
In this interview - the first in the new series Books Worth Reading - Ratnaguna interviews Jñanavaca on The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist, and finds out why he thinks it is a book well worth reading.
Posted in: Philosophy
An account of Popper's thinking on politics, including his critique of 'historicism', his demolition of Marxism, and his own theory of how to bring about social change.
Posted in: Philosophy
science
A multi-faceted exploration of Sangharakshita's understanding of the relationship between Buddhism and science, especially his attempts to contain them both within a single unifying vision of existence.
Advayacitta begins to explore the history of climate change politics. He investigates the cultural context within which preoccupation with global warming developed. It was a context notable for its intense fear of disasters.
In this article Advayacitta describes the process of how he came to alter his opinion about climate change.
Posted in: Science
In this second article on Buddhism and physics, Advayacitta explores an important parallel between Relativity Theory and the Buddhist doctrine of śunyata.
Posted in: Science
Buddhism
A multi-faceted exploration of Sangharakshita's understanding of the relationship between Buddhism and science, especially his attempts to contain them both within a single unifying vision of existence.
The second in a series exploring what the Buddha said about society. In this one we look in detail about how, according to the Buddha, an empire should be ruled.
A commentary on the seven principles the Buddha gave to the Vajjika League, saying that, if followed, would prevent its decline and assure its growth and prosperity.
Urgyen Sangharakshita explores the idea that ethical actions are not only good, but also beautiful, and so consequently, an ethical life is a beautiful life.
Posted in: Buddhism
Articles
Subhuti explores the pursuit of beauty as a spiritual path. Part 1 of 2 parts.
A Buddhist response to Karl Popper’s theory of scientific method.
The importance of Buddhists transcending political ideologies.
When a tyrannous regime invades a peaceful country, what is the most ethical course of action?
Advayacitta explores how decision making in health care has been increasingly taken away from clinicians and their patients
In this article Ratnaguna makes a case for spiritual communities changing the world for the better.
In this second article based on his celebrated 'Eros and Beauty' talks, Subhuti examines the nature of aesthetic experience.
The second part of Vidyaruchi's series on A Survey of Buddhism.
The powerful have most to gain from the imposed Moral Infantilism of society
Whole societies can split into mutually unintelligible ‘tribes’.
Ratnaguna asks Chintamini about his approach to creating Buddhist images for Western Buddhists
Subhamati takes a closer look at Stephen Batchelor's Tricycle article on Brexit.
This is the first in a new series we're calling Thus Have I Heard: Brief Essays on Buddhism.
Vidyaruchi explores what 'Social Justice' has come to mean.
Are black lives 'systematically and intentionally targeted for demise' by the police?
How can we really know anything, and how often are our opinions based on a lack of real knowledge?
Ratnaguna interviews Advayacitta about the nature of consciousness, and how this relates to the question of rebirth.
Cass Sunstein argues that groups, and society, need dissenters to prevent them from making bad decisions.
A conversation on the series 'A Good Heart is not enough'.
Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class
Advayacitta begins to explore interesting parallels between two core Buddhist principles, and modern physics.
Maitreyabandhu's latest volume of poetry, After Cézanne.
Apramāda has been accused of trying to 'delegitimize and derail racial justice work'.
Advayacitta begins to explore climate change politics, looking at the cultural context in which fears about climate developed
Political ideologies can undermine psychological functioning.
Ratnaguna looks at instances from ancient texts of the Buddha debating, and draws out lessons that we can learn from him.
Ratnaguna argues that if someone gives offence you don't have to take it
Devamitra's account of his treatment of prostate cancer. Inspiring, and thought-provoking.
Thomas Hamilton-Shaw talks about two books: The Road to Somewhere and Head Hand Head Hand Heart.
What is ‘racial equality’? What should Buddhists make of it?
A multi-faceted exploration of Sangharakshita's understanding of the relationship between Buddhism and science.
Urgyen Sangharakshita explores the idea that ethical actions are not only good, but also beautiful
Vidyaruchi argues Popper's political thought needs a framework of higher values such as is found in Buddhism.
The first article in a series on Sangharakshita's magnum opus A Survey of Buddhism.
Aryajit interviews Ratnaguna on Walking with the Wind by the Civil Rights activist John Lewis
Vidyaruchi examines Popper's thinking on politics, his critique of 'historicism' and his demolition of Marxism.
A commentary on the seven principles the Buddha gave to the Vajjika League
Ratnaguna and Advayacitta discuss aspects of Buddhism and psychological therapy - their similarities and differences.
Ratnaguna asks guitarist Nick Gauntlett about his love of progressive rock, and what it has to do with his Dharma practice.
Advayacitta describes the process of how he came to alter his opinion about climate change.
The Buddha was aware of the dangers of engaging in debates, and he had some observations about how to conduct discussions.
This review explores ‘The Burning House’, a response to a perceived climate emergency.
This article is intended for those who are curious about Buddhism but as yet knows little about it.
Another short Dharma essay, Gotama, Mole, and the Wild Wood.
Advayacitta interviewed about the importance and meaning of music in general, and in particular of the chanting of mantras.
Ratnaguna marks Apramda’s first year by discussing why the objective truth is crucial for the health of society
his work as a clinical psychologist, Advayacitta considers the process of projection.
What is the root of our suffering and how can it be quenched? What did the Buddha discover?
In this short but powerful piece Nagapriya argues that gratitude is transformative.
Silavadin discusses the materialist view of evolution and, following the philosopher Thomas Nagel.