In Pure Spirit would like to share the following sanga and Buddhist locations in Manchester, England. FWBO Manchester (Manchester Buddhist Centre) Manchester Kadampa Buddhist Centre Diamond Way in Manchester Interbeing Samatha Meditation In Pure Spirit Please help us grow this list and keep it correct. If you’re aware of other meditation centres or sangas in […]
Martin Luther (1483 – 1546)
It was on the 10th of December in 1520 that Martin Luther, a German monk, burnt the Papal Bull in Wittenberg. In so doing so, he sealed his ex-communication from the Roman Catholic Church. Martin Luther, Father of Protestantism, changed the course of western civilisation with ideas that directly influenced the Protestant Reformation. Luther challenged the […]
An Apache creation myth – The One Who Lives Above
There was nothing in the beginning; no earth, no sky, no sun and no moon. There was only darkness. There was only darkness until a thin disc emerged. Sitting on the disc, which was yellow on one side and white on the other, was a small bearded man. He was Creator. He was the One […]
Bagua map – feng shui
The coloured, octagonal map is a fundamental feng shui tool. It is used to evaluate the work space or living area and their contents. Every part of your home is related to different aspects of your life. The bagua map is used to display these nine life aspects so that they may be properly harmonised. […]
Syncretism
Syncretism is the process in which a collection of beliefs and understands – once seperate and from different origins – begin to merge and share elements. Modern occult is particularly marked for its syncretism although practitioners have always been interested and willing to learn from other teachings. The internet is a primary enabler of syncretism […]
Lightworker
The term lightworker is used in two common ways; the first is in a spiritual way and the second holistically. Lightworker: Spiritual Lightworkers are people devoted to the elevation of inner presence, peace and harmony. Some describe lightworkers as being an evolution in humankind and progression towards reaching the state of “LightBeing”, others suggest that […]
Buddhist Temples and Sangha in Glasgow, Scotland
In Pure Spirit would like to share the following sanga and Buddhist locations in Scotland, Glasgow. FWBO Scotland Rokpa Glasgow Glasgow Zen Group Diamond Way Vajrayana Buddhist Centre Sri Lankan Buddhist Centre Interbeing In Pure Spirit Help us grow this list and iron out any errors. Please point out any corrections or additions. Are you […]
The Pivot of the Void: Deconstructing the Zen Paradox of Mu and Wu
Dive into the Zen Buddhist concept of Mu (or Wu), exploring Zhaozhou’s famous dog kōan and why the riddle forces us to completely unlearn dualistic logic.
Buddhist Temples and Sangha in York, England
In an era defined by constant digital connectivity and urban acceleration, a growing number of people are seeking intentional spaces to pause, reflect, and cultivate mental clarity. While York is universally celebrated for its towering medieval Minster and deep Christian heritage, the historic city is also home to a quiet, deeply rooted network of Buddhist […]
The eight sabbats – Wheel of the Year
Step into any metaphysical shop or independent botanical space today, and you will find a common thread binding modern alternative lifestyles: a desire to live in alignment with the earth’s natural cycles. For modern Wiccans, pagans, and secular practitioners alike, this alignment is charted by the Wheel of the Year, a solar calendar comprising eight […]
