This is a trailer for Samsara – a documentary shot entirely on 70mm film and five years in the making. Samsara (or Sansara) means “continuous flow”. It is teh cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth. Although, today it is more often used to refer to possessios or a place. The documentary uses powerful images […]
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Buddha statues plundered by English thieves
On Friday the 22nd of May two Buddha statues where taken from the waiting room of the holistic therapy salon College George.
The holistic therapy salon, situated on New Street, has no increased its security measures and local police are investigating the theft.
Both Buddha statues are gold. The larger statue featured the Buddha in a lying down position while the second statue depicts a standing Buddha.
Chinese postpone judgement on living Buddha
At the last minute a court in China has decided to postpone judgement on a living Tibetan Buddha.
Phurbu Tsering Rinpoche faces allegations of illegally possessing weapons and seizing government land.
The delay is widely interpreted as promising by legal experts. It is incredibly rare for a Chinese court to issue a delay and signs suggest that both the international public audience and the highly spirited defence has resulted in on-going judicial debate in China.
Buddhist Temples and Sanga in Brighton, England
In Pure Spirit knows of these sanga and Buddhist locations in Brighton, England.
Causes: Alternative charities to think of this Christmas
At this time of year people often think about giving. It is an important time of the year for charities around the world. Here’s a shortlist of some British registered charities you might not have heard of but might like to consider. The Association of Systematic Kinesiology Applied Kinesiology is a complementary healing technique which […]
What does namaste mean?
The word Namaste is Sanskrit. It is used as a greeting in India and Nepal by Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. In yoga Namaste is said with the intent of saying; “I am your humble servant” although the literally translation is “I bow to you”. Namaste is often accompanied with a shallow bow that’s made with […]
Buddhist Temples and Sanga in Edinburgh, Scotland
In Pure Spirit can list these sanga and Buddhist centres in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Buddhist Temples and Sanga in Manchester, England
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 […]
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 […]
Mu and Wu – the question is wrong
Wu is the Chinese word which equates to Mu in Japanese or Korean. It means ‘none’, ‘not-being’ or ‘without’. The Mu koan In Zen Buddhism Mu is used to imply that the question being asked is wrong. The most studied Mu koan has a monk ask Zhaozhou, the Chinese Zen master, “Has a dog Buddha-nature […]
