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Black Sky

The Buddhist Context of Meditation

'The purpose of meditation is to transform yourself, not to have good meditations'

Sangharakshita 

Jnanavaca

The Transcendental Goal of Meditation

In this insightful and wide ranging talk given in lockdown, Jnanavaca situates meditation within the wider Buddhist vision. Through his experience teaching for many years, he unfolds aspects of the path in relation to our lives in the modern world. 

Maitreyabandhu

Meditation Masterclass Series

In this three-week series from the 2025 Meditation Challenge at the London Buddhist Centre, Maitreyabandhu situates Buddhist meditation within it's traditional metaphysical context. He uses a traditional Buddhist devotional verse on Going for Refuge as material for a rich exploration of what it is to be human, and how we can discover a rich world of meaning in examining our experience and views of the world. 

Subhuti 

Will Mindfulness Really Undo the Knot of Anxiety and Depression?

Subhuti situates our place in the wider context of history and culture, exploring the benefits of mindfulness as a way to overcome anxiety and depression. Going much further than the ordinary secular discussions of the topic, he exhorts the importance of community as a way to create the context in which one's mind can flourish. 

Learn the Practices

Learn the main two practices taught in the Triratna Buddhist Community from scratch

Mindfulness of Breathing in 4 Stages

The mindfulness of breathing practice is a meditation taught by the Buddha to cultivate awareness, concentration and an integrated mind. It is said to be the practice the Buddha was doing when he attained enlightenment. 

Metta Bhavana in 5 Stages

The metta bhavana (loving kindness) meditation was a practice taught by the Buddha to transform one's emotional world through cultivating a boundless heart of well-wishing towards all beings. 

Calm Sea

Going Deeper

Explore meditation more deeply on our meditations page, including masterclasses on going deeper as well as guided practices.

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