Brief Biography – Buddhism in Iran Bhante was born in 1976 in Iran, where two years later the Islamic revolution took place and the regime of Shia fundamentalists was established…
Author: Matěj Kasper
Meditation course 19 – 28 May 2023
Teacher: Bhante Dhammadīpa Course name: Samathá-vipassaná Location: Sklenárka (see here) The course will be dedicated to introducing non-Udalistic meditation as part of the combination of calmness meditation (samathá) and insight…
A Sri Lankan Buddhist monk visits the Shanta Vana center
In July 2022, the Sri Lankan monk Venerable Nyanakusala (in Sinhala transliteration Gnanakusala) will reside on Shanta Vana. If you would like to visit the center during this period, it…
Accommodation for Ukrainians in the Buddhist center
Притулок для українців в буддійському центрі Ми пропонуємо розміщення біженців з України в буддійському центрі «Тихий Ліс» (Shanta Vana) в Чеському Раю. Оскільки центр розташований в затишному місці посеред лісу,…
Belligerent ruler
Venerable Ratthapála was one of the important disciples of the Buddha, who is, among other things, the main actor of the Ratthapála-sutta, the canonical text of Theravada Buddhism. The text…
Petr Entner has passed away – our friend in Dhamma
It is with regret that we announce that on 16/11/2021, our friend and friend in the Dhamma, Petr Entner, passed away at the age of 60. Petr practiced insight meditation…
“Mindfulness: What They Haven’t Told You” Book
An interesting book is about to be published, if you help support its printing. As part of the crowdfunding campaign (at https://bit.ly/SupportMindfulness) you can support the publication of the book…
The difference between joy and happiness – Bhante Sujiva [CZ SUBTITLES] – 2020
Another of the Buddhist teacher’s lectures, this time on the difference between joy and happiness. Czech subtitles can be turned on for the video. Source center Pian dei ciliegi APS…
Translation of another book on Buddhist practice
A book on Theravada Buddhism for distribution in bookstores This year’s main novelty of the Bhavana Buddhist group is the translation of U Tejaniya’s book Relax and be Aware. While…
Four ways to let go – Ajahn Brahm [CZ SUBTITLES]
Another video with Czech subtitles created as part of the padnita.cz project – a lecture by the famous teacher Adzán Brahm on four ways to let go A mind that…