October and November events
The calendars for October and November are posted on the calendar page I look forward to people coming to the temple to practice of the way of the Buddha together. In Gassho Willard
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Do Be Doing
Do Be Doing No amount of doing can produce a fulfilling life. Doing is either an expression of fulfilment, or it is contributing to creating an illusion of it. The manifesting of fulfilment is vastly different from actions that are chasing reward. Of necessity, the former is doing without need, so it is activity without
September News
The Temple’s new address: 7 The Willows Shillingford St George Exeter EX2 9QS We moved in on Saturday 8th, there was a good crew of eight for what turned out to be a long day, thank you all. The following 10 days or so has been fairly non-stop too, much has been done and thank
Sickness, old age and death
Sickness, old age and death Sickness, old age and death are not party poopers. If you fear there imminence and see these facets of existence as ruining the show, then you have a problem that is a self imposed problem. A problem that is being created through ignorance. Thankfully, awareness of a problem includes awareness
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Views and Opinions
Views and Opinions We can all hold on to our views and opinions, nothing is stopping us or telling us it is wrong to do so. Everything is constantly and lovingly telling us that it is a mistake though. If we want to experience the liberating true nature of existence, we have to be willing
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Temporary Closure 2nd August
We will close from August 2nd until we are ready to re-open in our new premises. Watch this space for news of the restarting of events. The calendar has all current scheduled events and closing dates, these are subject to change. Looking forward to continuing in our new premises as soon as possible. Information about
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We’re moving
Dragon Bell Temple will be moving premises, hopefully at the beginning of August. Currently, most our belongings are packed up and the schedule of events is running at a minimum. Please check the calendar page for what is on offer. When we move, we will have to close for a period where there will be
June News
June News Saturday 5th July will be a memorial day for Reverend Myfanwy, 9.00am-4.00pm. We’ll be honouring the fifth anniversary of her death. Please let me know if you are coming. It will be a bring and share lunch aka, ‘potluck’. The rest of July has a reduced schedule, the temple will be winding down
Desert Island Precepts
Desert Island Precepts Occasionally, I have taken experiences onto a deserted island thought experiment. There isn’t a problem that cannot be resolved on that island. I find myself on a deserted island without knowing how I got there. The island is large and fertile. The initial shock to my nervous system and psyche is deeply
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May news
Hello, We have our spring residential retreat starting 28th and finishing on 1st June. There won’t be any of the usual weekly temple events during these dates. The normal schedule will resume on Tuesday 3rd. On Saturday 5th July, we’ll hold a memorial service for Rev. Myfanwy at Cross Farm. She died five years