Patterns from the Past

A commentary on the seven principles the Buddha gave to the Vajjika League. https://apramada.org/articles/the-buddhas-advice-to-the-vajjika-league    

What a Spiritual Community is and is not. The third part of a three part series written by Ratnaguna: Breaking Free of Tribalism and Becoming an Individual

The second part of a three part series written by Ratnaguna: Breaking Free of Tribalism and Becoming an Individual

The nature of tribes. The first part of a three part series written by Ratnaguna: Breaking Free of Tribalism and Becoming an Individual

Advayacitta interviews Ratnaguna on the importance of individuality, especially in this moment of political polarisation, identity politics, and intolerance of views other than one’s own. https://apramada.org/videos/what-the-world-most-needs-true-individuals

An interview about how recognising and transcending various patterns from the past is an important aspect of psychological and spiritual development. https://apramada.org/videos/patterns-from-the-past

Achara, Prajnanandi and Ratnaguna discuss Achara’s series of articles A Good Heart is Not Enough. Watch the discussion: https://apramada.org/videos/a-conversation-on-wise-policy-making

Advayacitta, a clinical psychologist, explores how political ideologies can undermine psychological functioning, thereby harming individuals and whole societies. https://apramada.org/articles/politics-as-cognitive-anti-therapy

Another short Dharma essay, Gotama, Mole, and the Wild Wood. https://apramada.org/articles/gotama-mole-and-the-wild-wood

This article is intended for you if you have come to this website as someone who is curious about Buddhism but as yet knows little about it. https://apramada.org/articles/what-is-buddhism