Bright Earth Buddhist Temple

09/06/2026

just as you are
- really
just as you are
~ Inagaki

06/06/2026

What does it mean to practice ‘no blame’? How can we step outside of blaming ourselves and others? Why is that a good thing to do?

Kaspa answers these questions in this talk:

Kaspa Thompson talks about the value of practicing, "no blame", and...

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

Here's the video recording of my talk from last night - a personal introduction to Bright Earth Buddhism including my journey from atheism via powerlessness to the joys of a spiritual life.

Satya speaks about her journey from atheism (via powerlessness) int...

01/06/2026

If you're free later it would be lovely to see you there ✨

27/05/2026

My connection with Buddhist teachings helps me to stay steady in this increasingly unsteady world.

If you're curious about what we offer at Bright Earth and if you're free on Monday (7pm UK, 2pm EST) come along to hear more about what I lean into and why. I don't need to convince you of anything - I want to share what's been helpful for me and you can take what you like and leave the rest.

Maybe see you there : )

08/05/2026

From Saturday 20th June - Saturday 8th August I will be offering an online (Zoom) study of Nagapriya's excellent study of The Four Noble Truths - Seeing Like A Buddha. A very thorough investigation, with loads of great insights into the Buddha Shakyamuni's core teachings. The Book Group will be an hour long, between 7 & 8pm. We will read a section in our own time (between sessions), take some notes on what we like or even don't like, and then share them with each other in a friendly and respectful space. Please let me know if you are interested in taking part. There will be a maximimum of 6 places on this course. Namo Amida Bu! Dayamay. 🙏

25/04/2026

What tangled dilemma in your life might benefit from a dose of beginner's mind?

I'll be sharing three ways of accessing this calm, spacious state in this afternoon's talk - you can still get a ticket by donating whatever you want at the link below.

I look forward to seeing some of you there 🍓

Satya Robyn will speak about the importance of Beginners Mind and how to develop it. Followed by time in small groups/pairs and Q&A.

13/04/2026

Here's Kaspa's talk on the gifts of refuge from Saturday.

Part of our Hanamatsuri celebration. Kaspa talks about the experience of taking refuge.

08/12/2025

Foolish kindness, self-care, good and bad karma and enlightened activity with a few personal stories and poems thrown in for luck. Kaspa and Satya's talk on kindness from Bright Earth's Bodhi celebration.

When is kindness foolish? When it wise? What is the difference between bad karma, good karma and enlightened activity?