Rev. Aiden Hall, Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple This talk was given at the Festival of Avalokiteshwara at Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple in February 2016. Compassion lies at the heart of the Universe. We see that others suffer as we do, and the name of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshwara, means “The one who hears the cries of the world”. When we are willing to listen, we hear these cries – but how then should we respond? We may not know … Continue reading →

Rev. Aiden Hall, Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple This talk was given at the Festival of the Buddha’s Enlightenment at Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple in December 2015. Enlightenment isn’t just an idea or a concept. The Buddha said he was enlightened about the nature of reality, which he expressed in the Four Noble Truths and other central teachings. It’s no use us trying to reach our idea of what enlightenment is, as this idea is never reliable. We too must come … Continue reading →