Arthaketu

Hi, my name is Arthaketu. I have been involved in the Triratna Buddhist Community for over 30 years. During that time, I have lived and practised as an active member of the Manchester Buddhist Centre, and for the last seven years I have been involved with teaching Buddhism and meditation in the Berlin Buddhist Centre.

Many things have fascinated me during this time, but three stand out.

The Body, its sensations, energy and the possibility to feel grounded and relaxed.

The Imagination, and how we can connect to it through image, symbol, story, myth and ritual. Its capacity to help us to find a sense of meaning in difficult times.

And the spacious quality of the mind. How the mind itself can be sensitive to and accommodate all things.

All of this can be connected to through meditation and my explorations have also included. Training as a shiatsu practitioner, learning focusing, drawing, painting and carving wood and recently qualifying as a mindfulness trainer with Breathworks.

I look forward to being on retreat with you.