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Summer Reading Circles

Thu, 5 May, 2022 - 16:36

Summer Reading Circles

Thu, 5 May, 2022 - 16:36

Would you like to read a transformational book about race, by a Buddhist author, over the summer? 

We’re offering opportunities to explore two wonderful works, within supportive online Reading Circles with other Triratna sangha members. And at the end of each cycle, the authors will join us for a conversation!

June & July: ‘The Race Conversation’ by Eugene Ellis is a deeply compassionate book that illuminates why having conversations about race can be difficult, and how we can have more healing encounters with each other...
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What is Buddhist Activism? (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 427)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sat, 23 Apr, 2022 - 17:38

To mark Earth Day 2022, we’re joined by four friends who, one way or another, are involved with Buddhist activism. From the Buddhafield project to XR Buddhists to Silent Rebellion, we hear tales from the edge of socially engaged Buddhist practice, exploring what, if anything, Buddhists have to offer the world of protests, disruptions and often polarized issue-based politics. 

Amaragita, Katja Behrendt, Priyadaka and Yogaratna offer a thoughtful set of reflections in articulating why a distinctive Buddhist approach to urgent issues...
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Time to get planning for Buddhist Action Month 2022

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022 - 11:23

The theme for this year is Compassion and Connection in Times of Crisis. 

Here is a link to the BAM 2022 space on the website of the Network of Buddhist Organisations where you can find ideas, links and so on. 

You can find the same information as a pdf here: BAM 2022

And here’s a link to the leaflet Five Ways to Wellbeing which has been produced by the Good Thinking project and can be freely shared.

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Dharmbyte: Think of Every Living Being Without Exception

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 3 Feb, 2022 - 01:00

Mokshini introduces us to Buddhist Action Month and asks us to consider how our actions have consequences and how we practise the precepts as consumers.

From the talk entitled Altruism, Actually - Getting Out and Doing It given at the Triratna International Retreat, 2014.

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Join Karuna's Board of Trustees

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 23 Sep, 2021 - 12:23

Join Karuna's Board of Trustees

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 23 Sep, 2021 - 12:23

Karuna is growing and is looking to diversify our Board of Trustees.

Karuna exists to end caste-based discrimination, poverty and inequality in South Asia. Our work focuses on education, dignified livelihoods and gender equality, transforming communities and changing society.

Since the outbreak of covid, we have supported 350,000 people – enabling them and their families to survive the trials of this pandemic. We are looking for new trustees who are able to dedicate time, energy and skills to help us grow and steer the charity.  

​​The...
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Buddhism, the Environment, and You

From FutureDharma on Wed, 22 Sep, 2021 - 15:32

Buddhism, the Environment, and You

From FutureDharma on Wed, 22 Sep, 2021 - 15:32

Buddhism, the Environment and You

Sunday October 3rd 10.30am to 12.30pm

It’s a crucial time in the relationship of humans with our environment. How to live? What to do? Come and join some of the most thoughtful members of our Order as they reflect on the issues, and how they can be addressed in our Buddhist practice.

You are invited to take part in this event hosted by North London Buddhist Centre, FutureDharma and Windhorse Publications.

[You can attend in person at North London Buddhist Centre or via Zoom: ...
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Bhikkhu Analayo to speak at Triratna Earth Sangha Conference

Tue, 14 Sep, 2021 - 11:21

Bhikkhu Analayo to speak at Triratna Earth Sangha Conference

Tue, 14 Sep, 2021 - 11:21

We’re delighted to announce that Bhikkhu Analayo has agreed to be interviewed in relation to his book and online course on Mindfully Facing Climate Change as part of Triratna Earth Sangha’s online conference, 24 - 26 September.

Registration for Triratna Earth Sangha’s conference is now open

For those of you who don’t know Analayo, here at the Triratna Earth Sangha we are deeply impressed by his book and online course on Mindfully...
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Triratna Earth Sangha Conference 2021: Save the Dates!

Fri, 20 Aug, 2021 - 15:12
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Triratna Earth Sangha Conference 2021: Save the Dates!

Fri, 20 Aug, 2021 - 15:12

Friday 24 - Sunday 26 September 2021, Online

Conference begins Friday: 
USA PST 11:00 | México 13:00 | USA EST 14:00 | IE & UK 19:00 | Europe CET 20:00 | India 23:30 | Australia AEST 04.00 (next day) | New Zealand NZST 07:00 (next day)

The Triratna Earth Sangha is a group of Triratna Order members, Mitras and Friends worldwide who are deeply concerned about the climate and ecological crises we...
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Calling the Earth to Witness: A Buddhist Perspective on Ecology

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 20 Aug, 2021 - 14:56
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Calling the Earth to Witness: A Buddhist Perspective on Ecology

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 20 Aug, 2021 - 14:56

A Conversation with Shantigarbha and Dhivan

Saturday 25th September
11.30 US PST | 13.30 Mexico | 14.30 US EST | 19.30 UK & IE | 20.30 Europe CET | 04.30 Australia EDT | 07.30 New Zealand

Reserve a space on this event

The first ethical precept in Buddhism outlines the central importance of non-harm in all our behaviour. Of course, in the Buddha’s day over 2,500 years ago, there was no climate emergency, or...
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Book Launch - The Burning House: A Buddhist Response to the Climate and Ecological Emergency

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 20 Aug, 2021 - 12:14

Book Launch - The Burning House: A Buddhist Response to the Climate and Ecological Emergency

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 20 Aug, 2021 - 12:14

Monday 30 August
11.00 US PST | 13.00 Mexico | 14.00 US EST | 19.00 IE & UK | 20.00 Europe CET | 06.00 New Zealand (next day)

Windhorse Publications are holding an online book launch to celebrate the publication of their latest title The Burning House: A Buddhist Response to the Climate and Ecological Emergency by Shantigarbha.

In the book Shantigarbha explores how we can wake up and respond to the climate and ecological crisis from...