Buddhist Action Month 2015

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Exeter Triratna Beach Clean for BAM

Thu, 2 Jul, 2015 - 21:48

Exeter Triratna Beach Clean for BAM

Thu, 2 Jul, 2015 - 21:48

Here we are down in Dawlish, folks from Exeter Triratna group along with other Exeter Buddhist groups picking the beach clean at Dawlish Warren, and logging each piece of human-made flotsam and jetsam for Beach Care’s survey of what’s moving around with the ocean. Plastics mainly - not good for wildlife beings… Some of us meditated by the ocean too - such a good way to connect

lokabandhu

Karuna's BAM appeals raise £1400 monthly for India

Tue, 30 Jun, 2015 - 15:06

Karuna's BAM appeals raise £1400 monthly for India

Tue, 30 Jun, 2015 - 15:06

Here’s a final update for BAM from Triratna’s two Karuna Appeal teams . For the whole month of June the eight of us have been out on the streets of Glasgow and Edinburgh knocking on people’s doors inviting them to become regular contributors to Karuna’s work with Dalit communities in India. Between us we’ve recruited over 100 new supporters and an amazing £...

Lucinda

Less is more

Wed, 17 Jun, 2015 - 23:02

Less is more

Wed, 17 Jun, 2015 - 23:02

Less is more

Birmingham Buddhist Centre has found an alternative to metal staples for paperwork. A “stapleless stapler” We found this gadget which folds the paper round on itself to secure one piece of paper to another. Amazing.

Lucinda

Successful Birmingham BAM Litter Picking on 9th June

Thu, 11 Jun, 2015 - 18:59

Successful Birmingham BAM Litter Picking on 9th June

Thu, 11 Jun, 2015 - 18:59

Last Tuesday a team met at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre, and then went out and did a litter pick to improve the local environment. Here are a few photos of their productive day!

lokabandhu

BAM in Edinburgh: fundraising for India

Sun, 7 Jun, 2015 - 22:13

BAM in Edinburgh: fundraising for India

Sun, 7 Jun, 2015 - 22:13

BAM’s happening in Edinburgh - we’re raising funds for social and Dhamma work in India and Nepal. Four of us are here for the whole month, by going out every night knocking on people’s doors and inviting them to support Triratna’s Karuna Trust we hope to raise around £80,000 between us! That will come in over the next few years from...

Lucinda

BAM events at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre

Wed, 27 May, 2015 - 23:05

BAM events at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre

Wed, 27 May, 2015 - 23:05

Upcoming Buddhist Action Month events at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre. Get involved!!

Amalaketu

Buddhafield Green Earth Awakening!

Wed, 27 May, 2015 - 12:25

Buddhafield Green Earth Awakening!

Wed, 27 May, 2015 - 12:25

I’m just back from an amazing time at Buddhafields Green Earth Awakening, focusing on Buddhism and the Environment. There were some brilliant talks, workshops and rituals, and I’ve come away inspired and invigorated (and with a self-carved wooden spoon!). Next years GEA will be in September, so if you love Buddhafield, and want to be part of something special, do come ...

cremigio

Cardiff Buddhist Centre gears up for BAM with 2 taster events

Tue, 26 May, 2015 - 12:47

Cardiff Buddhist Centre gears up for BAM with 2 taster events

Tue, 26 May, 2015 - 12:47

Part of the vision of the Cardiff Buddhist Centre is to be an active part of the local community. So on the weekend of 3rd May Sangha Gardeners set about beautifying the streets around the Buddhist Centre for the benefit of the local community. Neighbouring streets have had a much-needed major makeover, a part of which was to establish dedicated gardens at the base of the trees. Cardiff City Council was in part...