Triratna International Council
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International Communications Officer

By aparajita on Mon, 27 Mar, 2023 - 16:34

International Communications Officer

By aparajita on Mon, 27 Mar, 2023 - 16:34
  • 0.6 role (3 days per week) - 3 years of funding agreed
  • working from home, with some in-person meetings in the UK and elsewhere as necessary
  • remuneration per annum: with retreat allowance and pension £13,639-£14,983 (location dependent) / €15,457-€16,981 (approx., location dependent) / $16,616 -$18,253 (approx, location dependent)
  • closing date for applications: April 30th 2023. Interview dates from May 15th
  • start date: as soon as possible, ideally by June 1st 2023


General notes

This role has been created, and will be managed, by the International Council’s Communications Working Group. Joining...

Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

Dharmabytes: Vast Ocean of Boundless Depths

By Zac on Mon, 27 Mar, 2023 - 06:00

In this talk, Viveka explores the many, diverse faces of mindfulness practice - breaking down the ideological barriers that can so often divide when we try to figure out what, exactly, does constitute mindfulness meditation… With good humour and an emphasis on kindness in the present moment, she encourages us to broaden and deepen our ideas of awareness and of loving kindness. Rich with references - from Satipatthana to Milarepa - this is an excellent and encouraging...

Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center
Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center

Thirty years of Ordination

By Saddhammapradip on Sun, 26 Mar, 2023 - 17:21

Thirty years of Ordination

By Saddhammapradip on Sun, 26 Mar, 2023 - 17:21

It was good to see Dhammachari of 1993 ordination to celebrate thirth Dhammic Birthday at retreat center.

College of Public Preceptors
Triratna News

Public Ordination at Suryavana

By yashodeva on Sat, 25 Mar, 2023 - 22:12

Public Ordination at Suryavana

By yashodeva on Sat, 25 Mar, 2023 - 22:12

We are happy to announce the ordination of Carles de Gispert, of Barcelona, 
who becomes Dharmachari Vilasadipa, ‘He who is a light that shines forth’.

Publicly ordained by Yashodeva on 24th March at Suryavana during a Going For Refuge Retreat. 

Private Preceptor: Amalamati 

With metta,

Yashodeva

Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

FBA Podcast: Radiate Love

By Zac on Sat, 25 Mar, 2023 - 06:00

Dharmadipa shares reflections on the third part of Dhardo Rimpoche’s Motto ‘Radiate Love’. Beginning with the significance of the Metta Bhavana meditation practice, he explores the Bodhisattva Ideal, connecting teachings from the “Mind Training” tradition with Shunyata and the Mahayana Sutras. Finally Dharmadipa explores how the three parts of the Motto hang together and support each other. 

Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2021.

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Public Ordinations at Sudarshanaloka

By Purna on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 18:36

Public Ordinations at Sudarshanaloka

By Purna on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 18:36

We are delighted to announce that the ordinations of the following three men took place at Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre in New Zealand on 23rd March 2023:

Roberto Gonzalez-Casanovas becomes Buddhanusarin (both ‘a’s are long), a Sanskrit name meaning “He who is a follower of the Buddha”

Registered spelling Buddhanusarin
Private preceptor Ratnavyuha

Malcolm Dow becomes Sthiraratna (long ‘i’), a Sanskrit name meaning “He whose jewel-like quality is firm and steadfast”

Registered spelling Sthiraratna
Private preceptor Silaratna

Fraser Bruce becomes Darsanasiddhi (acute accent...

Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center
Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center

Ravi Birthday Program

By Saddhammapradip on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 12:51

Ravi Birthday Program

By Saddhammapradip on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 12:51

Ravi Birthday we celebrated with community and guest.

Ravi is community member since long time. He like supporting retreat center. 

Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center
Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center

Bodhisattva Ideal - Study with Vidyaruchi

By Saddhammapradip on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 12:35

Bodhisattva Ideal - Study with Vidyaruchi

By Saddhammapradip on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 12:35

Bodhisatva Ideal study led by Dh Vidyaruchi for community and friends from Mumbai.