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New video blog from Urgyen House: A Year of Wonders

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023 - 21:28

New video blog from Urgyen House: A Year of Wonders

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023 - 21:28

A Year of Wonders

The 2,500th anniversary of the Buddha’s attainment of perfect Enlightenment was a year of great significance for Sangharakshita.

In this latest video blog from Urgyen House, Paramartha introduces some remarkable treasures from Urgyen House that help illuminate a year that connects Sangharakshita with the Dalai Lama, Dhardo Rinpoche, Dr Ambedkar and Je Tsongkhapa.

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Autism and the Triratna Buddhist Community

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 16 Mar, 2023 - 18:21

Autism and the Triratna Buddhist Community

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 16 Mar, 2023 - 18:21

In this interview Prajnanandi, who is autistic, explains what autism is, tells Ratnaguna how it is to be an autistic within the Triratna Buddhist Community, and how we can make it easier for autistics to thrive in our sangha.

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Out now: Nagabodhi's biography of Sangharakshita

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 1 Mar, 2023 - 10:30

Out now: Nagabodhi's biography of Sangharakshita

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 1 Mar, 2023 - 10:30

We’re delighted to announce the publication of Nagabodhi’s page-turning biography, Sangharakshita: The Boy, the Monk, the Man. In an absorbing narrative, Nagabodhi takes the reader on a journey through the twists and turns of Sangharakshita’s life; the experiences, insights, and reflections that nurtured his approach as a teacher; and the legacy he left behind.

Sangharakshita was a pioneer in spreading Buddhism outside of Asia, as well as in the revival of Buddhism in India in the wake of the conversion of Dr...

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Dharmabytes: The Arising of Bodhicitta

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 23 Jan, 2023 - 06:00

The Enlightenment of the Buddha was an irreversible breakthrough into a new kind of consciousness for the world. All our practice flows from this endless stream of wisdom and compassion, flowing throughout the history of humanity. Dhammarati explores this momentous event, and its implications for us today. 

From the talk entitled The Awakening Mind given on Buddha Day Festival at the London Buddhist Centre, 2022.

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Public Ordinations Live from Chintamani, México | Ordenaciones públicas en vivo desde Chintámani, México

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 30 Dec, 2022 - 20:18

Public Ordinations Live from Chintamani, México | Ordenaciones públicas en vivo desde Chintámani, México

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 30 Dec, 2022 - 20:18

You’re invited to connect online with us live from the lovely retreat centre of Chintamani in Morelos, Mexico, to witness three men being ordained (names below), accompanied by their preceptors.

The public ceremony is at 12pm (local time) on Saturday 14th January 2023.

USA PST 10:00 | Mexico 12:00 | USA EST 13:00 | IE & UK 18.00 | Europe 19:00 CET | India 23:30 | Australia AEDT 05:00 (next day) | New Zealand NZDT...

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New Video Blog from Urgyen House: Green Tara

Tue, 13 Dec, 2022 - 17:18

New Video Blog from Urgyen House: Green Tara

Tue, 13 Dec, 2022 - 17:18

The latest video blog from Urgyen House is now available. 

Dharmacharini Dhammadinna explores Sangharakshita’s long connection with the Bodhisattva Green Tara and his teacher Chattrul Sangye Dorje. With photographs, video and objects from the Urgyen House archives, that take us from Kalimpong, India to Taraloka, Tiratanaloka, London and Adhisthana, UK, we learn of the great significance of Green Tara in Sangharakshita’s life and work.

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Urgyen House is a project of the Urgyen Sangharakshita...

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In Search of the Nature of Mind: With Maitreyabandhu and Padmavajra

Wed, 7 Dec, 2022 - 09:58

In Search of the Nature of Mind: With Maitreyabandhu and Padmavajra

Wed, 7 Dec, 2022 - 09:58

Premiere on Fri 9 Dec | On YouTube

IE & UK 19.00 | USA PST 11:00 | Mexico 13:00 | USA EST 14:00 | Europe 20:00 CET | India 23:30 | Australia AEDT 04:00 (next day) | New Zealand NZDT 06:00

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In this final conversation for Nature of Mind, Maitreyabandhu is in conversation with Padmavajra.

Padmavajra talks about Milarepa and The Shepherd’s Search for Mind (from...

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Introducing a biography of Sangharakshita

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 16 Nov, 2022 - 12:45

Introducing a biography of Sangharakshita

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 16 Nov, 2022 - 12:45

We’re delighted to introduce a biography of Sangharakshita, due for publication in February. It’s Sangharakshita: The Boy, the Monk, the Man by Nagabodhi, and we’d like to invite you to consider sponsoring it.

It’s now four years since Sangharakshita’s death. Unlike generations before, people new to the Triratna Buddhist Community or interested in the spread of Buddhism in India and internationally can no longer meet and encounter him directly. So Windhorse Publications commissioned this book. We asked Nagabodhi to write something that...

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The Sound of One Hand: An Interview with Satyadasa

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022 - 17:12

The Sound of One Hand: An Interview with Satyadasa

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022 - 17:12

Many of you will have heard our recent podcast The Sound of One Hand, where we chat to Satyadasa about his new memoir of the same name, published in February 2022.

Satyadasa’s book is a relatable and humorous account of a Buddhist life, and is already well regarded by many readers. In this video from a recent Sangha night at the The Nottingham Buddhist Centre in the UK, Zac Pomphrey, a member of our team here at...