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sanghadhara

Storytelling Bits...

Mon, 4 Jun, 2012 - 22:31

From the storytelling performance, with Lokabandhu and his gang, channeling Angulimala…
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Candradasa

Seeking the Buddha Through Symbol, Myth and Archetype by Dhammadinna

Seeking the Buddha Through Symbol, Myth and Archetype by Dhammadinna

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Sat, 2 Jun, 2012 - 15:16A jewel of a talk from Dhammadinna on how to cultivate a practice of reflection on the qualities of the Buddha that is relevant to your life experience, and your own culture. Taking as her theme, ‘Re-imagining the Buddha’, she opens up several key areas for us to contemplate - not least the practice of ‘waiting’ to let the images come to us.

This talk closes with a marvellous evocation of ‘felt presence’ (so key to any...
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Candradasa

Seeking The Buddha In History by Vishvapani

Seeking The Buddha In History by Vishvapani

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Sat, 2 Jun, 2012 - 16:18In this talk given to the Triratna Buddhist Order International Convention, 2011, Vishvapani explores and re-imagines the life and teachings of the Buddha as they have come to us through stories about him and the ancient texts that enshrine his teaching.

If you think you know the Buddha, think again!
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Candradasa

Audio from the International Retreat 2012

Mon, 9 Jul, 2012 - 17:05
Here all the main audio recordings we made on the International Retreat in May, now with added Soundcloud goodness!

You can also hear delightful little audio snippets from the retreat over on audioboo, and subscribe to our ongoing podcast there featuring little bits of life from around the Triratna Buddhist Community.
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Karaniya Metta Sutta chant in Pali (end of Triratna International Retreat 2012)

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Tue, 5 Jun, 2012 - 21:52
The evening after the retreat ended, just the team left on site gathered for a quiet evening of meditation and chanting: a quietly perfect way to round off the International Retreat – some exquisite chanting of the sublime Karaniya Metta Sutta, which outlines the basis of the Buddhist practice of ‘friendship of the lovely’, ‘friendship of the beautiful’.
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Images from the retreat

Tue, 5 Jun, 2012 - 18:12
  • meditation
  • meditating
  • happy birthday!
  • flags in sunshine
  • preparing for story-telling to the adults

Images from the retreat

Tue, 5 Jun, 2012 - 18:12
A few last images from the retreat - thanks to Arthur Hyam for being there and capturing the moment(s). Find him on Facebook. Arthur Hyam Photography. Were you there? Post your own in our ‘Imagine the Buddha’ space! Or let us know the link if they’re elsewhere…
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sanghadhara

Last night by the fire...

Tue, 5 Jun, 2012 - 12:42
Me and friends by the fire for the last time…
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Dawn Ritual to the Buddha of the East

Mon, 4 Jun, 2012 - 19:30

Dawn Ritual to the Buddha of the East

Mon, 4 Jun, 2012 - 19:30On the last full day of the International Retreat, we held a 24-hour cycle of ceremonies to the Buddhas of the Four Directions, starting with a Dawn Ritual to Akshobya, the Buddha of the East… 4.45am, the birds were singing, the sky was red, and 60 buddhists began their day of practice…
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How Buddhafield came to own land at Broadhembury...

Mon, 4 Jun, 2012 - 22:59
Recorded on the last day of the 2012 Triratna International Retreat, Satyajit tells the little-known story of how Buddhafield came to own some land at Broadhembury - and appeals for donations to the Buddhafield Land Fund…

For more info see www.buddhafield.com/index.php?land=broadhembury
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Come and do a Karuna Fundraising Appeal!

Mon, 4 Jun, 2012 - 22:46
Recorded on the 2012 Triratna International Retreat, Jayaraja invites everyone present - including you, good listener! - to take advantage of the opportunity to do a Karuna Trust Fundraising Appeal.

More information at http://appeals.karuna.org/