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Notes from an Appealing Buddhist

Fri, 21 Jun, 2013 - 11:35

Notes from an Appealing Buddhist

Fri, 21 Jun, 2013 - 11:35Life on a Karuna door-knocking appeal

Day 28: Welcoming the Demons

“The spiritual journey involves stepping into unknown territory with a hunger to know what is true. One of the essential elements of such a life is the understanding that everything we encounter - fear, resentment, jealousy, embarrassment - is actually an invitation to see clearly where we are shutting down and holding back.” Aura Glaser, Tricycle Magazine, Spring 2012

The end of week four and...

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Notes from an Appealing Buddhist

Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 - 12:24

Notes from an Appealing Buddhist

Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 - 12:24Life on a Karuna door-knocking appeal

Day 20: All for one, one for all

It’s nearing the end of week three and, amidst all the feelings that we are experiencing, a deep and broad sense of community seems to be emerging.

The Magnificent Seven - our own Green Tara Appeal community - continues to blossom and our friendship with each other is growing strongly. It is still almost unbelievable to me that seven strangers can come together...

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Notes From an Appealing Buddhist

Sat, 8 Jun, 2013 - 20:24

Notes From an Appealing Buddhist

Sat, 8 Jun, 2013 - 20:24Day 14: Magic Happens

“Ask yourself, ‘Is there joy, ease and lightness in what I am doing. If there isn’t, then time is covering up the present moment, and life is perceived as a burden or a struggle.’” Eckhart Tolle (Practising the Power of Now)

The end of week two and things are moving on, here on the Green Tara Appeal. I’m pleased to say that Amritasuri and Jamie are both well again and have rejoined us. Now...

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Notes from an Appealing Buddhist

Sat, 1 Jun, 2013 - 23:13

Notes from an Appealing Buddhist

Sat, 1 Jun, 2013 - 23:13Day 3: Out on the Streets

It’s the end of the first week and we’ve all survived. Unfortunately two of our team - Amitasuri and Jamie - have been poorly and therefore unable to join us on the first few days of the Karuna door-knocking appeal. However we’re hoping that they’ll both be fit and well very soon.

I must say that, generally (and perhaps surprisingly) we seem to have enjoyed ourselves. Speaking for myself, I’m having a...

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Notes from an Appealing Buddhist

Tue, 28 May, 2013 - 22:51

Notes from an Appealing Buddhist

Tue, 28 May, 2013 - 22:51Day 2: Settling in and setting out…

Seven strangers coming together on a Saturday afternoon: Dantacitta, Prakashaka, Sanghamani, Amitasuri, Jamie, Sally and myself. Only Dantacitta and Prakashika, (both from Australia), knew each other well.

It could have been a recipe for chaos: six of the seven had never lived in a Buddhist community or done a Karuna Appeal before. Add in two days of intensive reporting-in and workshopping, then complicate further with meals to cook, jobs to...

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Notes from an Appealing Buddhist

Sat, 25 May, 2013 - 11:41

Notes from an Appealing Buddhist

Sat, 25 May, 2013 - 11:41Or life on a Karuna fundraising appeal

Ready, set, go…
So here I am sitting on the 10.58 from York, heading for Kings Cross and, for once, I have no expectations about where I’m going or what it’s going to be like. I’m going to be staying in Bethnal Green, at The London Buddhist Centre, for 6 weeks as part of a small team, knocking on suburban doors, introducing people to the work of the Karuna Trust and,...

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Leeds Buddhist Centre Makes the Yorkshire Evening Post

Thu, 28 Feb, 2013 - 17:35

Leeds Buddhist Centre Makes the Yorkshire Evening Post

Thu, 28 Feb, 2013 - 17:35By Paul Robinson of the Yorkshire Evening Post

Published on Thursday 28 February 2013 13:24

Read the original web article here: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/latest-news/top-stories/leeds-buddhist-centre-oasis-of-peace-amid-modern-life-s-bustle-1-5457346

Amid the hustle and bustle of the city centre’s Leeds Bridge area, there lies an oasis of calm.

The location is Hunslet Road’s Leeds Bridge House – better known to many as the ‘flatiron’ building close to the Adelphi pub.

There, above offices used variously by travel charity Sustrans, property firm...