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Dharmabyte: Integration Mandala

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 13 May, 2019 - 14:00

Our FBA Dharmabyte today is called Integration Mandalas by Vajragupta.

In this talk, exploring The Journey and the Guide, Vajragupta leads us through creating a personal mandala so that we can discover the shape of our lives. He discusses how to use a mandala to shine a light on changes we may wish to make in our day to day conditions. If you want to engage fully with this talk you will need a pencil and paper!

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Public Ordinations at Adhisthana

From Order Connection on Mon, 13 May, 2019 - 11:21
  • Photo: Dhammarati
  • Photo: Dhammarati

Public Ordinations at Adhisthana

From Order Connection on Mon, 13 May, 2019 - 11:21

Dear Order members,

The following women received their public ordination at Adhisthana on 12th May 2019.

The public preceptor was Parami.

Mary Hastings becomes Dhipalita, a Sanskrit name meaning ‘She who is protected by Wisdom’. (Long first ‘i’ and long final ‘a’).
Westernised spelling: Dhipalita.
Private preceptor: Saddhanandi

Denise Carlyle becomes Advayagita, a Sanskrit name meaning ‘She who sings of non-duality’. (Long ‘i’ and long final ‘a’).
Westernised spelling: Advayagita.
Private preceptor: Santasiddhi.

Irene Hardy becomes Amayika, a Sanskrit name meaning. ‘She who is without deceit’....
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Public Ordinations at Adhisthana

From Triratna News on Mon, 13 May, 2019 - 11:21
  • Photo: Dhammarati
  • Photo: Dhammarati

Public Ordinations at Adhisthana

From Triratna News on Mon, 13 May, 2019 - 11:21

We are delighted to announce that the following women received their public ordination at Adhisthana on 12th May 2019.

The public preceptor was Parami.

Mary Hastings becomes Dhipalita, a Sanskrit name meaning ‘She who is protected by Wisdom’. (Long first ‘i’ and long final ‘a’).
Westernised spelling: Dhipalita.
Private preceptor: Saddhanandi

Denise Carlyle becomes Advayagita, a Sanskrit name meaning ‘She who sings of non-duality’. (Long ‘i’ and long final ‘a’).
Westernised spelling: Advayagita.
Private preceptor: Santasiddhi.

Irene Hardy becomes Amayika, a Sanskrit name meaning....
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Nandavajra

Vacancy at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre: Centre Manager

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Sun, 12 May, 2019 - 21:19
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Vacancy at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre: Centre Manager

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Sun, 12 May, 2019 - 21:19

Vacancy at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre: Centre Manager


An opportunity to work in team-based right livelihood in Birmingham!


Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday 7 June: Interviews: Week commencing 17 June

We’re looking for a flexible, energetic and effective organiser with a welcoming approach and good communication skills to join the Centre Team and, in particular, to take responsibility for the day-to-day administration of our thriving Buddhist Centre. So you’ll also need to be attentive to detail and competent in the...
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FBA Podcast: What’s Race, Gender, Sexuality and Skin Color Got to Do with Non-Self

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 11 May, 2019 - 14:00

Check out this week’s FBA Podcast: What’s Race, Gender, Sexuality and Skin Color Got to Do with Non-Self by Vimalasara.

A timely and thought-provoking talk given at a People of Color (POC) day-long retreat at San Francisco’s East Bay Meditation Center 2019. The East Bay Meditation Center hosts teachers from all lineages to teach the Dharma to their POC, LGBTQI2, Differently Abled and Scent Free Communities.

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Saddhaloka

Removal from the Order Register

From Order Connection on Fri, 10 May, 2019 - 13:47

Removal from the Order Register

From Order Connection on Fri, 10 May, 2019 - 13:47

A Review of Order Membership from India

Occasionally Order members drift away from contact with the Order for a considerable length of time, and if we are unable to contact them – or if, when contacted, they confirm that their membership of the Order is no longer meaningful – they may be removed from the Order register. This is a check that Bhante carried out on occasion in relation to those he had ordained, and that may be undertaken periodically by relevant...
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Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course - 23rd May to 20th June

From Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford on Fri, 10 May, 2019 - 08:49

Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Course - 23rd May to 20th June

From Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford on Fri, 10 May, 2019 - 08:49

An introductory course held over five Thursday evenings (7.00-9.30pm) - Book here

There is an old English saying: 

“Sow a thought, reap an action. Sow an action, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap a character. Sow a character, reap a destiny”.

The Buddha would have agreed with that. According to the Buddha, what we think, what we do with our minds, is the most crucial factor in how free and happy we become. This course will help us become more aware of the thoughts...
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Dharmabyte: Bodhichitta and the Bodhisattva Vow

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 9 May, 2019 - 14:00

“May I deliver all beings from difficulties; may I eradicate all passions; may I master all dharmas; may I lead all beings to Buddhahood.” This is the Bodhisattva’s resolve upon the awakening of the Bodhi Heart.

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte is called Bodhichitta and the Bodhisattva Vow by Sangharakshita. From the talk The Bodhisattva Vow given in 1969.

This talk is part of the series Aspects of the Bodhisattva Ideal.

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Forthcoming Ordination at Dharmadhara, USA

From Order Connection on Thu, 9 May, 2019 - 10:24

Forthcoming Ordination at Dharmadhara, USA

From Order Connection on Thu, 9 May, 2019 - 10:24

Dear Order members,

Dan Roberts from the Seattle Sangha will have his private ordination on 13 May at the Dharmadhara Retreat Center (San Francisco Center).

His Public Ordination will be at Dharmadhara at 3:00 p.m. PST (GMT -7) on 15 May.

With Metta,

Viradhamma
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The jhānic highway to Buddhist insight – its neglect and its role in de-constructing mental proliferation and views

From Shabda Articles on Thu, 9 May, 2019 - 09:27

The jhānic highway to Buddhist insight – its neglect and its role in de-constructing mental proliferation and views

From Shabda Articles on Thu, 9 May, 2019 - 09:27

The four rūpa jhānas (hereafter referred to as the jhānas) have been described as connecting with liberating insight in different ways. Are they best considered as  merely preparing the mind for the acquisition of insight? Is it that their characteristics represent suitable objects for insight practice? Or do they have a more intrinsic role in inducing insight?  I am going  to focus on the last of these possibilities and in particular propose jhānic experience as a way to counter mental...

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