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Safeguarding in Triratna: an update

From Triratna News on Thu, 22 Nov, 2018 - 10:18

Safeguarding in Triratna: an update

From Triratna News on Thu, 22 Nov, 2018 - 10:18

Since 2015, ‘Safeguarding’ has become an integral part of the life of Triratna organisations in the UK, and indeed those in many other countries, even where Safeguarding as understood in Britain is unknown. (See below for an explanation of Safeguarding.)

All Triratna centres in the UK now have Safeguarding policies and named Safeguarding officers. Triratna centres in other countries are encouraged to do the same, or to do whatever is required locally; and many have done so.

Earlier this year Triratna’s Ethics kula...

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New Mitra Study Module on Dr Ambedkar!

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Thu, 22 Nov, 2018 - 11:47

New Mitra Study Module on Dr Ambedkar!

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Thu, 22 Nov, 2018 - 11:47

We have a new Mitra study module on Dr Ambedkar! Check it out in Year 3, Module 8.

About half the total Triratna Buddhist Community (friends and mitras) and a third of the Triratna Buddhist Order is in India. There is much that is shared throughout the whole Movement, including our basic teachings and practices, but one noticeable difference is the emphasis on Dr Ambedkar. At every class and on every retreat in India you will find on the...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Nothing to Fear

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 26 Nov, 2018 - 13:00

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte is all about Nothing to Fear. Vajrasara explores the life and teachings of the Buddha as they’ve come down through the stories of the tradition. From the talk Tales of a Free Spirit - 45 Years of the Buddha’s Life, given in 2006.

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Extracts from a Puja for Urgyen Sangharakshita on the Evening of His Funeral and Burial

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Sun, 25 Nov, 2018 - 21:28

On the evening of Urgyen Sangharakshita’s funeral and burial, after the departure of most of the 1,200 guests, those who remained gathered together to perform a special, final sevenfold puja and close an extraordinary day.

Padmavajra led the devotional ritual, specifically dedicated to Padmasambhava. In this extract we hear Surata reading verses to Vajrasattva known as ‘The Confounder of Hell’, followed by a rousing version of the Great Guru of Tibet’s mantra.

Voices were uplifted and many offerings made: to say a last farewell...

Candradasa

Podcast - Extracts from a Puja for Urgyen Sangharakshita on the Evening of His Funeral and Burial

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sun, 25 Nov, 2018 - 21:25

Voices were uplifted and many offerings made: to say a last farewell...

Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: The Disappearing Buddha

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 24 Nov, 2018 - 13:00

Our FBA Podcast this week is entitled The Disappearing Buddha by Sangharakshita. The Buddha adopted the appearance and speech of his different audiences, and gave discourses on the Dharma which instructed, inspired, fired, and delighted. Then he would just disappear and leave them wondering, ‘Who is the Buddha?’ Talk given in 1994.

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Dayapakshini

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Sat, 24 Nov, 2018 - 10:31

Dayapakshini

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Sat, 24 Nov, 2018 - 10:31

In the half light of a November day, damp and drizzly I remember our teacher who let go of his body, seemingly easily and has escaped this wintry darkness. Despite him being 93 and frail I was not ready for Bhante’s death. I sobbed aloud when I read the news. Selfishly, of course, I wanted him to stay a bit longer, maybe I’d see him one more time. But also, I was glad that he had a relatively easy passing.The last...

Sadayasihi

5 Years of the Buddhist Centre Online: #11 Young Buddhist Project

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 23 Nov, 2018 - 16:39

5 Years of the Buddhist Centre Online: #11 Young Buddhist Project

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 23 Nov, 2018 - 16:39

“For me, just being with other young people… actually this is really important… there’s an energy, there’s a natural friendship, there’s a speaking the Dharma in our own language, in our own time, with our own metaphors, about the life decisions we are currently trying to make” - Singhamati, 2015.

In 2008 the European Chairs’ Assembly Development Team - which supports Triratna-wide initiatives around the world - ran a weekend retreat exploring how to inspire...

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Bhante Memorial shrine in Tübingen (Germany)

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Fri, 23 Nov, 2018 - 16:35

Bhante Memorial shrine in Tübingen (Germany)

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Fri, 23 Nov, 2018 - 16:35

Our small Triratna group in Tübingen (southern Germany) held a special Memorial Session early November 2018.

Dharmapushpa, our local Order Member, led a very moving sevenfold Puja and we meditated on our gratitude to Bhante and the impetus its gives to our practice. Now, that our Founder is gone, I feel even more encouraged to make my practice cutting-edge and share the Dharma, that Sangharakshita has...

Sadayasihi

New Chair for the Colchester Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 23 Nov, 2018 - 12:02

New Chair for the Colchester Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 23 Nov, 2018 - 12:02

Colchester Buddhist Centre is the hub of a thriving, friendly community that now has a fantastic new building in the heart of the town centre, with more classes, events and an ever-growing Sangha.

The current Chair, Amalaketu, is stepping down next year after 8 years, and is looking to hand onto a suitable candidate. At this stage they are looking for expressions of interest, by 31st December 2018. They are open to reviewing support options, and the role would officially start in September 2019,...

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