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Guide to Taking Part in the International Practice Week

Guide to Taking Part in the International Practice Week

From International Practice Week 2018: 'Turning Arrows Into Flowers' on Mon, 17 Sep, 2018 - 22:23

The International Practice Week - an Urban Retreat taking place across the Triratna world - kicks off on Saturday 22nd September. The International Practice Week is a great opportunity for Triratna centres and groups throughout the world to concurrently explore Dharmic themes in their local contexts.  But if your local Triratna Centre or group  is not taking part, you can still join in online!

The theme for the week is ‘turning arrows into flowers’ - exploring how...

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Yashobodhi - Turning Arrows Into Flowers: Seven-point Mind Training (Audio Edition)

Join the Triratna International Practice Week 2018, our Urban Retreat you can take part in on your own time with others around the world!

The dates are 22-29 September 2018 - check out our dedicated web space for details of how to get involved at your local Centre or online – and to watch the series of talks given by Yashobodhi.

Download a Guide to Joining the International Practice Week Online

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Introducing Seven-point Mind Training and The Four Reminders

Introducing Seven-point Mind Training and The Four Reminders

From International Practice Week 2018: 'Turning Arrows Into Flowers' on Fri, 14 Sep, 2018 - 09:00

Yashobodhi is our guide for this year’s Dharma immersion online and at Triratna Centres around the world as part of the 2018 International Practice Week

To get us ready for Day 1, here we get an encouraging introduction to what the seven-point mind training has to offer anyone interested in learning to work more effectively to lessen suffering (our own and other people’s). Yashobodhi’s experience with this material shines through - as does the practical joy of engaging in this way....

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Resources for International Practice Week: 22-29 September

Turning Arrows Into Flowers

This world-wide international practice week is based on the image of the Buddha on the cusp of his Enlightenment, at the point when Mara attacks him with all he’s got - but the Buddha does not react with anger, hatred, defensiveness but instead sits in complete peace and openness: the arrows, abuse & weapons hurled at him drift down around him as harmless flower petals.

In essence, the message to be communicated is: this is what we need to...

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50 Years, 50 Voices: Amoghasiddhi (Highlights)

From Buddhist Voices on Tue, 11 Sep, 2018 - 17:28

I don’t want to do any job anywhere. I just want to devote myself, a little money will do. And this is what I really want.

Amoghasiddhi’s Annals

In 1968 I was six years old studying in first standard in Nagpur.

In 1978 I was involved with the social organisation called Samata Sainik Dal, which was founded by Dr Ambedkar it means equality volunteers organisation.

In 1988 I came in contact with the Sangha. I started organising Dhamma talks and attending Dhamma classes. In the same year I started...

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Aryajaya's talk at Nagpur in Order Day OM

From Triratna Bauddha Mahasangha, Nagpur (North) on Sun, 9 Sep, 2018 - 22:01

Aryajaya's talk at Nagpur in Order Day OM

From Triratna Bauddha Mahasangha, Nagpur (North) on Sun, 9 Sep, 2018 - 22:01

Dear All Order Members,

We are glad to upload this video of Aryajaya’s talk who visited Nagpur and joined Order Day where she given talk on Sangha and the spirit of Avalokiteshvara at Nagaloka Shrine.

On this occasion Aryaketu translated Aryajaya, Meditation and Puja led by Sugatadharini, Master of Ceremony by Jnanvajri, Sevenfold Puja by Tejadhamma and Vote of Thanks by Bodhipadma.  

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Freedom and persuasion in the attention economy

From Western Buddhist Review on Sat, 8 Sep, 2018 - 11:32

Freedom and persuasion in the attention economy

From Western Buddhist Review on Sat, 8 Sep, 2018 - 11:32

We’re delighted to present a review by Akasapriya of an important new book of philosophical reflection on the effects of contemporary social media:

James Williams, Stand Out of our Light

Cambridge University Press, 2018, pb £13, or available as a free ebook

Readers of Vaddhaka’s book The Buddha on Wall Street (reviewed here) may recall that he dedicated a chapter to the attention economy. The term refers to the various ways in which internet-based companies make money, often indirectly, from the users of their services. Stand...

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Pilgrim's generosity helped project

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Thu, 6 Sep, 2018 - 12:54

Pilgrim's generosity helped project

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Thu, 6 Sep, 2018 - 12:54

The social work is an expression of Buddhist practices. PTP Nagpur is reaching out in various slums and remote area to address the social issues. At present we are working in 2 district named Nagpur and Bhandara through our Learning Club projects. Through...

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50 Years, 50 Voices: Jnanadakini (Highlights)

From Buddhist Voices on Tue, 4 Sep, 2018 - 17:39

Immediately I said yes, and then I thought, ‘Oh, wow, it’s Venezuela… it’s almost like war!’ I didn’t know what kind of adventure it was going to be…

Jnanadakini’s Annals

In 1968 I was trying to understand the tragic political events in my country, Mexico, during the killing of many many students; and at the same time being moved by the Beatles song ‘All You Need Is Love’ and the Olympic games in Mexico.

In 1978 I was studying Sociology at the University, finding my individuality with leftists and...

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Manjushri Learning Club classes continued

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Tue, 4 Sep, 2018 - 08:23

Manjushri Learning Club classes continued

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Tue, 4 Sep, 2018 - 08:23

Manjushri Learning Club is providing an opportunity for poor children to get additional access for quality education. In Gayatrinagar slum; parents are labour and migrated who cann’t afford tuition classes fees. Manjushri Learning Club is helping their children for additional support in difficult subject.

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