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VEGAN EXPLORATION AT GAIA HOUSE

From Vegan Buddhist on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 21:33

VEGAN EXPLORATION AT GAIA HOUSE

From Vegan Buddhist on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 21:33

On Sunday 28th September 2015, nine people gathered in a small shrine room at Gaia House to share personal stories and find out more about veganism. The participants in the event ranged from self-confessed ‘fundamentalist’ vegan to meat-eater. Drawing on points from Buddhism on a Plate, Samacitta presented veganism as a journey and suggested that we can be at different points on that same journey. After the talking, the group defected to the kitchen where Jane demonstrated cooking scrambled tofu...

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Wednesday Morning Meditation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 16:24

Wednesday Morning Meditation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 16:24

Starting October 14th, new meditation session Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 am
Begin your Wednesday each week with a group meditation before you go to work or to school or other activities.  Explore the benefits of sitting with others. Khemavassika will lead meditation and will be available following meditation for instruction or questions. 

As with most Portsmouth Buddhist Center offerings, this event is by donation, with suggested amount of $5 - 10.

 

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Book launch by Maitreyabandhu

From North London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 14:15

Maitreyabandhu launched two new books at the North London Buddhist Centre: The Journey and the Guide; and Yarn, a new collection of poems. In conversation with Visuddhimati, he discussed his life, his writing, and stressed the importance of making time to do nothing.

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Public Ordinations

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 10:27

Public Ordinations

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 10:27

Tomorrow, Thursday the 1st of October Jeff Clay from Leeds, Jim Wilde from London and Brian Sender from Birmingham will all be publicly ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order here at Padmaloka. A Public Ordination is a powerful and joyous occasion and all are welcome. If you would like to attend, please email the Guest Master on info [at] padmaloka.org.uk . The ceremony begins promptly at 2pm and lasts about 1 hour. Please plan to arrive between 1.30pm...

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Workshop by Dh. Chandrashil

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 05:25

Workshop by Dh. Chandrashil

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 05:25

नुकतेच सधम्म प्रदीप रिट्रीट सेंटर भाजे गांव तालुका मावळ लोणावळा इथे  तीन दिवसीय विशेष धम्म चिंतन कार्यशाळा यशस्वी रित्या पार पडली त्या मध्ये धम्म जीवन जगत असताना कौटुम्बिक संतुलन कैसे राखयाचे या विषयावर त्रिरत्न बौद्ध महासंघाचे भारतातील उपाध्याय आदरणीय धम्मचारी चंद्रशील यांचे अत्यंत मोलाचे मार्गदर्शन लाभले 
तसेच त्रिरत्न बौद्ध महासंघाचे जेष्ठ धम्मचारी अनंत मित्र, मंजूचित्त, अचलदीप, तेजोवज्र यांच्या समवेत धम्म मित्र सुधाकर इंगावले, आणि मुकुंद भास्कर यांचा समावेश होता. वरील विषयावर उपाध्याय धम्मचारी चंद्रशील यांनी आपल्या उत्कृष्ट शैलीतून संतुलन कैसे साध्य करायचे, जुनी जीवन पद्धती आणि विद्यमान जीवन पद्धती मध्ये कोणता मूलभूत फरक आहे, आणि आपल्या स्व अनुभुवातून कुटुंबामध्ये संतुलन राखण्यासाठी तथागतांचा मूळ सिद्धांत कसा काम करतो ते शास्त्रीय पद्धतीने स्पष्ठ केले, तथागतांचे मूळ सिद्धांत प्रत्येक्षात कसे काम करतात ते अतिशय सखोलपने मांडून सिद्ध केले अनेक प्रकारचे प्रश्न विचारुन् अगदी सहज चर्चा घडवून आणली त्यामध्ये सर्वांनी अगदी मुक्त पणे चर्च्या केली त्यामध्ये जणू कही खजान्यामधील अनेक रत्न सापडत आहेत असेच वाटत होते त्याचीच साक्ष ठेवून वरील फोटोच्या जागेची निवड केली पाठी मागे छोटासा बोधि वृक्ष आहे त्याची जस जसी वाढ होईल तसी आम्ही आमच्या प्रामाणिक आचाराणाने आध्यात्मिक प्रगतित वाढ होईल …..नमो बुद्धाय जय भिम…..
 

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Book Launch by Maitreyabandhu

From North London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 01:00
Maitreyabandhu launches his two new books: The Journey and the Guide; and Yarn, a new collection of poems. In conversation with Visuddhimati, he discusses his life, his writing, and stresses the importance of making time to do nothing. At the North London Buddhist Centre, 28th September 2015.
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Introduction to Buddhism: 4-week Course

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 22:46

Introduction to Buddhism: 4-week Course

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 22:46

Introduction to Buddhism: 4-week Course

Thursday evenings, October 8-29, 7-9 pm

A practical exploration of the core teachings of the Buddha. Topics covered will include:

—The life of the Buddha
—The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
—Ethics
—Meditation
—Buddhist visions of Reality

The course runs for four consecutive Thursdays, the 8th through the 29th October, 7-9 pm. Suitable for all levels of experience. Offered by donation — $80-$40 suggested for the four weeks.

Register on Eventbrite

Contact us with questions: portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com (subject: Intro%20to%20Buddhism%204-week%20course)

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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: A Day Retreat for those in Recovery

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 16:21

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: A Day Retreat for those in Recovery

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 16:21

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: A Day Retreat for those in Recovery
November 7, 10-3 pm

It’s natural for us to seek comfort from the pain in our lives. In doing so we often develop strong habits that are largely unconscious and can lead to varying degrees of obsession, compulsion and addiction. This is known in Buddhism as the realm of Hungry Ghosts – where we can never be satisfied even when we are surrounded by enough.

The Buddhist Path offers practical...

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Introduction to Meditation: Mindfulness of Breathing

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 15:37

Introduction to Meditation: Mindfulness of Breathing

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 15:37

Our next Introduction to Meditation will be on October 17, 10-1 pm. Come to learn a foundational mindfulness meditation practice that you can build on and deepen for years to come. Offered by donation, $40-20. All are welcome!

portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com (subject: Introduction%20to%20Mindfulness%20of%20Breathing) (Contact us for more information) | Register here

Learning this meditation may lead to:
~ a calmer, more focused mind
~ deeper levels of relaxation
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Wednesday On-Line Study - The Six Emphases of Triratna - Week 2

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 15:30

Wednesday On-Line Study - The Six Emphases of Triratna - Week 2

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 15:30

This special two-month online study is being led by Khemavassika, exploring the Six Emphases of the Triratna Buddhist Community, as described by its founder Sangharakshita.  The Six Emphases detail central principles of the Triratna Community, marking what connects us and also what makes us different from other Buddhist traditions. 

For those participating, the next study session will be held this Wednesday, September 30th at 3:00 ET / 8:00 UK. (This week will repeat last week’s session because, due to techical difficulties, no one...

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