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Great Faith, Great Wisdom, Day 2 - Rainy Season Retreat 2017 by Ratnaguna

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Tue, 12 Sep, 2017 - 21:17

A wonderful second pair of talks, bringing to life Sukhavati, the great Pure Land or Happy Land of Amitabha.

Talk 3: The Deathless Buddha - Possible Roots of Sukhavati in the Pali Canon
In this fascinating talk, Ratnaguna shows us remarkable resonances between the Sukhavativuyha sutras and two late Pali suttas - the Mahaparinibbana sutta and Mahasuddassana sutta, and suggests the Sukhavativuyha sutras may have arisen from the distress of the Buddha’s followers after his Parinirvana.

We also explored...

Munisha

Statement Against Buddhist Violence in Burma/Myanmar

From Triratna News on Tue, 12 Sep, 2017 - 12:04

Today on Triratna News:

1) A statement against Buddhist violence against the mostly Muslim Rohingya people in Burma/Myanmar, signed individually and personally by senior members of the Triratna Buddhist Order including Sangharakshita. The statement simply says that violence cannot be justified by Buddhist teachings.

2) Vishvapani’s broadcast this morning on BBC Radio Four’s Thought for the Day: ‘Burmese atrocities: the problem with a Buddhist state”. (Text and audio)

We first published a statement on this topic in 2013. In view of...

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Report: Insight Inquiry for the Order

From Orden i Sverige on Tue, 12 Sep, 2017 - 07:12

Report: Insight Inquiry for the Order

From Orden i Sverige on Tue, 12 Sep, 2017 - 07:12

Hej allihopa!

Saddhaloka and Tejananda have just published a Thread clarifying the status of Insight Inquiry for the Order.

https://thebuddhistcentre.com/order-connection/threads/insight-inquiry-o…

Kram
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Dhammalata

Right Effort

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 12 Sep, 2017 - 00:51

Right Effort

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 12 Sep, 2017 - 00:51

A very important aspect of meditation is right effort. Right effort is the sweet spot between gritted teeth determination and relaxation that veers into day dreaming. As I thought about how to communicate this I thought of the archer and the effort they would need to hit the bullseye. The target must be firmly established and all the preparation and technique brought to bear and then ………….. relaxation, steadiness, quietness and ……….. release!

And this is the quality of effort...

Centre Team

Great Faith, Great Wisdom - Rainy Season Retreat 2017 by Ratnaguna, Day 1

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Mon, 11 Sep, 2017 - 20:54

Here are the two wonderful Dharma talks by Ratnaguna from the first day of the retreat this weekend, along with a led visualisation bringing the Pure Land of Sukhavati, made of all precious things, to life. As a treat to conclude, we also get the Bristol sangha chanting a beautiful, resonant version of Amitabha mantra.

OM AMIDEVA HRI

Talk 1: Why hear the Pure Land Sutras?

An introduction to the three Pure Land sutras and to understanding the practice of Mahayana sutras in general. Other...

tejadhamma

SWOT analysis workshop

From Triratna Bauddha Mahasangha, Nagpur (North) on Sun, 10 Sep, 2017 - 15:13

SWOT analysis workshop

From Triratna Bauddha Mahasangha, Nagpur (North) on Sun, 10 Sep, 2017 - 15:13

We had SWOT analysis workhop at Mahendranagar Center. It was open participation of the OMs. Tejadhamma led this workshop including energizer games, contemplation practice etc.

The discussion was very harmonious, open, sensetive and inclusive of all thoughts and encouragement was given to every participants. It was the great experience of friendliness...

Munisha

European Buddhist Union Conference 2018 - call for papers

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Wed, 6 Sep, 2017 - 12:54

European Buddhist Union Conference 2018 - call for papers
“Spreading wisdom and compassion in European societies”
April 13/14/15
Benalmádena, Malaga, Spain

The European Buddhist Union (EBU, www.europeanbuddhism.org) organises a conference event every 2 years. Following the “Buddhism in Action” conference in Berlin in 2016, there will be the another such event in April 2018.

The theme of the conference event is “Spreading wisdom and compassion in European societies”, with their specific socio-political, cultural and economic features.

Potential...

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Ordinations in Mexico

From Triratna News on Tue, 5 Sep, 2017 - 13:23

Ordinations in Mexico

From Triratna News on Tue, 5 Sep, 2017 - 13:23

On 23rd April 2017 seven women were publicly ordained at the Mexico City Buddhist Centre after a Going for Refuge retreat held at Chintamani Retreat Centre.

Mexican and Clear Vision director Sanghadhara was there and filmed the ordinations for NewByte, also interviewing Parami about how six women from Triratna’s Venezuela sangha came to be invited.\

Re-watch the live broadcast of the ordinations

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Vidyavachin

The 2018 Programme is Out

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 5 Sep, 2017 - 08:43

The 2018 Programme is Out

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 5 Sep, 2017 - 08:43

Exciting news this morning - the 2018 programme has arrived at Padmaloka. Click below to read more about the theme and when to expect your copy.

https://www.padmaloka.org.uk/news/2018-programme-here

Dhammalata

worship and Gratitude

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 5 Sep, 2017 - 08:08

worship and Gratitude

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 5 Sep, 2017 - 08:08

This week you are invited (in addition to our regular meditations) to a full moon puja at our Buddhist Community House (Jayakula)

Puja most literally translated means worship but i think we can also understand it as gratitude. Gratitude for everything, including our own effort, that helps us grow and develop.

The sevenfold puja that we will do moves through a series of stages and takes us on a journey of gratitude, self-reflection, reverence and rejoicing.

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