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Conference: Being Buddhist in Britain, 21st October 2023, Birmingham UK

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Thu, 31 Aug, 2023 - 16:28

Conference: Being Buddhist in Britain, 21st October 2023, Birmingham UK

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Thu, 31 Aug, 2023 - 16:28

A day of talks, workshops and discussions exploring what it means to be Buddhist in Britain today.

@ Birmingham Buddhist Vihara
29-31 Osler Sreet, Ladywood, B16 9EU
10:00-16:00

Register here: https://bit.ly/3qvF3Dh

The organisers write: “A wonderful opportunity for Buddhists from all traditions and backgrounds to meet and get to know each other and discuss how Buddhism is progressing in the UK in all its magnificent diversity.”

For more information:

https://www.nbo.org.uk/conference-being-buddhist-in-britain/
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New podcast episode with Sagaraghosa Rosemary Tennison

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 30 Aug, 2023 - 12:20

New podcast episode with Sagaraghosa Rosemary Tennison

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 30 Aug, 2023 - 12:20

We’ve just released a new episode of the Windhorse Publications Podcast. In it, Dhammamegha talks with Sagaraghosa Rosemary Tennison about her upcoming book, Starting on the Buddhist Path. In the conversation, Sagaraghosa explains the meaning and significance of her name, and why studying Buddhism is different from studying other subjects. She talks about her first encounters with Buddhism, the importance of friendship in Buddhist practice, and how the Dharma (the teachings of Buddhism) can change our lives for the better....
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Could you live and work at Adhisthana?

From Adhisthana on Mon, 28 Aug, 2023 - 17:47

Could you live and work at Adhisthana?

From Adhisthana on Mon, 28 Aug, 2023 - 17:47

Adhisthana is a team-based Right Livelihood and home to two Communities, where our collective life and work is a spiritual practice.

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager and a Second Cook.  For both roles you will need to be physically fit and able to work full time, be self-motivated and work well with others.  Key areas of work will include:

  • Cooking and serving retreatants, guests, and community members, including any restricted diets
  • Taking care of the kitchen and related spaces
  • Maintaining and ordering food and equipment and upholding hygiene standards
  • Working with and leading
    • ...
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Trev's 350 mile Trek for Buddhafield Base has begun!

From Buddhafield on Sat, 26 Aug, 2023 - 11:33

Trev's 350 mile Trek for Buddhafield Base has begun!

From Buddhafield on Sat, 26 Aug, 2023 - 11:33

And he’s off! Trev’s remarkable trek has begun!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/trevs-trek-350-miles-of-survival-in-solitude?…

You can still support him and follow his progress here.

Raising funds for our Buddhafield Base Project, Trev will walk an incredible 350miles through the Scottish wilderness starting in Milngavie, North of Glasgow and ending in the northwestern-most point of mainland Scotland. He’ll be alone and fully self supported aiming to complete his trek in 3 - 4 weeks.

This morning he had already completed 25 miles with views of Loch Lomond in the distance, braving the...
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Maitriyogini

Unveiling 'Foundations' at Urgyen House Exhibition

From Adhisthana on Sat, 19 Aug, 2023 - 12:15

Unveiling 'Foundations' at Urgyen House Exhibition

From Adhisthana on Sat, 19 Aug, 2023 - 12:15

Over the past few days Mokshapriya has been transforming the exhibition room inside Urgyen House. The previous exhibition, Precious Teachers has been removed, and the new Foundations has been installed and opens today.

This exhibition looks at Sangharakshita’s activity in the 1960s; his return from India and the vision behind the beginning of a new Buddhist movement and Order. Though things such as the kesa design have changed, it is striking how the principles and vision for the movement are consistent.

The Urgyen Sangharakshita...
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Out now: new Complete Works volumes

From Windhorse Publications on Thu, 17 Aug, 2023 - 10:30

Out now: new Complete Works volumes

From Windhorse Publications on Thu, 17 Aug, 2023 - 10:30

We’re delighted to announce the release of the next three volumes in The Complete Works of Sangharakshita.

The first volume of the Complete Works was published in 2016. Now, seven years later, these latest volumes bring the number published so far to twenty-four. There are just three more volumes still to be published, in November 2024.

The new volumes are available in hardback, paperback and eBook editions. There are various buying options: you can take out a subscription to...
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Arthavadin

Appointment of an International Communications Officer

From Order Messenger on Tue, 15 Aug, 2023 - 09:37

Appointment of an International Communications Officer

From Order Messenger on Tue, 15 Aug, 2023 - 09:37

At the end of March this year a new role of International Communications Officer was announced, and expressions of interest were called for.  
 
We are pleased to inform the Order that after a full application and interview process, Bodhikamala - from Toluca, Mexico - has been appointed.

This role has been created by the International Council’s Communications Working Group, to implement, articulate, and develop Triratna’s Communication Strategy. The strategy aims to promote a...
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Maitriyogini

Insight and Imagination: Meditating on the Vimalakirti Nirdesa

From Adhisthana on Thu, 10 Aug, 2023 - 10:30

Insight and Imagination: Meditating on the Vimalakirti Nirdesa

From Adhisthana on Thu, 10 Aug, 2023 - 10:30

On this retreat Vessantara will guide us through practices that will penetrate to the the wisdom at the heart of this text. Through symbols and imagery we will bring about a mystic marriage of insight and imagination.

So, how do you practise a Mahayana sutra? Can you take it deep into your being, so that it’s vision affects your whole life?

Click for more info and to book
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Utpaladhi

Fiftieth Anniversary Edition of Shabda

From Order Messenger on Tue, 8 Aug, 2023 - 12:12
  • Celebrating 50 Years of Shabda

Fiftieth Anniversary Edition of Shabda

From Order Messenger on Tue, 8 Aug, 2023 - 12:12

This October will mark the 50th anniversary of the Order newsletter, Shabda. The International Order Convenors and the Order Office team will be celebrating the occasion in various ways. Over the next couple of months we will feature short videos from people on their relationship to Shabda and the practice of writing in, which we will post on Order Connection on the Buddhist Centre Online.

The anniversary edition will feature a special cover for the paper edition and extra articles on the...
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Viryabodhi

Challenges of Translating the Dharma – article part two

From Triratna Translations on Tue, 8 Aug, 2023 - 09:13
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This is the second article on translation within Triratna, by Viryabodhi, coordinator of the International Triratna Translations Board (ITTB), which goes more into specific challenges in translating the Dharma.

Here is a short url for this post: https://tinyurl.com/article-Part-2

I have been working on this for some time and hope you will enjoy reading it. If you have any questions or feedback you can write to me at: 
int.triratna.translations.board [at] gmail.com 

There is both a pdf and an ePub...

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Challenges of Translating the Dharma – article part 2 – pdf695.16 KB
Challenges of Translating the Dharma – article part 2 – ePub811.65 KB
Deuxieme article – les defis de la traduction du dharma – pdf723.33 KB
Deuxieme article – les defis de la traduction du dharma – ePub812.1 KB
Desafíos de Traducir el Dharma – parte 2 – pdf715.31 KB
Desafíos de Traducir el Dharma – parte 2 – ePub809.09 KB
Utmaningar i att översätta Dharma – artikeln del 2 – pdf707.36 KB
Utmaningar i att översätta Dharma – artikeln del 2 – ePub811.65 KB
Uitdagingen van vertalen de Dharma (Nederlands) – deel 2 – pdf697.39 KB
Uitdagingen van vertalen de Dharma (Nederlands) – deel 2 – ePub690.83 KB

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