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Dharmabyte: Reflecting on Core Triratna Features

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 10 Sep, 2015 - 11:00

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte, called “Reflecting on Core Triratna Features” is an excerpt from the talk “The Six Distinctive Emphases of the FWBO”. It begins with a lovely personal note from Sangharakshita regarding the loss of his eyesight, and his reflections on the beginnings and some of the important features of Triratna (the former FWBO) that those in our community should consider.

Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002.

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Indian mitras gather in very large numbers indeed

From Triratna News on Tue, 8 Sep, 2015 - 16:44
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Indian mitras gather in very large numbers indeed

From Triratna News on Tue, 8 Sep, 2015 - 16:44

How many mitras do you know? If you are reading this in India, the answer is probably, A lot!

There are around 10,000 mitras in India (where they are known as dhammamitras), including a staggering 850 women who have asked for ordination. With numbers like this, the Indian Mitra Convenors have their work cut out. This year, so far, they have organised three large mitra conventions. 

Nagaketu writes: “The first took place at the Dikshabhumi in Nagpur (site of Dr Ambedkar’s...
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Living as a River

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 8 Sep, 2015 - 04:39

Living as a River

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 8 Sep, 2015 - 04:39

“I’ll suggest that we cease clinging to the idea of having a self so we can embrace a life that is spontaneous and flowing, like an athlete in ‘the zone’, with a mind clear, focused, and non-grasping. 

I’ll suggest that, rather than managing our terror through clinging, we do just the opposite; that we learn to let go and move beyond our fear of change. I’ll suggest that the best kind of life is a joyful and fearless life – one in...
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Dharmabyte: The Six Distinctive Emphases of Triratna

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 7 Sep, 2015 - 17:46

Our FBA Dharmabyte today begins a two-month long series of podcasts around the topic of the Six Emphases of the Triratna Buddhist Order.  

Our introductory Dharmabyte is called “The Six Distinctive Emphases of Triratna” from the talk “Looking Back – and Forward” by Sangharakshita. Here he celebrates the 40th anniversary of the FWBO (or Triratna Buddhist Order as it is now named) with a reflection on what makes our tradition unique from...
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Five spaces for men have become available on our Spiritual Rebirth retreat with Vessantara in two weeks time...

From Adhisthana on Mon, 7 Sep, 2015 - 16:46
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Five spaces for men have become available on our Spiritual Rebirth retreat with Vessantara in two weeks time...

From Adhisthana on Mon, 7 Sep, 2015 - 16:46

This is the third meditation retreat led by Vessantara at Adhisthana circling round the mandala of spiritual practice. This time we come to spiritual rebirth. How can we deepen and strengthen our connection with Enlightenment, with our potential for limitless compassionate awareness beyond greed, hatred, and delusion, so that it then pervades all aspects of our Dharma life? We shall explore this through presentations from Vessantara, guided meditations, optional meditation reviews, ritual and puja, and with the support of several...
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Pyrrho and the Buddha: Reasons to be Sceptical

From Western Buddhist Review on Sun, 6 Sep, 2015 - 10:57

Pyrrho and the Buddha: Reasons to be Sceptical

From Western Buddhist Review on Sun, 6 Sep, 2015 - 10:57

Christopher Beckwith, Greek Buddha: Pyrrho’s Encounter with Early Buddhism in Central Asia, Princeton University Press, 2015.

review by Dhivan Thomas Jones

Classical sources tell us that a young man named Pyrrho travelled with Alexander the Great and his army to north-west India in 324 bce. During their Indian sojourn, Pyrrho and his teacher, Anaxarchus, met Indian gymnosophists, ‘naked wise men’, and it is said that Pyrrho’s philosophy developed as a result of such meetings. When he returned from India, Pyrrho is said to have taught...
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FBA Podcast: The Individual and Community

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 5 Sep, 2015 - 11:00

In this week’s FBA Podcast, “The Individual and Community” Dhammarati explores the central importance the Triratna Buddhist Order places on communication and connection as a means of personal transformation and the basis from which we influence the world. This gives us the significance of the Triranta Buddhist Order as a community of individuals trying to change themselves and have a positive impact on society making them a nucleus of a new society.

Talk given at the Dharmapala College...
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Sangharakshita's 90th Birthday Celebrations

From Adhisthana on Fri, 4 Sep, 2015 - 14:29

Sangharakshita's 90th Birthday Celebrations

From Adhisthana on Fri, 4 Sep, 2015 - 14:29

The recent Order weekend in celebration of Sangharakshita’s 90th birthday was a great success - thank you all who came and participated and helped to create such a wonderful gathering. It has had a deeply positive effect on Adhisthana and on all of us here, and is an example of the magic of gathering together in large numbers as a spiritual community. We’re already looking forward to hosting many more large gatherings into the future! You can see posts, talks...
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Shrewsbury’s Buddhist Centre opens this month

From Triratna News on Fri, 4 Sep, 2015 - 10:36
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Shrewsbury’s Buddhist Centre opens this month

From Triratna News on Fri, 4 Sep, 2015 - 10:36

The Triratna sangha in Shrewsbury, UK, has its own Centre – the first Buddhist place of worship in the town. The Centre, a former church hall, is holding an open day for the local community tomorrow, Saturday 5th September, 10am to 4 pm, attended by Shrewsbury’s mayor, mayoress and member of parliament.

The official Triratna launch is Saturday 26th September. (See below.)

The Shrewsbury sangha has met for many years in...
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Women's ordinations in India

From Triratna News on Thu, 3 Sep, 2015 - 17:34
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Women's ordinations in India

From Triratna News on Thu, 3 Sep, 2015 - 17:34

We’re delighted to announce that the following women were publicly ordained on 30th August at Ven. Hsuan Tsang Retreat Centre, Bor Dharan, Maharashtra, India:

Private Preceptor Vijaya
Public Preceptor Jnanasuri 
Anita Thool (South West Nagpur) becomes Amritanandi
Asha Nakhale (North Nagpur) becomes Shwetchitta
Shila Walke (North Nagpur) becomes Shubhrachitta 
Kusum Tembhurne (Pimpri Centre Pune) becomes Amritdharini 
Yamu Dhone (Amravati) becomes Amritamaya 
Prabha Shende (Amravati) becomes Ojoratna
Chanda Gedam (Amravati) becomes Aryasri
Anusaya Bhagat (Wardha) becomes Vinayasri
Sindhu...

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