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Bhante's Birthday Wish

From Order Messenger on Tue, 21 Jul, 2015 - 18:31

Bhante's Birthday Wish

From Order Messenger on Tue, 21 Jul, 2015 - 18:31

All of Sangharakshita’s words preserved for everyone, forever.

It is Bhante’s birthday wish that his legacy of written Dharma be secure and continue to reach people all over the world.

As our International Order Convenors travel the world they are constantly reminded of the positive effect Bhante’s teaching has. Not only within the Triratna community, but also for Buddhists practicing within other traditions. They would like to encourage Order members to give as generously as possible to ensure that Bhante’s legacy of written Dharma,...

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Dhammalata

You're Invited

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 21 Jul, 2015 - 05:17

You're Invited

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 21 Jul, 2015 - 05:17

Hi Coogee Meditators

Some birthdays around our group at the moment; Tina, Gina, Padmadakini and Lisa ………….. And probably more I don’t know about

So this Saturday night we’re having a special film and BYO vegetarian feast to which you’re all invited to help them celebrate.

My job is going to be to make a big, totally yummy, vegan, gluten free chocolate cake! And I’m going to use one of Carin Gala’s recipes so it’s going to be a winner ……..

7 pm at the Croquet Club...

Candradasa

Meditations From The Anuruddha Sutta - Week 3

From Online Meditators on Mon, 20 Jul, 2015 - 20:46

Meditations From The Anuruddha Sutta - Week 3

From Online Meditators on Mon, 20 Jul, 2015 - 20:46

This Dhamma is for one whose persistence is aroused, not for one who is lazy.’ Thus was it said. With reference to what was it said? There is the case where a person keeps their persistence aroused for abandoning unskillful mental qualities and taking on skillful mental qualities. They are steadfast, solid in their effort, not shirking their duties with regard to skillful mental qualities. ‘This Dhamma is for one whose persistence is aroused, not for one who is lazy.’
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parami

Parami's Perspectives - Mainland Europe Convention #1: The Brothers Karuna

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 20 Jul, 2015 - 20:33

Parami with Karunajala and Karunabandhu in Lychen, Genrmany, from the Triratna mainland European Order Convention.

Some lovely description of the site and an exploration of why it’s important to meet as Europeans…

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Candradasa

The London Buddhist - No. 4, Unfolding Lives (Winter 2015)

From Community Highlights on Mon, 20 Jul, 2015 - 17:46

The lotus is the image that the Buddha uses to describe the growth of human beings: the unfolding of life from unfavourable conditions. In this issue of the LBC’s excellent magazine and program some moving and culturally rich examples of this are brought to light - from Shraddhapuspa’s generous life after escape from the Nazis at the start of WWII, to Jayaka’s experience in prison as a young man via an examination of Fellini’s 8 And A...

Amalavajra

Sangharakshita@90 Appeal - Halfway There!

From Triratna News on Mon, 20 Jul, 2015 - 16:06

Sangharakshita@90 Appeal - Halfway There!

From Triratna News on Mon, 20 Jul, 2015 - 16:06

All of Sangharakshita’s words preserved for everyone, forever.

I am fully immersed at the moment in the £100k campaign to publish Sangharakshita’s Collected Works, as his 90th birthday present. I don’t think that I have ever felt so emotionally engaged to an appeal in my 16 year fundraising ‘career’. It is very present in most of my morning meditations! I personally guaranteed to Bhante that I would raise this money, and I have also gradually...

Satyalila

Triratna Writers Convention 2015 - Be Here Now by Ananda

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 20 Jul, 2015 - 15:44

Satyalila and Ananda reflecting on the Writers Convention - both the nurturing and wildness aspects of it. And we get to hear Ananda give a wind-blown reading of his own poem, ‘Be Here Now’.

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parami

Parami's Perspectives - Berlin #1

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sat, 18 Jul, 2015 - 16:56

Parami reporting from Berlin in the run up to the start of the mainland European Convention of the Triratna Buddhist Order. Beginning with a conversation with Jnanadakini from Mexico who is visiting the Convention to connect with the European Spanish language community.

Some reflections on the recent history of Berlin and personal lessons to be learned from history…

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sobhanandi

Herdenken van Amarasraddha

From Boeddhistisch Centrum Arnhem on Fri, 17 Jul, 2015 - 17:57

Herdenken van Amarasraddha

From Boeddhistisch Centrum Arnhem on Fri, 17 Jul, 2015 - 17:57

Amarasraddha is op Donderdag avond 16 juli om 20.35 in alle rust overleden. Om haar te herdenken is er op Maandagavond 20 juli een viering van haar leven in het Boeddhistisch Centrum Arnhem. De avond begint om 19.15.

Amarasraddha has died on Thursdaynight 16 july at 20.35. To celebrate her life there will be an evening in the centre on Monday evening 20 juli at 19.15

viriyalila

The Art of Kindness

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 15 Jul, 2015 - 05:40

The Art of Kindness

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 15 Jul, 2015 - 05:40

Introduction to Loving Kindness meditation workshop
August 22, 12 - 3 pm

Are you interested in moving towards greater kindness? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to respond more positively to the people and situations in your life? In our ‘Development of Loving Kindness’ (Metta Bhavana) meditation workshop we teach a traditional Buddhist practice aimed at opening up to greater kindness, love, empathy and compassion. You do not need to be a Buddhist to practice this!

Offered by donation, $40-20 suggested Pre-register on Eventbrite

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