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Women and Buddhism: The Moon and Flowers republished

From Triratna News on Sun, 21 Jun, 2015 - 17:39

Women and Buddhism: The Moon and Flowers republished

From Triratna News on Sun, 21 Jun, 2015 - 17:39

First published by Windhorse Publications in 1997, The Moon and Flowers is a collection of essays by 19 women Order members. Long out of print, it’s now available once more as an eBook from Windhorse, with all proceeds going to Taraloka Buddhist Retreat Centre for Women.

To mark this republication, its editor, Kalyanavaca, has issued
• an article telling the story of how The Moon and Flowers came to...

Munisha

More about awakening your money

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Sun, 21 Jun, 2015 - 16:36

More about awakening your money

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Sun, 21 Jun, 2015 - 16:36

We haven’t said very much so far about Triratna’s second theme for Buddhist Action Month: Awakening your money sense. Amalavajra, Triratna’s European fundraiser writes with some ideas for getting real about your money, including a short questionnaire.

“Why not use Buddhist Action Month to finally get real about money - both objectively (how much you really have and need), and subjectively (your underlying attitudes and beliefs about money)?

You may find, as many people do, that your relationship to money mirrors your...

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Facts about consuming animals/ animal products

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Sun, 21 Jun, 2015 - 15:04

Cardiff Buddhist Centre are running a range of workshops at the BAM Sangha night and one of the workshops is on vegetariansim and veganism. We know some people come along and struggle to give up meat and fish and we wanted to have a resource which clearly describes the facts about eating meat, fish and dairy products and the impact this has on the beings we consume and the environment we inhabit. We hope you find this factsheet helpful.

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vegetarianism_veganism_factsheet-3.doc	41 KB

TommyC

The truth about copper, bronze and brass

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Sat, 20 Jun, 2015 - 23:34

Thinking about commissioning a bronze rupa? If so, you might want to consider the social and environmental impact of bronze against alternative materials. The attached factsheet was compiled by a former NGO activist on environmental and human rights issues, and member of the Croydon sangha, Karen Luyckx.

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bronze_facts_18.06.2015.pdf	474.47 KB

TommyC

Earth metta quiz

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Sat, 20 Jun, 2015 - 23:19

We are all familiar with the notion of climate change. But how much do you really know about our collective impact on the planet and your personal carbon footprint? Pit your wit against the Earth Metta Quiz compiled by members of the Croydon sangha. Answers to be revealed at the end of the month. In Croydon we’re making this into a quiz with opportunities to win eco-products for winning entries.

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earth_metta_quiz_questions_only_18may.docx	24.06 KB

Vidyatara

Handing on & Rejoicing - the March 2015 College Meeting

From Adhisthana on Fri, 19 Jun, 2015 - 17:36

Handing on & Rejoicing - the March 2015 College Meeting

From Adhisthana on Fri, 19 Jun, 2015 - 17:36

At the March 2015 College meeting held at Adhisthana, after 10 years as Chair of the Triratna Preceptors’ College, Dhammarati hands on to Saddhaloka. In learning what the role of Chair of the College is, what the job has meant to him and the many qualities he has brought to it, we get a sense of Dhammarati and mark this important transition to Saddhaloka as the new Chair of the College.

If you are interested in hearing more about what was discussed and covered...

parami

Parami's Perspectives No.2 - Shifting Paradigms

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Fri, 19 Jun, 2015 - 15:09

Parami interviews Dhammadinna and Khemasuri at the end of a retreat at Adhisthana looking at how Buddhists can help promote change in the wider world.

Based on the Dasadhamma Sutta (Discourse on The Ten Dhammas) this investigation of the unconscious paradigms we live by raises much to ponder for anyone who would like to see a kinder, more just and equitable society.

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Notes On Climate Change - And Advice From Bhikkhu Bodhi

From Buddhist Action Month 2015 on Thu, 18 Jun, 2015 - 19:41

Hello friends,

Here are some notes I took on discussions at a recent Dharma Teachers Gathering that I attended in New York. Climate change was one of three major topics we discussed about the Dharma meeting the world. The other two topics were ‘mainstream’ Mindfulness and issues around race. We are not alone in being interested in these things!

Another document is also attached, simple steps to take, by Bhikkhu Bodhi.

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Amala's Notes On Climate Change - International Western Dharma Teachers Conference 2015 (PDF)	80.53 KB
Amala's Notes On Climate Change - International Western Dharma Teachers Conference 2015 (.docx)	22.02 KB
Climate Change - Simple Practical Steps by Bhikkhu Bodhi	471.65 KB

Munisha

NewsByte 3, part 6

From Community Highlights on Thu, 18 Jun, 2015 - 13:40

NewsByte 3, part 6

From Community Highlights on Thu, 18 Jun, 2015 - 13:40

The 6th and final part of Clear Vision’s third NewsByte, rounding up news from around Triratna, in which we see Amitasuri at work as a Buddhist hospital chaplain in Manchester (8.5 minutes).

Watch the full 6-story NewsByte compilation (55 minutes).

NewsByte is commissioned by Triratna’s European Chairs’ Assembly. Clear Vision is Triratna’s video project in Manchester UK, making Triratna video old and new available at VideoSangha.

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Art of the Sangha Exhibit

From Aryaloka Buddhist Center on Thu, 18 Jun, 2015 - 12:24

Art of the Sangha Exhibit

From Aryaloka Buddhist Center on Thu, 18 Jun, 2015 - 12:24

We have a stunning exhibit featuring works of Aryaloka Sangha members on display right now. Many, many thanks to all the artists: Akashavanda, Bodhana, Eric Ebbeson,Tom Gaillard, Neil Harvey, Deb Howard, Brian Jervis, and Lois Sans for sharing their work. And special thanks to Eric and Sue Ebbeson for initiating and hanging this display.

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