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Candradasa

Brighton Buddhist Centre At 40! Part 1, Reminiscences

From Community Highlights on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 21:05

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Brighton Buddhist Centre in the UK! Listen to reminiscences from Mokshini, the current Chair, previous Chairs, previous presidents of Brighton Buddhist Centre, and Peter Field.

These talks were given over the celebration weekend which took place on the 18th and 19th of October 2014.

Part 2: View the history of the Centre at their different addresses

Part 3: Brighton Centre in context

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Candradasa

Windhorse Publications - Small Buddhist Publishing In A Digital Age

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 20:41

Publishing in the 21st Century is all about change and adapting to challenging conditions, with lower profits from online sales and increased competition from digital formats. Windhorse Publications, a small independent Buddhist publisher in Cambridge, UK, is meeting the digital challenge of this and share their experience with us in a fascinating discussion that’s relevant to anyone looking to publish books in the age of the Kindle and the iPad…

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Rijupatha

Dharmabyte: Living Collectively - Sangha as Teacher

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 20:27

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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “Living Collectively: Sangha as Teacher,” Saddhanandi shares some wisdom from Jack Kornfield on spiritual community and living collectively. She then describes having confidence in the Order and developing Sangha as the authentic teacher. From the talk “Spiritual Transmission and Lineage” a detailed, intimate and heartfelt talk looking at the relationship...

Vimalasara

Recovery Fridays

From Eight Step Recovery - Using the Buddha's Teachings To Overcome Addiction on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 07:02

Recovery Fridays

From Eight Step Recovery - Using the Buddha's Teachings To Overcome Addiction on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 07:02Starting November 14th! AT PORTSMOUTH Buddhist Center New Hampshire USA On our new ‘Recovery Friday’ evening, 7-9 pm, we will explore and practice the Buddha’s teachings to help overcome addictions. Offered for anyone dealing with addiction issues. This is not a substitute for any other program or therapy. This will be a safe, confidential, non judgmental space for us to learn about Buddhist teachings and meditation techniques that can provide an alternate view to recovery from addictions...

Munisha

Triratna Ukraine: it's bigger than you think

From Triratna News on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 00:31

Triratna Ukraine: it's bigger than you think

From Triratna News on Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 00:31Ukraine is sadly best known lately as a war zone - but that’s in the east. In the south there are seven mitras.

British public preceptor Saddhaloka recently made a one-week visit to Odessa, Ukraine’s third largest city, on the shore of the Black Sea. He writes:

“Back in 2000 Dima Hovansky and a group of friends who practise the martial art Shorinji Kempo were pursuing their interest in Buddhism. On an alternative book...

viriyalila

Recovery Fridays

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 22 Oct, 2014 - 14:42

Recovery Fridays

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 22 Oct, 2014 - 14:42Starting November 14th!
On our new ‘Recovery Friday’ evening, 7-9 pm, we will explore and practice the Buddha’s teachings to help overcome addictions. Offered for anyone dealing with addiction issues. This is not a substitute for any other program or therapy. This will be a safe, confidential, non judgmental space for us to learn about Buddhist teachings and meditation techniques that can provide an alternate view to recovery from addictions of all kinds. We will use the Eight...

Rijupatha

Friday Online Drop-In Meditation - March 20th

From Online Meditators on Tue, 21 Oct, 2014 - 21:26

Friday Online Drop-In Meditation - March 20th

From Online Meditators on Tue, 21 Oct, 2014 - 21:26Join us this week for our Friday Drop-In Meditation session, Friday, Mar. 20th on Google+ Hangout. Due to Daylight Savings time changes, for the next few weeks we’ll be holding the session at 12:00am EST/4.00pm UK online. This week we’re providing ‘live’ coverage of an Urban Retreat led by Ratnavandana on the Brahma Viharas, and the theme of our drop-in meditation session will be a short introduction to each of the Brahma Viharas as...

viriyalila

Radical Living - Radical Relationships

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 21 Oct, 2014 - 21:08

Radical Living - Radical Relationships

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 21 Oct, 2014 - 21:08Radical Living - Radical Relationships
Saturday, March 14, 2015, 10 - 4 pm
Radical living happens everyday. We embrace life and change - and on the Buddha’s Way that’s what sets us free. What does this mean for our relationships - at home, at work? Our family, our romances, our friendships… We’ll be exploring how to bring awareness and kindness to ourselves and others in a way that frees us. Join Viriyalila and Candradasa in this full day workshop to...

viriyalila

Opening to Kindness - Intro to Meditation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 21 Oct, 2014 - 17:37

Opening to Kindness - Intro to Meditation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 21 Oct, 2014 - 17:37Meditation is really very simple, and it can prove a greatly helpful tool in anyone’s life if they choose to make it a part of what they do. Our next Introductory workshop is on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 10-1 pm with Narottama. In this workshop participants will learn the ‘Development of Loving Kindness’ (Metta Bhavana) meditation. This is a traditional Buddhist meditation aimed at opening up to greater kindness, love, empathy and compassion. You do not need to be...

viriyalila

Sangha Gathering - Nov 16th

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 21 Oct, 2014 - 14:17

Sangha Gathering - Nov 16th

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 21 Oct, 2014 - 14:17Join us on Sunday, November 16th, 10 - 1 pm, for a gathering of our Sangha.

This gathering will be to celebrate and observe Narottama and Viriyagita becoming Mitra Conveners, and Suddhayu becoming Chairman of the Portsmouth Buddhist Center. This is a great development for us as we form a stronger Buddhist community in Portsmouth. As part of the day we’d love to explore with all of you the health of our shared project after more than two years...

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