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Introduction to the Buddha Blitz!

From Sydney Buddhist Centre on Mon, 29 Sep, 2014 - 11:48
  • A window to the world
  • Some features will remain
  • The bookshop may be moving
  • Our garden will continue
  • Time for a new tea area
  • Unsightly pipes will go
  • The courtyard will get some attention
  • The shrine room will be refreshed
  • The front shrine room will be spruced up

Introduction to the Buddha Blitz!

From Sydney Buddhist Centre on Mon, 29 Sep, 2014 - 11:48
The Sydney Buddhist Centre at 24 Enmore Rd, Newtown, has taught meditation and Buddhism to thousands of people in Sydney since the 1980s. We provide a calm and relaxing oasis in the midst of a busy city life. But now we are going to shake things up a bit with an exciting renovation.

As a non-profit organisation, we rely almost entirely on donations from people attending the centre, and on money raised...
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Virya Group seeks a part time book keeper

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Sun, 28 Sep, 2014 - 12:33

Virya Group seeks a part time book keeper

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Sun, 28 Sep, 2014 - 12:33Do you have experience with bookkeeping? Would you like to help support a growing Right Livelihood business?

Virya Group are seeking a part time bookkeeper to help us manage our growing business processes. Ideally familiar with UK accountancy processes and HMRC requirements, you would be responsible for day to day reconciliation and book keeping using our online system Xero, making sure that invoices are marked as paid in a timely manner and processing receipts (training is available...
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Dharmacharini Aryamati

From Triratna News on Sun, 28 Sep, 2014 - 12:12
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Dharmacharini Aryamati

From Triratna News on Sun, 28 Sep, 2014 - 12:12With great sadness we report the death of Dharmacharini Aryamati, in the evening of Friday 26th September. Knocked down by a van on a pedestrian crossing, she suffered many broken bones. Having regained consciousness she died later in hospital from brain trauma.

Aryamati was ordained in 2005 and was a much-loved member of the sangha in Manchester, UK. Her preceptor Maitreyi writes: “Her name means ‘She whose mind is noble’, and her yidam was Green Tara, who gave...
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Young Order Members: Leadership Training. 16-18th January at Adhisthana

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 - 14:49

Young Order Members: Leadership Training. 16-18th January at Adhisthana

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 - 14:49“I have done all I can. The future of the movement is now in
your hands.” - Sangharakshita

How do we create successful centres? How can we create a successful
movement? From running classes, to retreats to centres to campaigns,
leadership is essential. We hope this weekend will be the first of
other leadership training events designed to assist and encourage a
new generation of Order members to carry the flame forward. On this
initial event we will be...
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Buddhist Voices - Triratna America 2014

From Buddhist Centre Features on Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 - 13:36
A great conversation with six members of the Triratna Buddhist Order from North America at the end of their bi-annual Convention. Karunadevi, Amala, Suddhayu, Viradhamma, and Rijupatha all join our host Manidha for a round-table discussion of what it means to be part of Triratna on this continent in 2014.

Some thoughtful recollections from the early days in the mid-’80s meet a wonderful sense of optimism and gratitude from the present as we consider conditions for practice in the...
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The Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 23:31

The Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 23:31Attend this micro-retreat and explore one of the most engaging figures in Buddhist myth and history. Credited as the founder of Buddhism in Tibet, Padmasambhava’s biography is rich in symbol and archetype. We will focus on a few key stories from his life through meditation, readings, discussion and some simple ritual. Led by Suddhayu.

Nov 22 Padmasambhava, Part II, 9-1 pm

You do not need to have attended part I to come to part II.

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Mindfulness with Breathing

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 23:21

Mindfulness with Breathing

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 23:21Introduction to Meditation - Mindfulness with Breathing
Saturday, October 18, 12 - 3 pm

Meditation 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. At this workshop participants will learn the ‘Mindfulness with Breathing’ meditation. This is a traditional Buddhist meditation aimed at calming the mind improving one’s ability to focus, choose wisely, and be creative in their conditions. You do...
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Padmasambhava Puja

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 22:26

Padmasambhava Puja

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 22:26The new moon of September is a day dedicated to Padmasambhava, a great Buddhist teacher from the 8th century. Join us for an evening of meditation, ritual and readings of sacred texts as we explore the archetype of the tantric guru.

Wednesday, September 24th, 7 - 9 pm
Portsmouth Buddhist Center, 84 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor
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Dharmabyte: "The Dakini, the ‘Lady of Space’"

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 16:32
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “The Dakini, the ‘Lady of Space,’” Sangharakshita evokes the image of space, the sky, infinite, deep blue, and perfectly pure and introduces us to the Dakini, a strong symbol of freedom.

A Dharma jewel within a Dharma jewel: from the talk “The Taste of Freedom” given in 1979. Just...
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FBA Podcast: Padmasambhava’s Advice to the Three Fortunate Women

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 23 Sep, 2014 - 16:18

FBA Podcast: Padmasambhava’s Advice to the Three Fortunate Women

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This week’s FBA Podcast, “Padmasambhava’s Advice to the Three Fortunate Women,” comes to us from Glasgow Buddhist Centre, 2010. Padmolka looks at the first section of Padmasambhava’s Advice to The Three Fortunate Women from The Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava. She begins by saying a bit about Padmasambhava subduing the demons of Tibet and the circumstances around the...

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