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Dharmabyte: The World Is Unknown

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 28 Jul, 2014 - 16:06
Today’s FBA Dharmabyte is titled: “The World Is Unknown,” by Vajragupta. The world is unknown, we cannot possibly know what the world is in itself.

What we call the world is much more a relationship, and it’s all rather mysterious. Exploring Buddhist practices of non-separateness, the elements, change and transformation, Vajragupta beautifully unveils our connection with nature.

From the talk “We Live In a Beautiful World: Buddhism and...
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Dharmabyte: What is Life?

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 28 Jul, 2014 - 15:59
Our FBA Dharmabyte today, “What is Life?,” is an excerpt from the talk “Awareness of Nature” by Dharmasakhya. Quoting the poem, Leisure, by WH Davies, Dharmasakhya makes a beautiful case for more simplicity in one’s life.

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FBA Podcast: Altruism, Actually – Getting Out and Doing It

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 28 Jul, 2014 - 15:37

FBA Podcast: Altruism, Actually – Getting Out and Doing It

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 28 Jul, 2014 - 15:37We are pleased to share the three keynote talks from last month’s International Retreat. Our third FBA Podcast in the series is “Altruism, Actually – Getting Out and Doing It”. Mokshini introduces us to Buddhist Action Month and asks us to consider how our actions have consequences and how we practise the precepts as consumers.

Talk given at the Triratna International Retreat 2014 held at Adhisthana on 26th May 2014.

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Dharmabyte: Building Sangha

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 28 Jul, 2014 - 15:21
Our FBA Dharmabyte today, “Building Sangha,” is by Vajrasara who explores the value of spiritual community, ways to encourage fuller harmony, and the many opportunities in friendship for waking up. From the talk: “Building Sangha, Creating Harmony”.

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New Chair-elect for the College of Public Preceptors

From Triratna News on Thu, 24 Jul, 2014 - 00:45
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New Chair-elect for the College of Public Preceptors

From Triratna News on Thu, 24 Jul, 2014 - 00:45Triratna’s College of Public Preceptors has announced the election of Saddhaloka as its new Chair, to take over from Dhammarati in 2015.

The Chair of the Preceptors’ College is elected by the College every five years. Dhammarati will come to the end of his second term in August 2015 and Saddhaloka is expected to take up the position in the first half of next year. Saddhaloka is currently based in Padmaloka as part of the men’s ordination...
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Mantras!

From The Stupa Project on Thu, 24 Jul, 2014 - 00:13

Mantras!

From The Stupa Project on Thu, 24 Jul, 2014 - 00:13
We’ve been delighted to receive so many mantras from around the world! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their inspirations in this act of devotion. In the next building phase of the stupa we will placing these mantras and Dharma books inside the stupa.
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Abusing the Buddha? Co-opting mindfulness

From Triratna News on Thu, 24 Jul, 2014 - 00:10
  • Buddha and dollar bills

Abusing the Buddha? Co-opting mindfulness

From Triratna News on Thu, 24 Jul, 2014 - 00:10“Mindfulness was not designed as an ethically indeterminate technique.” So writes Michael Stone, Buddhist teacher and social activist in American online magazine salon.com.

He’s just one of many Buddhists wondering about the current spate of secular institutions adopting mindfulness to enhance staff performance including banks, the UK and US military, Google and Monsanto.

Read Michael Stone’s article.
Read Vishvapani’s blog articles on secular mindfulness.
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Stupa Update: Lion Throne Completed

From The Stupa Project on Thu, 24 Jul, 2014 - 00:01
  • The Stupa
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  • Stones cover the urn
  • Mantras are ready!

Stupa Update: Lion Throne Completed

From The Stupa Project on Thu, 24 Jul, 2014 - 00:01The Dhardo Rinpoche stupa at Aryaloka is rapidly taking shape. The base, or “lion throne” portion of the stupa was completed on Monday. Into it we placed a large sealed urn or vase, with contents representing things of samsara:

An old police service revolver and ammunition

A knife

Some coral

Gold chains

Silver and amber items

Dirt from the homes of wealthy people

Fur from horses and alpaca

A...
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New Chair-elect for the Triratna Preceptors’ College

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 23 Jul, 2014 - 10:21
  • Saddhaloka, Chair-elect

New Chair-elect for the Triratna Preceptors’ College

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 23 Jul, 2014 - 10:21The Preceptors’ College has elected Saddhaloka as its new Chair and he will take over from Dhammarati in 2015.

The Chair of the Triratna Preceptors’ College is elected by the College every five years. Dhammarati will come to the end of his second term in August 2015 and Saddhaloka is expected to take up the position in the first half of next year. Saddhaloka is currently based in Padmaloka as part of the Ordination Team and has been...
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Are you going Beyond BAM?

From Buddhist Action Month 2014 on Wed, 23 Jul, 2014 - 10:00

Are you going Beyond BAM?

From Buddhist Action Month 2014 on Wed, 23 Jul, 2014 - 10:00Hi folks,

Buddhist Action Month is for life, not just for June!

To stay connected with your fellow BAMers in Triratna worldwide and their thoughts, actions and information, please Follow the Beyond BAM space here on The Buddhist Centre Online.

Go to Beyond BAM and click + Follow (top left).

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