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Mantra Writing & Preparations - with Viriyagita

From The Stupa Project on Sat, 5 Jul, 2014 - 23:16

Mantra Writing & Preparations - with Viriyagita

From The Stupa Project on Sat, 5 Jul, 2014 - 23:16This Sunday morning, July 6th, following our morning meditation that begins at 10, Viriyagita will be spending time in the center shrine room writing and preparing mantras for the stupa. She will be ritually engaging in this activity between 11 am - 1 pm and welcomes others to join her. Some writing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own paper, pens, ribbons. This will be an opportunity for giving our collective energy and intent to the...
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FBA Podcast: The Bodhisattva's Reply

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 5 Jul, 2014 - 18:05

FBA Podcast: The Bodhisattva's Reply

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 5 Jul, 2014 - 18:05We are pleased to share the three keynote talks from last month’s International Retreat. Our first FBA Podcast in the series is “The Bodhisattvas Reply”. Inspired by a poem from Sangharakshita entitled The Bodhisattvas Reply, Vajragupta outlines ways in which Western religious groups have historically approached engagement with social issues. Vajragupta suggests three ways in which we can work together to transform ourselves and so create a better world.

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Class Changes from 5th August

Class Changes from 5th August

From Oxford Buddhist Centre - Buddhism and Meditation in Oxford on Fri, 4 Jul, 2014 - 10:39Changes to Classes from 5th August 2014

Drop-in Meditation 6-7pm
Suggested Donation £2-£5 per class

Taste of Freedom Course Introducing Buddhism & Meditation
Six weeks from 5th August to 9th September
7-9.15pm each evening
Suggested Donation £25-£60 per course
No need to book, just turn up on the 5th
E: oxfordtriratna [at] gmail.com
T: 07818 483 336
W: http://www.thebuddhistcentre.com/oxford/

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Dharmabyte: Healing by Forgiveness

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 3 Jul, 2014 - 15:21
Our FBA Dharmabyte today, “Healing by Forgiveness,” is an excerpt from “Love Your Enemy”, the fourth in a five part series by Padmavajra on all aspects of the Metta Bhavana practice and ‘The Great Love’ in Buddhist discourse and practice – from metta (loving kindness) itself to Bodhichitta. Here, Padmavajra reminds us that we cannot control events, citing the poem Life is King by Sangharakshita. With readings from King Lear, John Middleton Murray...
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Who’s who at the College?

From Triratna News on Thu, 3 Jul, 2014 - 00:48

Who’s who at the College?

From Triratna News on Thu, 3 Jul, 2014 - 00:48Vidyatara writes from Adhisthana, where she works as assistant to the College of Public Preceptors and its Chair.

“How does an Ordination team of just four support 800-900 women across India who are training for ordination?

What is published poet and brand-new Public Preceptor Maitreyabandhu’s favourite book?

What makes Indian Public Preceptor Jnanasuri happy?

The answers to these questions and more can be found in a series of video interviews with Triratna’s Public Preceptors made during...
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International Buddhist Relief Organisation seeks new committee

From Triratna News on Thu, 3 Jul, 2014 - 00:24

International Buddhist Relief Organisation seeks new committee

From Triratna News on Thu, 3 Jul, 2014 - 00:24The International Buddhist Relief Organisation (IBRO) invites expressions of interest from Buddhists who would like to form a new committee to take over the running of this organisation.

“The International Buddhist Relief Organisation is a UK-based NGO recognised by the UN. It was established as a charity in 1995 with the registered aim ‘to help relieve the suffering of people everywhere, regardless of their status, creed or geographical location, who are in...
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Dharmabyte: Bhaisajyaraja - The Healing Aspect of Buddhahood

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 2 Jul, 2014 - 18:34
Our FBA Dharmabyte today, “Bhaisajyaraja: The Healing Aspect of Buddhahood,” is an excerpt from “The Archetype of the Divine Healer”, identifiable in Egyptian and Greek myths, also appears in the White Lotus Sutra as both the Medicine Buddha and the Good Physician.

Talk given in 1971 as part of the series “Parables, Myths and Symbols of Mahayana Buddhism in the White Lotus Sutra”.

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Buddhanussati: What Would the Buddha Do Now?

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 2 Jul, 2014 - 17:33

Buddhanussati: What Would the Buddha Do Now?

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 2 Jul, 2014 - 17:33We are pleased to share a talk by Parami for our FBA Podcast today, “Buddhanussati: What Would the Buddha Do Now?” given at Manchester Buddhist Centre on 12th January 2009.

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International Buddhist Relief Organisation seeks new committee

From Buddhist Action Month 2014 on Wed, 2 Jul, 2014 - 11:55

International Buddhist Relief Organisation seeks new committee

From Buddhist Action Month 2014 on Wed, 2 Jul, 2014 - 11:55The International Buddhist Relief Organisation (IBRO) invites expressions of interest from Buddhists who would like to form a new committee to take over the running of this organisation.

“The International Buddhist Relief Organisation is a UK-based NGO recognised by the UN. It was established as a charity in 1995 with the registered aim ‘to help relieve the suffering of people everywhere, regardless of their status, creed or geographical location, who are in condition...
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UK Network of Engaged Buddhists dissolves

From Buddhist Action Month 2014 on Tue, 1 Jul, 2014 - 14:47

UK Network of Engaged Buddhists dissolves

From Buddhist Action Month 2014 on Tue, 1 Jul, 2014 - 14:47The UK’s Network of Engaged Buddhists recently announced its decision to dissolve itself and to hand over its assets to the Network of Buddhist Organisations UK.

At a meeting at the end of May, the membership published this announcement - including the interesting observation that NEB’s closure reflects a growth rather than a decline in Socially Engaged Buddhism:

“The Network of Engaged Buddhists has today (24th May 2014) dissolved formally as an organisation...

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