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From Coogee Buddhist Group on Wed, 11 Jun, 2014 - 13:32

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Wed, 11 Jun, 2014 - 13:32Dear Coogee Meditators

Sorry that this email is so late this week; it’s been a huge week for me …..

Both Padmadakini and I are unable to be there this week so I have lined up a wonderful, warm hearted order brother named Dharmagatu to come along and lead The Mindfulness of Breathing practice with you. I hope you will come along and take up the opportunity to experience the practice with a slightly different flavour; it aways...

Vidyatara

Maitreyabandhu - the new boy

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 11 Jun, 2014 - 13:05

Maitreyabandhu - the new boy

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 11 Jun, 2014 - 13:05This is the second interview in our series introducing the members of the Preceptors’ College:

Maitreyabandhu from the London Buddhist Centre is Triratna’s newest Public Preceptor. Here he talks about why he joined the College, three people he’d invite to a dinner party and what makes him happy.

Vidyatara

Introducing Jnanasuri & Karunamaya - Kalyana Mitrata with super powers...

From College of Public Preceptors on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 22:02

Introducing Jnanasuri & Karunamaya - Kalyana Mitrata with super powers...

From College of Public Preceptors on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 22:02This is the first interview in our series introducing the members of the Preceptors’ College:

Jnanasuri and Karunamaya are the two Public Preceptors responsible for the women’s Ordination process in India. Together with Private Preceptors Vajrasuri and Vijaya plus a team of 15, they support the 800-900 women training for ordination across India. Here they talk about what inspires them, what makes them happy and why they need super powers…

Munisha

18 more ordinations, at Guhyaloka

From Triratna News on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 20:25

18 more ordinations, at Guhyaloka

From Triratna News on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 20:25The following ordinations took place today Monday 9th June 2014 at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre in Spain.

Public Preceptor Nagabodhi
Peter Kurisoo becomes Karunakara meaning “One who Acts with Compassion”. Private Preceptor Saramati.
Steven Caldwell becomes Bodhidasa meaning “He Who Is in the Service of Enlightenment”. Private Preceptor Ratnavyuha.
Aaron Matheson becomes Aryadharma meaning “Noble Dharma”. Private Preceptor Khemadhamma.

Public Preceptor Buddhadasa
Kevin Griffith becomes Karunamitra meaning “Compassionate Friend”. Private Preceptor Ratnavyuha.
John Fleming becomes Apada meaning “Trackless One”...

Munisha

Radical ethics at Manchester Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action Month 2014 on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 18:01

Radical ethics at Manchester Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action Month 2014 on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 18:01Buddhist Action Month kicked off in Manchester with last Sunday’s Radical Ethics event at the Manchester Buddhist Centre. Amitasuri was there and reports:

“Seventeen of us, aged from 20s to 60s, gathered for an afternoon run by the Centre’s Manchester Engaged Buddhist Kula.

First the Kula members talked about how they practise the precepts and the challenges they face doing this. In particular, Simon Bradley gave the example of imagining that his carbon footprint was quite...

Munisha

BAM in Birmingham

From Buddhist Action Month 2014 on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 17:51

BAM in Birmingham

From Buddhist Action Month 2014 on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 17:51Buddhist Action Month has started well. In fact, it started early: the Birmingham Buddhist Centre launched their events at the end of May! They report:

“After a launch evening on the 27th May, we’ve asked the Birmingham sangha to take a green precept for the month. People are making pledges on the Centre’s Facebook page and on a noticeboard in the cafe.

So far this ranges from signing up for a local organic veg box delivery...

Rijupatha

Dharmabyte: Direct Pointing

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 14:48

Our FBA Dharmabyte today is called: “Direct Pointing” by Sangharakshita. What is the mind? What is projection? What higher states of mind are accessible? Zen challenges us to look directly within our own minds to find out. From the talk, “A Direct Pointing to the Mind of Man” given in 1965 as part of the series The Essence of Zen.

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Rijupatha

FBA Podcast: Milarepa and the Yak Horn Story

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 14:44

FBA Podcast: Milarepa and the Yak Horn Story

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 10 Jun, 2014 - 14:44In our FBA Podcast today, “Milarepa and the Yak Horn Story,”, Yashobodhi tells the story of Milarepa’s attempt to tackle his disciple Rechungpa’s pride by singing to him from inside a Yak horn.

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Candradasa

Finding the Space To Live

From Online Meditators on Mon, 9 Jun, 2014 - 20:38

Finding the Space To Live

From Online Meditators on Mon, 9 Jun, 2014 - 20:38Online meditation for June 10th: Finding the Space To Live - Reflecting on how the mind works in practice
2.30-3.45pm EST/7.30-8.45pm UK

Part 2 of our three-week ‘mini-course’: The Hand That Closes, The Hand That Opens.

In the course we are exploring approaches within meditation and reflection that can help us move from reactive modes of response in our lives to more profoundly positive and constructive ways to engage with whatever the days bring...

sanghadhara

Opportunities at Windhorse:evolution

From Windhorse Evolution on Mon, 9 Jun, 2014 - 16:35

Opportunities at Windhorse:evolution

From Windhorse Evolution on Mon, 9 Jun, 2014 - 16:35Windhorse:evolution has opportunities for men and women who wish to deepen their Dharma practice in the context of a Triratna sangha workplace. Positions are available at our Cambridge headquarters and there are opportunities to live in a residential spiritual community if needed.

Windhorse:evolution aims to provide supportive conditions in which to practise Right Livelihood both in the workplace and also within the wider context of the Cambridge Buddhist Centre and local Buddhist Sangha.

Remuneration is available on a...

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