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Going for Refuge, Sincerity and Effectiveness | The Eight Guidelines

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 11:31

Going for Refuge, Sincerity and Effectiveness | The Eight Guidelines

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 11:31

Ratnavyuha, from Auckland, New Zealand, and Ratnadharini from the UK, discuss themes of Going for Refuge, Sincerity and Effectiveness in the first in a series of informal, personal, conversations between Public Preceptors about the Eight Guidelines for Ordination Training.

The Eight Guidelines offer a framework through which Order Members and Mitras can reflect on and communicate about their going for refuge and process of training for Ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order. In this series, members of the Preceptors’ College from...
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Shabda March 2021

From Order Messenger on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 11:08

Here is the latest edition of Shabda in five digital formats:

  • eBook Shabda .EPUB – read on most other eBook readers (eg Nook or Kobo, etc) and most eReader apps on tablets, smartphones etc.
  • eBook Shabda .MOBI – read on any Kindle, and some eReader apps on tablets, smartphones, etc.
  • PDF Shabda – read with any PDF reader
  • HTML Shabda (zip file) – unzip, and then read with any web browser
  • Print Shabda: Print your own (and your friends’) Shabdas. Save time and postage costs.

Terms and...

File NameSize
ePub (eBook Readers, Smartphones, and Tablets1.05 MB
mobi (Kindles and eReaders)795.6 KB
PDF for digital (Computers and eReaders)856.64 KB
HTML (Web Browsers)120.12 KB
PDF for printing852.18 KB
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Nandavajra

Would you like to raise money for the Future of the Dharma?

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 23 Feb, 2021 - 16:34
  • FutureDharma Team

The FutureDharma/IDT team is looking for a fundraiser

Since our launch in 2016, FutureDharma Fund has grown to support 45 international Triratna projects, including those of the India Dhamma Trust, and raised over £1,000,000. This year we aim to raise £400,000 for this vital work.

We are now seeking an inspired and engaged Order member, or mitra training for ordination to join our skilled, dynamic, and harmonious team as a Fundraiser. We hope to make a full-time appointment but will consider part-time options.

You will...

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Fundraiser job description127.42 KB
FutureDharma application form55.38 KB
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Bodhilila on 'Nourishing Resilience'

From West London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 23 Feb, 2021 - 12:29

Bodhilila on 'Nourishing Resilience'

From West London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 23 Feb, 2021 - 12:29

A chance to watch Bodhilila’s contribution from the Buddhists Across Traditions’ Black History USA and LGBTQIA+ Month.

Excerpt from the event blurb to get a sense of some of the themes covered: 


“As activists, people of colour and those living often within marginalized bodies, it is important to take time to nourish ourselves from the daily trauma that we face in our daily lives. Nourishing ourselves is not an indulgence, self-care is a necessity for our survival and a living embodiment of

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What is the Order? 7-day TFO Retreat (online) Spring 2021

From Ordination Training In North America on Mon, 22 Feb, 2021 - 12:49

What is the Order? 7-day TFO Retreat (online) Spring 2021

From Ordination Training In North America on Mon, 22 Feb, 2021 - 12:49

Next month there will be a womens+ Ordination training retreat on the theme of What is the Order? Are you curious what it’s all about? Here’s a short video invitation Vimalasara put together on behalf of the team.

We are all learning creative ways to be together at this time. This spring retreat will have smaller study groups, periods of meditation and reflection, rituals and time to connect more broadly with everyone on the retreat. 

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Artificial 2 Legs to Samsher Ali

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Sat, 20 Feb, 2021 - 05:50

Artificial 2 Legs to Samsher Ali

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Sat, 20 Feb, 2021 - 05:50

Samsher Ali had an accident in his train journey to Ballarshah; running train…..he has fallen down and his both legs cut down. All the family members are depending on him and he was struggling a lot to get help. He lost all hope whether he would able to stand on his feet. People to People organization...
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Sangha Voices: With Poetry from Vishvantara, Paramananda and others

From West London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 17 Feb, 2021 - 16:31

Sangha Voices: With Poetry from Vishvantara, Paramananda and others

From West London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 17 Feb, 2021 - 16:31

Saturday 20 February, 7-9.30pm

Continuing our Precious Jewel Appeal fundraising series, we present Sangha Voices, an evening of poetry brought to you by members of the West London Buddhist Centre community. Our special guest Vishvantara reads from her work alongside poets: Paramananda, Chris Arning, Gurnam Bubber, Rachel Jagger, Silakirti, Val Johnson and others.

For more information and poet bios, visit the event website: https://westlondonbuddhistcentre.com/event/sangha-voices-with-poetry-from-vishvantara-paramananda-and-others/

Make a donation to The Precious Jewel Appeal

This is a fundraiser for the Precious Jewel Appeal to help the Centre through the Covid pandemic. Please...
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Triratna Young Buddhists Groups Worldwide

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 8 Feb, 2021 - 20:29

Triratna Young Buddhists Groups Worldwide

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 8 Feb, 2021 - 20:29

Lots of centres run classes/groups for young people - we’ve listed them below. Your local centre might not run events explicitly for young people but you’ll still be very welcome there, here’s the full list of Triratna centres and here’s a list of centres currently offering online classes.

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UK & Ireland
Ksantikara is the young person’s coordinator for Europe - you can ksantikara [at] adhisthana.org (email him) if you have any questions about young people’s activities there.
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Sub30 Seminar: Looking again at friendship

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 8 Feb, 2021 - 19:18

Sub30 Seminar: Looking again at friendship

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 8 Feb, 2021 - 19:18

Sat 13 Feb
9am – 12pm UK & Ireland
10am – 1pm Central Europe
8pm – 11pm Sydney/Melbourne

Book Here

To change the world we need to actively create a new one. If we want to make the world a better place the best way to start is by looking at our friendships. But do our actions really matter? Can we really affect the world around us? And should we be trying to change the world anyway?

Join other...
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The Wheel of Life | the journey of life, death and liberation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 7 Feb, 2021 - 21:32

The Wheel of Life | the journey of life, death and liberation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 7 Feb, 2021 - 21:32

A six-week course on Monday evenings, Feb 22nd—March 29th, 6:30-8pm EST

Join us for a deep dive into Buddhist teaching and meditation practice. This course is great for anyone with a little experience of Buddhist meditation who would like to explore their practice more deeply. We will use the Bhavachakra or the Wheel of Life to understand the difficulties of the human situation and to reveal the possibilities that the Dharma (the teaching of the Buddha) presents for us.

The Wheel of...

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