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Shabda February 2021

From Order Connection on Mon, 1 Feb, 2021 - 14:21

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.

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File NameSize
ePub (eBook Readers, Smartphones, and Tablets1.37 MB
mobi (Kindles and eReaders)1.17 MB
PDF for digital (Computers and eReaders)1.28 MB
HTML (Web Browsers)162.08 KB
PDF for printing1.04 MB
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Chairs' Letter – January 2021

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 1 Feb, 2021 - 09:16

Chairs' Letter – January 2021

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 1 Feb, 2021 - 09:16

Dear Order members and friends,

I’ve appreciated being able to work as a team with deputies from as far afield as New Zealand (Ratnavyuha) and India (Amrutdeep) as well as with Punyamala (Sheffield) and Jnanavaca (LBC) within the UK. I appreciated Ratnavyuha’s theme of unity / diversity last month, and look forward to contributions from the others. (You can read Ratnavyuha’s December letter at thebuddhistcentre.com/preceptors) 

My last update was about the ...
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*ONLINE ORDER MEMBERS RETREAT* Uncontrived mindfulness

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Wed, 27 Jan, 2021 - 16:49

*ONLINE ORDER MEMBERS RETREAT* Uncontrived mindfulness

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Wed, 27 Jan, 2021 - 16:49

What is the relationship between mindfulness and wisdom? How can a seemingly simple practice of on-going awareness help us to know the nature of reality? 

Join Vajradevi and her team online from Saturday 13 March to Friday 19 March for a retreat using the Buddha’s words in the Satipatthana Sutta to practice with this profound yet accessible teaching.

Through periods of formal and...
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Diversity in action: a guide for UK charities

From Triratna Safeguarding on Wed, 27 Jan, 2021 - 16:18
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Diversity in action: a guide for UK charities

From Triratna Safeguarding on Wed, 27 Jan, 2021 - 16:18

Here’s a free guide to UK law on equality and discrimination, from BatesWells, lawyers specialising in charity law, used by several Triratna charities.

The guide covers:

  • Is discrimination ever lawful? A brief introduction to UK legislation on diversity - the Equality Act 2010.
  • How to make positive changes to promote greater diversity within your membership or trustee body.
  • When is it lawful to restrict who can benefit from your charity’s services?
  • How charities can take positive action to improve diversity, without falling foul of equality law.
  • Our 5 tips for employers around reasonable adjustments for disabled
    • ...
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Sangharakshita’s Three Jewels trilogy back in print

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 27 Jan, 2021 - 12:08

Sangharakshita’s Three Jewels trilogy back in print

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 27 Jan, 2021 - 12:08

Sangharakshita’s Three Jewels trilogy (Who is the Buddha?, What is the Dharma? and What is the Sangha?) is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Buddhism. It provides an elucidation of the three central principles on which Buddhism is based: the Buddha, who represents the principle of ‘awakening’; the Dharma, the teachings and practices that cultivate awakening; and the Sangha, the principle of spiritual friendship. For quite some time, both Who is the Buddha? and What is the Sangha? have been out of print. We’re pleased...
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Interview about People to People by Local TV channel

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Wed, 20 Jan, 2021 - 18:49

Interview about People to People by Local TV channel

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Wed, 20 Jan, 2021 - 18:49

We are pleased to share Interview of Tejadhamma and Anushri about the work of People to People by city based TV Channel. This video is in Hindi Language.
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Still we check Oxygen level and temperature

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Sat, 16 Jan, 2021 - 13:49

Still we check Oxygen level and temperature

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Sat, 16 Jan, 2021 - 13:49

People to People Nagpur runs project at Mumbai with Adhorekit Trust in Bhandup Slums for poor children. This project is response to Covid-19 and Lockdown crisis. The children are getting an opportunity beside the railway track compound on footpath. Here we are still running an activity to check the Oxygen and temperature at our Education Hut. Our video will give you glimpse.
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Sunday - Children's Cafe Opened

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Sat, 16 Jan, 2021 - 13:44

Sunday - Children's Cafe Opened

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Sat, 16 Jan, 2021 - 13:44

At our Bhandup Mumbai project which is opened for the Ghaswale Community  children (migrants from Karnataka), on the occasion of Savitribai Fule Birth Anniversary we inaugurated Sunday Special Children’s Cafe where they start from reciting Preamble’s reading, sing motivational songs, play and stories which help them aware what responcible civilian can do and end with National Anthem.

In this Cafe, children join and enjoy to spend time with each other, develop their friendship also build up stage daring.

To know more updates visit our youtube...
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Educational Material Distributed

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Sat, 16 Jan, 2021 - 13:37

Educational Material Distributed

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Sat, 16 Jan, 2021 - 13:37

We celebrated the Savitribai Fule’s Birth Anniversary at our Gagdebaba Learning Club at Amravati Project with parents and students. The Savitribai is a great revolutionary for the women’s education. She opened First School for women in India in the time when women were not allowed education.

On this occasion we distributed Educational Material to the children for study. Abhayanavita talked on Savitribai’s life and work. Sarika Patil who is Shikshanmitra (Friend of Education) organized this event.
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Happy New Year 2021 by US

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Sat, 16 Jan, 2021 - 13:31

Happy New Year 2021 by US

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Sat, 16 Jan, 2021 - 13:31

People to People Nagpur observed back in 2020 what they done and wishing you all Happy New Year 2021.

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