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Announcement about Vararuci's Health

From Order Connection on Thu, 1 Jul, 2021 - 16:31

Announcement about Vararuci's Health

From Order Connection on Thu, 1 Jul, 2021 - 16:31

Hello beings,

This is just a note to say that Vararuci is in hospital, in a critical condition.

Padmarajni, his wife, writes: “Things were looking very grave, but yesterday, he pulled through against all odds. At one point his heart was constantly in VT (ventricular tachycardia), sedated, ventilated, in intensive care and they weren’t very hopeful, but he had an emergency operation, the consultant who did the last op came back from annual leave...
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Book Launch - I Hear Her Words: An Introduction to Women in Buddhism

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 1 Jul, 2021 - 14:43
  • I Hear Her Words: An Introduction to Women in Buddhism
  • Alice Collett
  • Danasamudra

Book Launch - I Hear Her Words: An Introduction to Women in Buddhism

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 1 Jul, 2021 - 14:43

Introducing I Hear Her Words: An Introduction to Women in Buddhism - A Book Launch
Windhorse Publications will be hosting a conversation between Danasamudra and the author of their most recent book I Hear Her Words: An Introduction to Women in Buddhism, Alice Collett.

Tuesday 13th July, 1 hour 30 minutes

11.00 US PST |  13.00 Mexico  |  14.00 US EST  |  19.00 IE & UK  | ...
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Dharmabyte: Abstention from Violence – Love

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 1 Jul, 2021 - 06:00

How can we decide between right and wrong? The Eastern criterion of ethics is psychological rather than theological: ethical behaviour is said to express higher orders of awareness.

Here, Sangharakshita details the first precept, that of abstention from all forms of violence and harm towards other beings. Cultivating the positive aspect of this precept is the embodiment of maitri, love, as expressed through our deeds of loving-kindness.

From the talk entitled The Principles of Ethics: Right Action given as...
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Ordinations at Adhisthana

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 30 Jun, 2021 - 10:10

Ordinations at Adhisthana

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 30 Jun, 2021 - 10:10

We are delighted to announce that the public ordinations of the following women took place at Adhisthana on the 29th June 2021.

Public Preceptor Santavajri:

Leah Cooper becomes Kiranadhi, (dot under the ’n’ and long second ‘i’), a Sanskrit name meaning She whose Wisdom shines like a Moonbeam. Private preceptor Vajrasara
Registered spelling Kiranadhi

Jess Pailthorpe becomes Dayadarsini (long second ‘a’, accent on the ’s’ and long second ‘i’), a...
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Ordinations at Adhisthana

From Order Connection on Wed, 30 Jun, 2021 - 07:32

Ordinations at Adhisthana

From Order Connection on Wed, 30 Jun, 2021 - 07:32

Dear Order members,

We are delighted to announce that the public ordinations of the following women took place at Adhisthana on the 29th June 2021.

Public Preceptor Santavajri:

Leah Cooper becomes Kiranadhi, (dot under the ’n’ and long second ‘i’), a Sanskrit name meaning She whose Wisdom shines like a Moonbeam. Private preceptor Vajrasara
Registered spelling Kiranadhi

Jess Pailthorpe becomes Dayadarsini (long second ‘a’, accent on the...
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Bodhisattva - Buddhist Action Month

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 - 00:00
As we move into the next stage of the Noble Eightfold Path—Perfect Livelihood—Maitrisara delivers a Sangha night talk exploring what it means to be a Bodhisattva in the modern world in relation to both Buddhist Action Month and Perfect Livelihood.
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UK & Ireland Combined Area Order Weekend, Adhisthana, 19-22 August 2021

From Order Connection on Mon, 28 Jun, 2021 - 14:21

UK & Ireland Combined Area Order Weekend, Adhisthana, 19-22 August 2021

From Order Connection on Mon, 28 Jun, 2021 - 14:21

The Four Lotuses

A weekend of meditation, study, and worship on themes from the four lotuses of the Refuge Tree.

Bookings are now open through the Adhisthana website

Indoor accommodation prioritised for those unable to camp or travelling from Ireland. Our wish is that this event can take place in person. However, if government covid restrictions are in place that mean the event goes fully online, refunds will be available.

The Lotus of Sangharakshita and his eight main teachers

The weekend will mark the opening of Urgyen House, including an exhibition based...
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Reinstatement of Dhammachari Varabhadra

From Order Connection on Mon, 28 Jun, 2021 - 11:53

Reinstatement of Dhammachari Varabhadra

From Order Connection on Mon, 28 Jun, 2021 - 11:53

Tonight (Saturday 26th June), via WhatsApp over a quavering internet connection, I performed a very happy duty. As Dhammachari Varabhadra’s Preceptor, I informed him that his suspension has been lifted and he is once more an Order member in good standing. We then recited the Vajrasattva Mantra together and he put on his kesa again, after which we recited the Refuges and Precepts and I chanted the verses of blessing. Though the picture was very fuzzy and the audio was...
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Sadhana Conversations

From Threads on Mon, 28 Jun, 2021 - 11:42

A couple of weeks ago I had the real pleasure of interviewing six of our number about their relationship with Sadhana. I found it very enjoyable to talk one-to-one with another order member about their practice of Sadhana, the nature of their connection to their Yidam and also how it has changed throughout their life. Each conversation is different in tone, personality and content. Each conversation inspired my own practice of Sadhana in distinct ways… and I hope they might do the same for you. 

I deliberately...
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Dharmabyte: Awakening Through Collective Practices

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 28 Jun, 2021 - 06:58

Siladevi reflects on an aspect of Buddhism that is often played down, but is nonetheless an organic part of Buddhism - that of working together with others to effect change in the world.

Excerpted from the talk The Ideal Society and the Ideal Individual entitled given at Manchester Buddhist Centre during a day in commemoration of the death of Bhante Sangharakshita, 30 October 2019.

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