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Dedication In the Bodhicaryavatara (6 of 6)

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Thu, 9 May, 2019 - 00:00

The Bodhicaryavatara culminates with verses of sublime beauty expressing a deep and profound desire for the alleviation of suffering. Maitrisara evokes these verses with tenderness and delight, whilst also turning back to that tricky topic of hell.

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Akshobhya: Transforming Hatred Into the Mirror-Like Wisdom

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Thu, 9 May, 2019 - 00:00

Under hatred lies fear, under fear there is compassion. Vajrapriya shares something of the symbolism of Akshobhya and talks about how we bring the mirror like wisdom into our daily lives.

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Why Chant the Tiratna Vandana

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Thu, 9 May, 2019 - 00:00

Why chant the Tiratna Vandana? A general overview of why chanting is part of Buddhism and why we chant this within the context of triratna.

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Manveer see-off program

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 8 May, 2019 - 18:12

Manveer see-off program

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 8 May, 2019 - 18:12

Manveer a Mitra from meerut came to retreat center for training. After spending one year went back to his place for higher studies.

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14th April Bhim Jayanti celebration

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 8 May, 2019 - 15:21

14th April Bhim Jayanti celebration

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 8 May, 2019 - 15:21

14th April Bhim Jayanti celebration in dewale village. Dh Aryasambhava has built a connection in villages. On occasion of Jayanti had program in their vihara.

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Public Ordinations at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre, Bhaja, India

From Order Connection on Tue, 7 May, 2019 - 11:31

Public Ordinations at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre, Bhaja, India

From Order Connection on Tue, 7 May, 2019 - 11:31

Dear Order Members,

We are delighted to announce that the following men were publicly ordained on Sunday 5 May 2019 at Saddhamma Pradip Retreat Center, Bhaja, Maharashtra, India.

Here are their new names:

Public preceptor Amritadipa

Private preceptor Adityabodhi
Prakash Jadham, from Mumbai, becomes Danakirti (Having the fame of generosity)
Shashikant Sonawane, from Yerwada, becomes Karmasena (King of action)

Private preceptor Amritadipa
Vasant Kamble, from Yerwada, becomes Viryashila (Having the virtue of energy)

Private preceptor Jutindhar
Bansi Kate, from Yerwada, becomes Amitruchi (Having Infinite light)
Somanath Bhalerao becomes Shakyadhar...

Read more about Public Ordinations at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre, Bhaja, India

Sadayasihi

Public Ordinations at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre, Bhaja, India

From Triratna News on Tue, 7 May, 2019 - 11:31

Public Ordinations at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre, Bhaja, India

From Triratna News on Tue, 7 May, 2019 - 11:31

We are delighted to announce that the following men were publicly ordained on Sunday 5 May 2019 at Saddhamma Pradip Retreat Center, Bhaja, Maharashtra, India.

Here are their new names:

Public preceptor Amritadipa

Private preceptor Adityabodhi
Prakash Jadham, from Mumbai, becomes Danakirti (Having the fame of generosity)
Shashikant Sonawane, from Yerwada, becomes Karmasena (King of action)

Private preceptor Amritadipa
Vasant Kamble, from Yerwada, becomes Viryashila (Having the virtue of energy)

Private preceptor Jutindhar
Bansi Kate, from Yerwada, becomes Amitruchi (Having Infinite light)
Somanath Bhalerao becomes Shakyadhar (Upholder of Shakya lineage)

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Appointment of Viradhamma as Public Preceptor

From Order Connection on Mon, 6 May, 2019 - 16:55

Appointment of Viradhamma as Public Preceptor

From Order Connection on Mon, 6 May, 2019 - 16:55

Dear friends,

The College of Public Preceptors is delighted to announce that Viradhamma has been appointed as a Public Preceptor.

Viradhamma is the first Dharmachari to be appointed as a Public Preceptor in North America.

He was ordained in Bhaja, India in 1994. Though now retired, he was the financial manager of a small Californian city. Despite such a demanding job, he was very involved in the movement at all levels, being a founding and board member of the San Francisco Center, teaching...

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Dharmabyte: Our Next Teacher

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 6 May, 2019 - 14:00

Our FBA Dharmabyte today is called Our Next Teacher by Ratnaprabha.

In the full talk entitled The Great Way, Ratnaprabha tells the Zen story of the maiden in the mud, explains the attitude of the Mahayana, the Bodhisattva, altruism and how Mahayana is not a school of Buddhism. He finishes with the grand vision of Vairocana’s tower from the Gandavyuha Sutra.

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A New Buddhist Centre for Paris

From Triratna News on Mon, 6 May, 2019 - 12:44

A New Buddhist Centre for Paris

From Triratna News on Mon, 6 May, 2019 - 12:44

In this short film Aryanita, the current Chair, and Vassika, the former Chair, give us an update on their search for a new home for the Paris Buddhist Centre. A lovely, light, spacious place has been found in a peaceful part of Paris, around the corner from a beautiful park. The purchase will be complete in May and building work will start to transform it from a doctors’ surgery into a Buddhist Centre, with the plan for it to...

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