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Vajra Bell - Fall 2018 issue

From Vajra Bell on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 17:45
  • Vajra Bell - Fall 2018 issue

The Fall 2018 issue of the Vajra Bell magazine is here!

The focus of this issue is: “Generosity: At the Heart of a Spiritual Life”.

You can download and view the PDF version of this issue of Vajra Bell by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

In this issue:

  • Practicing Generosity Until It’s as Natural as Breathing by Ratnaghosha
  • Dana: The First Step of the Spiritual Life by Acarasiddhi
  • Is Money a Placeholder for Love in our Lives by Amalavajra
  • Books: The Buddha on Wall Street and Yasodhara 
  • Wild Awake: Alone, Offline & Awake in Nature
  • Sangha
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heartfelt condolences

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 13:15

heartfelt condolences

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 13:15

On behalf of Michael Peterssen (Ex-Aryadeva)
- German version below -

Tuesday 30th October 2018

Dear Dharmacarinis and Dharmacaris,

Tonight, news of the death of Bhante Sangharakshita reached me. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to you.

It’s almost ten years since I left the Order. Nevertheless, I have not forgotten the positive aspects of my time in the Order. In particular, all that I have learned through studying Bhante Sangharakshita’s work on the Dharma. Without exaggeration I can say that there’s no-one I have...
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Dharmabyte: Avalokitesvara's Tears

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 12:00

In a series about the final mantras of the sevenfold puja, Kamalashila talks about the birth and significance of the bodhisattva Tara in our FBA Dharmabyte today, entitled From the Tears of Avalokitesvara.

Excerpted from the short talk The Bodhisattva Tara given at the West London Buddhist Centre.
 

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Remembering Bhante at the Bristol Centre

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 10:50

Remembering Bhante at the Bristol Centre

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 - 10:50

Here in Bristol we have been experiencing the flow of appreciation for Bhante and connection with him and amongst the Sangha here and world-wide. On hearing of Bhante’s death, a group of dharmacharinis came together to create a shrine and from 4-10pm on the day of his death we had periods of chanting the mantras and just sitting. This continued the following day from 7am - 5pm with a 7 fold puja beautifully led by Moksanandi.  Throughout the time since...
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Rejoicing in the Adhisthana community and helpers

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 21:14

Rejoicing in the Adhisthana community and helpers

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 21:14

I was at Adhisthana today taking part in the vigil and I’d just like to express my appreciation for the Adhisthana community and all those helping out at this time. There was a lovely atmosphere, everyone was so friendly and welcoming in spite of having so much to do - and the amazing amount of organisation seemed to make everything flow seamlessly. Sahdu to you all,  x Khemajoti
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Poem Sangharakshita

Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 17:30[edit]

Sangharakshita

A true inspiration in the world

Bringing happiness to so many

Showing the way to a better life

By making the Dharma clear

And shining forth into this struggling world

I will miss him in a way that I cannot voice

Only knowing him and his teachings

Will be forever with me

He brought new meaning into my life

Saving me from a life in pain

Sangharakshita I salute you

With all my heart

And vow that I will help to
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Sangharakshita Obituary in the Daily telegraph

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 15:00

Sangharakshita Obituary in the Daily telegraph

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 15:00

The Daily Telegraph in the UK has written its obituary of Sangharakshita.

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Urgyen Sangharakshita - a life in pictures #1 OM

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 14:07

Urgyen Sangharakshita - a life in pictures #1 OM

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 14:07

Suryaprabha from Lights in the Sky has joined our efforts of sharing video and our Archive Images to remember Bhante. So here is a short movie of images and music, made in appreciation of Bhante Sangharakshita by Suryaprabha 
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From Janos Orsos, a Dhammamitra in Hungary

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 12:12

From Janos Orsos, a Dhammamitra in Hungary

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 12:12

The following tribute is from Janos Orsos, who is a Dhammamitra in Hungary. He is a Roma/Gypsy. He has been pivotal in the establishment of the Jai Bhim Network, a Buddhist community in the country, and, along with a number of others, has set up the Dr Ambedkar High School, which educates Roma/Gypsy children.

“Bhante was a hero, a saint, and he will remain so in the hearts of many, many people. I’ve no doubt that he is now happy and at

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Just giving in honour of Bhante's legacy to the world

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 10:10

Just giving in honour of Bhante's legacy to the world

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Wed, 7 Nov, 2018 - 10:10

To honour and support Bhante’s vision of a strong, vibrant, self sustainable centre in Bodhgaya. l have set up this page to help support our sangha in India who are trying to support and educate the poorest people of their society.

Give to a campaign supporting Triratna land at Bodh Gaya

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