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2 hours remaining on the 1st of June in Adelaide, South Australia!

From Buddhist Action on Thu, 1 Jun, 2017 - 13:51

2 hours remaining on the 1st of June in Adelaide, South Australia!

From Buddhist Action on Thu, 1 Jun, 2017 - 13:51

Warm greetings to all involved in BAM. We ‘kicked off’ here in the southern hemisphere with a six week course Going Deeper in the Dharma, given the Dharma could be considered the biggest change agent in our lives. We gather together on Saturday with a number of Buddhist sanghas across town and the Multi-Faith Association of SA to Share Our Passion for the Earth. A particular feature of the gathering will be highlighting the Buddhist Climate Change Action Kit, created by...

Mokshini

BAM starts here!

From Buddhist Action on Thu, 1 Jun, 2017 - 08:48

BAM starts here!

From Buddhist Action on Thu, 1 Jun, 2017 - 08:48

It is the first of June and the beginning of Buddhist Action Month 2017!

For many of us BAM will have started weeks or even months ago, when we first began to plan and prepare for our actions. It is really heartening to know that all over the world, from Aryaloka in the United States to Melbourne, from Mexico to Istanbul, Dublin and mainland European Centres, and in many towns in the UK actions and events are taking place to transform...

Sangharakshita

Abortion, Peace, And So On

From Threads on Tue, 30 May, 2017 - 22:08

Abortion, Peace, And So On

From Threads on Tue, 30 May, 2017 - 22:08

I have never been an admirer of Mother Teresa, but recently I have begun to take her seriously. This has nothing to do with her canonisation. I happened to catch the end of a program about her on Radio 4 in the course of which there was a clip of an interview with the saint herself. In it she connected abortion and peace in an interesting way. I already knew of her attitude towards abortion, which of course was in...

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Saddhammapradip

Ratnasambhava & Guhyacitta Ordination Anniversary Celebration

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Tue, 30 May, 2017 - 03:31

Ratnasambhava & Guhyacitta Ordination Anniversary Celebration

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Tue, 30 May, 2017 - 03:31

Celebration of Two Community members ordination anniversary. Dh.Ratnasambhava got ordain on 25th May 2017 and Dh. Guhyacitta in year 2014 on same date.

It was lovely to look at their contribution for retreat center. Especially devotion for development of retreat center. Everybody was glad/modit to have them as friends…

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The Thread of All Sorrows

From San Francisco Buddhist Center on Tue, 30 May, 2017 - 01:00

Prasadachitta explores the realms of the mandala of the 5 Buddhas and their connection to the thread of all sorrows. This talk was given at the April 2017 men's ordination training retreat.

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The Mysterious World of the Flower Ornament Sutra

From San Francisco Buddhist Center on Tue, 30 May, 2017 - 00:00

Curious about the outlandish and phantasmagorical realms of the Mahayana sutras? Listen as Viradhamma speaks about his relationship with and experience of the infinite realms of the Flower Ornament Sutra. This talk was given at the April 2017 men's ordination training retreat.

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What is a retreat?

From London Buddhist Centre on Mon, 29 May, 2017 - 15:03

What is a retreat?

From London Buddhist Centre on Mon, 29 May, 2017 - 15:03

Stunning new short film generously made by Andrew Lang with voice-over from Tim Shaw. Huge thanks to them both. Enjoy!

Sadayasihi

Can-Can Cancer Dancer — Interview with Devamitra

From Community Highlights on Thu, 8 Feb, 2018 - 11:56

Can-Can Cancer Dancer — Interview with Devamitra

From Community Highlights on Thu, 8 Feb, 2018 - 11:56

Last summer Charlotte Lawes, a mitra at the LBC, interviewed Devamitra about his ongoing experiences of living with cancer. Devamitra has been writing a blog called ‘Can Can Cancer Dancer’ initially to ensure that he did not lose touch with a valuable opportunity for Dharmic reflection, but also so that others might benefit from hearing about his experiences.

The interview touches on the themes of beauty, solitude and Devamitra’s thoughts on the future.

You can also read an article Charlotte wrote in May, ...

Aryanisha

Buddha Day in Sydney

From Triratna News on Mon, 22 May, 2017 - 14:24

Buddha Day in Sydney

From Triratna News on Mon, 22 May, 2017 - 14:24

We love this video of Claire introducing Sydney Buddhist Centre’s shrine for Buddha Day - a collaboration by Young Sydney Buddhists.

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An Interview with Paramabandhu on His New Book - Mindful Emotion: A Short Course in Kindness

From Windhorse Publications on Fri, 26 May, 2017 - 13:48

How did Paramabandhu and Jed Shamel’s latest book come about? Who does it reach? Are there any challenges to bringing kindness into Mindfulness teaching?

Find out in this interview with Paramabandhu. His new book Mindful Emotion: A Short Course in Kindness is available from Windhorse Publications.

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