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Mitra Ceremony Sunday January 8, 2017

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Fri, 30 Dec, 2016 - 22:34

Mitra Ceremony Sunday January 8, 2017

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Fri, 30 Dec, 2016 - 22:34

On Sunday, January 8, at 10AM, Portsmouth Buddhist Center joyously opens its doors to 2017 with a double Mitra ceremony for Meagan VanHoogan and Laura Horwood-Benton.  

A Mitra ceremony involves a formal, public declaration of the intention to explore what it is like being a Buddhist and practicing Buddhist ethical precepts, in the context of the Triratna Buddhist community.  “Mitra” is a Sanskrit word meaning “friend,” so it is also a ceremonial expression of joining and being welcomed into a community...
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Bhante is Home!

From Order Connection on Fri, 30 Dec, 2016 - 20:12

Bhante is Home!

From Order Connection on Fri, 30 Dec, 2016 - 20:12

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am delighted to let you know that Bhante is home in Adhisthana. While he will need some time to recuperate, he is very pleased to be home. Please do continue to send metta to Bhante and to those who look after him with such love and attention.

With metta,
Parami
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Dr Ambedkar

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Fri, 30 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
This talk celebrates the life and work of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Vijayasri explores Dr Ambedkar's childhood as a member of the "untouchable" caste in India, his rise to political power, his growing belief that the Dalit people would never be able to escape the caste system by remaining part of the Hindu religion and his conversion to Buddhism. We look at the effect of the mass conversion of Dalits to Buddhism on the lives of this community. Vijayasri also explores Dr Ambedkar's belief that it is the duty of Buddhists to spread the Dharma through their own society and relates this to our experience as western Buddhists. This talk was given at the Croydon Buddhist Centre in 2016 as part of our regular Saturday morning sangha class.
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Manjusri

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Fri, 30 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
This talk is one of a series of talks about archetypal Bodhisattvas. Amaraghosa introduces us to the Bodhisattva Manjusri in both his peaceful and wrathful forms. He explores the symbolism of the figure in Mahayana literature and relates this to Hinayana suttas. Amaraghosha then explores the importance of wisdom in the Buddhist tradition through teachings including the Noble eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths. This talk was given at the Croydon Buddhist Centre in 2016 as part of our regular Saturday morning sangha class.
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Looking Back – New Books and Looks in 2016

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 28 Dec, 2016 - 14:12

Looking Back – New Books and Looks in 2016

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 28 Dec, 2016 - 14:12

We have had an exciting year at Windhorse Publications. We would like to share some of the highlights with our readers.

  • The Complete Works of Sangharakshita was launched. The first volume published, Dr Ambedkar and the Revival of Buddhism I, was in time for celebrations around the conversion of Dr Ambedkar and his followers to Buddhism, in October. The next volume to be published (in March) is The Rainbow Road from Tooting Broadway to Kalimpong. Subscriptions for the whole set
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Violence and Non-Violence

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Wed, 28 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
This talk was given by Vijayasri as a follow up to a showing of Sangharakshita's video on Buddhism, world peace and nuclear war. Vijayasri explores the concepts of violence and non-violence as aspects of the power mode / love mode relationship, and looks at the Jungian concept of the shadow. We examine the idea that change is possible, but that growth and development requires personal effort, using quotes from Sangharakshita, Jung and President Obama. Vijayasri concludes that one of the ways in which we can change the world is by teaching the Metta Bhavana to as many people as possible. This talk was given at the Croydon Buddhist Centre in 2016 as part of our regular Saturday morning sangha class.
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Happy Holidays!

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sun, 25 Dec, 2016 - 03:40
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Happy Holidays!

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sun, 25 Dec, 2016 - 03:40

Holiday greetings from us to you, wherever you are! Lettering made by Suriyavamsa - good advice for any season, every year…

Words from the Ratnagunasamchayagatha, a Perfection of Wisdom text. 
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Life and Work In India

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sat, 24 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
This wide-ranging talk about living and working in India, is given by Tarahridaya. She discusses how her childhood changed when her father became a Buddhist and about how she works now to help other women in India. The talk is introduced by Vijayasri and concludes with the Shakyamuni mantra, Indian style. This talk was given at the Croydon Buddhist Centre in 2016 as part of our regular Saturday morning sangha class.
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A Note About Sangharakshita's Health

From Triratna News on Fri, 23 Dec, 2016 - 15:25

A Note About Sangharakshita's Health

From Triratna News on Fri, 23 Dec, 2016 - 15:25

Updated Dec 29:
Parami writes:

“Dear brothers and sisters, Bhante saw the consultant today who says that the pneumonia infection seems to be clear and that he may get home in the next couple of days, which is great news.

Again, thanks for the metta and good wishes - please do keep sending your metta to Bhante and those caring for him.

The next update will be when Bhante is home.

Updated Dec...

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