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Unfortunately, I have a new plan for the summer

From Online Meditators on Sat, 4 May, 2024 - 11:59

Unfortunately, I have a new plan for the summer

From Online Meditators on Sat, 4 May, 2024 - 11:59

I’m writing to everyone interested in the new weekly series of Anapanasati and Brahmaviharas practice sessions. Many of you won’t have heard about what’s happened, so I’m sorry, this will be a shock, please pause and take a breath. Over the last month I have discovered that I have cancer, that it is incurable, and that I am estimated to have just a few months to live. Yes, I’m afraid it’s true. See my ‘journey into the unknown’ blog on ...

Shantavira

Shabda May 2024

From Order Connection on Wed, 1 May, 2024 - 11:24

Here is the latest edition of Shabda in five digital formats:

eBook Shabda .EPUB – read on most other eBook readers (eg Nook or Kobo, etc) and most eReader apps on tablets, smartphones etc.
eBook Shabda .MOBI – This format is now deprecated, but this can still be used on older Kindle devices, and some older eReader apps on tablets, smartphones, etc.
PDF Shabda – read with any PDF reader
HTML Shabda (zip file) – unzip, and then read with any web browser
Print Shabda:

File Name	Size
ePub (for ebook readers, smartphones and tablets	1.54 MB
mobi (for older Kindle devices only)	1.3 MB
PDF for digital (computers and ereaders)	1.46 MB
HTML (web browsers)	172.6 KB
PDF for printing	983.71 KB

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Purna

Chair's Letter – April 2024

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 1 May, 2024 - 09:00

Chair's Letter – April 2024

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 1 May, 2024 - 09:00

This month’s letter comes from Purna, who was ordained in 1975 during the course of Sangharakshita’s first visit to New Zealand after having first connected with him through reading A Survey of Buddhism. He has had a long and varied Order life, living for periods in the UK and India, supporting the setting up of the Movement. He now lives on an island of the coast of Auckland, called Waiheke, along with his partner Malini; and is a part of the team responsible for the men’s ordination...

bethbuddhafield

Buddhist Art Shop!

From Buddhafield on Mon, 29 Apr, 2024 - 18:00

Buddhist Art Shop!

From Buddhafield on Mon, 29 Apr, 2024 - 18:00

Did you know we have a new Buddhist Art Shop on our Buddhafield Base Project website?

With stunning posters, framed prints, greetings cards, canvas prints and wood prints - all from wonderful artists such as Aloka and Mumukshu.

All profits will go to our Base Project.

To peruse our beautiful goods - https://buddhafieldbase.com/buddhist-art-shop/

Windhorse Publi...

Our latest podcast episode with Vimalasara

From Windhorse Publications on Sun, 28 Apr, 2024 - 09:00

Our latest podcast episode with Vimalasara

From Windhorse Publications on Sun, 28 Apr, 2024 - 09:00

In this latest episode of our podcast, host Dhammamegha sits down with the award-winning author and speaker, Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason John, to discuss their upcoming release, First Aid Kit for the Mind: Breaking the Cycle of Habitual Behaviours. This insightful pocketbook promises to be an indispensable guide for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of trauma, addiction recovery, and mindfulness.

In this episode, Vimalasara talks about their life and writing, and the deep well of their personal and professional experience...

Windhorse Publi...

Catch up with our online book launch of 'This Fresh Existence'

From Windhorse Publications on Sun, 28 Apr, 2024 - 09:00

Catch up with our online book launch of 'This Fresh Existence'

From Windhorse Publications on Sun, 28 Apr, 2024 - 09:00

Last Tuesday, 23rd April, we hosted a book launch event for Cindy Rasicot’s latest book This Fresh Existence. If you missed the live event, don’t worry! You can catch up by visiting our YouTube channel. Tune in to immerse yourself in Venerable Dhammananda’s journey explored in Cindy’s book.

Watch the book launch here.

bethbuddhafield

Buddhafield Festival 2024 Hugs without drugs!

From Buddhafield on Thu, 25 Apr, 2024 - 11:25

Buddhafield Festival 2024 Hugs without drugs!

From Buddhafield on Thu, 25 Apr, 2024 - 11:25

Hugs without drugs, fine without wine, fitter without bitter, laughter without the morning after (hangover), cheers without beers!

Buddhafield Festival is famous for providing a vibrant, loving, inclusive, playful space for conscious connection without the alcohol and drug-fuelled chaos of many events.

Why do conscious celebration and Buddhism go together?

Fundamentally, Buddhism is about clarity and awareness. The teachings, practices and ethics all point towards a fuller, deeper experience of life as it really is. When illusions of separation and resistance are stripped away, celebration, community...

Suddhayu

Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation — a 4-week course on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8pm, May 22nd to June 12th

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Fri, 19 Apr, 2024 - 20:03

Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation — a 4-week course on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8pm, May 22nd to June 12th

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Fri, 19 Apr, 2024 - 20:03

Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation — a 4-week course on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8pm, May 22nd to June 12th at 73 Court Street, Portsmouth

Meditation helps us to develop contentment, clarity, integration, concentration, and a sense of peace. Practicing Mindfulness as we go about the activities of our lives helps to keep us centered, creative and in touch with our own vitality.

We will explore Buddhist teachings of mindfulness and how we can practice them in contemporary life. Participants will learn the mindfulness of breathing, a...

Utpaladhi

Two roles with the International Order Office

From Order Connection on Wed, 17 Apr, 2024 - 15:05

Two roles with the International Order Office

From Order Connection on Wed, 17 Apr, 2024 - 15:05

Would you like to use your skills to support the Order?

The International Order Office has two posts available for an Order member to join our small team, whose aim is to support and connect the Order, and to help it thrive. We organise international and UK and Ireland events for Order members, hold and develop the Order database, provide services such as kesas, robes, Order registration, and Shabda, and we communicate important news across the...

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Munisha

European Buddha: the European Buddhist Union podcast

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Thu, 11 Apr, 2024 - 17:41

European Buddha: the European Buddhist Union podcast

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Thu, 11 Apr, 2024 - 17:41

European Buddha is the podcast run by the European Buddhist Union (EBU), looking at current affairs and various aspects of the EBU’s work.

This month’s interviewee is Munisha, who lives in Sweden and runs Triratna’s Liaison office, responsible for Triratna’s relations and co-operation with other Buddhist groups, mainly in the UK and Europe. In this capacity she has worked with the EBU since 2012 and was elected to the EBU council as vice president in...

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