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The Ground

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 9 May, 2016 - 00:00
'The Ground' - Lineages of Teachings, Practices and Institutions - a talk given at the Triratna Buddhist Order Men's UK & Ireland Area Order Weekend at Padmaloka, 8 May 2016. June 2016 is the fortieth anniversary of the founding of Padmaloka and to mark this, the Padmaloka chapter organised the Area OrderWeekend. It was Bhante who named Lesingham House Padmaloka, telling us that it was one of the names of Padmasambhava's Pure Land, so the Order weekend was devoted to the lineage of Sangharakshita. Some years ago Bhante spoke of his lineage as fourfold: a lineage of teachings, of practices, of inspiration and institutions.
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The Lineage of Inspiration

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 9 May, 2016 - 00:00
A talk given at the Triratna Buddhist Order Men's UK & Ireland Area Order Weekend at Padmaloka, 7 May 2016.

 June 2016 is the fortieth anniversary of the founding of Padmaloka and to mark this, the Padmaloka chapter organised the Area Order​Weekend. It was Bhante who named Lesingham House Padmaloka, telling us that it was one of the names of Padmasambhava's Pure Land, so the Order weekend was devoted to the lineage of Sangharakshita. Some years ago Bhante spoke of his lineage as fourfold: a lineage of teachings, of practices, of inspiration and institutions.
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The First Noble Truth and The Space to Choose

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 7 May, 2016 - 01:00
A talk given on an Open Retreat called The Space to Choose at Taraloka. Hridayagita encourages reflection on the Four Noble Truths and particularly the first one as a way to quit running from or trying to fix samsara. First we really have to understand that suffering is an inevitable part of life and why the Buddha gave the Four Noble Truth formula as his first turning of the wheel of the Dharma. Then we can find the Space to Choose how we might respond with awareness, kindness and equanimity.
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Journey and the Guide 2016 - Week 1

From London Buddhist Centre on Fri, 6 May, 2016 - 01:00
Maitreyabandhu introduces us to the course, exploring the essential human questions of sickness, old age and death. He then outlines the first stage of the Buddhist path to enlightenment, and explains how we might go about achieving it.
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Karunadarshin - A new order member for Triratna Exeter

From Exeter Triratna Group on Thu, 5 May, 2016 - 21:37
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Karunadarshin - A new order member for Triratna Exeter

From Exeter Triratna Group on Thu, 5 May, 2016 - 21:37

Karunadarshin - A new order member for Triratna Exeter

On 2nd May the former James Hedge was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order, in the context of the four month ordination course at Guhyaloka, becoming Karunadarshin – he who sees and understands with compassion.

Here is what was said of Karunadarshin at the ceremony:

The ex-James is a painter and print-maker which means that he spends a lot of time paying attention to, observing and looking at things. Especially in nature this can be, for him,...
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Shrewsbury Centre newsletter for May 2016

From Shrewsbury Triratna Buddhist Centre on Thu, 5 May, 2016 - 12:05

Shrewsbury Centre newsletter for May 2016

From Shrewsbury Triratna Buddhist Centre on Thu, 5 May, 2016 - 12:05

Here are all the latest happenings in the Shrewsbury Triratna world

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UK and Ireland Women Rocs

From Order Connection on Wed, 4 May, 2016 - 13:51

UK and Ireland Women Rocs (group)

From Order Connection on Wed, 4 May, 2016 - 13:51

This is the space for news and discussions for the Regional Order Convenors.
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Reflections From the Bodhicaryavatara

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Wed, 4 May, 2016 - 00:00
Suggestions to bear in mind when reading the Bodhicaryavatara, and guided reflections: Equality of self and other: "In the same way that the hands and other limbs are loved because they form part of the body, why are embodied creatures not likewise loved because they form part of the universe?" Exchanging self and other:"‘If I give, what shall I enjoy?’ Such concern for one’s own welfare is fiendish. ‘If I enjoy, what shall I give?’ Such concern for the welfare of others is divine."
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Ordinations at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre

From Order Connection on Mon, 2 May, 2016 - 21:11

Ordinations at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre

From Order Connection on Mon, 2 May, 2016 - 21:11

Dear Order members,

I am delighted to announce the names of the twenty new Dharmacharis who were ordained today at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre.


Public Preceptor Purna:

Donald Woolford becomes Acalamuni 
Sanskrit name meaning: “Sage Who Is Unwavering” (Westernised spelling Achalamuni)
Private Preceptor: Ratnavyuha


Public Preceptor Moksananda:

Armando Velasco becomes Medhāvin
Sanskrit name meaning: “The Man Of Wisdom” (Westernised...
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Karuna Telephone Campaign

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 2 May, 2016 - 14:14

Karuna Telephone Campaign

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 2 May, 2016 - 14:14

£120 Retreat Incentive - we all win!

Anyone who makes a referral that leads to a successful participant/volunteer in the upcoming Karuna Telephone Campaign will be rewarded £120 towards any Triratna retreat that they would like to attend. 

So, if you are unable to join the campaign yourself, it’s time to spread the word to all your contacts and friends! 

30th May 2016 - 8th July, London - Save the date!

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