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Ratnasambhava

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Wed, 21 Oct, 2015 - 00:00

The second in a series of talks for Sangha Night on the Mandala of the Five Buddhas is a talk by Ratnaghosha on the golden yellow Buddha of the south, Ratnasambhava.

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Nandavajra

Weekend Retreat 23-25th Nov 2015: Amoghasiddhi and Fearlessness

From Exeter Triratna Group on Tue, 20 Oct, 2015 - 21:16

Weekend Retreat 23-25th Nov 2015: Amoghasiddhi and Fearlessness

From Exeter Triratna Group on Tue, 20 Oct, 2015 - 21:16

How can we acknowledge and find a more creative response to the fear that we experience, taking inspiration from the Buddha Amoghasiddhi. 15 members of the Exeter Sangha will be exploring this theme, through meditation, reflection and ritual at the beautiful East Down Centre on the edge of Dartmoor. Unfortunately the weekend is now fully booked but there will be further retreats in 2016.

Saddhaloka

Resignation of Karunagatu

From Order Connection on Tue, 20 Oct, 2015 - 18:52

Resignation of Karunagatu

From Order Connection on Tue, 20 Oct, 2015 - 18:52

I have received a letter of resignation from Karunagatu, who was ordained in June of 2014 at Guhyaloka. As his public preceptor, and after consultation with his private preceptor, Vajragupta, I have decided to accept his resignation. We wish him well in the future, and his resignation letter is provided below.

~ Saddhaloka

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19th October 2015

Dear Saddhaloka,

I am writing to formally resign from the Triratna Buddhist Order. Whilst I still see much of value in the Buddhist tradition, there are aspects - namely around the ideal...

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Nagaketu

New Ordinations in India

From Order Connection on Tue, 20 Oct, 2015 - 15:36

New Ordinations in India

From Order Connection on Tue, 20 Oct, 2015 - 15:36

We are delighted to announce that the following men were publicly ordained at Hsuen Tsang Retreat centre, Bordhran, India on 11th October 2015. Their new and old names with their centres and their private and public preceptors are as follows:

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Private preceptor: Amrutdeep
Public preceptor: Amoghasiddhi

Y. K Jagatap from Thane becomes Pradnyaveer, which means ”Wise hero”.

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Private preceptor: Nagaketu
Public preceptor: Amoghasiddhi

Dhanaraj Dabrase from Katol...

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viradhamma

A Buddhist Television Station in India

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 19 Oct, 2015 - 17:25

A Buddhist Television Station in India

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 19 Oct, 2015 - 17:25

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Nagpur studios of Lord Buddha TV, a television network that serves over 25 million people from the lowest levels of Indian society. In spite of minimal funding and opposition from established media businesses, Lord Buddha TV has created a network that is “dedicated to the Life and teachings of Lord Buddha…and the life and mission of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.” The station offers news, Dharma teachings, music, information about atrocities, health...

Mokshini

The Dedication Ceremony For The Urban Retreat 2015

From The Urban Retreat 2015 - November 21-28 on Mon, 19 Oct, 2015 - 16:18

Here is a copy of the Triratna Dedication Ceremony. You may wish to recite this in the morning, to set up your day, and give support to your practice aspirations.

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Saccanama

18 ordinations at Hsuen Tsang Retreat centre, Bordharan, India 11th October 2015

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 19 Oct, 2015 - 14:45

18 ordinations at Hsuen Tsang Retreat centre, Bordharan, India 11th October 2015

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 19 Oct, 2015 - 14:45

We are delighted to announce that the following men were publicly ordained at Hsuen Tsang Retreat centre, Bordharan, India on 11th October 2015.

There old and new name with their centers and their private and public preceptors are as follows.

01. Y. K Jagatap from Thane becomes Pradnyaveer which means ‘a wise hero’.
Private preceptor : Amrutdeep
Public preceptor :...