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International Sangha Day: May Our Communication Be Sangha

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 10 Sep, 2021 - 20:51

International Sangha Day: May Our Communication Be Sangha

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 10 Sep, 2021 - 20:51

Sunday November 21
Sangha, spiritual community, can be described as a network of friendships based on what’s of most value. In the company of those committed to the Buddha’s teachings – past and present – we can express and deepen metta, loving-kindness, in our deeds, words and thoughts.

This year’s International Sangha Day celebration focuses on communication because communication is a crucial part of the practice and development of Sangha. At its worst, communication can cause conflict and confusion, polarisation and the...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: A World Without Suffering

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 9 Sep, 2021 - 06:00

Bodhivajra talks about Enlightenment in a direct and very down-to-earth way, making the whole notion of Enlightenment more accessible, approachable, and relevant.

From the talk entitled Energy for Enlightenment given at Norwich Buddhist Centre, 2015.

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The Impact of Our First Transgender Retreat

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Wed, 8 Sep, 2021 - 09:50

The Impact of Our First Transgender Retreat

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Wed, 8 Sep, 2021 - 09:50

We were very pleased to organise a Meditation Introduction Retreat for Transgender People at Bordharan. Participants said the retreat had a very positive impact, and they want to join in with another retreat in future.

Shanaya, who is the leader of this group asked us to organise such a retreat again.

We are very much thankful to the donors for making this retreat possible to happen.

Thank you!

Contact : tejadhamma [at] gmail.com , Mobile : +91 84594 01059

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News about Sangharakshita’s Complete Works

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 7 Sep, 2021 - 13:54

News about Sangharakshita’s Complete Works

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 7 Sep, 2021 - 13:54

Latest Complete Works volumes out now

The next three volumes in the Complete Works have just been released, bringing the total number of published volumes to eighteen. With another nine volumes to go, we’re now officially two thirds of the way through the project. To mark this milestone, the chief editor, Vidyadevi, has written a Complete Works update.

Read Vidyadevi’s Complete Works update

The new volumes are:

Volume 5: The Purpose and Practice of Buddhist Meditation

A compilation of Sangharakshita’s teachings on meditation

Whether dipped into, consulted on a specific subject, or read from cover to...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Powerful Positive Magic

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 6 Sep, 2021 - 06:00

Tantric Buddhism developed outside the monasteries in small groups gathered around magical, shamanic gurus. In this talk Vadanya explores what magic is and how we can bring mystery into the forefront of life as an act of ‘war against the ordinary’.

Excerpted from the talk entitled Making Life Magic recorded at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2019, as part of the series Tantra Now!

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Workaholics/Perfectionists/Slackers/Under-Achievers; Where's the Middle Way?

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Sun, 5 Sep, 2021 - 00:00

In a series on Right Effort, Dharmashalin gives a Sangha night talk exploring the questions what are we trying to achieve? And is it worth our life energy?

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Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: Vajrasattva: Getting Back to Normal

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 4 Sep, 2021 - 06:00

Karunavajra gives a talk at the about Vajrasattva, and how he can help and inspire us in these times of transition. Vajrasattva is a beautiful Buddha figure embodying essential Dharma truths. He symbolises the teaching that we are in possession of enormous riches and we don’t realise it.

Given at Birmingham Buddhist Centre for Dharma Day, July 2021.

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Death of Dhammachari Shakyapala

From Order Connection on Fri, 3 Sep, 2021 - 12:42

Death of Dhammachari Shakyapala

From Order Connection on Fri, 3 Sep, 2021 - 12:42

Dear brothers and sisters,

I am very sad to inform you that Dhammachari Shakyapal passed away last night around 12.00 midnight at the age of 79. He was hospitalised yesterday for his asthma treatment.

He was ordained on 19 March 1992, Dhammachari Suvajra was his private preceptor and Subhuti has given him the public ordination. He was a very humble and kind man and made efforts in his spiritual life in a very difficult situation. He worked and support our social project in various places in...

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Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Experiencing Wisdom Through Faith

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 2 Sep, 2021 - 06:00

Saccanama explores shraddha, often translated as ‘faith’, as the emotional counterpoint of wisdom. It’s not a foundation for insight to arise, but rather it’s the equivalent of perceptual, cognitive insight experienced through reverence, worship and devotion.

From the talk entitled The Roots of Faith recorded at the Swedish Summer Retreat at Dharmagiri, July 2019. This talk is part of the series ‘To Place the Heart Upon’ - Exploring Faith in Buddhism.

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Saddhajoti

Mensaje de la nueva directora

From Centro Budista de Cuernavaca on Tue, 31 Aug, 2021 - 18:59

Mensaje de la nueva directora

From Centro Budista de Cuernavaca on Tue, 31 Aug, 2021 - 18:59

Estimados amigos y amigas:
Deseo que ustedes y sus seres queridos se encuentren en paz y a salvo en estos tiempos de incertidumbre y de desazón. No cabe duda de que el mundo, nuestro país y nuestra sociedad en su conjunto está viviendo retos muy profundos y a muchos niveles. Y probablemente en el corto y mediano plazo seguiremos experimentando desafíos arduos y complejos. Pero afortunadamente tenemos el Dharma (el camino hacia la emancipación) y desde la...

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