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Buddhism and Islam - New Writing from Sangharakshita

From Community Highlights on Fri, 10 Aug, 2018 - 14:43

Buddhism and Islam - New Writing from Sangharakshita

From Community Highlights on Fri, 10 Aug, 2018 - 14:43

Starting in his teenage years by reading three translations of the Koran, Sangharakshita has long taken an interest in the cultural, philosophical and mystical sides of Islam, and in 1982 he led a seminar on Al-Ghazali’s The Duties of Brotherhood in Islam. In this article, written in July 2018, he reflects on this earlier interest, with further thoughts about contact today between Buddhists and Muslims, post ‘9/11’.

This piece is open to all and can be read on Sangharakshita’s website: ...

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Sangharakshita's diary

From Triratna News on Fri, 10 Aug, 2018 - 14:24

Sangharakshita's diary

From Triratna News on Fri, 10 Aug, 2018 - 14:24

Sthanashraddha is Bhante’s secretary. He writes from AdhisthanaUK:

“Rain is falling at Adhisthana! Usually this would be nothing out of the ordinary, however it’s been nearly two months since we had any actual rain, having gone through one of the hottest sunny dry spells I’ve seen in many years. So, yes, the rain is falling and has been now for most of the last couple of days, long constant refreshing showers, which the gardens and plants...

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The Buddhist Way: New Book Published

From Triratna News on Fri, 10 Aug, 2018 - 12:08

The Buddhist Way: New Book Published

From Triratna News on Fri, 10 Aug, 2018 - 12:08

Nagapriya, the chairperson of the Cuernavaca Buddhist Centre, and also a member of the Spanish Translations Board, has recently published a short introduction to Buddhism called The Buddhist Way.  

Nagapriya is the author of two other books, published by Windhorse Publications: Exploring Karma and Rebirth (2004) and Visions of Mahayana Buddhism (2009).

Buy a copy of The Buddhist Way

Find out more about Cuernavaca

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The honeymoon’s over...

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 10 Aug, 2018 - 10:21

The honeymoon’s over...

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 10 Aug, 2018 - 10:21

Prajnaketu talks with Chris and Ramesh about the ups and downs of week three of their Karuna appeal - with some lovely stories from the doors.

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Aryaloka Computer Education, India

From Community Highlights on Wed, 8 Aug, 2018 - 17:24

Aryaloka Computer Education, India

From Community Highlights on Wed, 8 Aug, 2018 - 17:24

The Aryaloka Computer Education Project in India aims to fulfil the vision of Dr Ambedkar: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity in which everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, regardless of their background. In line with that vision they offer computer education, personal development, English and self-defence training and particularly work with women as the education and job prospects of girls and women are low in India.  Two women, Priyal Kishor Ukey and Swati Shamrao Kawle, share how the Aryaloka Computer Education Project made...

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Kalyanaloka: Buddhist and Tea Retreat Centre

From Triratna News on Wed, 8 Aug, 2018 - 16:36

Kalyanaloka: Buddhist and Tea Retreat Centre

From Triratna News on Wed, 8 Aug, 2018 - 16:36

A new retreat centre practicing in the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community was inaugurated in June during a summer solstice ritual.  Kalyanaloka, based in Brighton, held a special ritual, led by Subhadassi, chairperson of the nearby Brighton Buddhist Centre, which included a tea ceremony, a practice which is central to this retreat centre. 
 
Kalyanaloka’s location is unusual for a retreat centre: it is situated on the outskirts of Brighton, about a thirty minute walk...

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International Practice Week: make your Dharma Doors poster!

From European Chairs' Assembly on Wed, 8 Aug, 2018 - 14:10

Many thanks to Sanghadhara for creating this Dharma Doors mega-poster for the International Practice Week: Turning Arrows Into Flowers (22-29 September 2018)

You’ll see 2 options, one for A4 paper size, one for ‘Letter’ as used in the USA etc. The pdf has 8 pages, each with the front doors of 6 Triratna Centres, and which join together to form a lovely symbol of our international Sangha (see IPW overview picture).

To reduce dukkha, please bear in mind:

print in colour
don’t print double-sided - it...

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Upcoming Ordinations at Adhisthana

From Order Connection on Mon, 6 Aug, 2018 - 20:34

Upcoming Ordinations at Adhisthana

From Order Connection on Mon, 6 Aug, 2018 - 20:34

Dear Order Members,

We are delighted to announce that the following seven women will receive their ordinations into the Triratna Buddhist Order during a nine-day retreat at Adhisthana Retreat Centre. 

Their Private Ordinations will take place on Friday 10th August and their Public Ordinations (by invitation only), on Sunday 12th August at 2pm.

The women are:  

Clare Moore - from Cambridge
Ellen Hewitt - from Cambridge 
Alyssa Fradenberg - from New York
Annette Clarke - from...

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Talks from Buddhafield Festival 2018

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 6 Aug, 2018 - 11:23

Talks from Buddhafield Festival 2018

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 6 Aug, 2018 - 11:23

Here are all the Triratna talks from this year’s Buddhafield Festival. The theme of the Festival was ’The Dance of Life and Death’.

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India Dhamma Trust Advocates

India Dhamma Trust Advocates (group)

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Sun, 5 Aug, 2018 - 16:11

A group for those who wish to maintain awareness of the work of India Dhamma Trust and the Dharma work it supports in India. Its members are invited to maintain the profile of India Dhamma Trust at their local Buddhist Centres and beyond.

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