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Opening to Amazement and Joy as a Condition for Insight

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 20 Sep, 2018 - 14:09

Opening to Amazement and Joy as a Condition for Insight

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 20 Sep, 2018 - 14:09

Week 4 of Our Fall Series: Being With Ourselves, Knowing Ourselves – How To Hold Our Experience In A Complicated World

Sunday, September 23, 9.30am-12pm
This week we will continue our exploration of Spiritual Receptivity as part of our new season for fall at the PBC. Shraddhavani is our host and guide this week as we approach the whole practice of spiritual openness from a different angle. So often we speak of training our...

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Satyalila

50 Years, 50 Voices: Megha (Highlights)

From Buddhist Voices on Thu, 20 Sep, 2018 - 03:17

I knew I needed to have people who could reflect back, if I neglected what it was that I might need, as well as what the situation needed.

Megha’s Annals

In 1968 I was 15 years old, at secondary school, sitting the first major exams at the end of that year. Living with my younger sister, parents and two pets in a valley-suburb 10 miles from Wellington, New Zealand.

In 1978 I was in the middle year of Occupational Therapy training in the Wellington area. I’d...

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Sadayasihi

International Practice Week starts this Weekend

From Triratna News on Wed, 19 Sep, 2018 - 18:09

International Practice Week starts this Weekend

From Triratna News on Wed, 19 Sep, 2018 - 18:09

The International Practice Week starts this Saturday 22nd September! The theme for the week is ‘turning arrows into flowers’ - exploring how to transform reactivity into creativity.

Yashobodhi from the West London Buddhist Centre has recorded a series of talks specifically for the International Practice Week exploring the Seven-Point Mind Turning Reflections.

Watch all Yashobodhi’s talks for International Practice Week

Listen to the audio recordings of the series

You can join in online (as...

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Ordinations at Aryaloka, U.S.

From Triratna News on Mon, 17 Sep, 2018 - 10:36

Ordinations at Aryaloka, U.S.

From Triratna News on Mon, 17 Sep, 2018 - 10:36

We are very pleased to announce that on Sunday, September 16th, 2018, at Aryaloka Buddhist Centre in the United States, the following two people had their public ordinations.

Diane Palaces becomes Maitrivati (Sanskrit)
Name meaning: ”She who has a Garden of Loving Kindness”
Private Preceptor: Dayalocana
Public Preceptor: Karunadevi

Barry Timmerman becomes Dharmasukta (Sanskrit)
Name meaning: ”Song of praise for the Dharma”
Private Preceptor: Surakshita
Public Preceptor: Nagabodhi

SADHUSADHUSADHU!

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Public Ordinations at Aryaloka

From Order Connection on Mon, 17 Sep, 2018 - 01:06

Public Ordinations at Aryaloka

From Order Connection on Mon, 17 Sep, 2018 - 01:06

Dear Order Members,

We are very pleased to announce that on Sunday, September 16th, 2018, at Aryaloka Buddhist Center in the United States, the following two people had their public ordinations…

Diane Palaces becomes Maitrivati (Sanskrit)
Name meaning: ”She who has a Garden of Loving Kindness”
Private Preceptor: Dayalocana
Public Preceptor: Karunadevi

Barry Timmerman becomes Dharmasukta (Sanskrit)
Name meaning: ”Song of praise for the Dharma”
Private Preceptor: Surakshita
Public Preceptor: Nagabodhi

Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu!!

Much metta,
Karunadevi

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Priyadasa

Forthcoming Ordinations at Guhyaloka

From Order Connection on Sun, 16 Sep, 2018 - 22:00

Forthcoming Ordinations at Guhyaloka

From Order Connection on Sun, 16 Sep, 2018 - 22:00

Dear Order Members,

This year’s one-month ordination retreat at Guhyaloka includes men from around the world - from Turkey, Mexico, India, Scotland, England, Australia, The Netherlands, Estonia, and Ireland.

The private ordinations will begin on Monday 24th September and the public ordinations will take place during a ceremony which starts at 12:00 Spanish time (GMT+2) on Saturday 29th September. The following twelve men will be ordained:

  • Kenny Squire
  • Eamonn Lawlor
  • Marcel Wolfkamp
  • Bob Pluijter
  • Robert John Bell
  • Daibhidh Grannd
  • Juan Carlos Martinez
  • Mauricio Garcia
  • Ivo Fridolin
  • Gabriel Tona
  • Onur Pinar
  • Sachin Bhongadee

With metta,
Priyadasa

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Padmakumara

Bodhicitta Puja - I'm looking for a copy ...

From Threads on Sun, 16 Sep, 2018 - 21:53

Bodhicitta Puja - I'm looking for a copy ...

From Threads on Sun, 16 Sep, 2018 - 21:53

Can anyone help?

Padmakumara

padmakumara5 [at] gmail.com

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Sona

Notice about memorial service for Lokamdhara

From Order Connection on Sun, 16 Sep, 2018 - 16:42

Notice about memorial service for Lokamdhara

From Order Connection on Sun, 16 Sep, 2018 - 16:42

Dear Order Members,

As you will have previously heard, Lokamdhara died on 10th September. I will be conducting a memorial ceremony for him at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, Norfolk on Thursday 25th October 2018. All order members, mitras and friends and family are warmly welcomed to celebrate Lokamdhara’s life.

Programme:

  • Shrine room open from 12.30pm. Please don’t arrive before 12.15
  • 1.00 - 1.55 - Short meditation, short puja, readings, chanting.
  • 1.55 - 2.15 - Break
  • 2.15 - 4.00 - Celebrating Lokamdhara’s life


There will be light...

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50 Years, 50 Voices: Amoghasiddhi (Highlights)

From Buddhist Voices on Tue, 11 Sep, 2018 - 17:28

I don’t want to do any job anywhere. I just want to devote myself, a little money will do. And this is what I really want.

Amoghasiddhi’s Annals

In 1968 I was six years old studying in first standard in Nagpur.

In 1978 I was involved with the social organisation called Samata Sainik Dal, which was founded by Dr Ambedkar it means equality volunteers organisation.

In 1988 I came in contact with the Sangha. I started organising Dhamma talks and attending Dhamma classes. In the same year I started...

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