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Authority, Reputation, and the Order

From Shabda Articles on Sat, 29 Sep, 2018 - 12:44

Authority, Reputation, and the Order

From Shabda Articles on Sat, 29 Sep, 2018 - 12:44

I was going to post this under Vajradakini’s thread on Expulsion, particularly in light of some comments by Aranyaka. But I’ve decided to start a new thread because I don’t really address the issue of expulsion, so much as the kinds of sociological models that are applicable to our Order and the role of the Preceptors in our movement. 

The idea that Max Weber’s model of authority applies to the Order is fallacious. I’ve read a couple of...
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Follow up on the International Practice Week

From International Practice Week 2018: 'Turning Arrows Into Flowers' on Sat, 29 Sep, 2018 - 06:00

Follow up on the International Practice Week

From International Practice Week 2018: 'Turning Arrows Into Flowers' on Sat, 29 Sep, 2018 - 06:00

The International Practice Week is drawing to a close! 

Don’t forget that you can continue to watch or listen to the talks at a later stage. Yashobodhi has provided this helpful resource with the Seven Point Mind Turning, and the 59 lojong slogans which you can consult again to remind you.  You can also consult our guide for ideas around ritually marking the end of the week.

Watch all Yashobodhi’s talks...
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Freedom and persuasion in the attention economy

From Western Buddhist Review on Sat, 8 Sep, 2018 - 11:32
  • Stand Out of Our Light cover

Freedom and persuasion in the attention economy

From Western Buddhist Review on Sat, 8 Sep, 2018 - 11:32

We’re delighted to present a review by Akasapriya of an important new book of philosophical reflection on the effects of contemporary social media:

James Williams, Stand Out of our Light

Cambridge University Press, 2018, pb £13, or available as a free ebook

Readers of Vaddhaka’s book The Buddha on Wall Street (reviewed here) may recall that he dedicated a chapter to the attention economy. The term refers to the various ways in which internet-based companies make money, often indirectly, from the users of their services. Stand...
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Welcome to Gandhāra

From Western Buddhist Review on Fri, 21 Sep, 2018 - 16:12

Welcome to Gandhāra

From Western Buddhist Review on Fri, 21 Sep, 2018 - 16:12

We present here a review by Dhīvan and Kulamitra of an important new book for the study of early Buddhist literature and history:

Richard Salomon

The Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhāra: An Introduction with Selected Translations

Wisdom Publications, Somerville, MA, 2018, pb $29.95

review by Dhīvan, with a contribution by Kulamitra

In 1994, a clay pot containing ancient birch-bark scrolls appeared on the antiquities market in Pakistan, and was acquired by the British Library. Richard Salomon was one of the first scholars to inspect these fragile scrolls,...
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5 Years of The Buddhist Centre Online: #9 Sound and Vision

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 24 Sep, 2018 - 12:01
  • Sanghadhara from Clear Vision Trust filming during the 2017 International Gathering
  • Pride 2018 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, US - photo taken as part of diversity article for The Buddhist Centre Online
  • Saddhanandi and Sangharakshita with a special cake to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Triratna Buddhist Order in April 2018
  • Poolside Puja at the Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention in Suryavana Retreat Centre, Valencia in July 2018
  • Adhisthana Shrine for Buddha Day 2018
  • First Triratna ordinations held at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, India in February 2018
  • The first Mainland Europe Young Buddhist Convention was held in Berlin in 2017
  • The Public Ordination of seven Mexican women was livestreamed in April 2017
  • Indian Dharmacharinis dressed up for Sangharakshita's birthday during Women's Order Convention in Adhisthana, 2016
  • The farewell puja for Windhorse Evolution - closing after 35 years of trading - in March 2015
  • Eight Verses for Training the Mind: Dharma study during the 2018 International Council meeting in Bhaja, India
  • Amitasuri and Ambaravajri collected clothing, which they drove to the refugee camp at Calais, northern France, in Amitasuri’s van in September 2015, as part of a Buddhist response to the European Refugee Crisis
  • An outdoor shrine during Buddhafield 208
  • Ratnakumar (from India) and Upekshanandi (from Poland) shared their vision and aspiration for the next 50 years of the Order during the International Order Convention in February 2018
  • Scenes from the opening ceremony of the newly renovated Vajrasana Retreat Centre (owned by the London Buddhist Centre) in 2016
  • A group shot from the International Buddhist Youth Convention in India 2016
  • Abhayagita at the 2015 Pan-American Convention
  • Vidyadevi with the first newsletter during opening of Sangharakshita library in 2015
  • Muditasri leading meditation during the 2016 International Order Convention in Wymondham, UK
  • First online Mitra Ceremony 2016 - Candradasa conducts the Mitra ceremony of Brian Groves in the Brighton Buddhist Centre

5 Years of The Buddhist Centre Online: #9 Sound and Vision

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 24 Sep, 2018 - 12:01

“Now Buddhism.. uses both of these languages [the language of concepts and the language of images]… And both of these languages are of equal importance. One of these languages, that is to say the language of concepts, this appeals more to the conscious mind, to our conscious rational intelligence. But the other language, the language of images, which is much more concrete, much more vivid, much more...
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The Tara Sanctuary and Natural Burial Ground

From Buddhist Centre Features on Wed, 26 Sep, 2018 - 12:33

“Nature is, in itself, a healing environment”. 

During the 2018 Combined Order Weekend in Adhisthana, Dayajoti talks about a newly forming project - the Tara Sanctuary and Natural Burial Ground which has a vision of creating a beautiful ecological burial ground and retreat site. Here she speaks about the what the natural burial movement is about, the links between nature, death and the land, how it connects with Buddhist practice and where the project is currently at.

Find out more about the Tara...
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50 Years, 50 Voices: Amalavajra and Jayaraja (Highlights)

From Buddhist Voices on Wed, 26 Sep, 2018 - 19:15

It’s a practice for the fundraiser and it’s a practice for the potential donor… a sort-of cremation ground in the Padmasambhava sense.
Amalavajra
 

It’s kind-of like I’m definitely feeling like I’m Santa Claus…
Jayaraja

Amalavajra’s Annals

In 1968 I was not even a gleam in my Dad’s eye, because he wasn’t to meet my Mum for another two years, on a ferry to a twenty-something villa holiday in Sicily.

In 1978 I was five years old and had spent half my life...
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Fundraising Concert in support of Triratna Order members

From Triratna News on Fri, 28 Sep, 2018 - 16:05

Fundraising Concert in support of Triratna Order members

From Triratna News on Fri, 28 Sep, 2018 - 16:05

Join the Abhayaratna Trust for an exciting 10th Anniversary Concert that brings together some of the finest classical and jazz musicians in the Triratna Community on Saturday 27th October in the Cambridge Buddhist Centre from 7pm to 9pm!

Be serenaded by Ratnadhya’s Schubert; inspired by Manidhara singing some of Sangharakashita’s poems, accompanied by composer and pianist Akashadeva. Then be thoroughly entertained by Ratnadhya’s gifted musical parodies, before being stirred by Yashodaka’s five piece jazz group...
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Ratnaprabha Becomes Chair of the North London Buddhist Centre

From Triratna News on Fri, 28 Sep, 2018 - 12:14
  • Ritual to mark Ratnaprabha as the new chair of the North London Buddhist Centre
  • Padmasambhava Day shrine
  • Ratnaprabha
  • The ceremonial vajra

Ratnaprabha Becomes Chair of the North London Buddhist Centre

From Triratna News on Fri, 28 Sep, 2018 - 12:14

Sunday the 16th September at the North London Buddhist Centre was multifaceted:
* Celebrating Padmasambhava Day,
* Holding four Mitra ceremonies (Afra, Charlie, Laura and Remi),
* Rejoicing in the outgoing chair, Visuddhimati,
* And inaugurating Ratnaprabha as the new chair.

Look out for the ceremonial Vajra (a brass thunderbolt symbolising transformation).

Ratnaprabha will kick off with a series of public lectures on Saturday mornings at 11:30, inspired by the Buddha’s teaching to the Fire Worshippers, “The World is...
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Opportunity at the North London Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 28 Sep, 2018 - 11:40

Opportunity at the North London Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 28 Sep, 2018 - 11:40

The North London Buddhist Centre is looking for a new member to join an established and effective team running their beautiful, well-located and flourishing Centre.

You will be involved in a range of responsibilities such as fundraising, reception and cleaning duties as well as helping with administration and event preparation and possibly bookkeeping.  

The role is for 4 days a week (28 hours) and initially limited for 6 months.

We are looking for people committed to their practice within Triratna. Joining the Centre team provides the...

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