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Talks on Metta from February Men's UK and Ireland Area Order Weekend OM

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 13 Feb, 2018 - 16:45

Talks on Metta from February Men's UK and Ireland Area Order Weekend OM

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 13 Feb, 2018 - 16:45

Yashodeva and Sona gave short talks on the theme of metta on the February Men’s UK and Ireland Area Order Weekend at Padmaloka.

Sona’s talk is Order Only.
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Dharmabyte: Fear, Terror and Heroic Virtues

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 12 Feb, 2018 - 12:10

Today’s FBA Dharmabyte ”Fear, Terror, and Heroic Virtues” is an exploration of the cremation ground as a symbol of transformation. Are we ready to face our own death, and the total transformation it symbolises? From the talk “The Symbolism of the Cremation Ground and the Celestial Maidens” 

From the talk “The Symbolism of the Cremation Ground and the Celestial Maidens” by Sangharakshita given in 1971.

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What Is the Spiritual Life?

From San Francisco Buddhist Center on Sat, 10 Feb, 2018 - 00:00
This is the first talk in a four part series on Spiritual Friendship given at the San Francisco Buddhist Center. The month long series is based upon this quote from the Buddha - "Spiritual Friendship is the whole of the spiritual life." Talk 1 - What is the Spiritual Life? and what is meant by "spiritual"? Talk 2 - What is "Spiritual Friendship" and how does it differ from "ordinary friendship"? Talk 3 - How is Spiritual Friendship a path of transformation that leads to liberation? Talk 4 - What I have learned from Spiritual Friendship
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The 50th Anniversary Order Convention in Bodhgaya, India

From Triratna News on Fri, 9 Feb, 2018 - 14:34

The 50th Anniversary Order Convention in Bodhgaya, India

From Triratna News on Fri, 9 Feb, 2018 - 14:34

The 50th Anniversary Order Convention is currently underway in Bodhgaya, India.  The theme is ‘Sinhananda - The Lion’s Roar’.  Most of the Convention will be public, and content – talks, mantras, podcasts, pictures, videos, livestreams (including an Indian Classical Concert!) will be available on the dedicated space on The Buddhist Centre Online and other social media spaces.

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Indian Classical Concert - Live From India!

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 9 Feb, 2018 - 13:40

Indian Classical Concert - Live From India!

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 9 Feb, 2018 - 13:40

A live stream from Bodhgaya of Surmani Prabhakar Dhakade, renowned, exceptional violinist, entertaining the Order as part of our cultural evening… Tune in now!
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'From here to the beyond…': Studying the ‘Spiral Path’ in Early Buddhist Discourses OM

From Adhisthana on Sun, 4 Feb, 2018 - 16:43

'From here to the beyond…': Studying the ‘Spiral Path’ in Early Buddhist Discourses OM

From Adhisthana on Sun, 4 Feb, 2018 - 16:43

‘From here to the beyond…’: Studying the ‘Spiral Path’ in Early Buddhist Discourses

Led by Dhīvan and Sāgaramati

This study retreat marks the first led by the newly-initiated Triratna Scholars’ Network. The retreat will offer an opportunity to go behind the scenes, as it were, of Sangharakshita’s presentation of the Dharma, to look at the sources and texts connected with the ’Spiral Path’. We will examine closely the sources of this teaching in early Buddhist discourses and beyond, in relation the core teaching of...
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New Retreat Series from Taraloka: A Path to Insight

From Community Highlights on Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 - 11:30

Prasadavati gives clear, engaging and impassioned talks taking us through the Satipatthana Sutta. In this full exploration of how to apply mindfulness practice in meditation and our lives, her depth of lived experience and love of Satipatthana shines through. Talks given on an intensive meditation retreat for women who have asked for ordination in 2017 in Taraloka.
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Re-launch of the Order Metta Bhavana

From Order Connection on Wed, 7 Feb, 2018 - 16:45

Re-launch of the Order Metta Bhavana

From Order Connection on Wed, 7 Feb, 2018 - 16:45

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We want to tell you about a special event this weekend at the end of the International Convention in Bodh Gaya. We are going to “re-launch” the Order Metta Bhavana.

We would like to suggest the Order Metta Bhavana
is done at 8am on the first Sunday of the month.

Traditionally the time for the Order Metta has been at 4 or 5 pm on a Saturday afternoon. After consultation...
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Can-Can Cancer Dancer — Interview with Devamitra

From Community Highlights on Thu, 8 Feb, 2018 - 11:56

Can-Can Cancer Dancer — Interview with Devamitra

From Community Highlights on Thu, 8 Feb, 2018 - 11:56

Last summer Charlotte Lawes, a mitra at the LBC, interviewed Devamitra about his ongoing experiences of living with cancer.  Devamitra has been writing a blog called ‘Can Can Cancer Dancer’ initially to ensure that he did not lose touch with a valuable opportunity for Dharmic reflection, but also so that others might benefit from hearing about his experiences.

The interview touches on the themes of beauty,  solitude and Devamitra’s thoughts on the future.

You can also read an article Charlotte wrote in May, ...
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What Meditation Means to Me

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Fri, 9 Feb, 2018 - 00:00
Three Order Members give short talks about the part that meditation plays in their Buddhist practice.
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