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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


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Candradasa

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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Yashobodhi - Turning Arrows Into Flowers: Seven-point Mind Training (Audio Edition)

Join the Triratna International Practice Week 2018, our Urban Retreat you can take part in on your own time with others around the world!

The dates are 22-29 September 2018 - check out our dedicated web space for details of how to get involved at your local Centre or online – and to watch the series of talks given by Yashobodhi.

Download a Guide to Joining the International Practice Week Online

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Introducing Seven-point Mind Training and The Four Reminders

Introducing Seven-point Mind Training and The Four Reminders

From International Practice Week 2018: 'Turning Arrows Into Flowers' on Fri, 14 Sep, 2018 - 09:00

Yashobodhi is our guide for this year’s Dharma immersion online and at Triratna Centres around the world as part of the 2018 International Practice Week

To get us ready for Day 1, here we get an encouraging introduction to what the seven-point mind training has to offer anyone interested in learning to work more effectively to lessen suffering (our own and other people’s). Yashobodhi’s experience with this material shines through - as does the practical joy of engaging in this way....

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Sadayasihi

Public Ordinations at Akashavana

From Triratna News on Fri, 14 Sep, 2018 - 17:56

Public Ordinations at Akashavana

From Triratna News on Fri, 14 Sep, 2018 - 17:56

We are very pleased to announce the public ordination of the following seven women at Akashavana Retreat Centre.

Public Preceptor Punyamala:

Cait Hughes becomes Dānajotī (Pali)
Official westernised spelling: Danajoti
Name meaning: ”She whose light is generosity”
Private Preceptor: Maitrisara

Tracey Dibble becomes Prajñāśrī (Sanskrit)
Official westernised spelling: Prajnashri
Name meaning: ”She who has the radiance of wisdom”
Private Preceptor: Santasiddhi

Inge Heathfield becomes Candramaitrī (Sanskrit)
Official westernised spelling: Candramaitri
Name...

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Public Ordinations at Akashavana

From Order Connection on Fri, 14 Sep, 2018 - 17:50

Public Ordinations at Akashavana

From Order Connection on Fri, 14 Sep, 2018 - 17:50

Dear Order Members,

We are very pleased to announce the public ordination of the following seven women at Akashavana Retreat Centre.


Public Preceptor Punyamala:

Cait Hughes becomes Dānajotī (Pali)
Official westernised spelling: Danajoti
Name meaning: “She whose light is generosity”
Private Preceptor: Maitrisara

Tracey Dibble becomes Prajñāśrī (Sanskrit)
Official westernised spelling: Prajnashri
Name meaning: ”She who has the radiance of wisdom”
...

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Sadayasihi

Suvana Co-housing Project in Cambridge

From Triratna News on Wed, 12 Sep, 2018 - 10:46

Suvana Co-housing Project in Cambridge

From Triratna News on Wed, 12 Sep, 2018 - 10:46

A group of Order Members and Mitras from the Cambridge Sangha have been meeting for about nine months with the vision of creating a different kind of community.  They have formed the Suvana co-housing project - ‘Suvana’ meaning ‘happy realm’.

Tejasvini (chair of the project) writes: “We imagine living separately (own front door) but together (in the same street or square), with many other shared facilities.

It will be newly built, sustainable, low carbon footprint, the community inspired...

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The Story of the Buddha's Awakening

From Community Highlights on Wed, 12 Sep, 2018 - 00:00
The Story of the Buddha’s Awakening. Ratnaprabha came to the LBC for Buddha Day, the key festival celebrating the Buddha’s attainment of Enlightenment
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The Mystery of Human Enlightenment

From Community Highlights on Wed, 12 Sep, 2018 - 00:00
We’ve all heard of enlightenment, but what does it mean and how can we attain it? Is it even realistically possible in the midst of busy London life? Come and hear more about the great mystery and how it can transform our lives.

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