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Can Can Cancer Dancer 2

From Stories From the Past and Present (Looking to the Future) on Sun, 25 Jun, 2017 - 18:57

Can Can Cancer Dancer 2

From Stories From the Past and Present (Looking to the Future) on Sun, 25 Jun, 2017 - 18:57

2 Chemo Limbo — Impact

In late 1968, Michael Geliot came to my college to direct the final production for the third-year students, one of whom was me. He had just resigned as artistic director of the Traverse Theatre Company in Edinburgh and was about to take over an equivalent position at the Welsh National Opera. He already had a reputation for being an exciting, though highly controversial, director.

            When we gathered with him for the first session,...
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Bhante on Blake: Dakini as Sangha

From Shabda Articles on Sun, 25 Jun, 2017 - 11:56

This article is part of a project to explore the way Bhante has drawn on the writings of William Blake to teach the Dharma in the west. In this article, I’ve drawn together all the references Bhante has made to William Blake where he is drawing a very particular comparison of Blake’s Emanation to the vajrayana teaching of the Dakini as esoteric Sangha refuge. The overview contains a brief description of how Blake’s emanation mediates communication followed by a summary of...

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Last few days to go of BAM 2017!

From Buddhist Action on Sat, 24 Jun, 2017 - 18:29

Last few days to go of BAM 2017!

From Buddhist Action on Sat, 24 Jun, 2017 - 18:29

There have been so many events on at our Triratna Buddhist Centres and Groups, and in other Buddhist traditions too - it has been most inspiring to read about the many different ways we have engaged, discussed and shared about some of the particular ethical issues  and dilemmas that face us in the 21st century. 

There are still some days to go - if you haven’t got round to writing about an action that took place at your Centre/Group, or want to...
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Three main talks ....

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Sat, 24 Jun, 2017 - 17:34

Three main talks ....

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Sat, 24 Jun, 2017 - 17:34

Every morning on the Friday, Saturday and the Sunday of the International Gathering we will come together in the main shrine marquee and be invited to listen, explore, and be inspired by talks from on the theme of 

Our Future Dharma: What The World Needs Now

What have we got to offer the world for the next 50 years?!

Over 50 years  our Triratna Buddhist Community has developed into an international spiritual community with a distinctive vision and a wealth of experience of Dharma practice. At...
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All you need is … to change your life!

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Sat, 24 Jun, 2017 - 17:10

All you need is … to change your life!

From Triratna International Gathering 2017 - What The World Needs Now on Sat, 24 Jun, 2017 - 17:10

The latest offering at the International Gathering is a workshop led by Jinavamsa, with Priyadaka and Taradakini from and for the Abhayaratna Trust: they say about this workshop it will be “An inspiring blend of talk, reflection, meditation and music. Followed by refreshments and chat with the Abhayaratna Trust team”.

The workshop will be repeated, so you are welcome to come to either the Friday or the Saturday afternoon workshop! They might do a different offering on the Sunday …...
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BAM in Manchester, UK

From Buddhist Action on Fri, 23 Jun, 2017 - 15:51
  • Robin and Janet working on the BAM art project
  • Flashmob Meditation

BAM in Manchester, UK

From Buddhist Action on Fri, 23 Jun, 2017 - 15:51

Here in Manchester we’ve had several talks connected to Buddhist Action Month. As part of our regular ‘Triratna Night sangha gathering, we heard Arthaketu and Satyamuni describe the benefits and experience of living differently and working together on Buddhafield North retreats. 

The following week there was a Flashmob Meditation in the city centre, promoting the values of peace and connection with others. This felt particularly apt after  the recent bombing in Manchester.

Then Sthirajyoti and others talked about their experience of working in team...
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BAM at Sydney Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action on Fri, 23 Jun, 2017 - 12:16

BAM at Sydney Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action on Fri, 23 Jun, 2017 - 12:16

Buddhist Action Month is also happening at the Sydney Buddhist Centre where there is an ongoing impressive engagement with environmental concerns and climate change matters  - part of their practice is helping to #StopAdani - the Australian government’s support for a coal mine at the expense of funding renewables. 

Read more about it here - sadhu!! 


 
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BAM on the Beach - Wellington Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action on Fri, 23 Jun, 2017 - 04:44
  • Rubbish from Owhiro Bay Beach
  • Making Owhiro Bay a little more beautiful

BAM on the Beach - Wellington Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action on Fri, 23 Jun, 2017 - 04:44

Last Sunday afternoon members of the WBC Sangha got together to pick up litter at Owhiro Bay, followed by a cup of tea at David’s.
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The Divine Abodes - the upeksha bhavana

From Exeter Triratna Group on Thu, 22 Jun, 2017 - 20:32

The Divine Abodes - the upeksha bhavana

From Exeter Triratna Group on Thu, 22 Jun, 2017 - 20:32

We are continuing our exploration of the body of practices collectively known as the brahma viharas or the Four Immeasurables, and this last Wednesday we spent some time practicing and talking about the upekka bhavana   - the development of equanimity, ” when a mind imbued with metta applies itself to looking at the nature of existence”   - ” a loving and insightful responses based on applying pratitya samutpada [ the law of conditionality] so as to illuminate how...
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Refuge - A Film From 1972

From Triratna@50 on Thu, 22 Jun, 2017 - 18:15

Refuge - A Film From 1972

From Triratna@50 on Thu, 22 Jun, 2017 - 18:15

Something for anyone who enjoyed ‘Gyproc and Flares - Sukhavati in the 1970s’…

“Refuge” is a film made by Victress Hitchcock and Steven Burckhardt. Locations in and around London: Keffolds, Pundarika, Aryatara.

Here’s what Kamalashila said about the film back in 2013:

“This is how it was - and in many ways, is still. 1972, the year I discovered Triratna. Beautifully made with fascinating clips of such luminaries as Subhuti, Dhammadinna, Graham Sowter, Nagabodhi, Vajradaka and...

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