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Vimalasara

Teachings for Uncertain Times: Barriers to Entering the Buddhist Path

From Community Highlights on Wed, 1 Feb, 2017 - 16:58
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Teachings for Uncertain Times: Barriers to Entering the Buddhist Path

From Community Highlights on Wed, 1 Feb, 2017 - 16:58

In honor of Black History Month, Tricycle is presenting a special video series, “Teachings for Uncertain Times,” featuring 13 teachers of color. 

In the first talk of the series, Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John, a teacher in the Triratna Buddhist tradition, explains how practitioners of color can face barriers to entering the Buddhist path.

“We live in times where there is a disproportionate amount of black people being killed by the police, a disproportionate number of black people incarcerated in prisons and mental institutions....
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Aryanisha

“Buddhas in my Pocket”: An Australian Buddhist pilgrimage

From Triratna News on Tue, 31 Jan, 2017 - 16:03

“Buddhas in my Pocket”: An Australian Buddhist pilgrimage

From Triratna News on Tue, 31 Jan, 2017 - 16:03

Maitripala is an Order member in Australia. When I met her a couple of years ago, she told me of her plans to embark on a pilgrimage along the east coast of Australia to volunteer for different Triratna Buddhist Groups and Centres. Wearing her kesa every day for a year, she would also hand out small Buddha figures to strangers she met along the way. Here she describes how this incredibly moving adventure has been unfolding.

Maitripala writes: “I have been given...
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Saddhammapradip

Dh. Subhuti Talk on 25th Opening Anniversary of Main Shrine

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 28 Jan, 2017 - 16:20

Dh. Subhuti Talk on 25th Opening Anniversary of Main Shrine

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 28 Jan, 2017 - 16:20

On occasion of 25th Anniversary of Main Shrine of retreat center Dh. Subhuti has given talk.
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Saddhammapradip

25th Opening Anniversary of Main Shrine of Retreat Center

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 28 Jan, 2017 - 16:12
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25th Opening Anniversary of Main Shrine of Retreat Center

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 28 Jan, 2017 - 16:12

In Ordination Process Team Convention we celebrated 25th opening Anniversary of Main Shrine of Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center. On this occasion Dh. Subhuti given talk expressing gratitude for all who has help development as well as running of retreat center. Especially Dh. Lokmitra who has started retreat center and Karuna Trust for raising fund for it.
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vajratara

Young Women's Retreat

From Tiratanaloka on Fri, 27 Jan, 2017 - 17:44

Young Women's Retreat

From Tiratanaloka on Fri, 27 Jan, 2017 - 17:44

8-11 September 2017

A chance to be with other young women (under 35) who are also training for ordination. How can we, as young women, bring the Dharma into the centre of our lives? What will our lives look like? What are the most relevant issues for us? Public Preceptor Ratnadharini is also coming to share with us the benefit of her experience of practising Buddhism from a young age.
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mokshini

Warming up for BAM: marking Triratna's 50th anniversary

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Fri, 27 Jan, 2017 - 08:07

Dear friends,

In just over 2 months our Triratna Buddhist Community will mark the 50th anniversary of its founding on April 6th, 1967.  I hope many of you will be able to join in with your Sangha at your nearest larger Centre for the day for the celebrations.  ​
 
All over the world Triratna Centres and Groups will gather to celebrate and many will already have developed plans for the day. 
However, in addition to meeting and practising with friends...

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karunadhi

Young Women's Retreat

From Tiratanaloka on Thu, 26 Jan, 2017 - 17:46

Young Women's Retreat

From Tiratanaloka on Thu, 26 Jan, 2017 - 17:46

8th -11th September 2017

 
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Nandavajra

Triratna’s European Chairs’ Assembly seeks new Safeguarding officer

From European Chairs' Assembly on Thu, 26 Jan, 2017 - 10:11

Triratna’s European Chairs’ Assembly seeks new Safeguarding officer

From European Chairs' Assembly on Thu, 26 Jan, 2017 - 10:11

Triratna’s European Chairs’ Assembly seeks new Safeguarding officer

We are looking for an Order member to carry on the development of Safeguarding policy and practice begun by Munisha in 2013.

This is an opportunity to join a happy and successful team, and to play an extremely helpful role in the life of Triratna: you will work as an extension of the European Chairs’ Assembly’s Development team, under the team leadership of Nandavajra and supported by Munisha. Ensuring co-ordination across Triratna, you will also work...
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Centre Team

Finding Your Way...

Wed, 25 Jan, 2017 - 19:21
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Shrijnana

Aryaloka seeks an Office Manager

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 24 Jan, 2017 - 14:55

Aryaloka seeks an Office Manager

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 24 Jan, 2017 - 14:55

Office Manager Vacancy at Aryaloka Buddhist Center

Summary: This is a part time (20 hrs per week) administrative position requiring experience with Microsoft Office and social media. The position is based at Aryaloka in Newmarket, NH, with some flextime options available. Anticipated start date is mid-late February.

Job responsibilities:

1. Manage set up for classes, retreats, and other events, including communicating with students and teachers, organizing registration information, and setting up the facility.

2. Manage event publicity, including web-based, email, print, and social media promotion.

3. Answer phones and...

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