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When the Bubble Bursts

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 00:00
In this Dharma Day talk, Dharmaprabha explores how to find a response to the political earthquake of Brexit. She looks at teachings from the Diamond Sutra to find a fresh perspective on her response to the events.
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My Life and Dr Ambedkar

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 00:00
Chandrabodhi talks about his life and work, and the influence of Dr Ambedkar. Given at Sangha night, North London Buddhist Centre.
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The Mandala of the Five Buddhas

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 00:00
An introduction to the mandala of the five Buddhas, starting a series of talks on that theme. Given at Sangha night, North London Buddhist Centre.
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When the Bubble Bursts

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 00:00
In this Dharma Day talk, Dharmaprabha explores how to find a response to the political earthquake of Brexit. She looks at teachings from the Diamond Sutra to find a fresh perspective on her response to the events.
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Resignation of Varaprabha

From Order Connection on Mon, 26 Sep, 2016 - 17:42
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Resignation of Varaprabha

From Order Connection on Mon, 26 Sep, 2016 - 17:42

Dear members of the Order,

Sangharakshita has asked me to share with you that he has accepted the resignation of Dharmacharini Varaprabha.  In his response to her personal resignation letter to him he has said:

“Dear Varaprabha, 

Thank you for your recent letter. I am very sorry to learn of your decision to resign from the Order, but In view of your situation and your feelings about your membership I have no alternative but...
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3 ordinations in New Zealand September 2016

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 26 Sep, 2016 - 15:17
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3 ordinations in New Zealand September 2016

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 26 Sep, 2016 - 15:17

Three Ordinations in New Zealand

Varadevi and Dharmanandi are delighted to announce the names of three new Dharmacharinis.

Public Preceptor Varadevi

Andrea Gill becomes Ujjalamati
(Pali -  all short vowels)
Private Preceptor:  Dharmanandi
Meaning of name:  She whose mind is radiant

Public Preceptor Dharmanandi

Kate  Drury becomes ...
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51 Mental Events - for the Mind in Harmony course

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Mon, 26 Sep, 2016 - 00:01

Mind in Harmony course September 25-October 30.

For those of you interested in Maps and Compasses, here is the map of the 51 mental states that I passed around today. We won’t be using the whole map in this course, but for those of you who like such things, I’m happy to share it.

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From Adversity to Gratitude - and Beyond

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Mon, 26 Sep, 2016 - 00:00
“I teach suffering and its end,” the Buddha once replied when asked what he taught. Devamitra examines the deeper optimism so easily overlooked in this simple answer and explores the importance of making the most of adversity.
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Week I: Mind in Harmony - References

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 25 Sep, 2016 - 23:57

Week I: Mind in Harmony - References

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 25 Sep, 2016 - 23:57

Thank you to those who attended this morning’s community gathering, week one of Mind in Harmony. It was a pleasure to meet you all. As promised, here are a few resources that I mentioned today.

Mindfulness and the Mind, Dh. Subhuti, Madhyamavani, Issue 8, 2003

What is Mind? By Dhammadinna, 2001 Recorded talk given at the Triratna Buddhist Order Convention, 2001. Available on Free Buddhist Audio.

Know Your Mind, Sangharakhita, Windhorse Publications, 1998.

Mind in Harmony, Subhuti, Windhorse Publications, 2015.

The suggested ‘homework’ I have for this week...
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Resignation of Padmapriya

From Order Connection on Sun, 25 Sep, 2016 - 15:17

Resignation of Padmapriya

From Order Connection on Sun, 25 Sep, 2016 - 15:17

Dear Order members,

Padmapriya wrote to me recently, as his Public Preceptor, resigning from the Triratna Buddhist Order. After some further discussion with Padmapriya and others, I have formally accepted his resignation. Padmapriya is from Surrey, UK and was ordained at Guhyaloka in June of 2008. We wish Padmapriya well in the future. His resignation letter is included below.

With metta,
Saddhaloka
 

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It has been clear for sometime that sooner or later resigning from the Triratna would come to pass....

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