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Manjusri Mantra

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 13:06

We finished off the fourth day with a ritual that included readings in many languages and this rather beautiful, atmospheric harmonized chanting of the mantra of the Bodhisattva Manjusri, whose great sword of kindly wisdom cuts through the heart of all ignorance and confusion.

Om A Ra Pa Ca Na Dhih

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The Sikkha Project - The Story So Far...

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 12:38

The Sikkha Project - The Story So Far...

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 12:38

Here is the presentation accompanying Dhammamegha’s detailed talk on the early stages of an ambitious, exciting new project to renew and re-imagine the Triratna system of practice as a genuinely collective international endeavour…

Listen to the accompanying talk with an introduction by Dhammarati

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Dhammamegha and Dhammarati - The Sikkha Project: The History and Story So Far...

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 12:33

Dhammamegha and Dhammarati - The Sikkha Project: The History and Story So Far...

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 12:33

Dhammamegha’s detailed exposition of the early stages of an ambitious, exciting new project to renew and re-imagine the Triratna system of practice as a genuinely collective international endeavour…

Her full account of where the project is at after its early stage research is preceded by Dhammarati’s helpful account of the Sikkha Project in relation to the Triratna International Council - the hows and whys of the project got started.

Watch the accompanying presentation

Listen to a recent 15 minute interview with Dhammarati...

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Introduction to Buddhism

From Triratna Thames Valley and Reading on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 07:38

Introduction to Buddhism

From Triratna Thames Valley and Reading on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 07:38

From Tuesday 13th September we will start a new series of sessions to introduce newcomers to what Buddhism is all about.

Week 1 – What is Buddhism? A discussion of what makes Buddhism unique, introducing the Buddha. We will begin the meditation practice of Mindfulness of breathing.

Week 2 – Why meditate? Some key features of the practice of meditation and benefits of a regular practice. We will continue the Mindfulness of breathing.

Week 3 – Living as a Buddhist – an investigation of the ways in...

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Dhammarati on The History of the International Council

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 01:12

Dhammarati’s meticulous history of the Triratna International Council since its inception in 2011. If you want to understand what makes a spiritual movement tick when it has global aspirations, this is the perfect primer…

During the talk, Dhammarati played audio of Sangharakshita’s blessing to the first International Council. Listen to a recording.

Best enjoyed accompanied by this impeccably designed slideshow

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The History of the International Council

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 01:04

Dhammarati’s impeccably designed guide to the evolution of a structure that might enable a genuinely international Buddhist movement to develop and thrive… Since its inception in 2011 Dhammarati has been at the helm of the International Council. This slideshow accompanies his talk here.

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Listen to Dhammarati’s accompanying talk on the history of the International Council

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Buddhist Voices - Vidyatara

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 6 Aug, 2016 - 00:49

Vidyatara was one of the forces behind the development of the Triratna International Council after its foundation in 2011. We get a chance to catch up with her on her first return visit to the UK after moving back to Melbourne, Australia. She still carries a fierce passion for the vision of a genuinely international Buddhist movement and that comes through as we hear about aspects of her life and practice at home, back in national political work, carrying...

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Day 4 - History of the Preceptors' College

From Triratna International Council on Fri, 5 Aug, 2016 - 17:51

Day 4 - History of the Preceptors' College

From Triratna International Council on Fri, 5 Aug, 2016 - 17:51

The general history of the Preceptors’ College - the body responsible for ordinations into the Triratna Buddhist Order, produced by Saccanama for the 2016 Triratna International Council.

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Combined International Convention 2016 - Requests and Reminders

From Combined Order Convention 2016 on Fri, 5 Aug, 2016 - 02:41

Combined International Convention 2016 - Requests and Reminders

From Combined Order Convention 2016 on Fri, 5 Aug, 2016 - 02:41

Requests and reminders for those who are attending the Combined Convention at Wymondham…

If You Arrive Late

There will be information on the door of reception in Peel Hall to let you know where you are sleeping. If you are in Lady Ralph’s Hall you will need to ring the reception mobile number at 0758 208 7441 for a swipe card to open the doors.

Payment

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Triratna Highlights Newsletter - August 2016

From Community Highlights on Fri, 5 Aug, 2016 - 01:51

Triratna Highlights Newsletter - August 2016

From Community Highlights on Fri, 5 Aug, 2016 - 01:51

The August issue of the Triratna Highlights email newsletter has just been released, bringing you a roundup of some of the best content from around The Buddhist Centre Online!

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