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Resources for International Practice Week: 22-29 September

From International Practice Week 2018: 'Turning Arrows Into Flowers' on Wed, 12 Sep, 2018 - 12:02

Turning Arrows Into Flowers

This world-wide international practice week is based on the image of the Buddha on the cusp of his Enlightenment, at the point when Mara attacks him with all he’s got - but the Buddha does not react with anger, hatred, defensiveness but instead sits in complete peace and openness: the arrows, abuse & weapons hurled at him drift down around him as harmless flower petals.

In essence, the message to be communicated is: this is what we need to...

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Guide to Taking Part in the International Practice Week Online	477.5 KB
Poster of Mara attacking the Buddha	586.23 KB
Big banner/poster in A4 format	14.06 MB
Big banner/poster in Letter format (for USA etc)	14.35 MB
Overview picture of the big banner/poster	559.47 KB
Helpful guide to running a local urban retreat	10.94 MB
List of Triratna Centres	95.59 KB
Yashobodhi's text for 7-point Mind Training	56.91 KB

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...

tejadhamma

Aryajaya's talk at Nagpur in Order Day OM

From Triratna Bauddha Mahasangha, Nagpur (North) on Sun, 9 Sep, 2018 - 22:01

Aryajaya's talk at Nagpur in Order Day OM

From Triratna Bauddha Mahasangha, Nagpur (North) on Sun, 9 Sep, 2018 - 22:01

Dear All Order Members,

We are glad to upload this video of Aryajaya’s talk who visited Nagpur and joined Order Day where she given talk on Sangha and the spirit of Avalokiteshvara at Nagaloka Shrine.

On this occasion Aryaketu translated Aryajaya, Meditation and Puja led by Sugatadharini, Master of Ceremony by Jnanvajri, Sevenfold Puja by Tejadhamma and Vote of Thanks by Bodhipadma.

Read more about Aryajaya's talk at Nagpur in Order Day

Dhivan Thomas Jones

Freedom and persuasion in the attention economy

From Western Buddhist Review on Sat, 8 Sep, 2018 - 11:32

Freedom and persuasion in the attention economy

From Western Buddhist Review on Sat, 8 Sep, 2018 - 11:32

We’re delighted to present a review by Akasapriya of an important new book of philosophical reflection on the effects of contemporary social media:

James Williams, Stand Out of our Light

Cambridge University Press, 2018, pb £13, or available as a free ebook

Readers of Vaddhaka’s book The Buddha on Wall Street (reviewed here) may recall that he dedicated a chapter to the attention economy. The term refers to the various ways in which internet-based companies make money, often indirectly, from the users of their services. Stand...

tejadhamma

Pilgrim's generosity helped project

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Thu, 6 Sep, 2018 - 12:54

Pilgrim's generosity helped project

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Thu, 6 Sep, 2018 - 12:54

The social work is an expression of Buddhist practices. PTP Nagpur is reaching out in various slums and remote area to address the social issues. At present we are working in 2 district named Nagpur and Bhandara through our Learning Club projects. Through...

Candradasa

50 Years, 50 Voices: Jnanadakini (Highlights)

From Buddhist Voices on Tue, 4 Sep, 2018 - 17:39

Immediately I said yes, and then I thought, ‘Oh, wow, it’s Venezuela… it’s almost like war!’ I didn’t know what kind of adventure it was going to be…

Jnanadakini’s Annals

In 1968 I was trying to understand the tragic political events in my country, Mexico, during the killing of many many students; and at the same time being moved by the Beatles song ‘All You Need Is Love’ and the Olympic games in Mexico.

In 1978 I was studying Sociology at the University, finding my individuality with leftists and...

tejadhamma

Manjushri Learning Club classes continued

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Tue, 4 Sep, 2018 - 08:23

Manjushri Learning Club classes continued

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Tue, 4 Sep, 2018 - 08:23

Manjushri Learning Club is providing an opportunity for poor children to get additional access for quality education. In Gayatrinagar slum; parents are labour and migrated who cann’t afford tuition classes fees. Manjushri Learning Club is helping their children for additional support in difficult subject.

Candradasa

An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation on the Seacoast

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sat, 1 Sep, 2018 - 17:34

An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation on the Seacoast

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sat, 1 Sep, 2018 - 17:34

Wednesdays, September 19th-October 10th, 7-8.30pm

Have you ever wanted to change your life? Maybe in small ways, maybe in big ones?

Learning or refreshing your acquaintance with the ancient, tried-and-tested techniques of Buddhist meditation is like walking through a portal into change of your own making. A certain magic is there to be found and engaged with - at your own pace, wherever you are starting out from.

Come and join us for a new short fall course of classes...

Candradasa

Being With Ourselves, Knowing Ourselves: How To Hold Our Experience In A Complicated World

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 30 Aug, 2018 - 00:48

Being With Ourselves, Knowing Ourselves: How To Hold Our Experience In A Complicated World

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 30 Aug, 2018 - 00:48

Sundays, September 2nd through September 30th, 9am-12.30pm

We’re moving into a new season again at the PBC! And this year we’ll be greeting fall and early winter by exploring the 5th aspect of the Triratna System of Practice: the aspect of Spiritual Receptivity.

Over the next 5 weeks we’ll begin our reflections with a series of Sunday community mornings looking at what it means to have and be with our experience of life – and how...

Sadayasihi

5 Years of the Buddhist Centre Online: #8 Wisdom Beyond Words

From Buddhist Centre Features on Wed, 29 Aug, 2018 - 15:30

5 Years of the Buddhist Centre Online: #8 Wisdom Beyond Words

From Buddhist Centre Features on Wed, 29 Aug, 2018 - 15:30

“The culmination of wisdom is freedom from all views. You have nothing to say. When all the answers are in your being, you have no need to keep them in your head.” - Sangharakshita (Seminar on The Door of Liberation)

The goal of Buddhism is the attainment of Enlightenment - but what is Enlightenment? One way of describing it is seeing the true nature of reality and living in accordance with that vision. An Enlightened being is free...

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