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Devon Triratna Beach Clean for BAM

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Mon, 30 May, 2016 - 15:00
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Devon Triratna Beach Clean for BAM

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Mon, 30 May, 2016 - 15:00

Hi all,

This year for BAM we are once again going to be Beach Cleaning, to remove as much plastic as we can from Dawlish Warren, on Saturday 25th June, meet car park 2pm.

As part of the connecting with community theme, we are also going to be having a talk on how to be of help and support to our local homeless people.

And we aree going out onto the streets to meditate in Exeter on 4th June, meeting 10.30 - 12 in the plaza...
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Peace meditation resources

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Mon, 30 May, 2016 - 11:12

If you are considering doing a public meditation for peace, here some resources you are free to use, adapt, change in any way you wish. With parliament planning to decide this year whether to spend £100 billion on renewing the UK’s nuclear weapons’ system, Sangharakshita’s call for peaceful action for nuclear disarmament seems more relevant than ever  (link to his talk in the idea document).

It might be nice for all those holding a sit to share their event on Facebook as well...

File NameSize
Drawing with metta text to adapt for your local peace sit845.66 KB
Draft leaflet text to adapt for your local peace sit1.04 MB
Peace sit idea with link to Sangharakshita's talk on nuclear war9.51 KB
Draft poster to use as you wish :o)795.8 KB
Draft poster nuclear disarmament to use as you wish1.28 MB
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Funeral Arrangements and Celebratory Puja for Avikara

From Order Connection on Mon, 30 May, 2016 - 01:04

Funeral Arrangements and Celebratory Puja for Avikara

From Order Connection on Mon, 30 May, 2016 - 01:04

Dear Order members,

Avikara’s funeral will take place at 11am, Thursday 2nd June at the Cockburn Street Chapel in Kilbirnie, Wellington.
 
His family have arranged the funeral and Varadevi and Mettadharini will give eulogies. All  sangha members who knew Avikara are welcome to attend.

A celebratory puja will take place at the Wellington Buddhist Centre at 7pm on Wednesday 8th June, led by Akashagarbha. During this there will be a chance to recount...
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saravantu

Street Meditation?

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Sun, 29 May, 2016 - 12:13

Street Meditation?

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Sun, 29 May, 2016 - 12:13

A few of us from the Shrewsbury sangha and Taraloka are thinking of doing some street meditation in June. Does anyone know if we need to get permission to do that? Like a charity would do if they were fundraising…
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Buddhist Action Month in Reading

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Sun, 29 May, 2016 - 11:28

Buddhist Action Month in Reading

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Sun, 29 May, 2016 - 11:28

On Tuesday 31st May we shall start our involvement in BAM! at the Reading Sangha.

Each week we shall focus on one particular way in which we can make a difference in the world using the broad themes of:

Sustainability - the effects of our way of life upon the world.

Compassion for others - how we can offer loving kindness and compassion to those people near and far.

Giving - what we can do to offer money, time, skills or effort to bring about positive change...
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Taking part in BAM! Buddhist Action Month.

From Triratna Thames Valley and Reading on Sun, 29 May, 2016 - 11:25

Taking part in BAM! Buddhist Action Month.

From Triratna Thames Valley and Reading on Sun, 29 May, 2016 - 11:25

Throughout June we shall be participating in Buddhist Action Month. Each week we shall focus on one particular way in which we can make a difference in the world using the broad themes of:

Sustainability - the effects of our way of life upon the world.

Compassion for others - how we can offer loving kindness and compassion to those people near and far.

Giving - what we can do to offer money, time, skills or effort to bring about positive change in the world.

We shall make...
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Salutation

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Sun, 29 May, 2016 - 01:00
This is the second talk in our series exploring the sevenfold puja. Amaraghosha discusses the importance of the outward expression of our devotion, in both rituals and our daily lives, using quotations and personal examples. We explore the profound nature of obeisance to the Buddha, dharma and sangha in this section of the puja. This talk was given at Croydon Buddhist Centre in May 2016 as part of the regular Saturday morning sangha class.
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BAM in Shrewsbury

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Sat, 28 May, 2016 - 11:07

BAM in Shrewsbury

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Sat, 28 May, 2016 - 11:07

We had a great Sangha evening to launch BAM last wednesday, with three inspiring short talks on issues that have motivated sangha members to give their time and energy on a voluntary basis.  Annette spoke about her work with sex offenders, Nanette about the Severn hospice, and Danasamudra about the India Dhamma Trust. 

So valuable to reflect on how people are putting metta into action in so many ways al over the world.

And Simon Thompson (our big hearted BAM champion!) spoke about the Compassion in...
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Resignation of Sujvala

From Order Connection on Fri, 27 May, 2016 - 17:50

Resignation of Sujvala

From Order Connection on Fri, 27 May, 2016 - 17:50

Dear Friends,

I am writing to inform you of the resignation of Sujvala. I am Sujvala’s public preceptor and a few days ago he came to see me to tell me why he wanted to resign. We had a very friendly conversation. After consulting with Saddhaloka (Sujvala’s private preceptor) I have accepted Sujvala’s resignation from the Order.

Sujvala resides in King’s Lynn, UK, and was ordained at Padmaloka in 2005. We all wish him well in his future endeavors.

Below is Sujvala’s...
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Upcoming Ordinations at Akashavana

From Order Connection on Fri, 27 May, 2016 - 17:40

Upcoming Ordinations at Akashavana

From Order Connection on Fri, 27 May, 2016 - 17:40

Dear Order Members,

The 16 women currently attending the 3-month ordination course will be having their private ordinations at various times throughout the day and night between the evening of Sunday, 29th May and the afternoon of Wednesday, 1st June. 

The public ordination will take place on Saturday, 4th June, starting at 11:00 a.m. local Spanish time.

Sadhu!

Yours in the Dharma,
Padmasuri

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