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Natural Dharma

From Earth Metta Sangha on Fri, 1 Apr, 2016 - 13:15

Natural Dharma

From Earth Metta Sangha on Fri, 1 Apr, 2016 - 13:15

Natural Dharma

To begin the UK Buddhist Action Month in Sheffield we are offering a cycle of the ‘Work that Reconnects.’

The central teaching of the Buddha, pratitya-samutpada, means we never act in isolation; our actions will always have consequences.

Drawing on the Dharma, the Work that Reconnects strengthens our capacity to see those connections and to act effectively and sustainably in a deeply troubled world.

This is the first Sheffield event to take place in Kuladitya and Cecilia’s yurt and woodland in the Peak District, fantastic!

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Shantavira

Shabda April 2016

From Order Connection on Fri, 1 Apr, 2016 - 11:53

Here is the latest edition of Shabda in five digital formats:

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Saccanama

Four women ordained at Bhaja in India

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 1 Apr, 2016 - 09:48

Four women ordained at Bhaja in India

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 1 Apr, 2016 - 09:48

Women’s Ordinations at Bhaja Retreat Centre India

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The following women were ordained in the context of an intensive meditation retreat at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre, Bhaja, Maharashtra, India.

Sangeeta Kamale becomes Sriarya
Meaning: ”she who is pure, excellent, noble”

Pratibha Katare becomes Amoghamani
Meaning: “she...

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Aspects of Going For Refuge

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Fri, 1 Apr, 2016 - 00:00

In this short series given at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre in early 2016, Vessantara explores Sangharakshitas idea that fundamentally there is one spiritual experience, which has different aspects that we can unfold. All the talks are linked together not only through ideas, but also through a thread of stories and imagery related to the Pacific Ocean. Talk 1: Wayfinding: the Volitional Aspect. This first talk looks at going for refuge to the Three Jewels, which is the central aspect. Talk 2: The Empty Boat: the Insight Aspect. This second talk covers deepening insight into the nature of things, from reflection to direct experience, stream entry and beyond. Talk 3: Ferrying Across: the Altruistic Aspect. This third talk is all about love and compassion, and how it flowers in the arising of Bodhicitta. Talk 4: Steering for the Deep: the Awareness Aspect. This final one explores how to contact and influence deeper levels of mind, culminating in the turning about of the basis, the transformation of the deepest level of mind.

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Prajnaketu

Buddhism: Beyond the Science of Flow

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Thu, 31 Mar, 2016 - 12:55

Prajnaketu leads the Ghent sangha through an experience of ‘flow’ and describes how Buddhism offers a systematic path to ever more satisfying and absorbing mental states, taking the mind beyond the limitations of contemporary psychology and articulating a response to evil in the world. Given on the 22nd of March.

Satyapada

Some reflections on a climate change pilgrimage

From Shabda Articles on Thu, 31 Mar, 2016 - 09:13

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Munisha

Women's ordinations in India

From Triratna News on Tue, 29 Mar, 2016 - 09:19

Women's ordinations in India

From Triratna News on Tue, 29 Mar, 2016 - 09:19

We’re delighted to announce the ordinations of following women at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre, Bhaja, Maharashtra, India on 12th March 2016.

Private Preceptor: Jnanasuri
Public Preceptor: Karunamaya

Sangeeta Kamale becomes Sriarya
“She who is pure, excellent, noble”

Pratibha Katare becomes Amoghamani
“She who has the jewel of success”

Ashwini Gaiakawad becomes Yashokirti
“She who is famous through success”
(The three women above are from Chunabhatti centre, Mumbai)

Nanubai Salawe becomes Kshantipriya
“She who loves patience, forgiveness”
(Kshantipriya is from Upanagar centre, Mumbai)

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

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Our next topic will be the Noble Eightfold Path

From Triratna Thames Valley and Reading on Sun, 27 Mar, 2016 - 17:33

Our next topic will be the Noble Eightfold Path

From Triratna Thames Valley and Reading on Sun, 27 Mar, 2016 - 17:33

From Tuesday 5th April for eight weeks we will be looking at the Noble Eightfold Path, the path from suffering to happiness.

Each of the eight begins with the word ‘Samma’ most usually translated as ‘Right-‘. The Pali word also denotes wholesome, wise, skillful or ideal.

Right view or vision

Right intention

Right speech

Right action

Right livliehood

Right effort

Right mindfulness

Right concentration or focus

The eight are not sequential but to be practiced as the capacity and circumstances of the individual allows.

These eight can be seen as a way to challenge and change established behaviours leading to a more...

Vimalasara

Using Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Purify Purpose

From Eight Step Recovery - Using the Buddha's Teachings To Overcome Addiction on Fri, 25 Mar, 2016 - 17:12

Using Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Purify Purpose

From Eight Step Recovery - Using the Buddha's Teachings To Overcome Addiction on Fri, 25 Mar, 2016 - 17:12

Don’t miss Shakyakumara’s presentation on Healing and Insight Saturday March 26th 6pm UK Time on “Using Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Purify Purpose.”

From age 15, Shakya was a “whizz-kid” - programming computers professionally while passing through school and university a year ahead of his age. He went on to land his dream job and then burnt out a year later, and was off work with “ME” for two and a half years.

In this talk Shakya will talk about his...