Hello! Sarah here writing on behalf of the Glasgow 2015 Women’s Karuna Appeal.
For BAM 2015 I have joined a team of 4 courageous women, led by the wonderful Sangamani, who are knocking on doors in Glasgow to raise funds for the Karuna Trust. For me, door knocking to support people in India who desperately need our help encapsulates Buddhist Action, especially the themes of caring for others and money awareness.
In terms of caring for others, the work which will bring funds to...
La journée du Samedi 6 juin, dans le cadre du Mois d’Action Bouddhiste, nous a permis d’abord de nous pencher, ensemble, sur les enjeux du changement climatique : pourquoi, quand, où et comment… Cela est devenu concret, proche, si proche. Nous nous sommes accompagnés et soutenus pour accueillir ce que cette prise de conscience éveillait en nous.
Ensuite, nous avons imaginé un futur doux et agréable, celui où il ferait bon vivre, la transition énergétique réussie, la communauté des hommes, des animaux des...
This event organized for the student who didn’t achieve percentage as per their expectation in SSC Board exam. All are watching inspiring video clip in PTP’s office. This clip would help them to overcome !
In Southampton, we are hosting a range of events to celebrate Buddhist Action Month, drawing on themes of caring for others, sustainability and awakening our money sense. All are welcome!
Thurs 11th June 7.30pm: BAM talks at Sangha Evening - Leading a Simple Life (The Grove Natural Therapy Centre, 22 Grosvenor Road, Southampton)
Mon 15th June 7.30pm: BAM Study Group: ‘Altruism, Actually: Getting out and doing it’ Screening of Mokshini’s talk, followed by discussion (Venue tbc - email...
Things are well underway on gathering material for issue 32, and I have even designed the first two articles. Publication date late Autumn 2015.
The theme is GODDESSESEASTANDWEST, and we have loads of exciting material:
* A major article by Anne Baring (co-author of The Myth of the Goddess) in which she traces the evolution of images of the divine feminine throughout the ages. It is a call to awaken the imagination, to restore and reinvent a vision of a sacred cosmos.
Join Viriyagita on Sunday, June 28 10-1 pm, for our next Sutra Sunday on The Kucchivikara-vatthu Sutra
You may have already heard this story about the monk with dysentery, but there is more. The Buddha also tells us how we can learn to live in love within the reality of the Four Sights - sickness, old age , death, and the spiritual life. We will read the text and we will watch a very moving talk by a woman from the Manchester Buddhist Centre...
A reminder that our usual Wednesday night gathering will not be happening this week — Instead, please join us Tuesday evening June 9th at 7pm for a special evening with visiting Dharmachari Kamalashila. Kamalashila is a senior member of the Triratna Buddhist Order with many years of teaching experience, particularly in the realm of meditation practice. He’ll be speaking on the topic of “mindfulness in action.” By donation.
I’m very glad to let you know that the following ordinations took place at Akashavana on Saturday 6th June 2015:
Public Preceptor Maitreyi:
Kia Almegard becomes Vimaladhi, a Sanskrit name meaning ‘She whose Wisdom is Pure’ (long final ‘i’) Westernised spelling: Vimaladhi Private preceptor: Sridevi
Bente Kjonstad becomes Muditadevi, a Sanskrit name meaning ‘Goddess of Sympathetic Joy’ (long final ‘i’) Westernised spelling: Muditadevi Private preceptor: Sridevi
I am sad to inform you that Dhammachari Shilashrestha from Amaravati (India) passed away on 1sth June at his home in a very peaceful atmosphere; at the time of death his family members and Dhammachari Mahastham were around him.Two months ago the doctor found a brain tumour and it was in very critical position and could not be operated on.
Dhammachari Shilashrestha was a very energetic person and observed discipline in his life. He worked for the Indian military service and after...
I would like to let you know of the funeral arrangements for Dharmachari Dipankara.
The funeral will be held at Sydney Buddhist Centre at 11 a.m. (AEST) on Tuesday, 9th June. Dipankara’s body will be at the centre from Monday afternoon. We will greet our brother with a meditation and Sevenfold puja, followed by an overnight vigil.
We hope that many will be able to join us in whatever way during the course of the vigil and funeral ceremony.
