Padmavajra continues the seminar with reference to Shantideva - the great Buddhist master from 8th India and the then world-famous Nalanda Buddhist University - and to Manjughosha - the archetypal bodhisattva of wisdom.
Monday 23rd March 2015
Meditation Practice Morning - April 19th, 10 am - 1 pm
Learn a creative, energizing, and inspiring meditation practice based on the traditional forms of a Buddhist stupa. The stupa practice includes engaging with color, shape, energy, and the elements (earth, water, fire, air, space, consciousness). In it we use imagination, visualization, introspection and concentration. Many enjoy the use of symbol and the connection with energy in the practice. Benefits of the stupa practice are focus, self-awareness, integration of...
We have two opportunities to learn traditional Buddhist meditations in April. These meditations lead to greater calmness and sensitivity, deeper levels of relaxation, transform negative emotions into positive ones, and help keep all things in perspective. Suitable for all levels of experience. You do not need to be a Buddhist to practice these meditations.
Thursdays, April 9-30th, 7-9 pm - Four Week Meditation Course
In this four-week course you will be introduced to the practice of an ancient Buddhist meditation...
Vasala Sutta: The Discourse on Outcasts, with Rijupatha The True Measure of a Person
The Vasala Sutta (The Discourse on Outcasts) is the source for this Sunday study and discussion with Rijupatha. In the text, the Buddha is assumed to be a worthless beggar by a Brahmin. With his characteristic kindness, the Buddha offers the Brahmin a deep teaching on how the real worth of a man is not to be found in...
DharmaJiva is announcing its latest trip to India planned for October 13 to November 2. The 21-day trip will combine a pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya and other Buddhist holy sites with a ten-day visit to central India where millions of people are bringing the Dharma back as a modern spiritual practice with a focus on social justice. See www.DharmaJiva.org for more information.
I would like to inform you that Dhammachari Abhayaditya (Ulhasnagar) India is no longer an Order member. He put himself out of the Order. The Preceptors’ college and the Indian Kula declared this. I am his private preceptor, Dhammachari Sudarshan was his public preceptor and has passed away, so it falls to me to tell you now.
Your brother, Adityabodhi
(Note: Unfortunately, no photograph of Abhayaditya was available at the time...
We are delighted to announce that the following men had their public ordination ceremony at Hsuan Tsang Retreat Centre, Bordharan, Maharashtra, India on 22nd February 2015. The ceremony was attended by around 600 people, including friends and family.
Public preceptor Chandrasil Private preceptor Amoghasiddhi Ravikar Ramteke (south Nagpur) becomes Arthakirti: “Flame of beneficial activity” Yogesh Kamble (south Nagpur) becomes Vajrakirti: “Having a diamond-like flame” Ashok Thulkar (south Nagpur) becomes Aryakirti: “Having a noble flame”
