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A welcome to new Order Members in Sydney

From Sydney Buddhist Centre on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 06:39

A welcome to new Order Members in Sydney

From Sydney Buddhist Centre on Wed, 20 Aug, 2014 - 06:39On Wednesday 27th the Sydney Buddhist Centre is welcoming back four new Dharmacharis from their ordination retreats.
Come along to meet
  • Aaron Matheson who is now Aryadharma (meaning ‘Noble Dharma’)
  • Steven Caldwell who is now Bodhidasa (meaning ‘He who is in the Service of Enlightenment.’)
  • Kevin Griffith who is now Karunamitra (meaning ‘Compassionate Friend’)
  • Glen Davies who is now Nandavani (meaning ‘He whose voice is blissful’)
This is an opportunity to both welcome them and hear snippets of their fascinating journeys.The evening begins at 7pm with a meditation followed...
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Milarepa and the Value of Solitude

From London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 19 Aug, 2014 - 00:00
Subhadramati reflects on the value of solitude as inspired by the yogi Milarepa. A talk given as part of the Dharma Night class at the London Buddhist Centre, with singing by Dayabhadra.
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The Women's Ordination Team in India

From Tiratanaloka on Sun, 17 Aug, 2014 - 21:20

The Women's Ordination Team in India

From Tiratanaloka on Sun, 17 Aug, 2014 - 21:20Here’s a picture of our other half - the Women’s Ordination Team in India and their support taken at a recent Ordination Team meeting in Bhaja. They do an amazing job helping support women who are training for Ordination, sometimes in very demanding circumstances. Here is a bit about them: There are at present only 3 full-time workers in the team: Tarahridaya and Vijaya, as well as Karunamaya who is not in the picture. There is also Jnanasuri who does...
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Two new job opportunities at the Manchester Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 12 Aug, 2014 - 10:51

Two new job opportunities at the Manchester Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 12 Aug, 2014 - 10:51News of two jobs coming up at Manchester Buddhist Centre. If you have the right skills and want an opportunity to deepen your Buddhist practice this could be an ideal opportunity for you!

We are looking for two committed Triratna Sangha members with a keen interest and enthusiasm in the areas of work detailed below. You will also have the ability and energy to contribute to the realisation the vision of Manchester Buddhist Centre.

The posts are -
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Report on European Chairs Assembly 2014

From European Chairs' Assembly on Tue, 12 Aug, 2014 - 10:32
Here is a summary report of the summer European Chairs Assembly meeting held at Adhisthana from 21st to 31st July. It’s easier to read that working your way through the more detailed reports and minutes
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Reports from the European Chairs Assembly July 2014

From European Chairs' Assembly on Tue, 5 Aug, 2014 - 12:09
These are reports from the July 2014 ECA meeting held at Adhisthana. They include the minutes of the AGM and business meetings and notes on presentations to the meeting. There are also notes from three days of the meeting that brought together the Chairs and representatives from the College of Public Preceptors and explored collaboration across our community, strategic vision and fundraising. Please contact Nandavajra for further details.
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Annika sings 'Sri Pada' - a poem by Sangharakshita

From Tiratanaloka on Fri, 1 Aug, 2014 - 19:43
Annika from Sweden sang this poem written by Bhante on the recent ‘What is the Order?’ retreat. A magical moment…

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