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Living Sangha

From London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 21 Jan, 2016 - 00:00

The Buddha famously said that fellowship is the whole of the spiritual life. Is that really true?! Abhayanandi has been following this teaching notably by living in a residential Buddhist community and working in a team-based right-livlihood business. Hear her inspirational and hard-won reflections on Living Sangha...

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Triratna in Reading Mindfulness - what's that all about?

From Triratna Thames Valley and Reading on Wed, 20 Jan, 2016 - 22:49

Triratna in Reading Mindfulness - what's that all about?

From Triratna Thames Valley and Reading on Wed, 20 Jan, 2016 - 22:49

From 2nd February we shall be investigating practices of mindfulness and how they relate to our everyday experience.

If we practice mindfulness how will it affect our lives and our relationships with other people?

Mindfulness and an appreciation of the present moment and the distractions of the future, the past and the world of dreams and fantasy.

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Looking Forward to 2016

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 18 Jan, 2016 - 16:19

Looking Forward to 2016

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 18 Jan, 2016 - 16:19

We at Windhorse Publications are looking forward to some exciting new releases in 2016, including three new books and the first volume of Sangharakshita’s Complete Works.

New Books in 2016

Great Faith, Great Wisdom, to be launched in April, is a beautiful exploration of the imaginative world portrayed in the Pure Land Sutras, a world that is the objectification of the awakened mind. Author Ratnaguna and translator Śraddhāpa take a practical and imaginative approach, and this book is endorsed...

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Who Was the Buddha

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Mon, 18 Jan, 2016 - 00:00

An accessible talk given to the Young Peoples group on who the Buddha was.

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21 Ordinations to Take Place in Bhaja, India

From Order Connection on Sun, 17 Jan, 2016 - 08:24

21 Ordinations to Take Place in Bhaja, India

From Order Connection on Sun, 17 Jan, 2016 - 08:24

Private ordinations are due to be held on the evenings of the following days for the following men - 16 Indian, 4 Australian and 1 New Zealander. The ordinations will take place at the International Ordination Retreat being held at Sudhamma Pradeep Retreat Centre, Bhaja in India.

The Public Ordinations are due to be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, 24th January.

On 19 January 2016:

Ordinands:
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Buddhist Recovery on the UP - will Triratna Centres open their doors?

From Threads on Sun, 17 Jan, 2016 - 02:06

Buddhist Recovery on the UP - will Triratna Centres open their doors?

From Threads on Sun, 17 Jan, 2016 - 02:06

Buddhist Recovery in North America over the past ten years has spread like wildfire. Noah Levine has created Refuge Recovery, Kevin Griffin has connected 12 steps to the Dharma, and there are many variants of Buddhist Recovery out there. We in the UK now have Eight Step Recovery (ESR) Using The Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome Addiction, which has been spearheaded by two Triratna Order Members, Dr Paramabandhu and myself.

Sadly the culture among the Triratna Order has been one where...

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Sub35 Weekend Retreat: Pleasure in Practice

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 15 Jan, 2016 - 11:12

Sub35 Weekend Retreat: Pleasure in Practice

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 15 Jan, 2016 - 11:12

Although we know meditation will make us happier, thinking we ought to do it and feeling reluctant can cause tension. Finding pleasure in our practice can resolve this tension. When we are mindful it is possible to see the beauty, contentment and wisdom that are always present and experience the pleasure that can arise when our mind is quiet and our heart is open.

Led by Tara and David
Minibus places available

29 January - 31 January, Kench Hill
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The Six Distinctive Features of Triratna

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Fri, 15 Jan, 2016 - 00:00

An introduction to the six distinctive features of Triratna.

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Mahaparibbana Sutta - Sangha Night Series

From Ipswich Buddhist Centre on Thu, 14 Jan, 2016 - 23:41

Mahaparibbana Sutta - Sangha Night Series

From Ipswich Buddhist Centre on Thu, 14 Jan, 2016 - 23:41

We will be kicking off a four-week series on the Mahaparinibbana Sutta next week - http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/dn/dn.16.1-6.vaji.html (alternate translation available via the link below the title)..

The series will look in turn at four areas of the sutta:

21st January - The Buddha’s advice that the sangha should meet in ”Regular and frequent assemblies”
28th January - The Buddha’s suggestion that Dharma practitioners should be ”Islands unto yourselves”
4th February - Ananda’s lamentation on the Buddha’s imminent passing - “He who is so kind”
11th February - The Buddha’s final words - “With

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Ipswich Young Buddhists 6th February

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Thu, 14 Jan, 2016 - 16:41

Ipswich Young Buddhists 6th February

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Thu, 14 Jan, 2016 - 16:41

Come along to the Ipswich Buddhist Centre 1-3pm to hear Buddhasiha (a young Order Member) talk about Sraddha in Buddhism.

Sraddha (or loosely translated as faith) can be used to understand mindfulness and how it crosses with the Dharma and how to act more skillfully.

Interested in Buddhism and meditation? All are welcome. No previous experience necessary. Enjoy a friendly chat with other young Buddhists over a cuppa and have a chance...

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