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Abhaya On Beauty and The Imagination as Ways to Liberation - New Podcast

From Buddhist Centre Features on Wed, 24 Jan, 2018 - 14:51

A deep-dive of a conversation between Abhaya and Satyalila, framing the practice of the Dharma as a path towards beauty, letting go, and liberation of the heart and mind.

Abhaya speaks frankly about the very early days of the FWBO (now Triratna) and how his understanding of Urgyen Sangharakshita’s systematic approach has evolved alongside his personal connection to his teacher and friend. We also hear how his early inspiration around the Tibetan text translated as ‘Self Liberation Through Seeing with Naked...

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A Library for Cuernavaca Centre, Mexico

From Future Dharma on Tue, 23 Jan, 2018 - 13:42

https://vimeo.com/250828014

A Library for Cuernavaca Centre, Mexico

From Future Dharma on Tue, 23 Jan, 2018 - 13:42

Deepening Dharma practice, building sangha, outreach to other people - all of these are happening in Mexico at the Cuernavaca Buddhist Centre thanks to gifts to FutureDharma Fund.

The Cuernavaca sangha have worked together to create a library full of Dharma books and electronic resources.

They tell us that the political situation in Mexico has led to much social inequality. Many young people have never had the opportunity to use a library. The sangha have created the library as a place of inspiration...

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Some Thoughts on Motherhood: the Path of Loving and Letting Go by Punyamala

From Adhisthana Kula on Tue, 23 Jan, 2018 - 10:00

Some Thoughts on Motherhood: the Path of Loving and Letting Go by Punyamala

From Adhisthana Kula on Tue, 23 Jan, 2018 - 10:00

In this article, I want to explore my experience of being a Dharmacharini and a mother. The lifestyle that we live is significant as it creates the conditions in which we shall be practicing the Dharma and not all life styles are equally supportive of spiritual practice. The conditions in which we live will unquestionably have an effect on our Dharma life. Being a Buddhist in a secular, material society is hard. Being a mother is demanding so anyone who...

Lokeshvara

International Convention 2018 Program And Map

From International Convention 2018 - Sinhanada, The Lion’s Roar on Mon, 22 Jan, 2018 - 22:29

For the full program and description of the Convention theme, please download the PDF.

Download a map of Bodh Gaya: as a PDF | as an image | from google maps

The daily program
At the convention we have six full days together. In the mornings we will make our way at first light to the Bodhi tree and sit and worship the Buddha. We will be guided through a short version...

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International Convention 2018 Program (PDF)	246.91 KB

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Saddhaloka and Moksananda in Conversation about Families

From Adhisthana Kula on Mon, 22 Jan, 2018 - 10:00

Saddhaloka and Moksananda in Conversation about Families

From Adhisthana Kula on Mon, 22 Jan, 2018 - 10:00

Another lovely conversation between old friends and Public Preceptors, Moksananda and Saddhaloka, reflecting on a life being both a parent and a practicing Buddhist within the FWBO and Triratna.

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Dhammadinna

Me and Babies by Dhammadinna

From Community Highlights on Sun, 21 Jan, 2018 - 10:00

Me and Babies by Dhammadinna

From Community Highlights on Sun, 21 Jan, 2018 - 10:00

This is my personal story of my decision, as a Dharmacharini, as to whether or not to have a baby. It is explored within the mores (conventions) of the time in Triratna.

I was 20 years old, and in my last year at University, when I became accidentally pregnant. I knew that I did not want a child at that point in my life. I had thought, however, since I was a child playing with my dollies, that I would have children...

Maitreyi

Maitreyi Interviews Punyamala About Families

From Adhisthana Kula on Sat, 20 Jan, 2018 - 15:00

Maitreyi Interviews Punyamala About Families

From Adhisthana Kula on Sat, 20 Jan, 2018 - 15:00

A great conversation between two friends who are also members of the College of Public Preceptors, exploring Punyamala’s experiences around having children in the context of her Buddhist life within the FWBO and Triratna.

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Munisha

Sveriges ordenshelg lördag 24 mars

From Orden i Sverige on Fri, 19 Jan, 2018 - 21:42

Sveriges ordenshelg lördag 24 mars

From Orden i Sverige on Fri, 19 Jan, 2018 - 21:42

Just wanted to let you know that our next Swedish Order day will be

Saturday 24 March at Stockholm Buddhist Centre
kl 10 - 16.00

With Ratnadharini, president of the Stockholm centre.

More details nearer the time!

saddhaloka

Dharma Life - Family Life

From Community Highlights on Fri, 19 Jan, 2018 - 17:31

Dharma Life - Family Life

From Community Highlights on Fri, 19 Jan, 2018 - 17:31

One of the tasks the Adhisthana Kula set itself was to encourage people within Triratna to take a fresh look at some of those areas of practice and lifestyle that have been of real value and importance, and which sometimes have been put forward in an unhelpful way.

We look to build an Order and movement in which anyone who sincerely wishes to commit themselves to the Three Jewels can find a place and have something to give, whatever their...