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The Spiritual Community As Myth

From Stockholms buddhistcenter on Thu, 13 Jun, 2013 - 00:00
An inspiring talk by Kulanandi given at the Stockholm Buddhist Center in June of 2013. Kulanandi focuses on the importance of myth and concludes with a reflection exercise.

(a couple of minutes are missing from the beginning of the talk due to a technical mishap)
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Adhisthana announces plans for August Celebration and Dedication

From Triratna News on Wed, 12 Jun, 2013 - 05:28

Adhisthana announces plans for August Celebration and Dedication

From Triratna News on Wed, 12 Jun, 2013 - 05:28Vidyatara writes with news of the plans for the public opening and dedication of Adhisthana, Triratna’s new ‘central’ UK retreat centre and home of Sangharakshita. She says - “Members of the Order and Movement worldwide are invited to be part of the celebration and dedication of Adhisthana. The two day event will take place on the weekend of 3 and 4 August, with a day for Order members only on Saturday 3 August and one for the...
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The Karaniya Metta Sutta Week 1 of 5

From London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 12 Jun, 2013 - 01:00
Talk given at the LBC's Dharma Night Class Monday June 10th 2013
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Men’s ordinations at Guhyaloka

From Triratna News on Tue, 11 Jun, 2013 - 10:49

Men’s ordinations at Guhyaloka

From Triratna News on Tue, 11 Jun, 2013 - 10:49The Public Preceptors are pleased to announce that the following men were publicly ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order on Monday 10th June 2013 at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre in Spain:

Public Preceptor Moksananda
Martin Silva Nava becomes Amalasiddhi. A Sanskrit name meaning “He who accomplishes the Stainless”.
Private Preceptor Arthapriya.

Mario Anselmo Peña Trujillo becomes Viryakirti (line over the first and second i). A Sanskrit name meaning “Renowned for Energy in Pursuit of the Good”.
Private Preceptor Virasiddhi.
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The Five Aspects of Dharma Life - Spiritual Death

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 11 Jun, 2013 - 00:00
Sixth talk of a series of 8 talks and one session of Questions and Answers by Subhuti on the System of Practice retreat at Padmaloka for men who have asked for Ordination. In these talks, Subhuti delves into the fundamental principles behind Integration, Positive Emotion, Spiritual Receptivity, Spiritual Death, and Spiritual Rebirth, finding in each new and deeper significance. He invites his hearers to apply them deeply in their own lives.

7. Spiritual Death: What restricts the flow of Dharma niyama processes after all our karmic efforts is the emotio-cognitive complex of self-grasping. We must die to this illusory self.
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The Five Aspects of Dharma Life - Spiritual Receptivity

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 11 Jun, 2013 - 00:00
Fifth talk of a series of 8 talks and one session of Questions and Answers by Subhuti on the System of Practice retreat at Padmaloka for men who have asked for Ordination. In these talks, Subhuti delves into the fundamental principles behind Integration, Positive Emotion, Spiritual Receptivity, Spiritual Death, and Spiritual Rebirth, finding in each new and deeper significance. He invites his hearers to apply them deeply in their own lives.

6. Spiritual Receptivity: As we make an effort to cultivate skilful karma, we ourselves are transformed and we develop a new and more sensitive responsiveness to value. This sensitivity is not merely passive or reflective: it has what might be called an 'erotic force'.
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Helping the first Polish-Ukrainian-Russian retreat

From Triratna News on Mon, 10 Jun, 2013 - 09:58

Helping the first Polish-Ukrainian-Russian retreat

From Triratna News on Mon, 10 Jun, 2013 - 09:58Suvannavira teaches the Dharma in Moscow. He writes:

In an exciting new development for Central/Eastern Europe, Saddhaloka (UK) and Nityabandhu (Poland) are leading the first Triratna retreat for our sanghas in Russia, Poland and the Ukraine. The retreat will take place at the end of July, in Poland.

We need the help of a translator, and this is where you can help. Could you meet some of the travel costs for Jenya Lipilina,...
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Indian computer heroines make good!

From Triratna News on Sun, 9 Jun, 2013 - 09:32

Indian computer heroines make good!

From Triratna News on Sun, 9 Jun, 2013 - 09:32Shakyajata lives most of the year in Manchester, UK. However, she spends her winters in India, helping young people training at the Aryaloka Computer Education project run by Aryaketu.

Shakyajata writes:
Six young women trained at Aryaloka Computer Education’s third branch in Bhilgaon, Nagpur, recently completed their training. After a brief visit to their home villages, in a matter of days five of these Chhattisgarhi women came together again in the state capital of...
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Fadderbarn på ITBCI

From Stockholms buddhistcenter on Sat, 8 Jun, 2013 - 13:49

Fadderbarn på ITBCI (group)

From Stockholms buddhistcenter on Sat, 8 Jun, 2013 - 13:49

Det här är en grupp för de som stödjer fadderbarn (eller är intresserade) på skolan Indian Tibetan Buddhist Cultural Institute (ITBCI), som Sangharakshitas lärare och vän Dhardo Rimpoche startade 1954. Skolan ligger i den lilla staden Kalimpong, inte långt ifrån den mer välkända orten Darjeeling, nära gränserna till Sikkim och Bhutan. Viryabodhi besökte skolan 2004 och fick då tipset och inspirationen att vi kunde stödja barn som går på skolan; alltsedan dess gör vi det och stöttar för tillfället...

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A beautiful encounter: Dantacitta shares her experience of week one on the Karuna Green Tara Appeal

From Triratna News on Fri, 7 Jun, 2013 - 09:01

A beautiful encounter: Dantacitta shares her experience of week one on the Karuna Green Tara Appeal

From Triratna News on Fri, 7 Jun, 2013 - 09:01In this delightful blog, Dantacitta shares her experience of starting a Karuna doorknocking appeal.

She speaks really movingly about an encounter with a stranger whilst out doorknocking. This perfectly captures the magic, mystery and power of a Karuna doorknocking appeal.

Please send the ‘Magnificant Seven’ your well-wishing via the Karuna Fundraisers Facebook page.

To find out more about the powerfully transformative impact of Appeals and our work in India please visit the Karuna...

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