From Buddhafield on Thu, 26 Jul, 2012 - 06:47A week ago saw the end of the muddiest-ever the Buddhafield Festival - but rave reviews from many of the 2,900 festival-goers. We’ve been digging out some of the best photos we’ve found, and posting onto FreeBuddhistAudio a selection of the many talks given in the Dharma Parlour. There’s more to come - including the video versions - so watch this space! Some great photos of the Festival can be seen on Flickr or ...
From Triratna News on Thu, 26 Jul, 2012 - 06:19For nearly two years now members of Triratna have been searching for a large property and area of land in the UK to house the Sangharakshita Land Project. It’s been a long and difficult search - but one that may now be nearing a conclusion. Mokshapriya writes with two pieces of news, saying:
“It has been an intense last few months with Bhante being very clear that he wants the situation resolved, with our search budget...
From Aryaloka Buddhist Center on Wed, 25 Jul, 2012 - 23:04In July 2012 Bhante Sangharakshita and Aryaloka Buddhist Center, along with Triratna New York City, coordinated a live Skype event together - the first of its kind to connect Bhante directly with the North American sanghas using new technology. In the question and answer session that follows, Sangharakshita shares his thoughts on various topics chosen by sangha members. At the end, several Aryaloka community members and old friends express their deep gratitude to Bhante’s contributions. A beautiful opportunity for all,...
Welcome to the first audioboo live from Vajrasana Retreat Centre in Suffolk, England, opening up the wonderful world of the bi-annual European Chairs’ Assembly. Lokabandhu and Candradasa on what Triratna Chairfolk do and why they come together in such good harmony… Join us every day for reports on an amazing gathering of Dharma women and men!
Volume 5 of Western Buddhist Review, under the Editorship of Dharmacari Jñanaketu, and with Dharmacari Nagapriya in the role of Reviews Editor, was published in October 2010.
From Triratna News on Wed, 25 Jul, 2012 - 08:52A week ago saw the end of the muddiest-ever the Buddhafield Festival - but rave reviews from many of the 2,900 festival-goers. We’ve been digging out some of the best photos we’ve found, and posting onto Free Buddhist Audio a selection of the many talks given in the Dharma Parlour. There’s more to come - including the video versions - so watch this space! Some great photos of the Festival can be seen on Flickr or...
From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 25 Jul, 2012 - 06:16Narottama will be leading an Introduction to Buddhism workshop on Sunday, September 16th, from 10 - 4 pm. Are you curious about Buddhism? Who is the Buddha? What are his essential teachings? Exploring from both a philosophical and practical perspective, our aim will be to understand his teachings as they are, and to look at how they work as a system of personal development.
Our retreats and workshops are offered on a donation basis, $60 - $40 suggested. Please...
From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 25 Jul, 2012 - 06:10We’ll be offering an Introduction to Meditation on Saturday, September 22, 10 - 12:30 pm & 1:30 - 4 pm. Come for just the morning, just the afternoon, or make a day of it.
Meditation may start with relaxation, but goes far beyond that - it is an art, requiring patience, openness and application. Our meditation courses provide a foundation in how to work effectively with your mind, teaching you how to concentrate, become less distracted, calmer and...
From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 25 Jul, 2012 - 05:39This four-week session will provide an opportunity for participants to work together as a group to identify the causes and conditions that lead to habits, obsessions, compulsions, and addictions. We will meditate, share experiences, and study relevant Buddhist texts. Led by Danakamala.
Meets on Four Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm: September 6, 13, 20, and 27. For questions and to register, email us at portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com
From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 25 Jul, 2012 - 05:07We’d like to invite our local community to an Open House on Saturday, September 15th from 12 - 3 pm. Come meet members of our Sangha, learn more about the Triratna Buddhist Community, try out a little Buddhist meditation, and more. All are welcome.
If you would like to volunteer to help out for this event, please get in touch! portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com
