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The Six Paramitas

From Glasgow Buddhist Centre on Wed, 4 Jul, 2012 - 11:41

The Six Paramitas

From Glasgow Buddhist Centre on Wed, 4 Jul, 2012 - 11:41Following our tradition of Summertime Specials, we’re having a series of talks for the Sangha this summer. Last year’s theme was Great Buddhist Teachers of the Past. This year we’re focusing on The Six Paramitas, or Six Perfections of the Bodhisattva.

These talks are open to all. Come along for 7.30pm. Here’s a list of dates:

Thursday 12th July - Dana Paramita by Danabhadri
Thursday 19th July - Sila Paramita by Dassini
Thursday 26th July - Virya Paramita...
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vacancy in Evolution Ipswich

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 3 Jul, 2012 - 22:50

vacancy in Evolution Ipswich

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Padmasambhava & the System of Practice by Bodhinaga 5 May 2012

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Tue, 3 Jul, 2012 - 14:24

Padmasambhava & the System of Practice by Bodhinaga 5 May 2012

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Tue, 3 Jul, 2012 - 14:24Bodhinaga introduces the figure of Padmasambhava and tells the story of how he subdued the demons of Samye Ling to establish the Dharma in Tibet. What might be some of our own demons? What would Padmasambhava have to tame if we invited him to the modern west? Includes Bodhinaga’s imaginary exchange between Padmasambhava and our own Prime Minister.
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Lockerbrook Retreat

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Tue, 3 Jul, 2012 - 14:15

Lockerbrook Retreat

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Tue, 3 Jul, 2012 - 14:15Well done to everyone who braved the midges and the rain for another inspiring Sangha retreat at Lockerbook. The talks will be uploaded soon and photos here too.
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Dharma conversation this afternoon

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Tue, 3 Jul, 2012 - 10:08

Dharma conversation this afternoon

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Tue, 3 Jul, 2012 - 10:08Satyalila says:

Jvalamalini & I will be drinking tea & having an open conversation about the nature of reality (aka conditionality as explored by Dhivan in his book ‘This being, that becomes’) after the lunchtime class today and Thursday (2.30 pm). Do join us! Part of our ‘Reading Week’
at Bristol Buddhist Centre - but you don’t have to read anything to come! ;-) xxx
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Stick at it

From London Buddhist Centre on Mon, 2 Jul, 2012 - 11:48

Stick at it

From London Buddhist Centre on Mon, 2 Jul, 2012 - 11:48The most important thing about practising Buddhism is to stick at it, to keep turning up. If you do that imperfectly over the years you’re certain to make progress
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Will-writing service for Triratna

From Triratna News on Mon, 2 Jul, 2012 - 06:22

Will-writing service for Triratna

From Triratna News on Mon, 2 Jul, 2012 - 06:22Following yesterday’s story about Triratna’s Abhayaratna Trust and their mission to raise funds to support members of the Triratna Buddhist Order experiencing poverty or hardship in old age, Satyadasa, a qualified solicitor, writes from London with the news of a bespoke and confidential Will-Writing service he’s offering UK members of the Triratna Buddhist Community, under the trading name Greengate Wills.

He says - “A Will is something most people agree is a good idea...
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3 Minutos Amables - 3MA

From Centro Budista de Valencia on Mon, 2 Jul, 2012 - 01:00
Los 3MA es una meditación breve para ayudarnos a gestionar las emociones negativas o difíciles con amabilidad y creatividad.

Puedes hacerla tomándote una pausa 3 minutos en medio de cualquier actividad que estés realizando y lugar en que te encuentres.

Si durante este corto periodo te mantienes consciente de tu respiración, así como cualquier sensación, sentimiento y pensamiento durante al menos tres minutos, probablemente notarás que te vuelves más centrado. Luego te sentirás más capacitado para retomar la actividad que estabas llevando a cabo antes, desde una perspectiva renovada de más calma, conexión e amabilidad, por ti mismo y los demás.

Cuando aprendemos a responder y no reaccionar nos abrimos un espacio creativo entre el mundo que rodea y que no podemos cambiar y uno mismo que sí podemos cambiar. En este espacio en vez de reaccionar a cualquier cosa que nos suceda, aprendemos a responder. Decidimos la dirección de nuestra vida.

Este espacio entre sentir dolor y ponernos enfadados, entre querer y desear obsesivamente a lo que queremos, es un punto de libertad, de emancipación.

Mediante la conciencia amable, podemos aprender a transformar cualquier momento en el que podríamos sentirnos una víctima de las circunstancias en un momento de honestidad, iniciativa y confianza.

Esta meditación es parte del material del curso Transformando flechas en flores, la conciencia amable, puedes leer más en www.respiravida.net
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Pausa De Auto Compasion - PAC

From Centro Budista de Valencia on Mon, 2 Jul, 2012 - 00:00
Cuando metta o la conciencia amable se encuentra con lo difícil o el sufrimiento se transforma en Karuna o compasión, un deseo de hacer lo que este al alcance para aliviar el sufrimiento.

La Pausa de Auto Compasión -PAC- es una manera sencilla de practicar la auto-compasión en la vida cotidiana, haciendo de que tu mente-corazón pase de sentirse amenazada a sentirse en confianza.

Te recomiendo también hacer 3MM y 3MA. Todas estas breves meditaciones son parte del material del curso Transformando flechas en flores, puedes encontrar más información en www.respiravida.net
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Abhayaratna Trust publishes first newsletter, seeks Secretary

From Triratna News on Sun, 1 Jul, 2012 - 06:35

Abhayaratna Trust publishes first newsletter, seeks Secretary

From Triratna News on Sun, 1 Jul, 2012 - 06:35Satyadakini writes with news of the first on-line newsletter produced by Triratna’s Abhayaratna Trust, now out - and an opportunity for a member of the Order to become their part-time Company Secretary. Abhayaratna, a UK charity, aims to be a resource for Triratna Buddhist Order Members in need, especially needs arising from poverty or hardship in old age. Over the past 3 years it has made over £15,000 available to 26 Order Members worldwide, often so they...

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