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The Urban Retreat 2011

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 3 Oct, 2011 - 07:56

The Urban Retreat 2011 (group)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 3 Oct, 2011 - 07:56

Thanks for your interest in the 2011 International Urban Retreat and our course on ‘Sailing the Worldly Winds’. The retreat’s now over and this space has been archived for all to use - see the extended introduction section to view all course materials and most posts by members of the retreat team. Please note that some access is reserved for retreat participants only (personal posts and comments). If you took part, you’ll still be able to ...
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News from Windhorse Publications: Sail the Winds!

From Triratna News on Mon, 3 Oct, 2011 - 06:27

News from Windhorse Publications: Sail the Winds!

From Triratna News on Mon, 3 Oct, 2011 - 06:27Priyananda writes from Cambridge UK with news of the latest developments and opportunities at Windhorse Publications, Triratna’s publishing house. He says - “In the weeks leading up to the Triratna 2011 International Urban Retreat, Sailing the Worldly Winds by Vajragupta - our book to accompany the retreat – has been selling very well. You can buy your copy from your local Triratna Centre or online from our website www.windhorsepublications.com. It’s also available to read for...
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Akshobya - The Imperturbable Blue Buddha

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Mon, 3 Oct, 2011 - 00:00
In a talk given on a day retreat, Bahiya describes how, with his back to the wall, he chose to be associated with Akshobya, the blue coloured, imperturbable Buddha and why this hurried decision has proved to be one of the most inspiring choices he could possibly have made. During the talk he describes his ordination during which he received the Akshobya visualisation practice he now uses to invoke the presence of this iconic figure.
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Make Yourself An Island - A Talk On the Parinibbana Sutta

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Sat, 1 Oct, 2011 - 00:00
Reflecting on her favourite lines from the Paranibbana Sutta, Jvalamalini explores how to become an island in the midst of the eight worldly winds, especially how to steer through praise and blame, and fame and infamy by developing true individuality, and spiritual receptivity.
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The Sangha Refuge

From Bristol Buddhist Centre on Sat, 1 Oct, 2011 - 00:00
In a talk on a Sangha Night at the Bristol Buddhist Centre in August 2007, Taranita describes the meaning and import of Sangha in terms of the Three Jewels of Buddhism, Going For Refuge, traditional forumulations, the individual, hierarchy, and its active nature.
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Job opportunities around Triratna

From Triratna News on Fri, 30 Sep, 2011 - 05:49

Job opportunities around Triratna

From Triratna News on Fri, 30 Sep, 2011 - 05:49A number of job opportunities are currently available in several of Triratna’s Right Livelihood businesses. Full details are available on the Triratna Jobs website, but here’s the highlights -

Windhorse Publications, the Triratna Buddhist Community’s publisher, seeks a Publishing Controller to work in their Cambridge offices. Also in Cambridge UK, there’s two vacancies at Windhorse:Evolution, Triratna’s largest and most successful right livelihood business.

Down in London there’s also two job opportunities...

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