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Over on the other social network...

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 19:11

Over on the other social network...

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 19:11

For any Facebookers out there, I just wanted to fill you in on ways to take part in that space, and tell you about one special event that’s happening there and there only!

If you join our Facebook Group you’ll be able to follow and take part in the daily reflection discussions that we’ll be having there. Much the same as the course materials in this space but with a different crowd (though altogether less follow-up and supporting material).

On Friday however, over...
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And the name of the #hashtag is...

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 18:21

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And the name of the #hashtag is...

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 18:21

In case you didn’t know, not only is thebuddhistcentre.com on Twitter, we’re busy retweeting all Urban Retreat related missives and have compiled a list for you to subscribe to should you so wish. The list is Urban Retreat,  which you can get to by clicking through here (or by visiting our Twitter page @buddhistcentre and choosing the list from the ‘lists menu’). 

In the meantime, we encourage you to include with any Urban Retreat tweets our #hashtag of choice...
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How I approach advice like 'don't take it personally'

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 17:30

How I approach advice like 'don't take it personally'

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 17:30

Here I’m talking about how I approach the advice ‘don’t take it personally’ in relation to the worldly winds. I give an example of how identifying with a ‘story’ can create a filter for my experience. I’d like to say a big thanks to my colleague Deborah for helping get these videos online - she works with me here at windhorse:evolution.
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Sunday Video teaching: Working with the Worldly Winds

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 17:30

Sunday Video teaching: Working with the Worldly Winds

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 17:30

This is the second of the two main ‘teaching videos’ I’ll be posting during the retreat: another 20-minute talk offering a series of suggestions how we can create effective methods for working with the eight Worldly Winds that blow about us all the time - and even turn them into spiritual opportunities.
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Exercises and Reflections for Sunday 9th: Sailing the Worldly Winds

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 17:27

Exercises and Reflections for Sunday 9th: Sailing the Worldly Winds

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 17:27

Welcome back to the on-line Urban Retreat! Yesterday I was asking you to identify situations in your daily life where the worldly winds were blowing, and to be more aware of your response to them.  How have you got on with that? Was it easy or difficult? Was yesterday a calm or stormy day?!

Like yesterday, we’re going to listen to a 20 minute video talk – to get ideas and input – and then reflect on how those teachings apply...
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Practicing at Home

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 11:20

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Practicing at Home

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 11:20

For many years I was able to go on retreat for several weeks each year. Much of that time I was living in residential Triratna communities where I could sit in the shrineroom each morning. More recently my life has changed. I now live with my wife (Kamalagita, who is also an Order member) in Cardiff with Leo, our two year-old son. We share the childcare, which is great in many ways, but it has brought many changes and challenges...
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Exercises and reflections for Saturday: Voicethread edition

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 01:30

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Retraite En Ville 2011 - Les Vents Du Monde

From Community Highlights on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 01:00
Une série de présentations préparées dans le cadre de la retraite en ville 2011 sur les huit vents du monde.

Cet enregistrement comporte une introduction au thème de la retraite en ville donné par Vassika puis une série de petites conférences de 5 et 15 minutes chacune par différents membres de l'Ordre.

Pour ceux qui participent à la retraite, les présentations sont destinées à être écoutées chaque jour de la semaine pour offrir du soutient et de l'inspiration dans votre pratique quotidienne.

Si vous ne participez pas à la retraite en ville, c'est peut-être l'occasion de découvrir ou de redécouvrir cet enseignement présenté par de nombreux membres de l'Ordre Triratna.
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Exercises and Reflections for Saturday: Blown by the Wind?

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 00:30

Exercises and Reflections for Saturday: Blown by the Wind?

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 00:30

Welcome to Triratna’s 2011 International Urban Retreat ‘Sailing the Worldly Winds’! You’re joining lots of other around the world participating on-line, as well as hundreds of people at over 50 Triratna Buddhist Centres. Feel free to add your comments to the site, we look forwards to hearing from you…

These screens will guide you through suggestions for today’s practice; check back tomorrow (or anytime after 5.30pm UK time) for tomorrow’s material. There’s quite a bit on this page, so make sure...
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Saturday Video Teaching: Introducing the Worldly Winds

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 00:30

Saturday Video Teaching: Introducing the Worldly Winds

From The Urban Retreat 2011 on Sat, 8 Oct, 2011 - 00:30In this 20-minute talk, prepared for the first day of our Urban Retreat, I’m introducing the eight Worldly Winds, or Lokadhammas. If for any reason it’s hard for you to watch the video, most of the material is on-line in the introduction to my book ‘Sailing the Worldly Winds’. Another video tomorrow with suggestions how to work with the Winds!

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