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New edition of ‘Buddhist Meditation’ classic launches with UK book tour

From Triratna News on Wed, 18 Apr, 2012 - 12:05

New edition of ‘Buddhist Meditation’ classic launches with UK book tour

From Triratna News on Wed, 18 Apr, 2012 - 12:05Buddhist Meditation’ is the Triratna Buddhist Community’s classic handbook of meditation theory and practice. Originally published over 20 years ago, it has now been completely revised and updated by its author, Kamalashila, and republished by Windhorse Publications, Triratna’s publishing house. Hannah writes from Windhorse with news of a UK tour by Kamalashila celebrating and promoting the book, saying -

“Launching a new comprehensive guide to meditation…
Over the next two months, Kamalashila is launching his new...
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2012 Rambles at the LBC - Talk 1

From London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 17 Apr, 2012 - 01:00
First of three talks given by Subhuti at the London Buddhist Centre in April 2012 in which he explores the relationship between the transformation of society and conditionality.
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International Retreat - some memories and endorsements

From Triratna News on Mon, 16 Apr, 2012 - 05:35

International Retreat - some memories and endorsements

From Triratna News on Mon, 16 Apr, 2012 - 05:35Coming up in June is Triratna’s 3rd International Retreat at Taraloka, which will see 500 people gathering to explore the theme of ‘Imagining the Buddha’. The last one was in 2010, and we’ve been asking people for some of their memories - here’s three of them, delightful in their honesty and appreciation of what is a remarkable event…

The main thing I’ll be taking with me is my new perception of the Sangha: the vibrancy and generosity...
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Opening of Metta Vihara retreat centre

From Triratna News on Fri, 13 Apr, 2012 - 06:18

Opening of Metta Vihara retreat centre

From Triratna News on Fri, 13 Apr, 2012 - 06:18For the past year Triratna’s Dutch and Belgian centres have been working hard on the construction and finishing of Metta Vihara, their brand-new retreat centre. It’s nearly done, with the official opening scheduled for 11-13 May.

And to celebrate, they’ve made a video showing volunteers from the Sanghas and their friends painting and furnishing the building. Enjoy… And if you’re in the area for the opening, you’re warmly invited.


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La Mort Spirituelle

From Centre bouddhiste Triratna de Paris on Fri, 13 Apr, 2012 - 01:00
Quatrième conférence sur le système de pratiques, consacrée à l'étape de mort spirituelle. Basée sur l'unification et l'émotion positive nous entrons vraiment dans ce qui nous permet d'aller au-delà de nous-même, à renoncer aux habitudes qui nous limitent. La mort spirituelle nous permet de toucher la conscience universelle, et plutôt qu'une destruction, elle est une ouverture vers la renaissance spirituelle.
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La Mort Spirituelle

From Centre bouddhiste Triratna de Paris on Fri, 13 Apr, 2012 - 00:00
Quatrième conférence sur le système de pratiques, consacrée à l'étape de mort spirituelle. Basée sur l'unification et l'émotion positive nous entrons vraiment dans ce qui nous permet d'aller au-delà de nous-même, à renoncer aux habitudes qui nous limitent. La mort spirituelle nous permet de toucher la conscience universelle, et plutôt qu'une destruction, elle est une ouverture vers la renaissance spirituelle.
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Dhammachari Vajrasambhava, 1970-2012

From Triratna News on Thu, 12 Apr, 2012 - 15:07

Dhammachari Vajrasambhava, 1970-2012

From Triratna News on Thu, 12 Apr, 2012 - 15:07Kumarjeev writes from India with news of the death of Order Member Vajrasambhava, saying “Dear brothers and sisters, Vajrasambhava passed away on April 9 this month. Please send your metta for him and his family. He has a daughter Visakha, 19, studying Ayurvedic medicine, and son Suvajra, 15, studying in 11th standard. His children and wife Vidya are the family left behind him.

Vajrasambhava was ordained in 2008 and lived near Mumbai in Maharastra. With metta, Kumarjeev”

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Everything In Moderation? No!

From Triratna News on Sun, 8 Apr, 2012 - 06:21

Everything In Moderation? No!

From Triratna News on Sun, 8 Apr, 2012 - 06:21Buddhism’s all about accepting what is, not fighting, becoming calm and peaceful - right? Maybe - maybe not… Over at Triratna’s West London Buddhist Centre they’ve been running all-night meditations for a while now, backed up by some great posters and publicity we’re delighted to reproduce below…

“Just what the doctor ordered! A short sharp dose of Dharma. Burning rainbows in a black jungle…

‘I feel really bad tonight…Lonely and bored. I’m going to watch some...
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Padmaloka Welcomes New Buddha

From Triratna News on Wed, 4 Apr, 2012 - 06:03

Padmaloka Welcomes New Buddha

From Triratna News on Wed, 4 Apr, 2012 - 06:03Lokeshvara writes from Padmaloka, Triratna’s long-established men’s retreat centre in Norfolk UK, with news of - the arrival of their Buddha! This is part of their long-running project to populate every part of the shrineroom with images of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, mostly if not entirely painted and sculpted by Aloka. He says -

“If you haven’t been here since New Year, we have to tell you that we have a new Buddha made by Aloka...
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Becoming a Bodhisattva

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Tue, 3 Apr, 2012 - 00:00
Khemasuri talks about the Mahayana, Santideva, Vasubandhu, and how to be a novice Bodhisattva.

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