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Introducing the Adhisthana Kula

From Adhisthana Kula on Tue, 28 Feb, 2017 - 23:02

Introducing the Adhisthana Kula

From Adhisthana Kula on Tue, 28 Feb, 2017 - 23:02

The Triratna Buddhist Order now numbers over 2,000 members in around 30 countries, and the associated Community is many times bigger. This presents quite a challenge when a situation arises requiring the sharing of complex information and wide-ranging discussion among all involved – as has recently happened following the broadcast of a BBC local TV programme in the UK.

‘Inside Out’, on 26th September 2016, included a 12-minute report referring to accounts of sexual misconduct in the early...

Centre Team

A Conversation With The Adhisthana Kula

From Adhisthana Kula on Tue, 28 Feb, 2017 - 21:49

The Adhisthana Kula is a new group made up of some of the most experienced members of the Triratna Buddhist Order, meeting together to help the community find lasting reconciliation in the face of renewed interest in historical controversies and some of the issues arising from them.

We hear Dhammarati, Lokeshvara, Mahamati, Parami, Ratnadharini and Saddhaloka share thoughtful perspectives on the work ahead, considering what is required to meet any suffering involved, to promote good communication around difficulties, and to encourage confidence...

Dhammalata

Bodhipaksa Joining us this Thursday Night

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 28 Feb, 2017 - 03:27

Bodhipaksa Joining us this Thursday Night

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 28 Feb, 2017 - 03:27

This Thursday night Bodhipaksa will be coming along to join us for our Coogee Meditation evening. Here’s some information about him from his website:

If you’d like to visit his website here’s a link:
http://www.wildmind.org

About Bodhipaksa

Hi, I’m Bodhipaksa, and I set up Wildmind in 2001 with the help of several friends who offered me their time and technical support when I was a grad student with no financial resources at all. I’m a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order, I’ve been...

Candradasa

Sangharakshita and the Shadow of the Past

From Community Highlights on Mon, 27 Feb, 2017 - 19:06

A strong, moving, nuanced set of perspectives from Vishvapani on areas of historical controversy in the FWBO/Triratna, especially those involving our founder, Sangharakshita.

The talk spans Vishvapani’s long involvement with the community in both its light and “shadow” aspects - from first coming across the Dharma in Croydon, UK, at the age of 14 in the 1980s until the present day. It is in many ways a timely look at the past and the present, rooted in the...

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Sangharakshita and the Shadow of the Past by Vishvapani

From Mitra Support on Mon, 27 Feb, 2017 - 19:01

A strong, moving, nuanced set of perspectives from Vishvapani on areas of historical controversy in the FWBO/Triratna, especially those involving our founder, Sangharakshita.

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Buddhas in the Walls, Blessings in the Roof

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Mon, 27 Feb, 2017 - 15:43

Buddhas in the Walls, Blessings in the Roof

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Mon, 27 Feb, 2017 - 15:43

Running into week 5 with full vigour. It’s hard to keep up with all the activity. Lots of final preparations to the roof surface for the rubber membrane to be fitted this week (weather permitting) There was a fear this week that Storm Doris would stop us in our tracks, but, even Doris couldn’t deter our brilliant builders. When they couldn’t work on the roof, they came inside and continued with the insulation for the inner shrine walls and started...

Munisha

NewsByte: Gender diverse study day

From Triratna News on Fri, 24 Feb, 2017 - 13:55

NewsByte: Gender diverse study day

From Triratna News on Fri, 24 Feb, 2017 - 13:55

Clear Vision’s latest NewsByte takes us to Triratna’s Gender diverse group’s first day of study and sangha at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre. Kamalanandi shares his own story of transitioning and explains how and why the group was set up.

The second gender diverse retreat runs 4th-7th May 2017 at Adhisthana, UK.

See a report on Triratna’s first gender diverse retreat.

Catch up with the interview ”Gender diversity in Triratna”: Video | Audio

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Amaradaya

Gender Diverse Buddhists

From Clear Vision Trust on Thu, 23 Feb, 2017 - 15:31

Gender Diverse Buddhists

From Clear Vision Trust on Thu, 23 Feb, 2017 - 15:31

In December 2016, the Triratna Gender Diverse group met for a day of study and sangha at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre. Kamalanandi shares his own story of transitioning, and explains how and why the group was set up.

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Tips On Using This Support Space

From Mitra Support on Wed, 22 Feb, 2017 - 18:29

Tips On Using This Support Space

From Mitra Support on Wed, 22 Feb, 2017 - 18:29

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Hot Tip

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 21 Feb, 2017 - 22:50

Hot Tip

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Tue, 21 Feb, 2017 - 22:50

“So how do we cultivate attentiveness in meditation? The key to success lies mostly in what we do outside meditation. Many people fondly imagined they’ll be able to sit down and meditate when they wish, whatever else they’ve been up to. But when we try to meditate we find ourself face to face with all the mental habits that we have unintentionally cultivated in our daily life. When we meditate we can’t use some ‘special mind’ that we reserve for...

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