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Gender Diverse Sangha As Buddhists

From Buddhist Centre Features on Mon, 16 May, 2016 - 17:02

Parami interviews Kamalanandi and Padmavyuha about gender diversity in Triratna on the occasion of the first residential retreat for gender diverse people in our community. A timely and topical discussion about the issues raised in society generally by changes in awareness around gender – and in a particular Buddhist culture as it expands its sense of itself to be more inclusive and more forward thinking about a crucial area of personal identity. The implications for ideas of practice as a...

Munisha

In celebration of Buddha Day: a short talk on 'Buddha pride'

From Community Highlights on Mon, 16 May, 2016 - 14:54

In celebration of Buddha Day: a short talk on 'Buddha pride'

From Community Highlights on Mon, 16 May, 2016 - 14:54

To mark the week of Buddha Day around the Triratna world, here is a poetically inspiring 20-minute celebration of ‘Buddha pride’, given by Belgian Order member and poet Arthakusalin at last summer’s Mainland European Order Convention in northern Germany.

Arthakusalin is Chair of Ghent Buddhist Centre.

Buddha Day is one of three festivals we mark in Triratna celebrating the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. It falls officially on the full moon next Saturday 21st May, but will variously be celebrated anytime...

Munisha

New Triratna text for European Buddhist Union website

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Sun, 15 May, 2016 - 22:52

New Triratna text for European Buddhist Union website

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Sun, 15 May, 2016 - 22:52

After many years of an old site with very out of date details for Triratna, here is the updated text on the member page of the European Buddhist Union’s new website.

Scroll down and find Triratna. One thing you may notice is that every other Buddhist organisation (bar one) has a logo. Not so with Triratna, where every centre or enterprise has its own. The kesa is our one single common visual element worldwide.

Your comments welcome.

Munisha

International inter-Buddhist conference marking 60 years since Dr Ambedkar's conversion

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Sat, 14 May, 2016 - 16:15

International inter-Buddhist conference marking 60 years since Dr Ambedkar's conversion

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Sat, 14 May, 2016 - 16:15

Over on Triratna News, you can find details of an international conference in celebration of Dr Ambedkar’s conversion 60 years ago, to be held at Triratna’s Nagaloka Buddhist Centre in India, 11th-14th October 2016.

Read the Triratna News article.

The conference is being organised in partnership with the International Network of Engaged Buddhists and sees Order members including Subhuti speaking alongside Buddhist women and men of many traditions.

Munisha

'Social engagement and liberation': 60 years since Dr Ambedkar's conversion

From Triratna News on Sat, 14 May, 2016 - 14:27

'Social engagement and liberation': 60 years since Dr Ambedkar's conversion

From Triratna News on Sat, 14 May, 2016 - 14:27

October this year sees the 60th anniversary of the first mass conversion to Buddhism of people then known as ‘Untouchables’, in Nagpur, India, which took place on 14th October 1956, led by Dr BR Ambedkar.

In celebration, the International Network of Engaged Buddhists and Triratna’s Indian retreat centre Nagaloka are holding a weekend conference, ‘Social engagement and liberation’, 11th-14th October.

The conversion anniversary itself...

Christine

BAM! at Sheffield Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Sat, 14 May, 2016 - 11:21

BAM! at Sheffield Buddhist Centre

From Buddhist Action Month 2016 on Sat, 14 May, 2016 - 11:21

Buddhist Action Month (BAM!) at Sheffield Buddhist Centre will feature:
Sun. 29 May: Work that Reconnects > Natural Dharma
Sat 11 June: Film night > BAM! Dharma Film Club
Sat. 18 June: Litter pick afternoon
Sun. 19 June: Day of reflection > Rejoicing in our efforts so far

In addition, our busy sangha night, with the theme “The Way to the Beyond” will reflect BAM throughout the month of June. That’s every Tuesday...

Christine

BAM! 2016 at Sheffield Buddhist Centre

From Earth Metta Sangha on Sat, 14 May, 2016 - 11:16

BAM! 2016 at Sheffield Buddhist Centre

From Earth Metta Sangha on Sat, 14 May, 2016 - 11:16

In addition, Sheffield’s busy sangha night, which takes on the theme of The Way to the Beyond will reflect BAM throughout the month...

viriyalila

Sunday Meditation and Community Gatherings

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Fri, 13 May, 2016 - 01:00

Sunday Meditation and Community Gatherings

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Fri, 13 May, 2016 - 01:00

This summer (2016) join us on Sundays, 10 am-12 pm, for meditation and lively discussion of the book “The Journey and the Guide.” Basic meditation instruction provided for beginners. All are welcome! Offered by donation.

“Building on the success of Life with Full Attention, Maitreyabandhu offers a profoundly useful work on how to practice Buddhism in everyday life. Using examples from the life of the Buddha, Maitreyabandhu provides an easily understood outline of the spiritual life of Buddhists in...

Christine

Buddhist Action Month (BAM!) 2016

From Earth Metta Sangha on Thu, 12 May, 2016 - 12:46

Buddhist Action Month (BAM!) 2016

From Earth Metta Sangha on Thu, 12 May, 2016 - 12:46

In the lead up to June, I’m ruminating on some of the new green precepts I might take on. Please let us know what you are thinking about, too!

Currently, I find reflection to be meaningful in this context, because it adds weight and meaning to what I may choose to undertake. Failure is always disheartening, but this can be avoided through advance thought. Since preparation is crucial to the success and quality of any undertaking (including meditation, sports, gardening, etc.), in the case...

Munisha

Ordinations at Guhyaloka, Spain

From Triratna News on Tue, 10 May, 2016 - 13:45

Ordinations at Guhyaloka, Spain

From Triratna News on Tue, 10 May, 2016 - 13:45

We are delighted to announce the names of 20 Dharmacharis ordained on Monday 2nd May at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre, Spain.

Public preceptor Purna
Donald Woolford becomes Acalamuni
A Sanskrit name meaning: “Sage who Is unwavering” (Westernised spelling Achalamuni)
Private preceptor Ratnavyuha

Public preceptor Moksananda
Armando Velasco becomes Medhāvin
A Sanskrit name meaning: “The man Of wisdom” (Westernised spelling Medhavin)
Private preceptor Samamati

Ivan Trujillo becomes Saṅghadhara
A Sanskrit name meaning “Supporter/upholder of the Sangha” (Westernised spelling Sanghadhara)
Private preceptor Keturaja

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