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Shabda April 2023

From Order Connection on Sat, 1 Apr, 2023 - 11:28

Here is the latest edition of Shabda in five digital formats:

eBook Shabda .EPUB – read on most other eBook readers (eg Nook or Kobo, etc) and most eReader apps on tablets, smartphones etc.

eBook Shabda .MOBI – This format is now deprecated, but this can still be used on older Kindle devices, and some older eReader apps on tablets, smartphones, etc.

PDF Shabda – read with any PDF reader

HTML Shabda (zip file) – unzip, and then read with any web browser

Print Shabda:...

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An invitation to join in 108 hours of circumambulation

From Adhisthana on Fri, 31 Mar, 2023 - 15:18

An invitation to join in 108 hours of circumambulation

From Adhisthana on Fri, 31 Mar, 2023 - 15:18

We’re excited to announce a special event happening at Adhisthana from the 18th to the 23rd of June that we’d like to invite you to participate in.

For 108 hours, a group of individuals will circumambulating around Sangharakshita’s burial mound. We would be honored if you would join us. It would be wonderful to have as many of us as possible participate in circumambulating for an hour each over this period.

The circumambulation is part of the Pilgrims Week, which is open...

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Buddhafield Festival 2023!! Tickets, volunteer opportunities

From Buddhafield on Fri, 31 Mar, 2023 - 13:10

Buddhafield Festival 2023!! Tickets, volunteer opportunities

From Buddhafield on Fri, 31 Mar, 2023 - 13:10

Buddhafield Festival 12th-16th July 2023 Near Taunton, Somerset.

Have you got your ticket yet? We sold out last year and live-in vehicle tickets went early so don’t forget to get yours!

Buddhafield Festival is a joyful gathering of people, celebrating community and connection with the land. Famous for weaving well-being and play into one of the best UK conscious festivals. Being together under sun and stars without the use of alcoholic drinks and recreational drugs allows everyone to connect more authentically with open-hearted...

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Chair's Letter – March 2023

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 31 Mar, 2023 - 12:02

Chair's Letter – March 2023

From College of Public Preceptors on Fri, 31 Mar, 2023 - 12:02

Dear Order members and friends,

Thanks to Maitreyabandhu for the evocative account of our network of friendships last month. 

First I’ll write with an update from the March College meeting – and end with a personal request.

At that point last month, I was involved in our annual Women Preceptors’ retreat at Adhisthana, which gets better each year as the body of experience grows and the connections between us become stronger. We’d decided to make it an ‘in person’ event, while making the study...

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New podcast episode with Vessantara

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 29 Mar, 2023 - 10:00

New podcast episode with Vessantara

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 29 Mar, 2023 - 10:00

We’re delighted to announce the latest edition of the Windhorse Publications podcast: Learning to Live in a Free Way, with Vessantara.

Thirty years after the first publication of Meeting the Buddhas, Dhammamegha speaks with Vessantara about the new edition of this classic Dharma text. After learning how the book came to be, the discussion turns to the qualities of the enlightened mind, and the nature and power of these Buddha and Bodhisattva figures, and a whole path to living in freedom.

Please note:...

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Day 6: Summoning the World to Buddhahood

From Adhisthana on Thu, 23 Mar, 2023 - 20:44

Day 6: Summoning the World to Buddhahood

From Adhisthana on Thu, 23 Mar, 2023 - 20:44

Today we arrive at Chapter 9 – The Perfection of Understanding. This is the penultimate chapter covering the final paramita of Wisdom.

The first verse lays out the central importance of this as the culmination of all that has come previously in the Bodhicaryavatara:

It is for the sake of understanding that the Sage taught this entire collection of preparations. Therefore, in the desire to put an end to suffering, one should develop understanding.

‘Understanding’ here of course means the profoundest wisdom that sees into the...

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Day 5: Summoning the World to Buddhahood

From Adhisthana on Thu, 23 Mar, 2023 - 09:42

Day 5: Summoning the World to Buddhahood

From Adhisthana on Thu, 23 Mar, 2023 - 09:42

Today we moved on to Chapter 8 – The Perfection of Meditative Absorption. This is the longest chapter in the Bodhicaryavatara and has two main themes:

  • The importance of renunciation of craving and attachment if one is to achieve any sense of calm and stability in meditation
  • The exchange of self and other as a profound meditation to overcome self-clinging and cultivate the Awakening Mind

After hearing the verses (where Santideva doesn’t disappoint in his direct, challenging, even shocking language), we heard a wonderful talk from...

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Day 4: Summoning the World to Buddhahood

From Adhisthana on Tue, 21 Mar, 2023 - 22:06

Day 4: Summoning the World to Buddhahood

From Adhisthana on Tue, 21 Mar, 2023 - 22:06

After hearing all about patient forbearance yesterday, today’s theme is vigour (Virya-paramita). This is variously translated by different scholars as: Energy in the Pursuit of the Good (Bhante), Vigour, Strength and Enthusiasm.

Today Saddhaloka gave a wonderful commentary on this chapter after we’d listened to all the verses read aloud. In his quiet, deep way he embodied the vigour that we all need to bring to our practice. He’s had a twinkle about him all week and his talk contained both twinkle...

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Buddhafield Base Community Share Offer

From Buddhafield on Tue, 21 Mar, 2023 - 11:59

Buddhafield Base Community Share Offer

From Buddhafield on Tue, 21 Mar, 2023 - 11:59

The next stage in Buddhafield’s evolution

Have you heard about Buddhafield’s latest project? 

After more than 25-years of running a geographically scattered operation, it’s time to consolidate our resources and put down some roots so that we can continue our offerings as well as provide even more opportunities for authentic community, meaningful work, care for land and ecology and celebration of the potential of imagination. 


The Buddhafield Base Project is about creating a home for Buddhafield – expanding our...

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