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Not About Being Good

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 23:16

Not About Being Good

From Coogee Buddhist Group on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 23:16Hi

Jonathan, one of our regulars at the Sydney Buddhist Centre runs a young people’s Buddhist group that meets weekly. In one of his posts this week he shared the link below:

http://vimeo.com/69617556

It’s a short introductory talk by one of our order members named Subhadramati prefacing a book she’s just published titled ‘Not About Being Good’

It’s a lovely, clear exposition of the Buddhist call to realise our true nature rather...
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Dharmabyte: The Finite Nature of Life

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 21:15
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Today’s FBA Dharmabyte, “The Finite Nature of Life” is from Paramananda. Beginning the talk with a poem, he explores the importance of coming into relation with suffering, especially regarding our own and others’ death. If we do not take on the finite nature of our lives, we cannot practise effectively.
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Time to Act - March 7 2015

From Earth Metta Sangha on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 21:03

Time to Act - March 7 2015

From Earth Metta Sangha on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 21:03A number of us are booked and ready to join the climate march on 7th March 2015. Look out London!

http://www.timetoact2015.org/#!
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FBA Podcast: Bodhicitta and Spiritual Death

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 20:45

FBA Podcast: Bodhicitta and Spiritual Death

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Our FBA Podcast this week is entitled “Bodhicitta and Spiritual Death” by Vijayamala, a talk given as part of the Understanding, Exploring and Realising Spiritual Death retreat, led by Kamalashila and Vijayamala, at Adhisthana Dec 2014.
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Dharmabyte: One Big Mistake

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 20:32
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte,“One Big Mistake”, Padmakumara gives us much to consider in the areas of existential suffering, incompleteness, and the wrong view that external things can be relied on for happiness. From the talk “I Read the News Today, Oh Boy” – A talk on real practice in the sometimes painfully real world…
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Dharmabyte: Making the Best Use of Our Time

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 20:23
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Sangharakshita rouses us with today’s FBA Dharmabyte, entitled “Making the Best Use of Our Time – Practice the Dharma!”. From the 1996 talk “Intellect, Emotion, and Will” given at the opening of the Manchester Buddhist Centre.
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Exploring the Karaniya Metta Sutta - March 15, 2015

From Earth Metta Sangha on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 19:54

Exploring the Karaniya Metta Sutta - March 15, 2015

From Earth Metta Sangha on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 19:54May all beings be happy in their heart of hearts!

This day of study, reflection and ritual will explore the richness of the Karaniya Metta Sutta, the Buddha’s discourse on universal loving kindness. In particular, we’ll examine how can we make this teaching more relevant to our everyday lives and to our engagement in the world. Open to all.

Led by Khemasuri and Suddhacandika with support from Karaniya Metta Kula. Please bring a veggie lunch to share.
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Meditation Tuesdays Start Again February 10th

From Online Meditators on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 18:27

Meditation Tuesdays Start Again February 10th

From Online Meditators on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 18:27Just a quick reminder that meditation Tuesdays will be back from the 10th February.

For the next few weeks rather than a formal course we’ll have open space for regular meditators - see what themes emerge as we gather and share our practice together.

How to connect
Join us on February 10th at 2.30pm EST/ 7.30pm UK via our Google + page (you will need a Google account of some kind and will...
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FBA Podcast: The Mystery of Exchanging Self and Other

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 18:14

FBA Podcast: The Mystery of Exchanging Self and Other

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Our FBA Podcast this week is entitled “The Mystery of Exchanging Self and Other”. This is the fifth in a series of six talks given by Padmavajra, based on verses from Shantideva’s ‘Guide to The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life’, otherwise known as ‘The Bodhicaryavatara’.

Talks given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, on the Winter Retreat,...
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Karuna featured on World Interfaith Harmony Week blog

From Triratna News on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 16:36

Karuna featured on World Interfaith Harmony Week blog

From Triratna News on Mon, 9 Feb, 2015 - 16:36Keval Shah is a 28 year-old Gujarati living in a Triratna community in London and working at the Karuna Trust.

For the UN official World Interfaith Harmony Week last week, he features on the WIHW blog. It’s a lovely account of Keval’s inspiration for his work and its roots in Buddhism, casteism and the work of Dr Ambedkar.

Read Keval’s short article.
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