From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 25 Jul, 2013 - 15:04Abhayamati writes with news of a vacancy at Triratna’s thriving Cambridge Buddhist Centre. He says -
“We are looking for an Order Member to take over from Vajradevi before the end of November to be the Centre Manager/Director in our large, friendly and diverse Sangha here at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre.
This is a full time position and responsibilities include:-
* managing people (the office team and volunteers) * overseeing the on-going restoration and maintenance of the...
A teaching of the Dharma chanted in Pali, the Dhammapalam Gatha translates as ‘verses that protect the truth’. Set to music, this is a piece that beautifully evokes the heart of the Buddha’s teachings.
Bodhivajra recorded this chant; listen for enjoyment, or listen to learn the words (reproduced below).
From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 25 Jul, 2013 - 14:10Satyadarshin writes - “You may have heard that Buddhafield has been working through some turbulent times. One of the principal issues has been about re-establishing ourselves as an overtly Buddhist practice context. This has become a particular issue in the Buddhafield Cafe and we need some help to maintain it as a practice context.
I have both a short and a long term request for help.
From Western Buddhist Review on Wed, 24 Jul, 2013 - 22:16Excursions into the Thought-World of the Pāli Discourses byBhikkhu Anālayo Pariyatti Press, Onalaska WA, USA, 2012, 326pp., $19.95 pback, also available in ebook formats
Review by Dhīvan Thomas Jones
The idea of an ‘excursion’ into the thought-world of the Pāli discourses suggests a guided tour, a day trip, or, figuratively, an author’s venture into unfamiliar territory. However, Bhikkhu Anālayo’s book is more like a safari into the heart of Pāli country, with a capable guide...
A teaching of the Dharma chanted in Pali, the Dhammapalam Gatha translates as ‘verses that protect the truth’. Set to music, this is a piece that beautifully evokes the heart of the Buddha’s teachings.
Bodhivajra recorded this chant; listen for enjoyment, or listen to learn the words (reproduced below).
From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 24 Jul, 2013 - 11:21Danasamudra writes from Adhisthana, Triratna’s new retreat centre near Malvern, UK, where they’re preparing for their public opening on August 4th - and where they need as much help as they can get, as they approach the final stages of a major renovation project! She says -
“We would be very grateful if you would circulate this message as widely as possible within your Sangha. We do need help fairly urgently as there is...
Here’s PDF versions of the most common ceremonies used in the Triratna Buddhist Community. Many of them are also available in multiple translations over on the Translations Project page of this website. Texts included are:
The Sevenfold Puja The Threefold Puja The Dedication Ceremony The Tiratana Vandana The Heart Sutra The Three Refuges and Five Precepts including the Positive Precepts (as used in the Triratna Buddhist Community) The...
things starting to come together at adhisthana: sanghadeva laying some new lawn; and the buddha finding his way to the shrineroom. your help would be more than welcome in this next week, the last one before we open, if you’ve some time on your hands, to help us get it ready for the opening.
Sangharakshita talks with humour and wisdom about feeling free; the hot tubs of Buddhafield; a place where children can be safe and free outdoors.
Reposted from FBA
“In ‘Entering the Sangha’, Sangharakshita goes to Buddhafield! A first for him, and a first for the fabulous Buddhafield Festival that takes place each year at the height of the English summer. This talk was given in a tent in Devon - and the sounds...
“This talk from Amaragita takes a look at Buddhist practice in the light of parenting, and was given at the Buddhafield Festival in 2006. Look out for some lovely singing thoughout!” Reposted from FBA.
