Manjusvara's legacy

From Abhayaratna Trust on Tue, 18 Jun, 2013 - 14:21We have just heard about the new books and CD being published on the second anniversay of Manjusvara’s death - a Buddhist detective novel called The Deal Runner, a new selection of his poetry called called Lost and Found (both from Lulu.com), and the CD version of Lost and Found (available from Achintya via his email below).

These well produced publications have been put together by his friends and, in accord with Manjusvara’s wishes, all proceeds after...

Heroism, Gratitude and Love

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 18 Jun, 2013 - 00:15Our FBA Podcasts for the rest of the month will feature talks by members of the Triratna Order who have helped shape and support the development of the Triratna Sangha in America.

Our series begins with an by Dayalocana, Chair of Aryaloka, and one of the first volunteers to help out during the early days of establishing Triratna activities in America. This FBA Dharmabyte, “The Heartwood of Aryaloka,” is from the full talk:...

10 Days With Triratna America

From Community Highlights on Sun, 16 Jun, 2013 - 19:52Our coverage of Triratna America is now over, but you can still check out some of the rich, distinctively American initiatives coming out of the Triratna Buddhist Community in the U.S.A. With features, interviews, podcasts, and Dharma talks from around Triratna America, you’ll hear from the people who are helping build the next phase of our community stateside as it moves towards its 30th year.

Some very inspiring explorations of Dharma practice are bubbling...

Notes from an Appealing Buddhist

From Leeds Buddhist Centre on Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 - 12:24Life on a Karuna door-knocking appeal

Day 20: All for one, one for all

It’s nearing the end of week three and, amidst all the feelings that we are experiencing, a deep and broad sense of community seems to be emerging.

The Magnificent Seven - our own Green Tara Appeal community - continues to blossom and our friendship with each other is growing strongly. It is still almost unbelievable to me that seven strangers can come together...

Rebecoming, Love, and Play!

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 12 Jun, 2013 - 14:08This week our FBA Podcasts started with a beautiful Dharma Jewel from Ratnadharini titled: ‘Rebecoming’. This Dharmabyte explores the distinction between skilful and unskilful as a process of re-becoming or rebirth. From the fourth talk in a five-part series from Tiratanaloka’s retreat on the ‘Four Mind Turnings‘ of the Tibetan tradition titled ‘Karma and the Consequences of Our Actions.’

Then on Saturday, for our full-length FBA Podcast, Amitasuri brought us ...