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India Boo No. 7 - Spanish Boo Part 1 (English)

From Community Highlights on Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 - 18:37

Part 1 of an extended podcast featuring the wonderful crew here from the Latin American and Spanish-speaking region of Triratna. Another colorful angle on what unites us and the challenges of connecting with others across oceans and language divides and cultural boundaries…

Part 2 is entirely in Spanish and is even more delightful!

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India Boo No. 6 - Lokamitra on the future in India

From Community Highlights on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 18:22

A very special extended edition of the podcast with Lokamitra, one of the first generation of Order members and founder of so much of the Triratna Movement in India. A chance then, on a day of explorations around leadership and the future, to turn our attention to India. Any conversation with Lokamitra tends to the fascinating and this is no exception. Much to ponder, and a chance to celebrate a complex, generous man whose work has benefitted so...

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Summary - Day 4 of the International Council

From Community Highlights on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 17:23

Summary - Day 4 of the International Council

From Community Highlights on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 17:23Hallelujah! After 24 hours of trying, the internet in India finally let us upload a video! :) Apologies for the smaller size but we hope you’ll still enjoy this engaging summary of yesterday’s work at the Triratna International Council…

A day on ethics and ethical standards at our Buddhist Centres, and who better to recap the day than two experienced and kindly folk? Nagasuri and Saddhaloka took part in the various sessions and report back for us here quite delightfully…

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Vajraloka retreat centre seeks two new team members

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 10:42

Vajraloka retreat centre seeks two new team members

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 - 10:42Vajraloka is Triratna’s meditation retreat centre in North Wales, UK. It has been established for over 30 years and been central to the deepening of the Triuratna community’s understanding and practice of meditation. For the last 4 – 6 years there has been a very steady team of around 6 men at Vajraloka who between them are responsible for all aspects of the project. This has been an excellent working ground for their individual and collective practice...

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India Boo No. 5 - Vajrajyoti from Auckland (The Golden Voice of Radio)

From Community Highlights on Tue, 19 Feb, 2013 - 18:27

Vajrajyoti talking shop on avoiding bureaucracy, the inspiration to be found in ethical practice, and getting off campus. Also, puppies and monkeys…

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Lokamitra's Presentation on the Work of Nagaloka (Audio)

From Community Highlights on Tue, 19 Feb, 2013 - 18:21

Lokamitra is a true pioneer of Dhamma work. A founding figure of Triratna in India, home of the Buddha, he’s been steadily working together with teams of friends to revitalise Buddhism in its native land. His life has been dedicated particularly to helping ‘Scheduled Caste’ people escape the hell of their situation by embracing the teachings of the Buddha and the example of their great visionary leader, Dr. Ambedkar.

Here he talks...

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Lokamitra's Presentation on the Work of Nagaloka (Slideshow Pictures)

From Community Highlights on Tue, 19 Feb, 2013 - 18:12

Lokamitra's Presentation on the Work of Nagaloka (Slideshow Pictures)

From Community Highlights on Tue, 19 Feb, 2013 - 18:12

Here are the slides Lokamitra played as he gave his inspiring talk on working to liberate the new Buddhists of India from the horrors of the caste system. The sort of presentation that makes you want to change your life! Engaged Buddhism at its best…

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Intensifying Practice, Talk 3 - Yashosagar on Working Against Ego-clinging and the Conditions for It

From Community Highlights on Tue, 19 Feb, 2013 - 17:30

Yashosagar speaking (and singing!) about how to deepen your practice of the Dharma in all conditions, from community living to marriage.

Introduction by Amrutdeep.

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Intensifying Practice, Talk 2 - Varadevi on Her Life's Work

From Community Highlights on Tue, 19 Feb, 2013 - 17:18

Varadevi on her life working for the Dharma, and particularly her years helping found an intensive meditation community for women in Australia.

Introduction by Vajrajyoti.

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Intensifying Practice, Talk 1 - Saddhajoti on Solidarity and Compassion

From Community Highlights on Tue, 19 Feb, 2013 - 17:15

A great talk by Saddhajoti, centred on her moving story of the earthquake that devastated Mexico City in the 1980s, and the coming together of the population in the aftermath…

Introduction by Parami.

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