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The Preliminaries: Impermanence, Going For Refuge and Prayers

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 - 00:00
This talk continues to explore Canto 103 through the central act of Going for Refuge and how we may live with a less fragmented experience of life. We also touch upon the practice of gratitude and the importance for directing our aspirations towards Enlightenment to deepen our communication with the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and wider spiritual community.
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Moksananda

Resignation of Akiñchana

From Order Connection on Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 - 17:10

Resignation of Akiñchana

From Order Connection on Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 - 17:10

Dear fellow Order members,

I am writing to let you know that, as his public preceptor, I have accepted the resignation of Akiñchana from Valencia in Spain. He was ordained at Guhyaloka in October 2016. His private preceptor was Vajranatha.

Akiñchana has had some good conversations with Vajranatha, Yashodeva and with myself, and though I am saddened by his resignation I am convinced that his decision has been made after careful consideration. He does not...

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Candradasa

Guhyaloka For The Ages: Prakasha

From Guhyaloka For the Ages on Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 - 16:06

The second episode in our brand new occasional series of Buddhist Voices featuring the men who made Guhyaloka - ‘The Secret Valley’!

During this in-depth interview with Jyotika, Prakasha recounts his experience of living at Guhyaloka. For approximately five years he lived in the Vihara there with several other men. This was a time of deep spiritual practice, which gave rise to many fruits. Since then he has spent months on solitary retreat in the Valley and at Uttaraloka. 

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Andra träffen 21 oktober 2025

From Forum för klimat och miljö on Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 - 14:45

Andra träffen 21 oktober 2025

From Forum för klimat och miljö on Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 - 14:45

Hej. Här kommer en rapport från andra träffen i EkoDharma forum 21 oktober 2025. 

Kvällen började med att vi samlades och stillade våra sinnen genom en kort meditation som hölls av Corre. 
Därefter samtalade vi i små grupper kring följande frågor:

  •     Hur känns det nu den senaste perioden, när du tänker på klimatfrågan?
  •     Vilket stöd har du av Dharma och sanghan?
  •     Vad har du för resurser att hantera svåra känslor?


Deltagarnas känslomässiga reaktioner var mångfacetterade. De beskrev känslor av smärta, sorg...

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Shantiprabha

Death of Khemavira

From Order Connection on Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 - 13:11

Death of Khemavira

From Order Connection on Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 - 13:11

Dear Friends,

Sadly Khemavira died in the Queen Elizabeth hospital Birmingham in the UK at about 6.15pm on Thursday 23rd October 2025. Maitrisara and I were with him at the time, and indeed had been with him all that afternoon. Another great friend, Satyapala, had been there in the morning as had a GFR Mitra Julia Hawes (in the context of being a friend of mine and hospital chaplain). Whilst we were there in the...

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The Zoo, The Palace and the Grind

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 - 00:00
What is it like to the dwell in these realms,and do we want to escape them? And what does it mean to be truly human?" Join Sanghajiva as we explore these questions at Tuesday's Sangha Night. During this theme we'll be looking at The Wheel of Life, a living symbol that encompasses the entirety of existence. We'll learn how to escape from the prison and sufferings of Samsara, towards ever increasing positive and expansive states of being, towards the ultimate goal of Awakening. We'll be taking a contemporary look at this ancient symbol, visiting it's realms and their beings from the depths of the hell realm to the heights of the heavenly abodes, and asking what do these realms look like in our modern society and world? Expect support for home practice, practical ideas of how to bring these traditional teachings into your everyday life, and reflections on how to make your Great Escape!
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Ordinations at Tiratanaloka in Wales

From Triratna News on Mon, 20 Oct, 2025 - 17:27

Ordinations at Tiratanaloka in Wales

From Triratna News on Mon, 20 Oct, 2025 - 17:27

We are delighted to announce the following public ordinations which took place at Tiratanaloka, Wales, on Friday 17th October:

Public Preceptor: Sucimani 

Ella Walker becomes Apāramati
Registered spelling: Aparamati
Meaning: One whose mind is boundless 
Private Preceptor: Vimalavajri

Lorna Mitchell becomes Amitaguptā
Registered spelling: Amitagupta
Meaning: She who is protected by the Infinite One
Private Preceptor: Santavajri

Lisa Dowdle Haste becomes Bodhināṭā
Registered spelling: Bodhinata
Meaning:...

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Breathworks is Recruiting!

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 - 15:28

Breathworks is Recruiting!

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 - 15:28

Are you an experienced administrator with a keen interest in mindfulness? Do you want to work in a compassionate environment where your contributions directly support people living with chronic pain, stress, and illness? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Breathworks is a global charity based in Manchester, offering mindfulness-based tools for managing pain, illness and stress since 2001. We’re looking for a Training Coordinator to join our friendly and committed team, where...

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A Straight Talk On the Heart Sutra (FBA Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 - 11:00

Ratnaprabha takes us through this great, but short, Buddhist text, using his own re-rendering, and inspired by Han Shan’s commentary. This talk was given at West London Buddhist Centre, 2012.

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Ordinations at Tiratanaloka in Wales

From Order Connection on Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 - 19:38

Ordinations at Tiratanaloka in Wales

From Order Connection on Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 - 19:38

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to announce the following public ordinations which took place at Tiratanaloka, Wales, on Friday 17th October:

Public Preceptor: Sucimani 

Ella Walker becomes Apāramati
Registered spelling: Aparamati
Meaning: One whose mind is boundless 
Private Preceptor: Vimalavajri

Lorna Mitchell becomes Amitaguptā
Registered spelling: Amitagupta
Meaning: She who is protected by the Infinite One
Private Preceptor: Santavajri

Lisa Dowdle Haste becomes Bodhināṭā
...

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