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What happens to the Buddha when he dies? (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 2 Feb, 2026 - 08:45

A Sangharakshita lecture celebrating the anniversary of the Parinirvana or ‘death’ of the Buddha. It outlines six basic meditation practices crucial to the attainment of the ‘Deathless’: Enlightenment. Excerpted from the talk entitled The Meaning of Parinirvana given as part of the series Parinirvana Day, 1972.

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Exemplification in the Aryasangha

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 2 Feb, 2026 - 08:26

Here, Sraddhagita reflects on a poem by Rumi entitled On Being Woven as she explores the path of 

spiritual friendship. Excerpted from the talk entitled Things You Can Learn From Geese given at London Buddhist Centre, 2016.

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A Sense of Solidarity with Others (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 2 Feb, 2026 - 08:10

Here, Vishangka explores what it means to live a full buddhist life, and the place of meditation and community within it. Excerpted from the talk entitled Awake to Life given on the Summer Great Gathering: What Meditation really is at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2025.

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Shabda February 2026

From Order Messenger on Sun, 1 Feb, 2026 - 11:57

Here is the latest edition of Shabda in six digital formats:

  • eBook Shabda .EPUB – read on most other eBook readers (eg Nook or Kobo, etc) and most eReader apps on tablets, smartphones etc.
  • eBook Shabda .MOBI – This format is now deprecated, but this can still be used on older Kindle devices, and some older eReader apps on tablets, smartphones, etc.
  • HTML Shabda – read with any web browser
  • PDF for printing Shabda – print your own Shabda
  • PDF for digital Shabda – read with
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File NameSize
ePub (for eBook readers, smartphones and tablets)2.92 MB
mobi (for older Kindle devices only)1.74 MB
HTML (web browsers)4.87 MB
PDF for Printing1.17 MB
PDF for digital (for computers, smartphones and tablets)2.15 MB
PDF para digital en español (para computadoras, smartphones y tablets)2.59 MB
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Chairman Meeting - Jan 26

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 1 Feb, 2026 - 01:41
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Chairman Meeting - Jan 26

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 1 Feb, 2026 - 01:41

Chairman Meeting from 28th to 31st Jan 26. 

Dh Chandrashil led two study session in morning on Bhava Chakra. 

It was good to see Nagaketu, Vivekratna, Rutayus, Ratnadarshi and many others chairman from Various center. 
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We Are Born of Our Actions

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 - 11:00

Ratnadeva traces the significance and depth of the Buddha’s teaching of karma, as well as addressing the complexities and common misconceptions that can often arise when we approach the topic. Having a clear understanding of the law of karma is vital if we are to transform our desires to be more in line with reality. We realize that on a path of training old habits run deep, and that we cannot control everything that happens to us....
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Main Shrine & Guru Stupa Dedication Anniversary

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 04:25
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Main Shrine & Guru Stupa Dedication Anniversary

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 04:25

On 26th January 1992 Bhante Sangharakshita has dedicated Main Shrine. Similarly on same day in 2020 Guru Stupa is Dedicated.

Dh Aryasambhava led Seven fold puja. Dh. Chandrashil given short talk. Padmasambhava Mantra chanted by Ratnasambhav.
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General Second Weekend - Jan 26

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 03:58
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General Second Weekend - Jan 26

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 03:58

Second General Weekend this month led by Dh. Chandrashil. It was good to hear Dh Chandrashil exploration of Wheel of Life.

Retreat was supported by Ratnasambhav, Karmavajra and Sanghasiddhii.

It was inspiring to see Dh. Achalsur and Dhni. Dharyamati for retreat. 

Dh Karmavajra also given one talk in which share his experience with regards to Wheel of Life. Very nicely illustrate...
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Visit of Old and Great Friend

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 03:39
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Visit of Old and Great Friend

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 03:39

It was great feeling to see and meet old and good friend Dh Mokshapriya. It was good to be around him as  elderly brother in sangha. 

Mokshapriya has always inspirational figure for his skills in capturing very important events/talks of Bhante as well as various activities of Sangha, which are a great resource for us and upcoming generations. 

Thankyou Mokshapriya for your time for community...
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Handover of Order Ethics Responsibility

From Order Messenger on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 - 17:14

Handover of Order Ethics Responsibility

From Order Messenger on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 - 17:14

Dear Order members,

We want to inform you about the change in a significant Order post.

In 2020, a new post of “Ethics Order Convenor” was created by the International Order Convenors, Aryajaya and Lokeshvara, to increase the capacity of the Order Convenors and the Ethics Kula to respond to complex ethical issues. (Please see note at end regarding composition of the Ethics Kula).

Dharmachari Subhadassi was recruited to fill the...

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