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Connecting Gender Diverse Practitioners in Triratna

From Triratna News on Tue, 5 Nov, 2024 - 14:37

Connecting Gender Diverse Practitioners in Triratna

From Triratna News on Tue, 5 Nov, 2024 - 14:37

For the past 10 years there have been activities for Gender Diverse practitioners in the UK, including day and weekend retreats, mitra study both in person and online, awareness training for centres, and an international meeting for gender diverse allies and friends in the Order. These have seeded activities for gender diverse people in local centres and provided a vital context for those who do not feel met by the binary system.  As well, a chapter of gender diverse order members are involved in...
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Truly Human Individuals (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 5 Nov, 2024 - 13:07

In a paper of great clarity and insight, Sangharakshita introduces the figure of the Bodhisattva, who embodies the principle of perpetual self-transcendence.  Excerpted from the talk The Bodhisattva Principle, given in 1983, as part of the series Two Lectures to a Conference on Reality, Consciousness and Order.

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Sunyata as The Foundation (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 5 Nov, 2024 - 12:14

Padmolka draws from a well-known story in the Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava when he is asked for a short, practical teaching which can be learned by heart to help Queen Nang Chung to practice the Dharma and ultimately lead her to Buddhahood. Excerpted from the talk  Padmasambhava’s Advice to the Three Fortunate Women given at Glasgow Buddhist Centre, 2010.

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Opportunity to become Trustee of Future Dharma

From Order Connection on Mon, 4 Nov, 2024 - 10:42

Opportunity to become Trustee of Future Dharma

From Order Connection on Mon, 4 Nov, 2024 - 10:42

Future Dharma is the charity that seeks to fund Movement projects about the world. Its governing trustee body guides the governance and strategy of the charity, and decides on the grant funding. This is an opportunity to shape its future, and contribute to the health of the Movement.

Future Dharma has trustees appointed by all three “strands”. The Order strand has vacancies for one or two new trustees, and expressions of interest are invited.

There are usually 3 trustees’ meetings per year...
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From Fear to Freedom

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Mon, 4 Nov, 2024 - 00:00
Discover how the Buddha’s teachings can liberate us from anxiety and fear. Often, it is our resistance to reality that keeps us feeling trapped and confused. How can we break free from this all-too-human pattern? Talk given at Adhisthana on the Autumn Birmingham Sangha retreat.
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May the Flames That Transmute Samsara Into Nirvana Arise (FBA Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 2 Nov, 2024 - 10:00

Taking the line ‘May the flames that transmute samsara into nirvana’ from the familiar Triratna Dedication ceremony as his starting point, Jnanadhara explores the transformative power of mindfulness. What exactly are those flames? How does mindfulness help us ‘transform, transmute, transfigure’ in the words of Bhante Sangharakshita? Taking a deep dive into the Tantric symbolism of Padmasambhava and drawing on poetry and his love of music and mantra, Jnanadhara presents us with an excellent grounding in how...
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Bhante 6th Death Anniversary Puja

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Thu, 31 Oct, 2024 - 07:45

  • Guru Stupa

    Guru Stupa

  • Dh Chandrashil &...

    Dh Chandrashil & Ratnasambhava

Bhante 6th Death Anniversary Puja

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Thu, 31 Oct, 2024 - 07:45

On the occasion of Bhante 6th Death Anniversary Retreat center perform Puja around Guru Stupa.

It was very delightful to have Dh. Chandrashil for function. 

In evening again had Puja around Guru Stupa led by Dhni. Gunmegha with 100 retreatant. 

Feel very glad we had Bhante Stupa in retreat center premises. 
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Death of Gunarashi

From Order Connection on Wed, 30 Oct, 2024 - 17:46

Death of Gunarashi

From Order Connection on Wed, 30 Oct, 2024 - 17:46

Dear Order Members,

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dhammacharini Gunarashi, who left us today, Wednesday 30th October due to a severe heart attack. Gunarashi was 69 years old and lived in Kalyan, Mumbai. She was known for her sociable and friendly nature, always bringing warmth and connection to those around her.


Gunarashi received her ordination on 27th January 2013 in Saddhama Pradip Retreat Centre, Bhaja. Her Private preceptor was Jnanasuri, and her Public...
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Make a difference in Buddhist Publishing!

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Wed, 30 Oct, 2024 - 16:07

  • Windhorse Publications...

    Windhorse Publications books - a dharma treasure

  • Three volumes of...

    Three volumes of Sangharakshita's Complete Works

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    Windhorse Publications social media for our latest book

Would you like to lead Windhorse Publications through the changing world of independent publishing and the growth of Triratna? It is an exciting and varied role for an Order Member interested in communicating the Dharma through books, and with the skills to lead a small, dynamic and creative business.

The job includes elements of leadership, management, fundraising and creative work in communication, as well as commissioning new work and undertaking a wide range of editorial activities. A fuller Job Description...

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Ritual texts in Thai

From thai on Wed, 30 Oct, 2024 - 15:05

Here are three Ritual texts and all together in the final.

Translated by Prapin Holmes with the help of and Subhamati.
The translations has been checked with Mon Kamontip.

Warm thanks to you all!

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บทบูชานมัสการ – แบบสามภาค (The Threefold Puja)201.06 KB
พิธีมอบถวาย (The Dedication Ceremony)103.35 KB
ศีล 3 ข้อ และศีล 5 ข้อ (The Refuges and Precepts)120.88 KB
ตำราพิธีกรรมทางพุทธศาสนาในภาษาไทย (Three Ritual texts in Thai)233.25 KB

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