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A Solid Foundation (FBA Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 6 Jul, 2024 - 11:00

The human body, at peace with itself, Is more precious than the rarest gem. Cherish your body - it is yours this time only. The human form is won with difficulty, It is easy to lose. All worldly things are brief, Like lightning in the sky; This life you must know As the tiny splash of a raindrop; A thing of beauty that disappears Even as it comes into being. Therefore set your goal; Make use of every day and...

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Gems from the Diamond Sutra (2024) OM

From Adhisthana on Sat, 6 Jul, 2024 - 10:16

Gems from the Diamond Sutra (2024) - Online Retreat Resource

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At 16 Sangharakshita read the Diamond Sutra and so realised he was, and always had been, a Buddhist. Yet in Wisdom Beyond Words he describes the sutra as ‘confusing, irritating, annoying, unsatisfying…‘

However, if we are ‘prepared to have our limiting views and ideas shaken up, there are precious jewels to be found in this...

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Abhayakirti's Funeral

From Order Connection on Thu, 4 Jul, 2024 - 11:30

Abhayakirti's Funeral

From Order Connection on Thu, 4 Jul, 2024 - 11:30

Dear Dharmacharis and Dharmacharinis,

Here are the details for the Funeral Service for Abhayakirti / David Weisz.

23rd July at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre, England, UK.

Schedule:

9.40- 10.20 Optional sitting with the body*
10.00-10.30 Arrival and tea
10.30-12.30 Service in the theatre shrine room
12....

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Thinking Critically (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 4 Jul, 2024 - 11:00

In this very personal talk Vijayasri remembers being part of a study seminar led by Sangharakshita, in 1982, on The Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa.Vijayasri talks about the effect being part of the study group has had on her life and explores Gampopas teachings on the importance of a human birth. Excerpted from the talk entitled This Precious Human Life given at Croydon Buddhist Centre, 2015.

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Advice to Rahula and the Ethics of Effect

From Shabda Articles on Tue, 2 Jul, 2024 - 11:42

Aparimana & Aranyaka
1 July 2024

Prologue.
As part of an Order Ethical process in which we have been involved we encountered what appeared to be a suggestion that the ‘ethics of effect’ should be taken into account when considering ethical breaches within the Order.

We were intrigued by the sudden inclusion of what appeared to be ‘Consequentialist Ethics’ into the discussion as this seemed to be a very significant departure from traditional Buddhist ethics.

‘Consequentialist Ethics’ is the idea that you...

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Snowdon: First Ever Trackless Expedition!

From Triratna News on Tue, 2 Jul, 2024 - 10:33

Snowdon: First Ever Trackless Expedition!

From Triratna News on Tue, 2 Jul, 2024 - 10:33

Trackless is a new team-based right livelihood business running Buddhist expeditions for men under 35.

We launched last month with a three day hike in Snowdonia, culminating in a night alone in a bivvy bag on top of a mountain.

We were completely offline, with periods of meditation, silent walking, and explorations of the Buddha’s life and teachings, as well as local myth.

Amalayodhin, one of the LBC’s Men’s Mitra Convenors, brought JZ (31) and Fred (28). Francis, our qualified Mountain Leader,...

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The Burning House

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 2 Jul, 2024 - 00:00

The Burning House - all is burning with greed, hatred and delusion. How to break our of the burning house, not just for our own benefit but for all. Talk given in February 2024 during a Great Gathering.

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Profundización de los Niveles de Conciencia.

From on Mon, 1 Jul, 2024 - 15:52

Profundización de los Niveles de Conciencia.

From on Mon, 1 Jul, 2024 - 15:52

27 Julio, sabado

La conciencia personal y humana puede dejarse al azar o cultivarse. Podemos elegir ir a la deriva en nuestras vidas o podemos dirigirlas. Para ello necesitamos un enfoque global e integrado que nos permita desarrollarnos y ayudar a los demás. El Noble Sendero Óctuple de Buda ofrece un camino accesible y estimulante.

En esta sesión comenzaremos con una sencilla práctica de conciencia guiada para abrir la mente y el corazón. A continuación, hablaremos de los cuatro niveles esenciales de la conciencia:...

Ratnagarbha

The Dharma of Fantasy

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Mon, 1 Jul, 2024 - 11:25

The Dharma of Fantasy

From Urthona - A Journal of Buddhism and the Arts on Mon, 1 Jul, 2024 - 11:25

The Dharma of Fantasy

With great power comes great responsibility

Some of the greatest modern fantasy novel series are unfinished. The Game of Thrones series by George Martin has five novels published, the final two have been awaited eagerly since 2011. Similarly for Patrick Rothfuss’ unfinished Kingkiller trilogy.

Here at Urthona we cannot speed up these authors but we can ask why they have been so successful, making fantasy novels by far the best selling literary genre. And more importantly, we can ask what such writing...

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Retracing Our Steps (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 1 Jul, 2024 - 11:00

A moving, often beautiful evocation of the great Indian teacher Atisha, whose work had a profound influence on the development of Buddhism in Tibet. Sangharakshita presents Atisha’s life as both a challenge and an inspiration to all who wish to practice the Dharma and discover its relevance in the world today. Excerpt from the talk entitled A Life for the Dharma, part of the series Three Lectures to the Friends of...

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