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Breaking Through Into Buddhahood

From London Buddhist Centre on Mon, 3 Jun, 2024 - 00:00
In this talk, the third in a series of five, Kusalasara explores Sangharakshita's classic lecture "Breaking Through Into Buddhahood".
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The Tantric Symbolism of the Stupa

From London Buddhist Centre on Mon, 3 Jun, 2024 - 00:00
In this talk, the fourth in a series of five, Suryanaga explores Sangharakshita's classic lecture "The Tantric Symbolism of the Stupa".
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A Limb of the Universe (FBA Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 1 Jun, 2024 - 11:00

‘Just as I love and cherish my body, which is divided into many limbs, so I should love and cherish this whole world, which is divided into many beings.’ So says Shantideva in his famous ‘Guide to the Path of Awakening’. In this talk Vadanya will explore what Shantideva tells us about the wisdom teaching of ‘anatman’ – often translated as ‘no-self’ – and look at how this apparently negative doctrine opens up a positive and inspiring...
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Calling all dharmacarinis - could you be part of the Tiratanaloka Apprenticeship Scheme?

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 31 May, 2024 - 14:30

Calling all dharmacarinis - could you be part of the Tiratanaloka Apprenticeship Scheme?

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 31 May, 2024 - 14:30

The ordination team at Tiratanaloka are looking for two energetic and flexible  dharmacarinis to join our residential team as part of a new two-year apprenticeship scheme. Successful applicants will come to live at Tiratanaloka full-time from January 2025, where you will be part of a full programme of Going for Refuge retreats. Training will be provided by the ordination team to help you lead meditation and rituals, give talks, and support study groups along with one of us. You’ll attend...
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May at Adhisthana

From Adhisthana on Fri, 31 May, 2024 - 12:23

May at Adhisthana

From Adhisthana on Fri, 31 May, 2024 - 12:23

In May we welcomed 80 retreatants for our second ever People of Colour retreat and had the largest Philosophy Symposium yet, on Liberty, Nietzsche and Buddhism. We also had our yearly Blake retreat drawing on our retreatants’ wilder sides, and were delighted to host the York/Scarborough and Manchester sanghas. Towards the end of the month, we also had the honour of hosting the funeral for Srisambhava, with 90 guests paying their respects in the Main Shrine room.

The Operations team has been well supported...
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Vajraloka Retreat Centre is seeking new team members

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 31 May, 2024 - 10:32
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Vajraloka Retreat Centre is seeking new team members

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 31 May, 2024 - 10:32

Exciting opportunities to join the Vajraloka Retreat Centre Team

Closing date for expressions of interest: 1st August 2024

Vajraloka Retreat Centre is set on a hillside in the beautiful, wild landscape of North Wales. We have been running meditation retreats here for over forty years, in the context of Triratna Buddhist Community.

We welcome people of any gender onto our retreats, and to join our team, which has been mixed since 2022. We are now keen to expand our team, and encourage expressions of interest from...
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Ordinations at Akashavana

From Order Connection on Fri, 31 May, 2024 - 10:17

Ordinations at Akashavana

From Order Connection on Fri, 31 May, 2024 - 10:17

Dear Friends,

We are pleased to announce that the Private and Public Ordinations of the following women will soon take place at Akashavana Retreat Centre in Spain:
 
Jacqui Ensom
Julie Morgan
Ariane Bouche
Steph White
Liz Mantle
Cecilia Ringner
Alice Hunt
Caroline Ivimey-Parr
Kirsten Goodridge
Caroline Smith
Heather Belcher
Daniela Raedsch
Zoe Pearson
Rachel Woodburn
Laura Power
Sanne Askloef
...
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50 Years of Ordination - a Conversation with Subhuti

From London Buddhist Centre on Fri, 31 May, 2024 - 00:00
In the last 50 years, Subhuti has played a major role in the establishment of an international Buddhist movement, teaching extensively in India, Hungary, Mexico and the UK. As the driving force behind the building of the LBC and a leading figure throughout its history, we want to gather to hear about his life and celebrate his achievements. On this special evening, he’ll be in conversation with Manjusiha.
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The Buddha's Song of Victory

From London Buddhist Centre on Fri, 31 May, 2024 - 00:00
LBC President Subhuti gives the keynote talk at Buddha Day 2024, exploring the spontaneous verses uttered by the Buddha after his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
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We are Recruiting! – Finance Officer

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 30 May, 2024 - 11:28
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We are Recruiting! – Finance Officer

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 30 May, 2024 - 11:28

We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our skilled, dynamic, and harmonious team.

- Do you thrive in a collaborative environment with like-minded Buddhists?

- Are you looking for part-time remote work?

- Are you an experienced finance professional?

- Are you an Order Member or Mitra training for ordination?

If yes, this might be just...

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