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A Natural Unfoldment (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 20 May, 2024 - 11:00

Nagesvara draws out the significance of the episode from the life of the Buddha where he recollects a memory from childhood of natural, spontaneous samadhi. From the talk entitled The Rose Apple Tree, given as part of the retreat series Body of Bliss: ways into Samādhi, Buddhafield, 2021.

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Watch the Launch of First Aid Kit for the Mind

From Community Highlights on Sun, 19 May, 2024 - 14:56

Watch the Launch of First Aid Kit for the Mind

From Community Highlights on Sun, 19 May, 2024 - 14:56

Celebrating the launch of First Aid Kit for the Mind: Breaking the Cycle of Habitual Behaviours by Vimalasara.

A conversation between two friends and experienced practitioners as they explore the book, its message and practices. and provide an opportunity to engage directly with the author.

Vimalasara and Candradasa explore the possibilities of bringing heart and mind back into alignment through self-regulation and self knowledge. A unique chance to gain insights into the powerful tools and strategies that First Aid Kit for the Mind offers...

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march april may

From Akashavana on Sat, 18 May, 2024 - 15:15

march april may

From Akashavana on Sat, 18 May, 2024 - 15:15

March

A moment’s pause…

The Akashavana community appreciating a moment of stillness - a small bardo between the activity of preparation and the actual arrival of the team for the ordination retreat. The wind whooshing through the trees and rattling the doors and windows with its message.

The house feeling quiet. We have been blessed by the company of Viryapadma, Padmaketu, Ujjala and Guhyasakhi and especially all their practice, effort and energy in the set up of the centre for the retreat(s). Clearing, fixing, making,...

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INTRODUCTORY MEDITATION COURSE

From Frome Triratna Group on Sat, 18 May, 2024 - 12:38

INTRODUCTORY MEDITATION COURSE

From Frome Triratna Group on Sat, 18 May, 2024 - 12:38

Develop skills for living become:

  • Warmer - less grumpy
  • Confident - less worried
  • Clearer - less muddled
  • Focussed - less scattered

Eight week course Monday evenings starting 3rd June 7:30 – 9:30
£60 for 8 weeks. Concessions available email: frometriratna@gmail.com

For more information and booking.

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Giving Up Asceticism and the Rose Apple Tree

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 18 May, 2024 - 11:00

Nagasiddhi traces the period after the Buddha’s going forth: as he masters meditation then turns towards extreme asceticism in his quest to overcome dukkha. Having taken himself to the brink of death, the Buddha-to-be finally realises that he must find his own ‘middle way’ to liberation. This talk is part of the series In the Footsteps of the Buddha given during a Buddhist Centre Online home retreat, 2021. This magical week-long...

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Virya: Energy to Enjoy the Universe

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 18 May, 2024 - 00:00
What sort of energy helps us let go of comulsive distraction and driven busyness, and move into joy and aesthetic appreciation of the world? Given on the Four Sanghas retreat at Taraloka (West Wales, North Wales, Shrewsbury and Chester)
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Lithuanian

From Triratna Translations on Fri, 17 May, 2024 - 13:47

Lithuanian (group)

From Triratna Translations on Fri, 17 May, 2024 - 13:47

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Death of Dharmacharini Sugatadharini

From Order Connection on Fri, 17 May, 2024 - 13:39

Death of Dharmacharini Sugatadharini

From Order Connection on Fri, 17 May, 2024 - 13:39

Dear Friends,

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the untimely passing of our beloved Dharmacharini Sugatadharini from Nagpur, who died today, 17th May 2024. She was 51 years old.

She received her ordination at Bordharan Retreat Centre in January 2011, with her private preceptor being Dh. Vajrashuri and her public preceptor being Dh. Karunamaya. Sugatadharini was devoted to the practice of Guru Padmasambhava.

She left this world quietly at night in...

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Becoming a Buddha (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 16 May, 2024 - 11:00

Sangharakshita tells the story of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha-to-be, up to the time of his Enlightenment, drawing out the significance of some of the key events. Here we encounter the Buddha receiving help on the path to Enlightenment. Excerpted from the talk The Way to Enlightenment given in 1972.

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The Symbol of the Vajra

From Glasgow Buddhist Centre on Thu, 16 May, 2024 - 00:00
Moksadhi gives an introduction to the symbol of the vajra as part of GBC's Mandala Night, with the theme of Aksobhya.

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