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The College Chair's Handover

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 2 Dec, 2024 - 11:18

The College Chair's Handover

From College of Public Preceptors on Mon, 2 Dec, 2024 - 11:18

During the annual international meeting of the College of Public Preceptors at Adhisthana, Ratnadharini ritually concluded her term as College Chair and Mahamati took up the responsibility. Many people participated in the evening: current and retired members of the College (including all the previous Chairs), the Adhisthana communities, the seven Mitras from the current young men’s Dharma Life Course and local Order members.

In the context of a Threefold Puja, the previous Chair places the ‘initiation vase’ that Bhante himself used for...

Ruciramati

We've launched our new campaign:

From Karuna Fundraisers on Fri, 6 Dec, 2024 - 08:46

We've launched our new campaign:

From Karuna Fundraisers on Fri, 6 Dec, 2024 - 08:46

Plant Tomorrow, Today.

Climate change is hitting the world’s poorest communities the hardest. Families are losing their homes and livelihoods because of floods, droughts, and failing crops. Many don’t have the resources to adapt, but together, we can help.

At Karuna, we’re working with local communities to tackle this crisis by:

1️. Teaching smarter farming techniques that help families grow food even with changing weather.

2️. Planting trees and restoring nature to protect against disasters like floods and landslides.

3️. Supporting local leaders to create lasting, positive change for their communities.

With...

Centre Team

Buddhism and UFOs: A Mind-Blowing Connection!

From Community Highlights on Tue, 26 Nov, 2024 - 15:41

Buddhism and UFOs: A Mind-Blowing Connection!

From Community Highlights on Tue, 26 Nov, 2024 - 15:41

Are UFOs real? And what could they possibly have to do with Buddhism? This video takes you on a journey into the mysterious liminal realm—a space where the boundaries between the material and the imaginal blur. By exploring the connection between UFO encounters and spiritual experiences, we uncover how these phenomena point to deeper dimensions of human consciousness. Discover why reconnecting with this realm is essential for modern society and how it can transform our understanding of reality.

Alexbeard

✨Heading into 2025 with a refreshed Future Dharma ✨

From Future Dharma on Wed, 4 Dec, 2024 - 15:12

✨Heading into 2025 with a refreshed Future Dharma ✨

From Future Dharma on Wed, 4 Dec, 2024 - 15:12

This year, we’ve been inspired to evolve our look and communicate better what we’re all about: a broad, deep vision of the Dharma for all beings.

To help us do this, we collaborated with graphic designer @AlexBermingham, a GFR Mitra based in Brixton, to create a new logo which symbolises the Three Jewels shining out in all directions, just as in the fifth stage of...

Centre Team

Life Inside the Burning House - A World Without the Buddha (FBA Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 7 Dec, 2024 - 11:00

Saddhaloka riffs on everything fiery - flames abound, smoke fills the air, the Buddha gets almost apocalyptic in his vision of things. Luminous stuff.

This is the first in a two-part series The Burning House - an Image from the White Lotus Sutra referencing Chapter 3 of the ‘Sutra of the Lotus Flower of the Wonderful Law’ given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002.

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Guhyanaga

Death of Muditamayi

From Order Connection on Sun, 8 Dec, 2024 - 12:52

Death of Muditamayi

From Order Connection on Sun, 8 Dec, 2024 - 12:52

Dear Order Members,

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dhammacharini Muditamayi. She left us this morning - 8th December 2024 - at the age of 61 due to a sudden cardiac arrest at K.E.M. Hospital in Mumbai, India, at approximately 6:30am. She was a resident of Sugat Nagar, Nagpur, and was visiting Mumbai for personal reasons at the time of her passing.

She received her Dhammacharini...

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Saddhammapradip

Eight Fold Path Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 7 Dec, 2024 - 13:31

Eight Fold Path Retreat

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 7 Dec, 2024 - 13:31

Eight Fold Path Retreat led by Dh Prajnaditya. During this retreat study second half of Eight Fold Path.

Retreat was supported by Prasadjyoti, Shuddhavajri and Modini.

We celebrated Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar commemorate Day on 6th Dec. Dh Chandrashil given Short Talk on same.

Centre Team

Life Inside the Burning House - A World Without the Buddha (FBA Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 7 Dec, 2024 - 11:00

Saddhaloka riffs on everything fiery - flames abound, smoke fills the air, the Buddha gets almost apocalyptic in his vision of things. Luminous stuff.

Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: ...

Alexbeard

We are over halfway there!

From Future Dharma on Fri, 6 Dec, 2024 - 11:26

We are over halfway there!

From Future Dharma on Fri, 6 Dec, 2024 - 11:26

With your help, we can ensure that vital Dharma projects, like those you’ve supported in Malta, continue to thrive and grow into 2025. Now is the perfect time to make a real difference.

We need to raise £30,000 more by the end of 2024. Thanks to a small number of committed donors we’ve already raised £19,636. And you can help us reach our target.

Can you give a gift today? ✨...