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The Analytical Knowledge of Courage (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 30 Sep, 2024 - 13:47

The Sutra’s hero, Vimalakirti, a master of the Bodhisattva’s ‘Skilful Means’, discussed here in terms of the Four Analytical Knowledges, the Four Elements of Conversion, and the Magical Formulae. In this excerpt from the talk Sangharakshita describes the fourth of the Four Analytical Knowledges, that of Courage. From from the talk On Being All Things to All Men, part of the series The Inconceivable Emancipation - Themes from the Vimalakirti Nirdesha...

Centre Team

Everything is Green (Dharmabytes Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 30 Sep, 2024 - 11:59

Ratnaprabha takes us into the realm of story and imagination with a journey to the northern realm. Amoghasiddhi is also connected with Spiritual Rebirth, we hear how this relates to insight, becoming more than we are, and the way in which we draw up courage and creativity to transform ourselves and maybe make a difference in the world. Excerpted from the talk Amoghasiddhi: Courage and Creativity given as part of the series ...

Centre Team

Sponsor a 24-hour Pujathon

From Community Highlights on Mon, 30 Sep, 2024 - 09:30

Sponsor a 24-hour Pujathon

From Community Highlights on Mon, 30 Sep, 2024 - 09:30

Suvarnadhi is undertaking a 24-hour pujathon on October 12 & 13 to help raise funds towards the completion of the new Auckland Buddhist Centre. The centre was purchased a year ago and needs a bit of work - we’ve been wearing puffer jackets and hats inside all winter. We already have 85% of the funds we need to get renovations underway in November, but need wider help with the last 15%. You can increase Suvarnadhi’s motivation to stay awake...

Padmavajra

Ordination at the Newcastle Buddhist Centre, UK

From Order Connection on Sun, 29 Sep, 2024 - 19:40

Ordination at the Newcastle Buddhist Centre, UK

From Order Connection on Sun, 29 Sep, 2024 - 19:40

Dear friends,

I am delighted to announce the public ordination of Norman Powell at the Newcastle Buddhist Centre in the UK on Saturday 28th September 2024.

He becomes Jayapala
‘Victorious Protector’
Public preceptor Padmavajra
Private preceptor Akuppa

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

With metta,

Padmavajra

Read more about Ordination at the Newcastle Buddhist Centre, UK

Centre Team

Amoghasiddhi & The Call of the Forest (FBA Podcast)

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 28 Sep, 2024 - 11:00

Ksantikara delves us deeper into the mandala of the five Buddhas by. evoking the mystery, power and courage of the deep-green Buddha Amoghasiddhi. Ksantikara extols us to be brave enough to encounter the depths of our being. And from the depths to gather the power to act, to move towards enlightenment and set ourselves free. Given at London Buddhist Centre as part of the series The Symbolic World of the Five...

Centre Team

Suvana Cohousing

From Triratna News on Fri, 27 Sep, 2024 - 12:35

Suvana Cohousing

From Triratna News on Fri, 27 Sep, 2024 - 12:35

Suvana Cohousing has been looking for a way to create a Buddhist community of 20 - 40 households, with a common house, shared garden and other facilities, for several years, and now it looks very likely to happen. We are delighted to be able to share the exciting news that we are collaborating with TOWN, the UK’s leading developer of cohousing, as we explore the delivery of homes for our community on part of their site in...

kusaladevi

Home Retreat: The Three Bodies of Belonging

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 27 Sep, 2024 - 12:22

Home Retreat: The Three Bodies of Belonging

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 27 Sep, 2024 - 12:22

An embodied opportunity to explore meditation in community

Led by Balajit, Singhashri and Viveka

October 25 – 31, 2024

Following on from last year’s successful Home Retreat ...

Mahamati

Ordinations at Guhyaloka

From Order Connection on Thu, 26 Sep, 2024 - 15:54

Ordinations at Guhyaloka

From Order Connection on Thu, 26 Sep, 2024 - 15:54

Dear Friends,

I am delighted to announce the ordinations of the following ten men at Guhyaloka on Thursday 26th September 2024.

With metta,

Mahamati
(Public preceptor for all ten men)

Ron Chartier becomes Buddhaghosha
‘He who has the voice of the Buddha’
Private preceptor Shantinayaka

Hans Wijtman becomes Jayabandhu
‘He who is a friend of victory’
Private preceptor Arthamitra

...

Read more about Ordinations at Guhyaloka

Triratna Madrid

Libertad - el sabor del Dharma

From Triratna Madrid on Thu, 26 Sep, 2024 - 12:19

Libertad - el sabor del Dharma

From Triratna Madrid on Thu, 26 Sep, 2024 - 12:19

13 de diciembre, sábado

18:00-20:00

En Sala Dāna, Calle de Luis Vélez de Guevara 9, Madrid (metro Tirso de Molina)

Libertad - el sabor del Dharma con Vasily

¿Qué es lo que realmente nos hace felices?

Vivimos buscando satisfacción en conseguir lo que queremos: más opciones, más comodidad, más control. Pero si somos honestos, esa felicidad dura poco. Siempre hay algo más que falta, algo más que conseguir.

En esta charla exploraremos una enseñanza antigua del Buda que compara el Dharma con el océano: “Así como el océano tiene un...

Triratna Madrid

El bondadoso corazón de la sabiduría

From Triratna Madrid on Thu, 26 Sep, 2024 - 11:48

El bondadoso corazón de la sabiduría

From Triratna Madrid on Thu, 26 Sep, 2024 - 11:48

7 de diciembre, domingo

11:00-13:00

En Sala Dāna, Calle de Luis Vélez de Guevara 9, Madrid (metro Tirso de Molina)

El bondadoso corazón de la sabiduría con Silamani

En nuestro mundo acelerado y saturado de información, ¿cómo podemos mantener los pies en la tierra? ¿Cómo podemos tomar decisiones sabias que nutran nuestras vidas y eleven a quienes nos rodean? ¿Y cuál es la profunda conexión entre la sabiduría y la bondad?

Acompáñenos en una mañana de meditación y reflexión.

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