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The Great Gathering 2023

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Wed, 8 Nov, 2023 - 00:00

Talks from the Great Gathering held at Taraloka in 2023. Drawing on the Ariyapariyesana Sutta, Vajratara and Maitridevi explore the Buddha’s teaching on turning from the Ignoble to the Noble Quest: the choice of life lived within limits or of one dedicated to freedom.

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Drop-in meditation classes

From Explore meditation and Buddhism in Warwick on Tue, 7 Nov, 2023 - 11:03

Drop-in meditation classes

From Explore meditation and Buddhism in Warwick on Tue, 7 Nov, 2023 - 11:03

Please note that these classes will no longer run after Thursday 20th June 2024.

We are delighted to launch meditation classes starting in Autumn 2023!

In these classes we offer the opportunity to learn two fundamental meditation practices that help to develop clarity, positivity and peace of mind. These classes are suitable for beginners with no prior experience of meditation, as well as those with experience seeking to deepen their practice.

We will provide instruction for two 20-25 minute meditations each week, with a tea break...

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Dharmabytes: Devotion in the Course of Our Lives

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 6 Nov, 2023 - 11:00

Amaraghosha discusses the importance of the outward expression of our devotion, in both rituals and our daily lives, using quotations and personal examples.

From the talk entitled Salutation given at Croydon Buddhist Centre, 2016.

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FBA Podcast: The Buddha Vandana - Revering the Highest Ideal

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 4 Nov, 2023 - 10:00

What is the central focus of our lives? Vajrashura shares a story from the Buddhist tradition where the monk Mahanama asks the Buddha; “What dwelling places (of the mind) shall we live in?” This talk was given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2018, as part of the series In Praise of the Three Jewels.

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Applications open for 2024 Dharma Life Course for Young Men

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 17:08

Applications open for 2024 Dharma Life Course for Young Men

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 17:08

27 August – 17 December 2024
Applications due Friday 1 March 2024

A four-month residential course providing you with an opportunity to live an intensive dharma life: living, practising, studying, and working together within the context of Adhisthana.

Over 16 weeks you’ll receive a grounding in the principles and practice of Triratna Buddhism through retreats, study with experienced teachers and communal living. You’ll also participate in the life of the wider Adhisthana sangha: meditating together, performing ritual, developing kalyana mitrata and joining in with...

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Applications open for 2024 Dharma Life Course for Young Men

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 17:05

Applications open for 2024 Dharma Life Course for Young Men

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 17:05

27 August – 17 December 2024
Applications due Friday 1 March 2024

A four-month residential course providing you with an opportunity to live an intensive dharma life: living, practising, studying, and working together within the context of Adhisthana.

Karunadevi

Ordinations on the Pan-American Convention, Mexico

From Triratna News on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 14:47

Ordinations on the Pan-American Convention, Mexico

From Triratna News on Fri, 3 Nov, 2023 - 14:47

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to let you know the names of the new dharmacharinis publicly ordained in Mexico on 23rd October.

Public Preceptor Karunadevi

MJ Moore becomes Prajñākavī, a Sanskrit name meaning “Poet of Wisdom”
Registered spelling: Prajnakavi
Private preceptor: Padmatara

Kelly Cowger becomes Ākāśanāthā, a Sanskrit name meaning “One who has open space as a protector”
Registered spelling: Akashanatha
Private preceptor: Aryadrishti

Public Preceptor Amala

Maryellen...

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In the Service of the Dharma | Al servicio del Dharma

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 2 Nov, 2023 - 19:03

In the Service of the Dharma | Al servicio del Dharma

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 2 Nov, 2023 - 19:03

Talk given in English with Spanish translation by Upekshamati. | Charla impartida en Inglés con traducción al Español por Upekshamati.

Nagapriya gives a greatly insightful talk on how a sense of Dharma service is critical to the collective project of manifesting the Bodhichitta (‘the wish from Mahayana Buddhism for all beings to see and live according to the true nature of reality and free themselves...

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Dharmabytes: Statements of Collective Purpose

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 2 Nov, 2023 - 10:00

Dharmashalin offers a general overview of why chanting is part of Buddhism and why we chant collectively within the context of Triratna. Excerpted from the talk Why Chant the Tiratna Vandana given at Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 2019.

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