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January at Adhisthana

From Adhisthana on Wed, 31 Jan, 2024 - 16:30

January at Adhisthana

From Adhisthana on Wed, 31 Jan, 2024 - 16:30

It has been a lovely start to the year already. The European Chairs Assembly came for their winter meeting, and it was a great way to kick off 2024; their clear up left the place spotless and you can usually find Maitridevi and a few others playing Bananagrams after dinner (and learn some new words; atavist and quinquereme anyone?).

In community news, Caroline will be going to Akasavana this year and will be ordained by Aryajaya – we look forward to...
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Effective care in the Order

From Abhayaratna Trust on Wed, 31 Jan, 2024 - 15:05

Effective care in the Order

From Abhayaratna Trust on Wed, 31 Jan, 2024 - 15:05

As you may be aware, the Abhayaratna Trust has been working on a Local Care Network project, aimed at helping local sanghas embody a more explicit culture of care, able more effectively to meet the needs of sangha members (and navigate the complexities of government and charity support services).

This aim is beautifully evoked in a short video by Akashamitra. In describing how Order members came together to provide care for Vidyajyoti he says, ‘I had never seen anything like it before’....
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Remembering Order Members

From Order Connection on Wed, 31 Jan, 2024 - 11:51

Remembering Order Members

From Order Connection on Wed, 31 Jan, 2024 - 11:51

Dear friends in the Order,

As we approach Parinirvana Day, many of us are bringing to mind friends and loved ones who have passed away in the last year. As an Order we honour our connections together and mark the deaths of Order members around the world. For those preparing for events at Centres or online, here is a list of Order members who have sadly died since 1st February 2023:

Acalaraja
Akashananda
Amritabodhi
Amrutbandhu
Aronabodhi
Asangamitra
Ashvajit
...
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Death of Aronabodhi

From Order Connection on Tue, 30 Jan, 2024 - 13:15

Death of Aronabodhi

From Order Connection on Tue, 30 Jan, 2024 - 13:15

Dear Order Members,

We regret to inform you that Dhammachari Aronabodhi passed away at the age of 102 on the night of 27 January 2024 around 10:00pm. He was ordained on 5 October 2008 at Bordharan Retreat Centre, with his private preceptor being Jutindhar and his public preceptor being Sudarshana.

He left his village and moved to Ahmedabad, where he joined the Sangha and became a dedicated member. Despite facing numerous challenges in life, he had...
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Saddhammapradip

Hindi translation of three Subhuti Paper

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Tue, 30 Jan, 2024 - 08:41

Here are three hindi translation of Dh Subhuti Papers by Dhni. Mokshsara.

1. Re-Image the Buddha.

2. Initiation into New Life.

3. A Supra-Personal Force.

Very Thankful for her Kindness to translate same.

File NameSize
Hindi translation of Subhuti Paper Reimage the Buddha532.79 KB
Hindi translation of Subhuti Paper Initiation into New Life432.22 KB
Hindi translation of Subhuti A Supra-Personal Force344.88 KB
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Mahamati and Kalyanprabha visit to retreat center

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Tue, 30 Jan, 2024 - 03:01

  • Mahamati and team

    Mahamati and team

Mahamati and Kalyanprabha visit to retreat center

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Tue, 30 Jan, 2024 - 03:01

Dh. Mahamati and Dhni. Kalyanprabha visited retreat center. It really a feeling of great gratitude.

Mahamati was one of Buddhaland community members of Mahavihar Dapodi. He has helped with establishment and development construction team as well as computer setup at Mahavihar in late 1990. 

It was delightful to do twice Study of Eightfold Path as well as sharing many Tuesdays order ...
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Talk by Dh Akashananda on Prajna

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Tue, 30 Jan, 2024 - 02:30

Talk by Dh Akashananda on Prajna

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Tue, 30 Jan, 2024 - 02:30

Dh Akashananda has given a series of talk in winter 2016 on Five spiritual faulty at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat center. 

Recently he has passed away. He was active Order Member from Ulhasnagar center. Ordained in 9th Mar 1990 by Dh Subhuti. 

A complete talk series is available in audio form on freebudhistaudio.com.

Uploading video as a tribute to him and conditions some of pioneer Order members has created for us to grow and a favour of sangha in Ulhasnagar.
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Ordinations at Huen Tsang Retreat Centre

From Order Connection on Mon, 29 Jan, 2024 - 12:28

Ordinations at Huen Tsang Retreat Centre

From Order Connection on Mon, 29 Jan, 2024 - 12:28

Namo Buddhay, Jaibhim.

We are delighted to let you know the names of the new dharmacharinis publicly ordained at Huen Tsang Retreat Centre, Bordharan, Wardha on 21st January.

Public Preceptor Vijaya

Pramila Kale becomes Ratnataraka, name meaning “Precious saviour”

Private preceptor Abhayadana

Nalini Gawai becomes Vivekasri, name meaning “She who has the glory of discernment”

Private preceptor Abhayadana

Balkaur Baudh becomes Amitamani, name meaning ”She who bears the jewel of the boundless”

Private preceptor Abhayadana

Ratnamala Lote becomes Amitavajri, name meaning ”She who possesses limitless vajras”

Private preceptor Abhayadana

Hiran Ambade becomes Gunratna, name meaning ”Jewel of virtue”

Private preceptor Suprabha

Satyabhama More becomes Dipasila, name meaning ”She whose ethical conduct is like a lamp”

Private preceptor Jayamani

Banabai Tembhre becomes Maitrimegha, name meaning ”Cloud of loving kindness”

Private preceptor Ojogita

Suman...
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Dharmabytes: The Present Moment is our Joy

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 29 Jan, 2024 - 11:00

Dhivan moves through an exploration of joy, in both its mundane and grander manifestations. As he does so, he recalls the Buddha’s realization that joy and happiness arise when our life coalesces around our deepest values, often connected with relaxing in meditation. This is what may lead to Awakening for any and all of us…

From the talk In the Cool Shade of the Tree: Planting the Seed of Joy In Our Meditation Practice

given at ...
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Welcome Suryanaga

From Future Dharma on Mon, 29 Jan, 2024 - 09:57

  • Welcome Suryanaga

    Welcome Suryanaga

Welcome Suryanaga

From Future Dharma on Mon, 29 Jan, 2024 - 09:57

We are pleased to welcome Suryanaga to the team as our new Systems & Database Manager! Suryanaga brings a wealth of experience in team based right livelihoods as well as his vibrant and creative energy.

Here’s what he said upon working for the FutureDharma team:

“It might be apocryphal, but I love the story of someone asking Bhante if he could have...

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