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LBC Chair's Call for Peace

From Community Highlights on Fri, 27 Oct, 2023 - 20:11

LBC Chair's Call for Peace

From Community Highlights on Fri, 27 Oct, 2023 - 20:11

In response to the unfolding conflict in the Middle East, LBC Chair Suryagupta shares teachings from the Buddha on cycles of hatred, and the possibility of peace.

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Conditions for the Arising of the Bodhichitta in Dharma Life

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 28 Oct, 2023 - 04:02

Conditions for the Arising of the Bodhichitta in Dharma Life

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 28 Oct, 2023 - 04:02

Talk given in English with Spanish translation by Saddhajoti. | Charla impartida en inglés con traducción al español por Saddhajoti.

As part of a series on Vasubandhu’s Four Factors at the 2023 Pan-American Convention, Ashokashri skillfully weaves into episodes of her life story the principles of the Dharma as they relate to the arising of the Bodhichitta (the transformative wish in Mahayana Buddhism for all...
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LBC Chair's Call for Peace

From Community Highlights on Fri, 27 Oct, 2023 - 20:11

LBC Chair's Call for Peace

From Community Highlights on Fri, 27 Oct, 2023 - 20:11

In response to the unfolding conflict in the Middle East, LBC Chair Suryagupta shares teachings from the Buddha on cycles of hatred, and the possibility of peace.

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Reflecting on Vasubandhu's Four Factors in Relation | Reflexión sobre los cuatro factores de relación de Vasubandhu

From Free Buddhist Audio on Fri, 27 Oct, 2023 - 16:38

Reflecting on Vasubandhu's Four Factors in Relation | Reflexión sobre los cuatro factores de relación de Vasubandhu

From Free Buddhist Audio on Fri, 27 Oct, 2023 - 16:38

Talk given in English with Spanish translation by Bodhikamala. | Charla impartida en inglés con traducción al español por Bodhikamala.

In this deeply reflective talk, Jnanadhara delves further into Vasubandhu’s Four Factors essential for the awakening of the Bodhi heart, focussing particularly on each of the factors in relation to the others. In doing so, he emphasizes that Enlightenment is possible, reminding us that...
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Join the Team to work in the Mandala Café

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 26 Oct, 2023 - 14:05

Join the Team to work in the Mandala Café

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 26 Oct, 2023 - 14:05

Now that the Mandala cafe is up and running, open six days a week next door to the LBC, we’re looking for another full-time member of the team.

We’re also looking for expressions of interest in casual / part-time work. If that’s something you’re interested in instead of this role, please email info [at] mandalacafe.co.uk.

We are looking for another Core Team Member to work at the Mandala cafe. 

The team-based right livelihood culture of the ...
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Dharmabytes: What is a Good Life?

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 26 Oct, 2023 - 11:00

Balajit offers reflections on living a life focused on the transformational power of Buddhist practice. Excerpted from the talk Blessing In Everyday Life: The Power of Padmasambhava given at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 2022.

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La práctica del Dharma como una condición para el surgimiento del Bodhichitta | Dharma Practice As a Condition for the Arising of the Bodhichitta

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 26 Oct, 2023 - 04:50

La práctica del Dharma como una condición para el surgimiento del Bodhichitta | Dharma Practice As a Condition for the Arising of the Bodhichitta

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 26 Oct, 2023 - 04:50

Charla impartida en español con traducción al inglés por Nagapriya. | Talk given in Spanish with English translation by Nagapriya.

As part of the series on Vasubandhu’s Four Factors at the 2023 Pan-American Convention, Saddhajoti delivers a hugely insightful talk on Dharma practice as a precursor to the emergence of the Bodhichitta. She illustrates how the Dharma transforms our worldview and shifts our focus outward...
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Making Life Magic - The Tantric Rites

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Thu, 26 Oct, 2023 - 00:00
Magical practices are about invoking and focussing our powerful emotions to bring about our aims. In worldly magic there are worldly ends; in tantra, the same methods are employed to bring about spiritual results. Satyajyoti will explore how we can engage with the power of magic!
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Una Explosión del Corazón | An Explosion of the Heart

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 25 Oct, 2023 - 04:46

Una Explosión del Corazón | An Explosion of the Heart

From Free Buddhist Audio on Wed, 25 Oct, 2023 - 04:46

Talk given in Spanish with English translation by Ananta.

Exploring Sangharakshita’s foundational talks - ‘The Awakening of the Bodhi Heart’ and ‘The Meaning of Conversion in Buddhism’ - Virasiddhi opens the 2023 Triratna Pan-American Order Convention by looking at how we can help bring about among us the arising of the Bodhichitta (’the deep, heart wish for all beings to awaken to the...
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Ordinations at Chintamani

From Order Connection on Tue, 24 Oct, 2023 - 20:19

Ordinations at Chintamani

From Order Connection on Tue, 24 Oct, 2023 - 20:19

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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