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Guardian of Loving-kindness

From Buddhist Voices on Fri, 15 Sep, 2023 - 14:55

In this episode of the Buddhist Voices podcast, we explore the personal journey and reflections of Dharmacharini Maitripala, a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order as well as a private and public preceptor, based in Brunswick, Australia. 

Initially leading a seemingly idyllic life, Maitripala’s quest for ‘more’ was sparked by a serene moment of beauty as she noticed the glistening morning dew delicately resting on the cobwebs on her laundry line. Such a potent image seems to have...
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Sukhema on Shabda's 50th anniversary

From Order Connection on Fri, 15 Sep, 2023 - 06:20

Sukhema on Shabda's 50th anniversary

From Order Connection on Fri, 15 Sep, 2023 - 06:20

Sukhema reflects on why Shabda is important to him, and encourages folks to write in for the special 50th anniversary edition.

Write in any time between now and 30th September to be included in this very special edition of Shabda.

Contribution guidelines are here: https://thebuddhistcentre.com/order-connection/contributing-shabda 
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Order Harmony Online: An Update

From Order Connection on Thu, 14 Sep, 2023 - 12:58

Order Harmony Online: An Update

From Order Connection on Thu, 14 Sep, 2023 - 12:58

Dear friends in the Order

We are pleased to let you know that a web page has been created to share some of the content from the Order Harmony Online Consultation, as well as responses and comments that have been collated.

We really value all that has been shared by Order members, which is enabling us both to understand how Order members want to engage in communication online, and to shape the development of new online spaces.

You...
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The Avalokiteshvara Sadhana: Unfolding Wisdom & Compassion Together (2021) OM

From Adhisthana on Thu, 14 Sep, 2023 - 12:00

The Avalokiteshvara Sadhana: Unfolding Wisdom & Compassion Together (2021)

Link: The Avalokiteshvara Sadhana: Unfolding Wisdom & Compassion Together

Password: unfoldingtogether

If you find this resource helpful, please consider donating to allow us to continue producing quality Dharma content.

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The Avalokiteshvara sadhana that Sangharakshita received from Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche is one of the most profound and transformative practices that we have in the Order, as it contains all the great themes of Buddhism.

From early Buddhism come the contemplation of the three marks of conditioned existence and...

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No Bit of Us is Really Fixed

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 14 Sep, 2023 - 11:00

No Bit of Us is Really Fixed

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 14 Sep, 2023 - 11:00

Here is an excellent introduction to the most subtle and complex part of the Buddha’s teaching on impermanence: that all things in conditioned existence are empty of any innate self-nature. Insubstantiality might never be really ‘simple’ to understand - but this is a good place to start and Locana an ever-intelligent guide along the way…

Excerpted from the talk ...
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Sihapada's Health

From Order Connection on Thu, 14 Sep, 2023 - 09:23

Sihapada's Health

From Order Connection on Thu, 14 Sep, 2023 - 09:23

Dear Friends,

I am writing to let you know that my dear friend Sihapada is entering the last days of her life. 

She has been quite frail for some time, but last week she caught a chest infection which hasn’t responded to antibiotics and the doctors have said she is approaching the end of her life. She is very, very frail. She is fairly comfortable in her care home and her daughter has been staying with...
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A Bodhisattva's Reach Must Exceed Their Grasp

From San Francisco Buddhist Center on Wed, 13 Sep, 2023 - 21:15
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A Bodhisattva's Reach Must Exceed Their Grasp

From San Francisco Buddhist Center on Wed, 13 Sep, 2023 - 21:15

…or what’s a fundraiser for?*

Please join us on Sunday, September 17th at 5PM Pacific Time for the fourth and last film in our festival, Inhabitants: An indigenous perspective on restoring the world.

When we got close to our fundraising goal, we increased it! Can you help us surpass a million rupees for Karuna-USA?

We are raising funds for Karuna-USA to help reduce the suffering of many thousands of beings. One hundred percent of funds raised will go to Karuna...
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Celebrating 50 Years

From Triratna News on Wed, 13 Sep, 2023 - 19:41

Celebrating 50 Years

From Triratna News on Wed, 13 Sep, 2023 - 19:41

Sangha Day Festival - Celebrating 50 Years of Croydon Buddhist Centre

Each year we celebrate sangha - the community of Buddhists who have lived out the teachings, keeping them alive from the time of the Buddha, through the centuries to us today.

This year is an extra special celebration: it is 50 years since Triratna Buddhist activities first started in Croydon. We have four...
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A message from Nagabodhi

From Abhayaratna Trust on Wed, 13 Sep, 2023 - 15:35

A message from Nagabodhi

From Abhayaratna Trust on Wed, 13 Sep, 2023 - 15:35

Nagabodhi’s message is very timely. Click here to watch video.

It coincides with our ‘looking out for the Order appeal’ to raise £10,000 a year. Not for a specific Order member, like you often see in our appeals but for our work worldwide. Why? Because for every appeal for an individual you see, there are at least another 20 Order members requesting support that you don’t hear about.

Donate here now
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50th Anniversary of Shabda: next edition

From Order Connection on Wed, 13 Sep, 2023 - 10:06

50th Anniversary of Shabda: next edition

From Order Connection on Wed, 13 Sep, 2023 - 10:06

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This October will see the 50th anniversary of Shabda. It started as a single side of paper to act as a newssheet, but now it’s an important way that we can connect with each other across geographical boundaries.

To mark the anniversary, we will have a special edition in October. There will be some features about the history of Shabda’s development, and its compilers. However, we hope that the main...

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