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Sangharakshita + the Gestalt

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 31 Mar, 2021 - 14:44

Sangharakshita + the Gestalt

From College of Public Preceptors on Wed, 31 Mar, 2021 - 14:44

You asked, ‘What is this transient pattern?’
If we tell the truth of it, it will be a long story;
It is a pattern that came out of the ocean
And in a moment returned to the ocean depth.

– Omar Khayyam
the epigraph in The Rainbow Road

A series of personal reminiscences from some Public Preceptors, on the theme of Sangharakshita + the Gestalt. These were shared during a couple of sessions of the...

ECA Safeguarding

The Church of England and independent Safeguarding

From Triratna Safeguarding on Wed, 31 Mar, 2021 - 09:51

The Church of England and independent Safeguarding

From Triratna Safeguarding on Wed, 31 Mar, 2021 - 09:51

Over the last few years there have sometimes been calls for Triratna’s Safeguarding to be overseen by a body outside Triratna. This report from the UK’s Church Times offers more insight into why this is nearly impossible for any UK organisation, so far at least.

In response to investigation of failures to prevent child sexual abuse over many decades the Church of England is seeking to ensure its Safeguarding services are provided by a body which cannot be ‘frustrated’...

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The Guru Yoga: Sanghadevi

From Order Dharma (test space) on Sun, 28 Mar, 2021 - 17:22

The Guru Yoga: Sanghadevi

From Order Dharma (test space) on Sun, 28 Mar, 2021 - 17:22

Sanghadevi presents on, and leads through, the Guru Yoga and Kalyana Mitra Yoga practices, during the Women’s Private Preceptors’ retreat, drawing on material from Padmavajra’s thorough explorations of the Tharpe Delam Guru Yoga.

Listen to the audio-only recording here.

These are order-only.

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Eight Guidelines | Ethical Practice

From College of Public Preceptors on Sun, 28 Mar, 2021 - 13:38

Eight Guidelines | Ethical Practice

From College of Public Preceptors on Sun, 28 Mar, 2021 - 13:38

Maitripala, from Melbourne, Australia, and Santavajri from the UK, discuss the theme of Ethical Practice, covering aspects of sensitivity, remorse and confession, in the second in a series of informal, personal, conversations between Public Preceptors about the Eight Guidelines for Ordination Training.

The Eight Guidelines offer a framework through which Order Members and Mitras can reflect on and communicate about their going for refuge and process of training for Ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order. In this series, members of the...

Munisha

EBU online conference: Death and Dying from a Buddhist perspective 24th April 2021

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 - 09:52

EBU online conference: Death and Dying from a Buddhist perspective 24th April 2021

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Thu, 25 Mar, 2021 - 09:52

You are invited to the European Buddhist Union’s online conference
“Death and Dying from a Buddhist perspective”.

Saturday 24th April
10.00-19.00 CET (9.00-18.00 GMT)

All welcome.
Donations requested.

Speakers include

Roshi Joan Halifax
Ven. Lama Ngawang Dorje Dondrub
Dario Doshin Girolami
Claudine Carayol
Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison
Kirsten DeLeo

Registration and more details

Suddhayu

A Statement of Solidarity and Compassion

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 24 Mar, 2021 - 14:24

A Statement of Solidarity and Compassion

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Wed, 24 Mar, 2021 - 14:24

A Statement of Solidarity and Compassion (English and Español)
March 2021

We are heartbroken by the stream of reports about acts of terror and harassment directed towards Asian, Asian American, Asian Canadian, and Pacific Islander communities. We stand against all forms of hatred towards people of Asian descent, and towards all People of Color, including Black and Indigenous peoples.

Although this is an international phenomenon, (including incidents in Mexico and Canada), the reports of hate-based violence in the United States towards AAPI (Asian...

Amaradaya

Introducing the Indrajala Campaign

From Order Connection on Sun, 21 Mar, 2021 - 12:51

Introducing the Indrajala Campaign

From Order Connection on Sun, 21 Mar, 2021 - 12:51

The heart of our work as the International Order Office team is the development and growth of connection and harmony within the Order worldwide. We need your help to meet the changing demands of this work more effectively.

For the past few years we have recommended that Order Dana for everyone be set at £120 per year (or equivalent in your currency). Thank you to all of you who have been contributing annually and without whose support we couldn’t serve the Order.

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Triratna Order Day, 4th April - An International Programme Invitation

From Order Connection on Sat, 20 Mar, 2021 - 18:43

Triratna Order Day, 4th April - An International Programme Invitation

From Order Connection on Sat, 20 Mar, 2021 - 18:43

53 years on from the founding of the Order on the 7th April 1968, we celebrate Triratna Order Day on Sunday 4th April 2021.

Vijaya will lead us in the Refuges and Precepts before leading us in the first Bodhicitta practice. In the second session, Paramartha will lead us through the practice, beginning with an introduction that connects the practice with the founding of the Order via the Bodhisattva Ideal which, Bhante was to write, “provided me with an example, on the grandest...

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Ksantikara

2021 Young People Retreats & Online Gatherings

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Thu, 18 Mar, 2021 - 12:33

2021 Young People Retreats & Online Gatherings

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Thu, 18 Mar, 2021 - 12:33

RETREATS:
Sub30 Men’s Weekend: The Lion’s Roar
9-11 Apr
Padmaloka Online | More Info

Sub30 Women+ Weekend: The Cremation Ground and the Skull Cup of Wisdom
30 Apr - 2 May
Taraloka Online | More Info

The Guru’s Advice: Sub35 Festival Retreat
26 Aug – 30 Aug
Adhisthana | More Info

Sub30 Retreat: Letters of Fire
15-17 Oct
Adhisthana | More Info

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OTHER EVENTS:
Weekly Online Sub30...

Ksantikara

Weekly Online Sub30 Meditation (Ends 14 Apr)

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Thu, 18 Mar, 2021 - 12:05

Weekly Online Sub30 Meditation (Ends 14 Apr)

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Thu, 18 Mar, 2021 - 12:05

A weekly chance for those aged 30 & under, who know both the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana, to gather together. Having gathered every week since Oct 2020 these sessions will end on 14 Apr.

7.30am – 8.30am (UK Time)
8.30am – 9.30am (Central Europe)
3 March – Ksantikara
10 March – Moksadhi
17 March – Prajnahridaya
24 March – Moksadhi
31 March – Prajnahridaya
7 Apr – Moksadhi
14 Apr – Prajnahridaya (last session)

Zoom link > https://zoom.us/j/99691214316 (Password: 2608)

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