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Dharmabytes: Vast Ocean of Boundless Depths

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 27 Mar, 2023 - 06:00

In this talk, Viveka explores the many, diverse faces of mindfulness practice - breaking down the ideological barriers that can so often divide when we try to figure out what, exactly, does constitute mindfulness meditation… With good humour and an emphasis on kindness in the present moment, she encourages us to broaden and deepen our ideas of awareness and of loving kindness. Rich with references - from Satipatthana to Milarepa - this is an excellent and encouraging...

Saddhammapradip

Thirty years of Ordination

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 26 Mar, 2023 - 17:21

Thirty years of Ordination

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sun, 26 Mar, 2023 - 17:21

It was good to see Dhammachari of 1993 ordination to celebrate thirth Dhammic Birthday at retreat center.

yashodeva

Public Ordination at Suryavana

From Triratna News on Sat, 25 Mar, 2023 - 22:12

Public Ordination at Suryavana

From Triratna News on Sat, 25 Mar, 2023 - 22:12

We are happy to announce the ordination of Carles de Gispert, of Barcelona,
who becomes Dharmachari Vilasadipa, ‘He who is a light that shines forth’.

Publicly ordained by Yashodeva on 24th March at Suryavana during a Going For Refuge Retreat.

Private Preceptor: Amalamati

With metta,

Yashodeva

Public Ordination at Suryavana

From Order Connection on Sat, 25 Mar, 2023 - 22:07

Public Ordination at Suryavana

From Order Connection on Sat, 25 Mar, 2023 - 22:07

With metta,

Yashodeva

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FBA Podcast: Radiate Love

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 25 Mar, 2023 - 06:00

Dharmadipa shares reflections on the third part of Dhardo Rimpoche’s Motto ‘Radiate Love’. Beginning with the significance of the Metta Bhavana meditation practice, he explores the Bodhisattva Ideal, connecting teachings from the “Mind Training” tradition with Shunyata and the Mahayana Sutras. Finally Dharmadipa explores how the three parts of the Motto hang together and support each other.

Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2021.

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Public Ordinations at Sudarshanaloka

From Triratna News on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 18:36

Public Ordinations at Sudarshanaloka

From Triratna News on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 18:36

We are delighted to announce that the ordinations of the following three men took place at Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre in New Zealand on 23rd March 2023:

Roberto Gonzalez-Casanovas becomes Buddhanusarin (both ‘a’s are long), a Sanskrit name meaning “He who is a follower of the Buddha”

Registered spelling Buddhanusarin
Private preceptor Ratnavyuha

Malcolm Dow becomes Sthiraratna (long ‘i’), a Sanskrit name meaning “He whose jewel-like quality is firm and steadfast”

Registered spelling Sthiraratna
Private preceptor Silaratna

Fraser Bruce becomes Darsanasiddhi (acute accent...

Saddhammapradip

Ravi Birthday Program

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 12:51

Ravi Birthday Program

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 12:51

Ravi Birthday we celebrated with community and guest.

Ravi is community member since long time. He like supporting retreat center.

Saddhammapradip

Bodhisattva Ideal - Study with Vidyaruchi

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 12:35

Bodhisattva Ideal - Study with Vidyaruchi

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 12:35

Bodhisatva Ideal study led by Dh Vidyaruchi for community and friends from Mumbai.

Karmavajra

Death of Ratnavara

From Order Connection on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 12:13

Death of Ratnavara

From Order Connection on Fri, 24 Mar, 2023 - 12:13

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dhammacharini Ratnavara (Aurangabad) on the 21st of March at the age of 81. Due to old age, she had been resting at her home for the last few years.

She was ordained on the 23rd of January 2005 at the Bhaje Retreat Centre, with Karunamaya as her private and public preceptor. After retiring from her government job, she fully engaged in her...