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The Race Conversation with Bodhilila and Eugene Ellis (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 441)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sat, 20 May, 2023 - 17:14

A conversation about race and the possibilities of connecting beyond fear towards hope.

The construct of race is an integral part of Western society’s DNA and if we are to address the social injustice of racism, we need to have the race conversation. Yet all too often, attempts at such a dialogue are met with silence, denial, anger or hate.

Is it possible to navigate diverse conversations about race without confusion? Can we authentically create a culture capable of responding to the pain...

Zac

FBA Podcast: Exploring Insight - Sadhana and the Goal of Life

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 20 May, 2023 - 06:00

Maitreyabandhu explores the path to insight in the context of Triratna’s system of practice. He does this by exploring the three myths of self-development, self-surrender and self-discovery, as well as spiritual death and spiritual rebirth in the dharma life. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2019.

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Maitripa

A Gift to Honour Bhante Sangharakshita

From Community Highlights on Fri, 19 May, 2023 - 18:35

A Gift to Honour Bhante Sangharakshita

From Community Highlights on Fri, 19 May, 2023 - 18:35

Last year at the Order Convention, I was so struck by the amazing Amitabha thangka in the shrineroom in Wymondham. Having just come back from my ordination retreat in Guhyaloka, I was overjoyed to see such a beautiful image of Amitabha in exactly the form that I visualise in sadhana.

In the thangka, Amitabha is holding up the lotus. The origins of that image are fascinating and mysterious: the image...

Karmavajra

Aryakumar Rejoins the Order

From Order Connection on Fri, 19 May, 2023 - 13:13

Aryakumar Rejoins the Order

From Order Connection on Fri, 19 May, 2023 - 13:13

Dear Order Members,

Dharmachari Aryakumar resigned from the Order in 2012 and he asked to rejoin in 2019.

Over the last three years he has been in good contact with his private preceptor (Adityabodhi) and public preceptor (Chandrashil). With the blessings of the Indian Public Preceptor’s Kula, Adityabodhi conducted a ceremony to mark his re-ordination on 5th February 2023, at Kolhapur.

With Metta,
Adityabodhi and the kula of Public Preceptors in India

Read more about Aryakumar Rejoins the Order

Zac

Dharmabytes: He Who Had Become Buddha

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 18 May, 2023 - 06:00

Order Members and Mitras Training For Ordination gathered together in a big marque set up in Taraloka’s beautiful grounds to listen to a series of talks and guided meditations led by Vajradevi on the theme of the Satipatthana Sutta. Excerpted from the talk Pure Presence: The Basis For Seeing Clearly, Part of the series The Great Gathering: Dancing with Pure Presence given at Taraloka Retreat Centre, 2022.
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gunabhadri

Buddhist Action Month 2023

From Buddhist Action on Wed, 17 May, 2023 - 12:38

Just in case you are wondering if there is a theme for BAM this year, this is what the Network of Buddhist organisations writes:

https://www.nbo.org.uk/bam-2022/

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dayaketu

National 'Big' Weekend Retreat

From Community Highlights on Tue, 16 May, 2023 - 16:32

National 'Big' Weekend Retreat

From Community Highlights on Tue, 16 May, 2023 - 16:32

National ‘Big’ Weekend Retreat
26-29 May
Adhisthana Retreat Centre

Here’s exciting news of the first national retreat for people of colour coming together from across the UK.

Join the people of colour team for a residential ‘Big Weekend’ retreat with experienced meditation teachers who will guide you through a range of grounding...

Zac

Dharmabytes: Allowing Things to Resolve

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 16 May, 2023 - 12:06

Nagesvara describes samadhi as collectedness, integration of our energies, wholeness, openness, rather than concentration as primary. Excerpted from the talk What Is Samadhi?, part 5 of a series from the 2021 Buddhafield online retreat Body of Bliss: ways into Samādhi.

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aparajita

Help us build the support team at Tiratanaloka Unlimited!

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 15 May, 2023 - 15:16

Help us build the support team at Tiratanaloka Unlimited!

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 15 May, 2023 - 15:16

In addition to a mitra (see advert) we’re also looking for a Dharmacarini to live and work with us from August/September this year. You’d be working in our dedicated support team and helping us get ready to move to our new premises.

A full support package is available for the successful candidate.

Some of the skills and qualities you’ll need:

Good health
Good basic admin skills and computer literacy
Good written English
Ability to help with day-to-day book-keeping
Capacity to organise your work effectively, prioritise tasks, and take initiative
Willingness to help out

Zac

FBA Podcast: Approaching a Magical World

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 13 May, 2023 - 06:00

In this first of four talks on ‘The Cosmic Mythic Vision of the Mahayana’ Jvalamalini explores the faculties of mythos and logos, how they’re conditioned by historical context, a suggestion from neuroscience about how imaginal practice might work, and how the integrated Imagination perceives wisdom beyond words. Talk given at Bristol Buddhist Centre, 2017.

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