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FBA Podcast: Bodhicitta - The Highly Potent Elixir of Transformation

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 4 Feb, 2023 - 06:00

“Taking this image of the human form the Bodhicitta transmutes it into the priceless image of the Jewel of the Conqueror. Grasp tightly this highly potent elixir, known as the Bodhicitta, which must be thoroughly worked.”

In this talk on Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara Padmavajra speaks of Sangharakshita’s evocation of the Bodhicitta. Here, he discusses some of the verses of the first chapter, especially of verse ten, in which the Bodhicitta is likened to the highly...
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Past, Present, and Future In American Buddhism: Live From GenX (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 436)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 3 Feb, 2023 - 22:41

What do you get when you invite a set of experienced American Dharma teachers and friends from different Buddhist traditions to gather together post-Covid and share their practice and experience of American Buddhism? Well, something like this! The bright joy and sense of common tradition is palpable. Hear four Gen-X Triratna Order members with deep connections to our community, both in the UK and US, in a round-table conversation with other Dharma farers from Vajrayana, Vipassana, and Zen traditions.

We...
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Past, Present, and Future In American Buddhism: Live From GenX (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 436)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 3 Feb, 2023 - 22:41

What do you get when you invite a set of experienced American Dharma teachers and friends from different Buddhist traditions to gather together post-Covid and share their practice and experience of American Buddhism? Well, something like this! The bright joy and sense of common tradition is palpable. Hear four Gen-X Triratna Order members with deep connections to our community, both in the UK and US, in a round-table conversation with other Dharma farers from Vajrayana, Vipassana, and Zen traditions.

We...
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Launch of the Triratna Video Library

From Community Highlights on Fri, 3 Feb, 2023 - 21:01
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Launch of the Triratna Video Library

From Community Highlights on Fri, 3 Feb, 2023 - 21:01

The Urgyen Sangharakshita Trust is delighted to announce the launch of the online Triratna Video Library.

This remarkable new resource offers hundreds of videos documenting the breadth and depth of Triratna around the world. For the first time you can search hundreds of hours of never-before-seen footage, Sangharakshita’s talks, documentaries, news stories, videos for schools and the complete Clear...
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Parinirvana Day – Remembering Order members

From Order Connection on Fri, 3 Feb, 2023 - 13:33

Parinirvana Day – Remembering Order members

From Order Connection on Fri, 3 Feb, 2023 - 13:33

As we approach Parinirvana Day, many of us are bringing to mind friends and loved ones who have passed away in the last year. As an Order we honour our connections together and mark the deaths of Order members around the world. For those preparing for events at Centres or online, here is a list of Order members who have sadly died since 1st February 2022:

Abhaya, Advayamati, Anumodaka, Bodhishura, Chandradarshana, Dharmavajri, Janaka, Jnanapriya, Lalitavyuha, Matisvara, Mokshachitta, Punyasagara, Saramati,...
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Parinirvana Day Festival 2023 | London Buddhist Centre with Online Elements

From Community Highlights on Fri, 3 Feb, 2023 - 10:29
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Parinirvana Day Festival 2023 | London Buddhist Centre with Online Elements

From Community Highlights on Fri, 3 Feb, 2023 - 10:29

This Sunday, join the community at the London Buddhist Centre for a festival marking the death of the Buddha, two and a half millennia ago. 

It’s a great opportunity to contemplate impermanence, rejoice in the example of the Buddha’s life and reflect on the precious opportunity that our own lives present us. For those able to attend in-person at the LBC, there is a full program for the day, including meditation, reflection and ritual as well...
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Would you like to work for the Future of the Dharma?

From Future Dharma on Thu, 2 Feb, 2023 - 17:48

Would you like to work for the Future of the Dharma?

From Future Dharma on Thu, 2 Feb, 2023 - 17:48

Since our launch in 2016, FutureDharma Fund has grown to support 45 international Triratna projects, including those of the India Dhamma Trust, and raised over £1,200,000. This year we aim to raise £500,000 for this vital work.

We are now seeking an inspired and engaged Order member, or Mitra training for ordination to join our skilled, dynamic, and harmonious team as a Fundraiser.

We hope to make a full-time appointment but will consider part-time options.

This is a remote working role with a significant online communication component. However,...
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Dharmabyte: Training in Patience

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 2 Feb, 2023 - 06:00

Khemasuri describes how a person can develop patience, translated from ksanti, drawing on verses from Santideva’s Bodhicaryavatara. Excerpted from the talk Gratitude to Everyone given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre 2008.

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Dharmabytes: The Arising of Bodhicitta

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 23 Jan, 2023 - 06:00

The Enlightenment of the Buddha was an irreversible breakthrough into a new kind of consciousness for the world. All our practice flows from this endless stream of wisdom and compassion, flowing throughout the history of humanity. Dhammarati explores this momentous event, and its implications for us today. 

From the talk entitled The Awakening Mind given on Buddha Day Festival at the London Buddhist Centre, 2022.

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