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FBA Podcast: Dhyana Paramita, The Perfection of Meditation

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 11 Mar, 2023 - 06:00

Kamalashila, author of ‘Buddhist Meditation: Tranquillity, Imagination, Insight’, introduces the fifth perfection, dhyana, in a series at the West London Buddhist Centre, 2012.

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Limitless Potential

From Buddhist Voices on Fri, 10 Mar, 2023 - 10:08

In this podcast episode, Amritavani shares her journey towards the Dharma, starting from her childhood fascination with something bigger calling her. She talks about her exploration of different spiritual paths, including yoga, Christianity, and the divine feminine, before finally finding her way to the Dharma through a meditation class in Croydon. It was at the Croydon Buddhist Centre that she met two inspiring order members who left a lasting impression on her, Vijayasri and Sucimani, who made her feel accepted...

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Introducing Sinhavacin, Interviewed by Balajit

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Fri, 10 Mar, 2023 - 00:00
Sinhavachin is a Birmingham-based Order member practising since the early nineties. Sinhavachin is interviewed by Balajit in which they take an autobiographical journey through politics, accountancy, the arts, involvement in a pioneering Buddhist business and experimentation with residential community life.
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Learning From the Fathers

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 9 Mar, 2023 - 00:00
In this talk, given to the Triratna Fathers retreat at Padmaloka, Padmavajra tells us about what his own father gave to him. He also tells us about what Bhante Sangharakashita, his 'spiritual father' gave him. He tells us about what he has learned from his fathers and how that might be of use to others.
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Amoghasiddhi: The Patron Saint of Fathers

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 9 Mar, 2023 - 00:00
Dharmajit explores how Amoghasiddhi - the ‘Buddha of unobstructed success’ can help us develop the quality of fearlessness when practicing the dharma.
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Death of Sashiprabha

From Order Connection on Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 - 21:14

Death of Sashiprabha

From Order Connection on Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 - 21:14

Dear Order members,

It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dhammachari Sashiprabha on February 21st, 2023, at the age of 70.

She had moved to Pen (Kokan) with her family about a year and a half ago.

She came into contact with Triratna in Jalana and was a part of the Jalana Sangha for many years.

Dhammachari Sashiprabha was ordained in 2013 at...

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Mitra retreat - Mar 23

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 - 15:21

Mitra retreat - Mar 23

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 - 15:21

Mitra retreat led by Dhni. Gunmegha from 4th to 8th Mar 23.

Samadhi was subject of retreat. Thanks for all Dhammacharini for their support for retreat. 

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Nominations and Applications invited for International Order Convenor

From Order Connection on Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 - 12:42

Nominations and Applications invited for International Order Convenor

From Order Connection on Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 - 12:42

Hopefully you have seen earlier notices about the search for a new International Order Convenor to replace Saraha.

The nomination period is coming to an end soon, on 13th March. So, if you haven’t already done so, please think about any Dharmachari who you think would be suitable for the post - or consider it yourself. And contact me, Vajrapriya (vajrapriya@gmail.com) with any suggestions or expressions of interest. 

Find the fuller notice with job description here.

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Forthcoming ordinations in New Zealand

From Order Connection on Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 - 12:30

Forthcoming ordinations in New Zealand

From Order Connection on Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 - 12:30

The following three people will be ordained on a retreat held at Sudarshanaloka in New Zealand:

Roberto Gonzalez-Casanovas from Auckland
Malcolm Dow from Auckland
Fraser Bruce from Thames

The private ordinations will be between 19th-21st March. The public ordinations will take place on Thursday 23rd March.

With metta,
Purna

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Dharmabytes: Savoring Experience

From Free Buddhist Audio on Tue, 7 Mar, 2023 - 15:33

Nagabodhi speaks about the process of developing awareness throughout the day and how this relates to vedanā – or hedonic tone. He explores how if we can notice the raw experience and whether it’s pleasant, unpleasant or neutral, then we have freedom not to act in the usual habitual ways. 

From the talk Developing Awareness as part of the series The Two Arrows: Dukkha to Insight given at Adhisthana, 2020.
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