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Would you like to raise money for the Future of the Dharma?

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 23 Feb, 2021 - 16:34

The FutureDharma/IDT team is looking for a fundraiser

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 £1,000,000. This year we aim to raise £400,000 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.

You will...

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Sophie_WLBCPublicity

Bodhilila on 'Nourishing Resilience'

From West London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 23 Feb, 2021 - 12:29

Bodhilila on 'Nourishing Resilience'

From West London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 23 Feb, 2021 - 12:29

A chance to watch Bodhilila’s contribution from the Buddhists Across Traditions’ Black History USA and LGBTQIA+ Month.

Excerpt from the event blurb to get a sense of some of the themes covered:

“As activists, people of colour and those living often within marginalized bodies, it is important to take time to nourish ourselves from the daily trauma that we face in our daily lives. Nourishing ourselves is not an indulgence, self-care is a necessity for our survival and a living embodiment of
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viriyalila

What is the Order? 7-day TFO Retreat (online) Spring 2021

From Ordination Training In North America on Mon, 22 Feb, 2021 - 12:49

What is the Order? 7-day TFO Retreat (online) Spring 2021

From Ordination Training In North America on Mon, 22 Feb, 2021 - 12:49

Next month there will be a womens+ Ordination training retreat on the theme of What is the Order? Are you curious what it’s all about? Here’s a short video invitation Vimalasara put together on behalf of the team.

We are all learning creative ways to be together at this time. This spring retreat will have smaller study groups, periods of meditation and reflection, rituals and time to connect more broadly with everyone on the retreat.

March...

tejadhamma

Artificial 2 Legs to Samsher Ali

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Sat, 20 Feb, 2021 - 05:50

Artificial 2 Legs to Samsher Ali

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Sat, 20 Feb, 2021 - 05:50

Samsher Ali had an accident in his train journey to Ballarshah; running train…..he has fallen down and his both legs cut down. All the family members are depending on him and he was struggling a lot to get help. He lost all hope whether he would able to stand on his feet. People to People organization ...

Sophie_WLBCPublicity

Sangha Voices: With Poetry from Vishvantara, Paramananda and others

From West London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 17 Feb, 2021 - 16:31

Sangha Voices: With Poetry from Vishvantara, Paramananda and others

From West London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 17 Feb, 2021 - 16:31

Saturday 20 February, 7-9.30pm

Continuing our Precious Jewel Appeal fundraising series, we present Sangha Voices, an evening of poetry brought to you by members of the West London Buddhist Centre community. Our special guest Vishvantara reads from her work alongside poets: Paramananda, Chris Arning, Gurnam Bubber, Rachel Jagger, Silakirti, Val Johnson and others.

For more information and poet bios, visit the event website: https://westlondonbuddhistcentre.com/event/sangha-voices-with-poetry-from-vishvantara-paramananda-and-others/

Make a donation to The Precious Jewel Appeal

This is a fundraiser for the Precious Jewel Appeal to help the Centre through the Covid pandemic. Please...

Ksantikara

Triratna Young Buddhists Groups Worldwide

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 8 Feb, 2021 - 20:29

Triratna Young Buddhists Groups Worldwide

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 8 Feb, 2021 - 20:29

Lots of centres run classes/groups for young people - we’ve listed them below. Your local centre might not run events explicitly for young people but you’ll still be very welcome there, here’s the full list of Triratna centres and here’s a list of centres currently offering online classes.

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UK & Ireland
Ksantikara is the young person’s coordinator for Europe - you can ksantikara [at] adhisthana.org (email him) if you have any questions about young people’s activities there.

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Ksantikara

Sub30 Seminar: Looking again at friendship

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 8 Feb, 2021 - 19:18

Sub30 Seminar: Looking again at friendship

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Mon, 8 Feb, 2021 - 19:18

Sat 13 Feb
9am – 12pm UK & Ireland
10am – 1pm Central Europe
8pm – 11pm Sydney/Melbourne

Book Here

To change the world we need to actively create a new one. If we want to make the world a better place the best way to start is by looking at our friendships. But do our actions really matter? Can we really affect the world around us? And should we be trying to change the world anyway?

Join other...

Suddhayu

The Wheel of Life | the journey of life, death and liberation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 7 Feb, 2021 - 21:32

The Wheel of Life | the journey of life, death and liberation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 7 Feb, 2021 - 21:32

A six-week course on Monday evenings, Feb 22nd—March 29th, 6:30-8pm EST

Join us for a deep dive into Buddhist teaching and meditation practice. This course is great for anyone with a little experience of Buddhist meditation who would like to explore their practice more deeply. We will use the Bhavachakra or the Wheel of Life to understand the difficulties of the human situation and to reveal the possibilities that the Dharma (the teaching of the Buddha) presents for us.

The Wheel of...

Suddhayu

Lunchtime Meditation: Kindness for Self & Others

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 7 Feb, 2021 - 21:24

Lunchtime Meditation: Kindness for Self & Others

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 7 Feb, 2021 - 21:24

Lunchtime Meditation: Kindness for Self & Others; Fridays 12-12:50 PM

Take a break in the middle of your day to connect to a sense of benevolence. Learn to meditate or find support for your practice. The focus will be on the Metta Bhavana, or Cultivation of Loving Kindness, meditation. This is a traditional Buddhist practice that lays the foundation for skilfullness and positive emotion. Developing metta is also an antidote to feelings of alienation and anxiety that can arise all...

Windhorse Publi...

Announcing ‘The Burning House’ and another free eBook

From Windhorse Publications on Fri, 5 Feb, 2021 - 10:30

Announcing ‘The Burning House’ and another free eBook

From Windhorse Publications on Fri, 5 Feb, 2021 - 10:30

We’re delighted to announce that in August we’ll be publishing Shantigarbha’s latest book, The Burning House: A Buddhist Response to the Climate and Ecological Emergency. It’s an incredibly timely book, with the potential to have a significant impact. In it, Shantigarbha explores how we can wake up and respond to the climate and ecological crisis from a Buddhist perspective. It will be of interest both to Buddhists concerned about the climate and ecology, and to eco-activists wishing to ground their work...

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