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Buddhism for Teens (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 424)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sat, 12 Mar, 2022 - 10:13

We are delighted to announce a new episode of The Buddhist Centre Podcast, marking the start of a new season of curated conversations.

We begin the new season with some role reversal! Instead of his usual place hosting guests, Dhammamegha from Windhorse Publications puts Candradasa in the hot seat to talk about his new book, ‘Buddhism for Teens’, just published by Rockridge Press.

Download a sample chapter and get a copy of ‘Buddhism for Teens’

It’s not always easy for teenagers to...
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Notification on Vikaca's health

From Order Connection on Sat, 12 Mar, 2022 - 10:26

Notification on Vikaca's health

From Order Connection on Sat, 12 Mar, 2022 - 10:26

Hello,

I have been in contact with Coff’s Harbour Police, who have advised me that Vikaca is believed to have had a heart attack whilst surfing today. He had drowned, but was revived with CPR. He is in a critical condition in hospital.

We believe that he has only one relative, a sister; but we do not know how to contact her.

Please bear Vikaca in meditation. I will inform you of any...
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Centre Team

Buddhism for Teens (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 424)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sat, 12 Mar, 2022 - 10:13

We are delighted to announce a new episode of The Buddhist Centre Podcast, marking the start of a new season of curated conversations.

We begin the new season with some role reversal! Instead of his usual place hosting guests, Dhammamegha from Windhorse Publications puts Candradasa in the hot seat to talk about his new book, ‘Buddhism for Teens’, just published by Rockridge Press.

Download a sample chapter and get a copy of ‘Buddhism for Teens’

It’s not always easy for teenagers to...
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FBA Podcast: Padmasambhavas Advice to the Three Fortunate Women

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 12 Mar, 2022 - 06:00

Padmolka takes us through the first section of this inspiring text from The Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava. We hear about the Great Guru subduing the demons of Tibet and the circumstances around the time when this teaching is given. Padmasambhava is asked for a short, practical teaching which can be learned by heart to help Queen Nang Chung to practice the Dharma and ultimately lead her to Buddhahood. 

This talk was given at the ...
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Purna

Death of Matisvara

From Order Connection on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 10:49

Death of Matisvara

From Order Connection on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 10:49

Dear Order members,

We have just received the sad news that Matisvara died this morning New Zealand time, Friday 11 March 2022, at a rest home in Auckland, New Zealand. He was 90 years old.  His daughter Miriam was with him and his son Gil was on a video link from India.

Matisvara was publicly ordained by Sona at the Auckland Buddhist Centre on 29 Jan 2000. Sona was also his private preceptor.  

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Buddhist parenting: EBU pilot project

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 10:34
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Buddhist parenting: EBU pilot project

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 10:34

The European Buddhist Union is piloting a project for Buddhist parents who would like share experience about Dharma practice in parenting.

The first meeting will take place on Zoom this Sunday 13th March, 17.00 - 18.15 PM CET (16.00-17.15 pm UK).

To participate, please email dharmaparenting [at] europeanbuddhistunion.org and you will receive further information and the Zoom link.

The aim of the meeting is to provide a virtual room where parents or family members can share their...
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Conference: Euro Buddhism and the role of Christianity

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 10:27
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Conference: Euro Buddhism and the role of Christianity

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 10:27

Conference: Euro Buddhism and the role of Christianity
Salzburg, Austria
30th June - 4th July 2022

The European Network of Buddhist-Christian Studies (ENBCS) is dedicated to the academic study of Buddhist-Christian relations around the world. While some of its conferences have focused on issues of doctrinal dialogue and religious practice, others have had a more regional emphasis or dealt with certain challenges emerging from a modern mindset.

The 2022 conference will investigate the development of...
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Dharmabyte: Integrating Tensions in the Psyche

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 10 Mar, 2022 - 06:00

Saraha introduces us to Padmasambhava through his symbolism and the integration of all opposites. From the talk entitled Padmasambhava, Is He Real? What Is His Gift to the World. You, Are You Real, What Is Your Gift to the World given at Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 2014.

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Advayamati's Health

From Order Connection on Wed, 9 Mar, 2022 - 17:41

Advayamati's Health

From Order Connection on Wed, 9 Mar, 2022 - 17:41

Dear Order Members,

Our brother Advayamati has recently been given a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He is waiting on a date to start a course of chemotherapy, this has a very low chance of success, but surgery is not an option because the tumour is close to a major artery. He expects the chemotherapy to start anytime after 14th March.

Advayamati connected with Triratna via the London Buddhist Centre in 1990. In the late 90’s he moved with his then partner Penny and son...

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