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The Heart of Practice with Paramananda and Bodhilila

From West London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 20:15

The Heart of Practice with Paramananda and Bodhilila

From West London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 20:15

This retreat runs from 15 – 21 November. Register in advance for this event using this LINK. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

In this online meditation retreat we will be taking a fresh look at the main practices taught within Triratna with the aim of connecting to the inner spirit at their heart. We will explore how the Mindfulness of Breathing, Metta Bhavana, Just Sitting and mantra chanting all share the single...
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Heart of Glass: How to Live and Help in a World that Breaks Your Heart

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 15:24

Heart of Glass: How to Live and Help in a World that Breaks Your Heart

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 15:24

Sundays, 10am-11am EST, Nov 8th–Dec 27th

One of the beautiful mysteries of kindness, is that through our vulnerability we become stronger. Fear, hatred and craving contract the heart and leave us feeling heavy, in pain and exhausted. Kindness frees us, and brings the energy and courage to face life’s difficulties. Kindness opens the door to friendship and community. Through kindness we learn that we are not alone in this, that we can embody the best qualities of our humanity, and that...
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The spirit of Safeguarding

From Triratna Safeguarding on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 12:12

Re-presented here are a couple of earlier interviews on Safeguarding in Triratna, to give more of a sense of the spirit and Dharmic motivation with which the Safeguarding team works.

First, a one-minute video summary by Munisha, from January 2020

Second (below) an 18-minute podcast with Munisha interviewed by Candradasa from way back in February 2017 when Triratna Safeguarding was less than a year old and there was no team yet.

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Fundraising for å book on sustainability and mindfulness from a buddhist perspective

From Buddhist Action on Wed, 4 Nov, 2020 - 12:40

Fundraising for å book on sustainability and mindfulness from a buddhist perspective

From Buddhist Action on Wed, 4 Nov, 2020 - 12:40

I am Gunaketu and I am inspired to do more to help build “a new society” - based on truthfulness and sustainability - so very much in demand these days!

After helping build the Manchester Buddhist Centre I started the Oslo Buddhistsenter in 2000 which is now a thriving little centre with 9 men and women preparing for ordination.

To help promote social and ecological sustainability I want to write a doctorial thesis and a book. It will combine six articles already published and compare...
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Find out more about Safeguarding in Triratna

From Order Connection on Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 - 16:20
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Find out more about Safeguarding in Triratna

From Order Connection on Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 - 16:20

Dear Order friends,

Some you might be interested in the relatively new (and completely public) Safeguarding page on TBCO, Triratna Safeguarding. It’s run by me and Amaladipa at the ECA Safeguarding team, and we hope in time it will feature news from various countries around the Triratna world.

Here you’ll information about
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Meditate for Peace Election Day

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 - 15:56

Meditate for Peace Election Day

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 - 15:56

As the intensity of election season comes to its apex on November 3rd, there will be two opportunities to join together and meditate. Whether you need some time to recollect yourself, to de-stress, or to just be with other peaceful folk, please feel free to join us.

At 12:00pm: at Portsmouth Junior High School or on Zoom –
Join the Portsmouth Buddhist Center as they gather to sit outside the Portsmouth Ward 2 polling place (the Junior High School, next to...
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A new reprint, November’s sale and another free eBook

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 2 Nov, 2020 - 16:15

A new reprint, November’s sale and another free eBook

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 2 Nov, 2020 - 16:15

We’ve got three new offerings for you this week.

A new reprint

For quite some time one of Triratna’s core texts, Sangharakshita’s The Ten Pillars of Buddhism, has been out of print and has only been available as an eBook. We’re pleased to let you know that it’s now back in print. 

In The Ten Pillars of Buddhism Sangharakshita explores the ethical foundation of Buddhist practice through the ten precepts that members of the Triratna Buddhist Order take on at ordination. It provides a fascinating insight for anyone interested...
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Shabda November 2020

From Order Connection on Sun, 1 Nov, 2020 - 14:18

Here is the latest edition of Shabda in five digital formats:

  • eBook Shabda .EPUB – read on most other eBook readers (eg Nook or Kobo, etc) and most eReader apps on tablets, smartphones etc.
  • eBook Shabda .MOBI – read on any Kindle, and some eReader apps on tablets, smartphones, etc.
  • PDF Shabda – read with any PDF reader
  • HTML Shabda (zip file) – unzip, and then read with any web browser
  • Print Shabda: Print your own (and your friends’) Shabdas. Save time and postage costs.

Terms and...

File NameSize
ePub (eBook Readers, Smartphones, and Tablets1.52 MB
mobi (Kindles and eReaders)1.3 MB
PDF for digital (Computers and eReaders)1.36 MB
HTML (Web Browsers)150.31 KB
PDF for printing876.84 KB
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Chairs' Letter – October 2020

From College of Public Preceptors on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 18:52

Chairs' Letter – October 2020

From College of Public Preceptors on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 18:52

Dear Order members and friends,

The theme I’m currently aware of is death / rebecoming. Partly due to it being Autumn in this hemisphere; partly due to the pandemic and being in lockdown again; and today, 30 October, is the second anniversary of Bhante’s death.

I expect we all remember where we were when we heard that Bhante had died. I was in Sweden, and it was such a relief to get to the Centre where Prasadacarin had just opened...
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Safeguarding: not just children and "adults who may be at risk"

From Triratna Safeguarding on Fri, 30 Oct, 2020 - 12:36
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Safeguarding: not just children and "adults who may be at risk"

From Triratna Safeguarding on Fri, 30 Oct, 2020 - 12:36

It’s a common misconception that Triratna charities only need to protect from harm children and those ‘adults who may be considered at risk’ (or ‘vulnerable adults’, a term no longer used).

However, everyone needs protection from harm. These days trustees are responsible for protecting all their beneficiaries from harm in the course of their charity’s activities. This is a clear requirement of the Charity Commission for England and Wales, the Scottish Charity Regulator and the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission, to mention just three...

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