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Interested in Buddhist chaplaincy (UK)?

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Fri, 30 Oct, 2020 - 09:57

A message from the Buddhist Chaplaincy Support Group (UK) for those interested in finding out more about training as a Buddhist chaplain.

“Dear All,

We are pleased to contact you about opportunities for interested individuals to attend a course to find out more about what Buddhist spiritual caregiving/ Buddhist Chaplaincy is about.

This is the ninth consecutive year (2011-2020) and all these years we have been working hard to develop suitable support for those who...

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Our latest eBook giveaway: ‘A Survey of Buddhism’

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 27 Oct, 2020 - 13:45

Our latest eBook giveaway: ‘A Survey of Buddhism’

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 27 Oct, 2020 - 13:45

For the next two weeks we’re giving away the eBook edition of a ground-breaking text that has inspired readers for decades: Sangharakshita’s A Survey of Buddhism. The great Buddhist teacher and writer Lama Anagarika Govinda wrote, ‘It would be difficult to find a single book in which the history and development of Buddhist thought has been described as vividly and clearly as in this survey.’

The first chapter, which runs to almost two hundred pages, explores the doctrines and methods common to...

Suddhayu

The Buddha and the Goddess of the Earth – an introduction to buddhism and meditation through the nature symbolism of the Buddha’s story

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 25 Oct, 2020 - 14:52

The Buddha and the Goddess of the Earth – an introduction to buddhism and meditation through the nature symbolism of the Buddha’s story

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 25 Oct, 2020 - 14:52

A four-week online course on Monday evenings, Nov 9-30, 6:30-8pm (EDT)

Most of the stories about the Buddha take place outside. His Awakening took place beneath a tree, he walked everywhere, and many of his discourses were given beneath a canopy of leaves.

In this class, we will explore some of the mythic imagery and nature themes in the Buddha’s story. We will look at how these themes unfold in his teaching, and explore their relevance to us now.

Participants will learn basic Buddhist...

Khemabandhu

Second Anniversary of Sangharakshita's Death: October 30th, Online Day Event

From Adhisthana on Fri, 23 Oct, 2020 - 16:30

Second Anniversary of Sangharakshita's Death: October 30th, Online Day Event

From Adhisthana on Fri, 23 Oct, 2020 - 16:30

We would like to invite you to attend our online commemoration of the second anniversary of Sangharakshita’s death. Throughout the day there will be various opportunities to join in as part of the worldwide sangha, and we’ll also be sharing a preview of Adhisthana’s direction with our online programme for 2021.

The programme is as follows:

October 30th...

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Dharmavadana's White Lotus Sutra-thon Fundraiser for WLBC

From West London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 22 Oct, 2020 - 14:04

Dharmavadana's White Lotus Sutra-thon Fundraiser for WLBC

From West London Buddhist Centre on Thu, 22 Oct, 2020 - 14:04

Saturday 31 October 7pm – Sunday 1 November 11am

The Buddha has preached the rare Law
Never heard by us before.

As the first event in the Centre’s new fundraising campaign, Dharmavadana will be reading the entire White Lotus Sutra aloud, live, overnight on Hallowe’en.

Please sponsor Dharmavanda generously!

Dharmavadana says: ‘The White Lotus Sutra, with its wonderful stories and powerful poetry, is one of my favourite sutras. Dating from between the first and second centuries CE, it is one of the most revered of all Mahayana...

Centre Team

Buddhist Economics, Part 2 - Post-Pandemic (The Dharma Toolkit, Episode 34)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Wed, 21 Oct, 2020 - 21:56

A bonus episode with extra material from last episode’s wonderful conversation with Vaddhaka, author of ‘The Buddha On Wall Street’.

Listen to part 1 of this conversation

In part 2 of our discussion about the contribution Buddhism may have to make to all matters economic, we turn to the post-pandemic realities now faced around the world. The times prompt a reconsideration of the “attention economy” and its relationship to social inequality when everyone’s lives are much...

Ratnaprabha

The Bodhisattva Response. Online Weekend Retreat with Visuddhimati & Lalitaraja -

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 20 Oct, 2020 - 11:52

The Bodhisattva Response. Online Weekend Retreat with Visuddhimati & Lalitaraja -

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 20 Oct, 2020 - 11:52

On this online retreat we’ll explore how to foster the Bodhisattva spirit within our own hearts as we respond to life’s ups and downs, inspired by the Bodhisattva Kshitigarbha. Seeking to keep the heart open to both joy and sorrow, we’ll be marking the anniversary of Sangharakshita’s death and celebrating Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival which marks the beginning of winter.

Suitable for regulars and people who have some experience of meditation and Buddhism. Not recommended for newcomers. See below to book.

The retreat will...

Ratnaprabha

How to deepen positive emotion: online meditation workshop with Nandaraja

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 20 Oct, 2020 - 11:44

How to deepen positive emotion: online meditation workshop with Nandaraja

From North London Buddhist Centre on Tue, 20 Oct, 2020 - 11:44

This Sunday, October 25, 2:00 PM 5:00 PM

As part of our North London Buddhist Centre autumn theme of ‘Solidarity with Self and World’ do join Nandaraja for this Guest Workshop on meditation. You will be introduced to a set of 4 core meditations that inspire and nourish specifically through helping us to nurture our positivity, helping it to flourish and grow. These are the Brahma Viharas or Divine Abodes. Nandaraja is passionate about meditation and has been practising for many...

Centre Team

An Ideal Dhamma Activist - An Ambedkarite Perspective by Lokamitra

From Triratna India on Thu, 15 Oct, 2020 - 13:16

An Ideal Dhamma Activist - An Ambedkarite Perspective by Lokamitra

From Triratna India on Thu, 15 Oct, 2020 - 13:16

Celebrating 64th Dhammachakra Pravartan Day - October 14th 2020

TRIRATNA BOUDDH MAHASANGH - PUNE

(Dapodi, Yerwada, Dehu Road-Kalewadi, Pimpri, Manuski, Camp Centre)

Centre Team

Maitriveer Nagarjuna: Reflections on Race and Caste

From Triratna India on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 22:12

Maitriveer Nagarjuna: Reflections on Race and Caste

From Triratna India on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 22:12

A special talk to mark the anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar’s conversion to Buddhism on October 14th, 1956, along with hundreds of thousands of so-called ‘Untouchable’ people looking to free themselves from the terrors of the Hindu caste system.

How do we respond to the atrocities associated with caste today? And the everyday prejudices visited systemically on people of colour around the world?

Maitriveer-Nagarjuna’s brilliant, passionate presentation looks at Dr. Ambedkar’s own response to such big, painful questions; connecting his work...

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