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FBA Podcast: Individualism, Materialism and the Challenges of the Dharma

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 18 Dec, 2021 - 06:00

After exploring the relationship between the transcendental (lokuttara) and historical time, Saccanama looks at the challenges facing us at this particular point in history. Individualism and materialism present challenges both to our society and to our practice of the Dharma. Put them together and we have a form of capitalism which is so dominant that it becomes impossible to imagine any other system. Set against this, the Dharma is always challenging.

This talk is part of the series ...
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Further exploration of commonality at recent International Council meeting

From Order Connection on Fri, 17 Dec, 2021 - 10:48

Further exploration of commonality at recent International Council meeting

From Order Connection on Fri, 17 Dec, 2021 - 10:48

At the recent meeting of the International Council we returned to the key theme of ‘commonality’. This time we adopted a study-based approach and commissioned a series of three videos to inform our reflection. 

We would like to make these materials available to all Order members for discussion in their chapters or other Order contexts in the hope that they may stimulate reflection on this key topic. 

Neither the International Council as a whole nor the International Council Steering Group necessarily endorse all the views put forward.

The first...
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Conflict Resolution Process - Final Summary Report

From Order Connection on Thu, 16 Dec, 2021 - 10:07

Dear Order Members,

In December 2020 I let you know about a Conflict Resolution process that was underway.  I can now report back to you about that process and hope that the learnings may be of benefit to all.  The report was published in the recent December Shabda.

with metta
Aryajaya

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Dharmabyte: Loosening Boundaries

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 16 Dec, 2021 - 06:00

What is another person? Vijayamala helps us to see how our assumptions impact our ability to see others clearly. Creating spaces for things to unfold in our relating to others is a practice of mindfulness.

From the talk entitled Love Without Illusions, part of the series Four Dimensions of Awareness, given at Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 2016.

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The Peaceful Heart - Online Course with Dayajoti

From Buddhafield on Tue, 14 Dec, 2021 - 09:57

The Peaceful Heart - Online Course with Dayajoti

From Buddhafield on Tue, 14 Dec, 2021 - 09:57

Wednesdays, 7-8.45pm
January 12th, 19th, 26th, and February 2nd

A short course with small numbers exploring how to find a serenity that can hold the full range of our experience - through metta, mindfulness and insight.  

The four sessions will focus on:

  • Resourcing ourselves through finding space; leaning into places of pleasure and ease; and using the imagination.
  • Finding kindness towards painful experience, through opening to it on a bodily level; bringing an emotional attitude of welcoming and acceptance; and through ways of viewing the painful
    • ...
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Work with Buddhafield

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 - 15:41

Work with Buddhafield

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 - 15:41

We currently have the following supported, part-time position open within Buddhafield. Come and join our lovely team and help us offer nature-based retreats as well as our festival and online offerings. 

IT Administrator

Please contact rose [at] buddhafield.com to apply for the above role

We’re also looking for someone to help us find a new home for Buddhafield to take us into the next 25 years. This role is mostly remote and expected to be close to full-time. 

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Central European Order Forum

From Triratna Europe on Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 - 13:43

Central European Order Forum

From Triratna Europe on Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 - 13:43

The annual Forum for Order Members in the Central European Region took place over the first weekend in December. Last year’s Forum was cancelled due to Covid, so all were pleased to be able to meet once again in (relatively) large numbers.

About 45 Order Members from Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Malta met at Findhof, a conference centre 35 kilometres east of Cologne. As usual there was a programme of meditation and puja, as well as presentations and...
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Job Opportunity at Croydon Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 - 13:01
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Job Opportunity at Croydon Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 - 13:01

Here is an exciting opportunity to join the core team at Croydon Buddhist Centre. The Centre has been through a process of re-visioning and is now in a phase of expansion and development. We’ve got a big building right on the High Street of a big borough in south London. Are you passionate about helping communicate the Dharma and create sangha? Are you inspired to help Sangharakshita’s vision for a new Buddhist movement become a reality in Croydon? We’re looking...
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Space for 2 mitras in a men's community in Cambridge, UK

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 - 11:08

Space for 2 mitras in a men's community in Cambridge, UK

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 - 11:08

All the info is on the picture (which you need to click on to see fully) but here’s the email address if you’d like to cut ‘n paste:

padmakula.community [at] gmail.com
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Ordinations in Australia

From Order Connection on Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 - 08:41

Ordinations in Australia

From Order Connection on Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 - 08:41

Dear Order members,

I have pleasure in attaching the photograph and names of the three men ordained last Saturday December 11 at Vijayaloka Retreat Centre, NSW during a public ceremony hosted by the Sydney Buddhist Centre.

From left, Jinavajra (“victor of insight” - formerly Max McMullin, Sydney) Private Preceptor: Khemadhamma

Sarvadarśin (“all seeing one” - formerly Rich Batsford, Adelaide) Private Preceptor: Siladasa

Khemavajira (“he who has diamond-like security” - formerly Jonathan O’Keefe, Melbourne). Private Preceptor: Khemadhamma

Public Preceptor: Siladasa

With metta,
Siladasa

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