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Dharmabyte: The Expansive Nature of Joy

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 13 Jan, 2022 - 06:00

When metta meets the good fortune of others, mudita arises, joy in others. Mudita is an antidote to depression, to boredom, and it really connects you to yourself, to others, to the world around you. A beautiful introduction by Ratnavandana to the Brahma Viharas as an integrated set of practices flowing from metta - loving kindness. 

From the talk Introduction to the Brahma Viharas (With Guided Meditation) given as part of the Brahma...
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Ratnamati

From Order Connection on Wed, 12 Jan, 2022 - 17:42

Ratnamati

From Order Connection on Wed, 12 Jan, 2022 - 17:42

Dear Order members,

Sadly I have come to the conclusion that Ratnamati has taken herself outside of the Order and as her Public and Private Preceptor, I must now declare that she is no longer an Order member.

Ratnamati was suspended after complaints that she was breaching the second precept – not paying back her debts to other Sangha members when they were long overdue. In consultation with myself and with the active participation of the Indian Public Preceptor kula local Dhammacharinis from the Ordination...
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Attn: former Taraloka community members!

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 11 Jan, 2022 - 15:06

Attn: former Taraloka community members!

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 11 Jan, 2022 - 15:06

Attn: former community members and long-term volunteers!

We’re putting together a record of Taraloka’s lineage of wonderwomen. If you’ve lived as part of Taraloka community - even just for a few months - we’d love to hear from you. E-mail publicity [at] taraloka.org.uk with a photo of yourself (ideally taken during your time with us) and a memory…

Looking forward to hearing from you!
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FBA Podcast: Conflict and Crisis

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 8 Jan, 2022 - 06:00

Suryagupta explores crisis and conflict in the life of the Buddha and what we can learn when responding to conflict in our own lives.

Talk given at the London Buddhist Centre, 2017.

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Dharmabyte: Always be Friendly

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 10 Jan, 2022 - 06:00

With a balance of down-to-earth humour and uncompromising vision, Vajratara encourages us to be open to others, to always be friendly, even when we cannot be happy. 

From the forthright and passionate talk entitled Chetul Sangye Dorje about his giving of the Green Tara practice to Sangharakshita given at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2007.

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The Heart Unbound: Metta As a Path to Insight (11 of 13)

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 10 Jan, 2022 - 00:00
Responding to a question about the relationship between mind and the illusion of control Dayajoti explores the relationship between love, emptiness and interconnectedness. This talk is part of an intensive meditation retreat held at Taraloka in 2021 for women who have asked for ordination.
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The Heart Unbound: Metta As a Path to Insight (12 of 13)

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 10 Jan, 2022 - 00:00
Maitridevi explores the relationship between love, emptiness and interconnectedness. This talk is part of an intensive meditation retreat held at Taraloka in 2021 for women who have asked for ordination.
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The Heart Unbound: Metta As a Path to Insight (13 of 13)

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 10 Jan, 2022 - 00:00
Maitridevi brings the retreat to a conclusion with a tonglen meditation practice. This talk is part of an intensive meditation retreat held at Taraloka in 2021 for women who have asked for ordination.
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The Heart Unbound: Metta As a Path to Insight (5 of 13)

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 10 Jan, 2022 - 00:00
Dayajoti leads a body based mindfulness of breathing meditation which draw on our connection with the earth and the stillness around us. This talk is part of an intensive meditation retreat held at Taraloka in 2021 for women who have asked for ordination.
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The Heart Unbound: Metta As a Path to Insight (6 of 13)

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 10 Jan, 2022 - 00:00
Dayajoti introduces the theme of mudita - joy and enjoyment - and explores its connection to metta. This is followed by a led meditation practice on mudita. This talk is part of an intensive meditation retreat held at Taraloka in 2021 for women who have asked for ordination.
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