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Sub35 Changemakers Weekends

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 10 Dec, 2021 - 20:27

Sub35 Changemakers Weekends

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Fri, 10 Dec, 2021 - 20:27

Are you a Mitra aged 18-34? Keen to transform yourself and the world? We need you!

A renewed Buddhism needs to confront the modern world as it is. It needs to be a radical alternative to an individualistic consumer society. It needs teachings that help to overcome hatred and prejudice. It needs people living and working together to reduce suffering, tackle loneliness and give meaning to people’s lives.

The world needs a radical blueprint for change. The Dharma, as elucidated by Sangharakshita, provides a...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Mindfulness of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 9 Dec, 2021 - 06:00

Using metaphors from the Bodhicaryavatara, Bodhinaga draws out how mindfulness can transform our lives, both as a defence against negative, reactive patterns and in actively developing the heart and mind of a Bodhisattva, ‘one who cares more for others than they care for themselves’.

From the talk entitled Staying in Touch, part of the series The Path of Awakening, given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2019.

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Sadayasihi

Re-Watch the Best of International Sangha Day 2021

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 7 Dec, 2021 - 17:43

Re-Watch the Best of International Sangha Day 2021

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 7 Dec, 2021 - 17:43

International Sangha Day 2021: “May Our Communication Be Sangha”

Sangha, spiritual community, can be described as a network of friendships based on what’s of most value. In the company of those committed to the Buddha’s teachings – past and present – we can express and deepen metta, loving-kindness, in our deeds, words and thoughts.

This year’s International Sangha Day celebration focused on communication because communication is a crucial part of the practice and development of Sangha. At its worst, communication can cause conflict...

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At Home with the Elements Online Event 2022

From Buddhafield on Mon, 6 Dec, 2021 - 16:34

At Home with the Elements Online Event 2022

From Buddhafield on Mon, 6 Dec, 2021 - 16:34

13th - 27th February, 2022

Our sense of identity is deeply rooted in the real nature of things. This is the fullness of contentment.
- Subhuti, Mind in Harmony

What is the antidote to deep feelings of separation? Of despair and loneliness? Without being able to control everything, how can we hope to gain any sense of security?

Connecting with deep identity means realising that we are nature, that we contain the six elements within us at the same time...

Sanghajit

Chintamani on the Refuge Tree

From Threads on Tue, 7 Dec, 2021 - 19:01

Chintamani on the Refuge Tree

From Threads on Tue, 7 Dec, 2021 - 19:01

Dear Order Members,

In May, the UK and Ireland men’s Order had an event celebrating Wesak on zoom and as part of that event I did this interview with Chintamani.

For those of you who have been fortunate enough to see the image of the Refuge Tree that he painted for Adhisthana you will no doubt find this exploration of the Refuge Tree very interesting.

Due to the zoom-nature of the interview, it meant that we shared my screen showing a digital version of...

Read more about Chintamani on the Refuge Tree

Sadayasihi

Re-Watch the Best of International Sangha Day 2021

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 7 Dec, 2021 - 17:43

Re-Watch the Best of International Sangha Day 2021

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 7 Dec, 2021 - 17:43

lotusbuddhafield

At Home with the Elements Online Event 2022

From Buddhafield on Mon, 6 Dec, 2021 - 16:34

At Home with the Elements Online Event 2022

From Buddhafield on Mon, 6 Dec, 2021 - 16:34

13th - 27th February, 2022

Our sense of identity is deeply rooted in the real nature of things. This is the fullness of contentment.
- Subhuti, Mind in Harmony

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Another Dimension of Experience

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 6 Dec, 2021 - 06:00

Getting to a refuge is essential to liberation, and it needs to be something beyond our present understanding. Akashadevi describes the process of deepening our going for refuge as well as a common misunderstanding.

From the talk Going For Refuge, part of the series Sangharakshita and his approach to Buddhism at West London Buddhist Centre, 2017.

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Suddhayu

Wise Up! Buddhist Teachings for Awareness and Transformation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 5 Dec, 2021 - 21:09

Wise Up! Buddhist Teachings for Awareness and Transformation

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Sun, 5 Dec, 2021 - 21:09

A five week online course on Monday evenings, Jan 10 to Feb 7, 6:30-8pm ET.

What does Buddhist teaching have to offer us in 2022? During times of pandemic, social discord and uncertainty, it is both vital and inspiring to find voices of compassion and wisdom from our past, and to connect with a community of like-minded people now. After 2500 years, the Buddha’s vision of human spiritual life is still relevant, radical, practical and fresh. This five...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Building Spiritual Power Together

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 29 Nov, 2021 - 06:00

Viveka concludes this Anapanasati Sutta: Instructions for Awakening retreat with a final exploration of the wisdom tetrad, focusing on the experience of relinquishment and offers suggestions on bearing with confoundment through imagination and inquiry.

Excerpted from the talk Where Is Self Arising Now? given at Adhisthana, May 2019.

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