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The Guru, the Demon and the Dakini

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 1 Nov, 2021 - 00:00
In this talk given to the men at Padmaloka during the Autumn Great Gathering 2021, Padmavajra explores the myth of Tharpa Nagpo from the Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava. In this stirring talk, he explores the demon in society and in ourselves and how to transform it. This talk is the second part of the series: Padmasambhava - the Master for Troubled Times.
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One World, One Sangha - What’s Triratna done for me?

From Future Dharma on Sun, 31 Oct, 2021 - 11:30

One World, One Sangha - What’s Triratna done for me?

From Future Dharma on Sun, 31 Oct, 2021 - 11:30

I first went to the Glasgow Buddhist Centre in 2008. My life was ok, but I was looking for more meaning - something I could put all my energies into. I was going in circles. Sinhacandra, the Order member teaching meditation, reached out to me with kindness. And that made all the difference. 

I still kept changing relationships and homes, struggling to get a foothold. The Buddhists seemed to know how to work with change though. And Mitra study helped me connect...

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FBA Podcast: Spiritual Death - Spiritual Rebirth

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 30 Oct, 2021 - 06:00

Padmavajra offers a deep set of reflections on these aspects of the Spiritual Path using Sangharakshita’s poem ‘Advent’; the contemplation of impermanence, death and our lack of any ‘self-lordship’; Lahiji’s vision of ‘the black light’; bewilderment; and the concept of becoming reborn in the Bodhisattva.

Talk given at Padmaloka Buddhist Centre, 2013, as part of a series of three talks entitled The Stages of the Path.

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When you're not sure what to do, start by giving (One World, One Sangha)

From Future Dharma on Sat, 30 Oct, 2021 - 05:00

When you're not sure what to do, start by giving (One World, One Sangha)

From Future Dharma on Sat, 30 Oct, 2021 - 05:00

Yesterday we shared the Sikkha Project’s work to support our Buddhist Centres to provide the best in Triratna’s Dharma teaching. When I was writing the post I was struck by how many times I used the word give - people giving their time, their expertise, their support.  

Our next project really showed us all how to give. When the pandemic took hold, Windhorse Publications found themselves in a tight spot. They rely on selling the majority of their books in our Centre...

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The Central Buddhist Act: an event for all mitras who have asked for ordination + Order members

From Order Connection on Fri, 29 Oct, 2021 - 16:55

The Central Buddhist Act: an event for all mitras who have asked for ordination + Order members

From Order Connection on Fri, 29 Oct, 2021 - 16:55

Link to join the College Open Evening
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89585647751
Meeting ID: 895 8564 7751

An invitation to an international online gathering with the Preceptors’ College for mitras who have asked for ordination + order members

Sunday 14th November N America (PT) 12.00-14.00 | Mexico 14.00-16.00 | N America (ET) 15.00-17.00 | UK 20.00-22.00 | Europe (CET) 21.00-23.00 >> Monday 15 November Australia (AEDT) 07.00-09.00 | New Zealand 09.00-11.00

During our next Preceptors’ College meeting in November we want to invite you to an international online event. Our intention is to explore the significance of ordination...

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Kavyadrishti's Health

From Order Connection on Fri, 29 Oct, 2021 - 14:54

Kavyadrishti's Health

From Order Connection on Fri, 29 Oct, 2021 - 14:54

Dear Order members,

I am sad to inform you that Kavyadrishti from Durham, New Hampshire, USA is in the hospital and will be entering hospice care soon.

She was taken to the hospital in Dover after a fall a couple of weeks ago, where it was determined that she had broken a couple of vertebrae and her sternum.  Due to complications from other medical issues and her wish for no further interventions, she has chosen to...

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Still Breathing in the World: A Journey into the Heart of Tonglen with Yashobodhi

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 29 Oct, 2021 - 12:49

Still Breathing in the World: A Journey into the Heart of Tonglen with Yashobodhi

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 29 Oct, 2021 - 12:49

Still Breathing in the World: A Journey into the Heart of Tonglen with Yashobodhi

A solstice series exploring a beautiful meditation practice from the Tibetan tradition.

Sundays: December 5, 12, 19, 26 + every day in Christmas week (December 20-24 incl.)

Each Sunday session will be done twice to accommodate time zones. Daily sits in Christmas week once a...

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Sharing High Quality Dharma Teaching (One World, One Sangha)

From Future Dharma on Fri, 29 Oct, 2021 - 05:00

Sharing High Quality Dharma Teaching (One World, One Sangha)

From Future Dharma on Fri, 29 Oct, 2021 - 05:00

Wherever we are in the world, whether we attend a busy urban Buddhist centre or a small group, we can be sure that we’re receiving an integrated spiritual training from when we first attend a beginners course, right up until we join the Order.

This is due in large part to the Sikkha Project which provides online teaching resources so that our Buddhist Centres can teach as effectively as possible. 

During the pandemic The Sikkha Project really rose to the challenge of supporting our teaching...

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Guru Yoga Weekend - Residential Spaces Available for Dharmacharis OM

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 28 Oct, 2021 - 10:27

Guru Yoga Weekend - Residential Spaces Available for Dharmacharis OM

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 28 Oct, 2021 - 10:27

Book now to come on the residential Guru Yoga Retreat:

Click here to book onto the retreat.

Bhante was introduced to this practice by the Venerable Khachu Rinpoche at the time of receiving the Padmasambhava abhishekha. He made his own translation of the text with the help of Dhardo Rinpoche and introduced Padmavajra to the practice in 1976.

This Guru Yoga involves the transformation of ourselves into Vajrayogini - the archetypal devotee-disciple and then imagining our guru - in this case Bhante - and...

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