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Dharmabyte: Words of Power

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 13 Sep, 2021 - 06:00

Saddhanandi paints a picture of how radical and different it was to encounter Buddhism in the mid 1960s. She explores a verse of Zen poetry taking her lead from Sangharakshita’s 1965 lectures on the Essence of Zen. 

Excerpted from the talk entitled The Essence of Zen at Adhisthana, 2019.

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FBA Podcast: The Dragon, The Tiger and The Wish-fulfilling Jewel

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 11 Sep, 2021 - 06:00

Do we reflect on the Bodhicitta? Is it optional, a mystical goal we can take or leave? How does it become a motivating force in our lives?

Sangharakshita has described the Bodhicitta as a myth or symbol that galvanises our energies, something that makes sense of our lives, something emotionally moving that stirs us on a deep level. How are we to connect with that myth? Vajratara takes us on a journey of a deepening engagement with the Bodhicitta, evoking...
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Space in Women's Community, East London

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Sat, 11 Sep, 2021 - 00:01
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Space in Women's Community, East London

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Sat, 11 Sep, 2021 - 00:01

Ever thought of living in a Buddhist Community? Place available at Maitrimandal, an LBC women’s community 

One permanent space for Order Members and Mitras is available in our lovely, friendly community, near the LBC, in the heart of east London. 

We are a community of Order Members and experienced GFR Mitras (plus 1 elderly cat). We live on a tree-lined street, 3 minutes from a glorious park. We also share a beautiful garden with 2 neighbouring communities. 

We all contribute to household tasks such as food-shopping, cleaning,...
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International Sangha Day: May Our Communication Be Sangha

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 10 Sep, 2021 - 20:51

International Sangha Day: May Our Communication Be Sangha

From Buddhist Centre Features on Fri, 10 Sep, 2021 - 20:51

Sunday November 21
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 focuses on communication because communication is a crucial part of the practice and development of Sangha. At its worst, communication can cause conflict and confusion, polarisation and the...
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Dharmabyte: A World Without Suffering

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

Bodhivajra talks about Enlightenment in a direct and very down-to-earth way, making the whole notion of Enlightenment more accessible, approachable, and relevant. 

From the talk entitled Energy for Enlightenment given at Norwich Buddhist Centre, 2015.

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The Impact of Our First Transgender Retreat

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Wed, 8 Sep, 2021 - 09:50

The Impact of Our First Transgender Retreat

From People to People, Nagpur, India. on Wed, 8 Sep, 2021 - 09:50

We were very pleased to organise a Meditation Introduction Retreat for Transgender People at Bordharan. Participants said the retreat had a very positive impact, and they want to join in with another retreat in future.

Shanaya, who is the leader of this group asked us to organise such a retreat again.

We are very much thankful to the donors for making this retreat possible to happen.

Thank you!

Contact : tejadhamma [at] gmail.com , Mobile : +91 84594 01059 
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News about Sangharakshita’s Complete Works

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 7 Sep, 2021 - 13:54
  • The new Complete Works volumes

News about Sangharakshita’s Complete Works

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 7 Sep, 2021 - 13:54

Latest Complete Works volumes out now

The next three volumes in the Complete Works have just been released, bringing the total number of published volumes to eighteen. With another nine volumes to go, we’re now officially two thirds of the way through the project. To mark this milestone, the chief editor, Vidyadevi, has written a Complete Works update. 

Read Vidyadevi’s Complete Works update

The new volumes are:

Volume 5: The Purpose and Practice of Buddhist Meditation

A compilation of Sangharakshita’s teachings on meditation

Whether dipped into, consulted on a specific subject, or read from cover to...
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Dharmabyte: Powerful Positive Magic

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

Tantric Buddhism developed outside the monasteries in small groups gathered around magical, shamanic gurus. In this talk Vadanya explores what magic is and how we can bring mystery into the forefront of life as an act of ‘war against the ordinary’.  

Excerpted from the talk entitled Making Life Magic recorded at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2019, as part of the series Tantra Now!

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Workaholics/Perfectionists/Slackers/Under-Achievers; Where's the Middle Way?

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Sun, 5 Sep, 2021 - 00:00
In a series on Right Effort, Dharmashalin gives a Sangha night talk exploring the questions what are we trying to achieve? And is it worth our life energy?
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