Continuing in the series on Perfect Mindfulness the Birmingham Buddhist Centre was joined for a Sangha night talk by Vajradevi to explore how we are aware followed by a meditation.
Dhammachari Amrutketu from Dapodi, Pune in India has given his resignation letter to me through his chapter, stating that he wants to resign as an order member. He has been finding it difficult to practise the ten precepts taken at the time of his ordination, and even after trying hard to practise them, they get broken from time to time. He said “I feel I don’t want to deceive myself and the sangha. That’s why...
This vegan riff on Irish stew is great warming, nutritious comfort food and can be easily adapted depending on what’s in season. Stock flavoured with tamari, nutritional yeast, bay leaves and lots of thyme (fresh or dried), along with potatoes, onions and garlic form the base (I add leeks and celery too if I have them). I like to include vegan sausages (with a robust texture that won’t disintegrate in the pot) and lentils (tinned, or dried and rehydrated by pre-cooking).
Suddhaka highlights how the thing we spend the most time doing in our lives, our livelihood, impacts our mental states and is therefore an integral part of the path. How can we make our work an expression of our practice? How can our livelihood be the doorway to true happiness?
We’re writing with a reminder of the invitation to join us for a forum with members of the Preceptors’ College.
Timezones + Translation This event will take place at two different times to allow any Order member around the world to join us, on Saturday 14th August 08.00-10.30 / 17.00-19.30 BST.
We are very grateful to a few Order Members who have offered their support for translation. Session One will...
Les escribimos para recordarles la invitación al foro que se llevará a cabo con los miembros del Colegio de Preceptores.
Debido al reciente caso de expulsión, han surgido numerosas expresiones de preocupación e inquietud. Después de que el Consejo se reuniera hace un par de semanas, decidimos crear un contexto para incluir a tantos Miembros de la Orden como sea posible en la discusión de cómo respondemos a asuntos éticos en la Orden.
The International Council has six Area Councils that meet regularly to share information and discuss ideas, so that the three strands - Movement, Order & College - are joined up.
Here is a very brief introduction to the UK& Ireland Area Council:
Jnanadhara: movement strand Hello. I’m originally from New Zealand where I made contact with Triratna in the mid 1990s. I was ordained in 2003 and soon after moved to Dublin,...
After 5 years in rented buildings that we have now outgrown, we are planning a secure home for our community in our own property. We are almost in a position to go ahead with buying a Centre. We are still short of funds to secure a property.
We have a Just Giving Page to collect the remaining funds and we would be grateful if you could share this page as wide as you can. Thank you
We’re writing with a reminder of the invitation to join us for a forum with members of the Preceptors’ College.
Timezones + Translation This event will take place at two different times to allow any Order member around the world to join us, on Saturday 14th August 08.00-10.30 / 17.00-19.30 BST.
We are very grateful to a few Order Members who have offered their support for translation. Session One will...
The Southampton Buddhist Centre is in a period great growth since opening our distinctive new premises nearly four years ago. Since then there have been approaching twenty new mitra ceremonies, lockdown growth, numerous ordination requests, and this year two ordinations.
Southampton itself is an interesting city with a fascinating history, and is this year applying for recognition as UK City of Culture 2025. It is also surrounded by beautiful Hampshire countryside including the New Forest, with attractive coastline and beaches within reach....
