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Chairs' Letter – August 2020

From College of Public Preceptors on Tue, 1 Sep, 2020 - 18:52

Chairs' Letter – August 2020

From College of Public Preceptors on Tue, 1 Sep, 2020 - 18:52

Dear Order members,

Two weeks ago the International Conventions were held online for the first time, and seem to have been very successful – and remarkably relaxed, given how much work was going on behind the scenes; well done Lokeshvara and Aryajaya! I won’t list all my favourite bits but the Forgiveness ritual led by Malini stood out for me personally, given Malini’s gravitas as our senior most woman OM, her...

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This week's free eBook and September's monthly sale titles

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 1 Sep, 2020 - 14:30

This week's free eBook and September's monthly sale titles

From Windhorse Publications on Tue, 1 Sep, 2020 - 14:30

We hope you enjoy what we’ve got to offer you this week: yet another free eBook – our 25th! – and four newly discounted paperbacks.

If you find value in what we have to offer, please consider making a donation when you check out. Every donation supports us in our mission to provide life-changing Dharma books. Thank you.

This week’s free eBook

If you’d like to start a practice of meditation but aren’t sure where to start, or if you’ve been meditating for some time and...

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ICin5 No.4 - Day Two, Welcoming All in the Dharma (Dar la bienvenida a todos en el Dharma)

From Triratna International Council on Mon, 31 Aug, 2020 - 21:57

ICin5 No.4 - Day Two, Welcoming All in the Dharma (Dar la bienvenida a todos en el Dharma)

From Triratna International Council on Mon, 31 Aug, 2020 - 21:57

A full extra 90 seconds today to bring you the best of the day in Spanish as well as English!

¡Un total de 90 segundos extra hoy para ofrecerte lo mejor del día en español y en inglés!

The second full day of the 2020 online International Council and we’re joined by Viryakirti and Parami from Latin America.

Framed by the deep, altruistic practice of empathy, today we were listening to stories and voices about the sometimes painful gap...

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IC Dharma: The Refuge by Maitripala

From Triratna International Council on Mon, 31 Aug, 2020 - 18:44

IC Dharma: The Refuge by Maitripala

From Triratna International Council on Mon, 31 Aug, 2020 - 18:44

Maitripala talking about the Refuge aspect of the Bodhicitta practice, for the International Council 2020 Online.

As well as meeting together and addressing live topics and priorities across Triratna, the International Council meetings also are a context for members to meet together and build community, this year, taking as our Dharma theme the arising of the Bodhicitta, through study and meditation.

The series of talks explore different aspects of the Bodhicitta Practice: the Blue Sky as the context for the practice; Connection with the...

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ICin5 No.3 - Day One, The Blue Sky and Priorities After Covid

From Triratna International Council on Mon, 31 Aug, 2020 - 02:40

ICin5 No.3 - Day One, The Blue Sky and Priorities After Covid

From Triratna International Council on Mon, 31 Aug, 2020 - 02:40

The first full day of the online International Council. The blue sky is behind us and all around, and we’re with Aryadrishti and Sravaniya from Canada and the USA. In some ways a sobering, if hopeful, take on what a Dharma community has to offer when faced with deep, systemic suffering.

- The Bodhichitta practice as the backdrop to sorrow.
- What Triratna can do to respond in hard times.
- IC priorities in the wake of Covid-19.

Join us...

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Nuevo Centro

From Centro Budista de Cuernavaca on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 21:41

Nuevo Centro

From Centro Budista de Cuernavaca on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 21:41

Here you can see a short video about the new Cuernavaca Buddhist Centre.

Aquí puedes ver un video sobre el nuevo Centro Budista de Cuernavaca. If you would like to know more, please contact us:

info [at] budismocuernavaca.org

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IC Dharma: The Blue Sky by Nagapariya

From Triratna International Council on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 13:04

IC Dharma: The Blue Sky by Nagapariya

From Triratna International Council on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 13:04

Nagapriya talking about the blue sky aspect of the Bodhicitta practice, for the International Council 2020 Online.

See the conversation thread below this post for some key words and information for Nagapriya’s input on the Bodhichitta practice.

As well as meeting together and addressing live topics and priorities across Triratna, the International Council meetings also are a context for members to meet together and build community, this year, taking as our Dharma theme the arising of the Bodhicitta, through study and meditation.

The series of talks explore...

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IC Dharma: Entering the Mandala of Bodhicitta by Lokeshvara

From Triratna International Council on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 06:52

IC Dharma: Entering the Mandala of Bodhicitta by Lokeshvara

From Triratna International Council on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 06:52

As well as meeting together and addressing live topics and priorities across Triratna, the International Council meetings also are a context for members to meet together and build community, this year, taking as our Dharma theme the arising of the Bodhicitta, through study and meditation.

In the opening session, Lokeshvara evokes the image of the mandala to dedicate the International Council meeting and set the context for the Dharma Theme over the course of the meeting.

The series of talks that follow will explore...

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ICin5 No.2 - Day Zero, Getting Started

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 29 Aug, 2020 - 22:35

ICin5 No.2 - Day Zero, Getting Started

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 29 Aug, 2020 - 22:35

It’s day zero! Akasajoti is joined by Amrutasiddhi and Karmavajra from India to hear about how the IC got going around the world.

- What’s the significance of the International Council and Area Council in India? 
- How was the opening session now the whole thing is virtual?
- What lies ahead in the meeting? Race, caste, social issues…

Join us daily for ICin5 - all you need to know to stay in touch with global inspiration and the heart...

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ICin5 No.1 - What is the International Council?

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 29 Aug, 2020 - 11:09

ICin5 No.1 - What is the International Council?

From Triratna International Council on Sat, 29 Aug, 2020 - 11:09

Akasajoti and Dhammarati introduce us to the 2020 Triratna International Council – online, of course! 

- What is the International Council?
- How’s it going to work online?
- What will we be up to?

Join us daily for ICin5 - all you need to know to stay in touch with inspiration around the world from the heart of practice.

https://thebuddhistcentre.com/internationalcouncil

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