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30 Years On - A Review of 'A Survey of Buddhism: Chapter 1'

From Shabda Articles on Mon, 15 Mar, 2021 - 17:47

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In November 2020, as the UK headed into Covid 19 Lockdown 2.0 I decided to embark on a little project that I had been wanting to undertake for a while.

I had realised that it had been nearly 30 years since I had last read ‘The Survey’ in detail. As it still seems to be one of the principle ‘root texts’ for Triratna and the contents have been the subject of critique from some quarters - suggesting that it is...

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Moon of the Mind: Bodhicitta - The Great Gathering ONLINE

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 15 Mar, 2021 - 10:20

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From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 15 Mar, 2021 - 10:20

What is the mystery of bodhicitta? And how can we relate to it? Join Taraloka and Tiratanaloka for an online weekend of talks, ritual, meditation and discussion as we collectively evoke and dwell upon the ‘the dawning moon of the mind’, the compassion and wisdom that is bodhicitta. Find out more or book here.

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From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 15 Mar, 2021 - 05:00

Ratnasambhava, the ‘Jewel-Born’ Buddha of the Southern realm, exemplifies generosity and abundance. In this talk Moksatara expands upon this theme, looking at how living with an attitude of generosity can create community, bestow abundance and lead to a sense of fearlessness.

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What Is Nirvana and Do We Really Want to Get There - Talk 1

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Mon, 15 Mar, 2021 - 00:00

In this first talk of a series, Vajragupta asks if certain key ideas are getting diluted in Buddhism's translation into the modern, Western world. Do teachings around Enlightenment, nirvana, or rebirth fade into the background in the way the Dharma is presented? What effect will this have on how the path will unfold for us? Talk given at the Croydon Buddhist Centre, 2021

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From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Mon, 15 Mar, 2021 - 00:00

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What Is Nirvana and Do We Really Want to Get There - Talk 3

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Mon, 15 Mar, 2021 - 00:00

In talk three of a series of five, Vajragupta explores how we can immerse ourselves in the ideas, world-views, and myths of Buddhism, through faith and belief, myth and ritual. What happens when we do this? What perspectives unfold? An inspiring talk about the need for vision and ideals to draw forth our full creativity and potential and to make a better world possible. Talk given at the Croydon Buddhist Centre, 2021

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'Just Say the Nembutsu and Be Saved by Amida': Pure Land From the Buddha to Shinran

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Mon, 15 Mar, 2021 - 00:00

First talk from 'True Entrusting: Shinran, the Buddha and Bhante' Taraloka retreat. Is faith a complete path to Enlightenment? Maitrisiddhi traces the Pure Land movement from its roots in the Pali Canon, through the Pure Land Sutras, to its flowering with Shinran in 13th century Japan.

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From Triratna Women on Sun, 14 Mar, 2021 - 17:00

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From Triratna Women on Sun, 14 Mar, 2021 - 17:00

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From Triratna Women on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 09:06

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