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International Sangha Day 2020: An Online Festival of Light

From Order Connection on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 10:15

International Sangha Day 2020: An Online Festival of Light

From Order Connection on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 10:15

International Sangha Day 2020: An Online Festival of Light
Saturday 28th November 

As we head into winter in one hemisphere and summer in another, the International Council, together with Future Dharma Fund and The Buddhist Centre Online, invites everyone moved by the sangha in 2020 to gather again as one for an online festival of light!

We’ll pass the torch around the world once more – starting at dawn in the south Pacific, ending with nightfall in the north –...

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Dharmabyte: Meeting The Lotus Born

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 5 Nov, 2020 - 06:00

Silence all around the lake, the light of the sky reflecting on it’s surface, blushing in the colors of sunset. Dusk, twilight, a time of transformation, a time of meditation.

Here, Dayanandi evokes the birth of Padmasambhava, the Lotus Born, who is a historical and mythological figure who established Buddhism in Tibet in the eighth century.

Excerpted from the talk entitled Meeting Padmasambhava in the Cave of the Heart given during the Padmasambhava Day Festival at Manchester Buddhist...

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Buddhist weddings consultation: England and Wales

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Wed, 4 Nov, 2020 - 13:46

Buddhist weddings consultation: England and Wales

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Wed, 4 Nov, 2020 - 13:46

As Triratna’s Liaison officer, working with other Buddhists for the good of Buddhism in general, I have long been a member of the committee of the Network of Buddhist Organisations UK. As such, on Friday I attended a Law Commission consultation on the future of weddings law in England and Wales: specifically on weddings that are both (in our case) Buddhist and legally binding.

As the Law Commission has said:

“In our consultation paper, we make provisional proposals for a new...

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Covid-19 updates for UK

From Triratna Resources on Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 - 13:23

Covid-19 updates
Up-to-date information on Covid restrictions for different parts of
the UK can be found as follows:

For Wales
https://gov.wales/coronavirus-circuit-break-frequently-asked-
questions#section-53267
https://gov.wales/guidance-funerals-covid-19.

For Northern Ireland
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-
regulations-guidance-what-restrictions-mean-you

For Scotland
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-local-
measures/pages/central-belt/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-54661494

For England
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-levels-what-you-

need-to-know

For Wales

https://gov.wales/coronavirus-circuit-break-frequently-asked-
questions#section-53267
https://gov.wales/guidance-funerals-covid-19.

For Northern Ireland
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-
regulations-guidance-what-restrictions-mean-you

For Scotland
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-local-
measures/pages/central-belt/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-54661494

For England
...

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Ordination at Metta Vihara, Holland

From Triratna News on Mon, 2 Nov, 2020 - 17:58

Ordination at Metta Vihara, Holland

From Triratna News on Mon, 2 Nov, 2020 - 17:58

We are very happy to announce the Public Ordination of ex-Sandra Lanckman from the Ghent Sangha, Belgium, at Metta Vihara, Holland, today November 2nd, 2020.

Sandra becomes Maitrivirya (long second and third ‘i’, long final ‘a’) a Sanskrit name meaning ‘she who has the energy of love’

Tarini was the Private Preceptor and Kulanandi the Public Preceptor.

Sadhu!

Watch the public ordination of Maitrivirya on YouTube

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Ordination at Metta Vihara, Holland

From Order Connection on Mon, 2 Nov, 2020 - 17:57

Ordination at Metta Vihara, Holland

From Order Connection on Mon, 2 Nov, 2020 - 17:57

Dear Friends,

I am very happy to announce the Public Ordination of ex - Sandra Lanckman from the Ghent Sangha, Belgium, at Metta Vihara, Holland, today November 2nd, 2020.

Sandra becomes Maitrivirya (long second and third ‘i’, long final ‘a’) a Sanskrit name meaning ‘she who has the energy of love’

Registered spelling:  Maitrivirya

Tarini was the Private Preceptor and Kulanandi the Public Preceptor

Sadhu!

With Metta
...

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Dharmabyte: Hidden Spiritual Treasures

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 2 Nov, 2020 - 06:01

Vidyasakhi introduces Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal, his consort and disciple attributed with recording the story of the Great Guru’s establishing Buddhism in Tibet. Offering her perspective as a literary critic, Vidyasakhi speaks from her heart about the mythical and historical dimensions of this significant bit of Buddhist history.

Excerpted from the key note talk entitled Padmasambhava and the Naga King given on the Padmasambhava Festival Day, Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 2018.

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Dhammachakra Pravartan Day Celebration

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 17:13

Dhammachakra Pravartan Day Celebration

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 17:13
On 25th Oct 2020 celebrated Dhammachakra Pravartan Day. On this occasion we have parents of Dh. Ratnasambhava as well family of Dh. Suchandra as guest.
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Bhante Second Death Anniversary Puja

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 16:43

Bhante Second Death Anniversary Puja

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 16:43
Remembering Bhante Sangharakshita on his Second Death Anniversary. Very beautiful decorated Guru Stupa with Victory Flag. Heard Dh. Padmavajra inspiring talk collectively and puja in moon light in evening.

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