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Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Seeing Stars

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 31 May, 2021 - 06:00

In his truly creative and poetic way, Ananda explores how various life experiences have shaped his understanding of the Dharma-Niyama.

This short talk was given on the European Order Gathering at Wymondham College, 2013, on the theme of the gathering was ‘Karma niyama in the service of the Dharma niyama’

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Paramabandhu

Ordinations at Vajrasana

From Order Connection on Sat, 29 May, 2021 - 19:32

Ordinations at Vajrasana

From Order Connection on Sat, 29 May, 2021 - 19:32

Dear Friends,
We are very happy to announce the public ordinations of the following 12 men.

Public preceptor: Arthapriya

Peter Bennion becomes Mahaprasara (long second a), meaning “He who makes great progress”. Private preceptor: Jayagupta

Martin Payne becomes Akashasiddhi (long first and second a), meaning “One whose accomplishment is the unbounded nature of the awakened mind”. Private preceptor: Prasannavira

Pete Else becomes Kshantichara (long first and second a), meaning “He who practises patience”. Private preceptor: Jayagupta

Stephen Powell becomes Manjunara, meaning “Gentle,...

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Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: Sangha As a Gift to the World

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 29 May, 2021 - 06:00

Vajragupta considers how the sangha reaches out into the world, looking at three areas: loving-kindness and common humanity, community and service, and wisdom in an age of information overload.

A talk given on an online weekend retreat with Croydon Buddhist Centre, 2020.

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Centre Team

Looking into the Well Again: Using Writing to Explore the Mind

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Tue, 18 May, 2021 - 17:08

Looking into the Well Again: Using Writing to Explore the Mind

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Tue, 18 May, 2021 - 17:08

Looking into the Well Again: Using Writing to Explore the Mind
A four-week course with Yashobodhi

Sundays: June 27th, July 4th, 11th, 18th
Each session will be done twice every week to accommodate time zones - come to whichever session suits best with your ticket.

First session (2 hrs): IE & UK 09:00 | Europe CET 10:00 | India 13:30 | Australia AEST 18:00 | New Zealand 20:00

Second session (2 hrs): USA PST 11:00 | México 13:00 | USA...

Free Buddhist Audio

In the Footsteps of the Buddha - Seven New Talks by Nagasiddhi

From Free Buddhist Audio on Fri, 28 May, 2021 - 22:04

In the Footsteps of the Buddha - Seven New Talks by Nagasiddhi

From Free Buddhist Audio on Fri, 28 May, 2021 - 22:04

As a launch series for Free Buddhist Audio on YouTube, a wonderful new set of talks given by Nagasiddhi. We are taken through seven key stages of the Buddha’s mythic quest, from his unsure setting out, through his wrong turnings, his breakthroughs and his decision to share what he had learned with others. A perfect way to celebrate Buddha Day as Nagasiddhi brings his infectious sense of imagination, play and grounded experience to bear on a story...

Amaradaya

A zoom link change for Sunday Order Bodhicitta Practice

From Order Connection on Fri, 28 May, 2021 - 17:55

A zoom link change for Sunday Order Bodhicitta Practice

From Order Connection on Fri, 28 May, 2021 - 17:55

We would like you to be aware that we have recently changed the zoom link for our Sunday Order Bodhicitta Practice. You can however access the session as usual, by clicking on the blue button in your Bodhicitta Practice reminder email, via the Bodhicitta Practice page here or by clicking on the link below.

Please join for the two meditations this week, May 30th, led by:

Purna (New Zealand) – first meditation
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Kalyanadhi

Cambridge Women's Mitra Convenor OM

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 28 May, 2021 - 15:11

Cambridge Women's Mitra Convenor OM

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 28 May, 2021 - 15:11

Cambridge Buddhist Centre is looking for a new Women’s Mitra Convenor. After 6 happy years in the role here, Viryajyoti is standing down. Would you like the opportunity to bring yourself to this stimulating role?

We’re looking for someone with energy and vision to join the team full-time (we will offer a generous support package and retreat allowance). As well as coordinating mitras, mitras to be and mitras who’ve asked for ordination, you will be asked to participate in the...

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Sanghanath

Migrant Labourers - Tired Feet: Walk in Solidarity

From Karuna Fundraisers on Wed, 26 May, 2021 - 23:08

Migrant Labourers - Tired Feet: Walk in Solidarity

From Karuna Fundraisers on Wed, 26 May, 2021 - 23:08

Streaming Zoom Live Event, Thursday 3rd June, 7-8pm (BST)

Register here: https://appeals.karuna.org/get-involved

I hope we all remember how migrant labourers suffered during the sudden lockdown last year in India. The first thing that comes to my mind are images of ‘tired feet’ and ’hunger’. I can not believe millions of feet had to walk thousands of miles to get their homes, and many of them never made it.

One of my inspirations from India is Ashif Shaikh, the founder of ‘Jan Sahas’...

Centre Team

Retelling the Tale of the Buddha (Buddha Day 2021)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 27 May, 2021 - 20:27

Retelling the Tale of the Buddha (Buddha Day 2021)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 27 May, 2021 - 20:27

For Buddha Day this year, we decided to offer up a treat from this year’s fantastic Home Retreat looking at the mythical life of the Buddha and its urgent relevance to us today.

Check out Buddha Day celebrations around Triratna

Follow us on Instagram for live updates all weekend

Listen to a new series of seven talks by Nagasiddhi on the Buddha’s life

First, we have a beautiful re-telling of the Buddha’s life story told live with handmade sets and puppetry by Mandarava...