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Buddhist Action in a Post-Covid era

From Buddhist Action on Sat, 30 May, 2020 - 15:45

Another message from The Network of Buddhist organisations:

“Dear Friends,

We would like to invite you to an online meeting on “Buddhist Action in a Post-Covid era“ on Saturday 6 June from 3 - 4.30pm.

The event is both a launch of this year’s BAM (Buddhist Action Month) under the auspices of NBO and the Eco Dharma Network, as well as time to reflect on what Buddhist action...

satyadasa

In memory of Rob Burbea

From Triratna News on Sat, 30 May, 2020 - 15:27

In memory of Rob Burbea

From Triratna News on Sat, 30 May, 2020 - 15:27

Rob Burbea, who died aged 54 earlier this month, was a Dharma teacher loved and valued by many of us in the Triratna community. His clear teachings on emptiness and the imaginal may prove to be of great significance for the development of Dharma traditions in the West. Rob was steeped in the Insight meditation tradition in the USA and Europe. He was also, among other things, a classical and jazz guitarist, a climate activist and a lover of...

Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: Letting Go and Insight

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 30 May, 2020 - 14:00

Nagabodhi offers his reflections on the Buddha’s enlightenment. What is it are we actually trying to achieve? How intensely are we cultivating and experiencing metta, friendship, kindness, compassion, patience and love?

This talk is part of the series The Bridge, the Path and the Goal given at Adhisthana, 2019.

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aparajita

Ideas about precautions when re-opening Centres after lockdown

From Triratna Resources on Sat, 30 May, 2020 - 13:36

File Name	Size
draft_security_protocol_-_covid_19_from_dutch_buddhist_union_5.pdf	43.17 KB
metta_vihara_may_2020_security_protocol_covid-19_-_updated_24_june.pdf	241.57 KB

aparajita

How Berlin are opening their Centre after lockdown

From Triratna Resources on Sat, 30 May, 2020 - 13:30

How Berlin are opening their Centre after lockdown

From Triratna Resources on Sat, 30 May, 2020 - 13:30

Aryabandhu describes the precautions they are taking now that the public can attend classes at their Centre.

Amaradaya

Bodhicitta Practice and Order Resources

From Order Connection on Fri, 29 May, 2020 - 19:07

Bodhicitta Practice and Order Resources

From Order Connection on Fri, 29 May, 2020 - 19:07

Sunday Order Bodhicitta Practice
…and some inspiration for the week ahead
Sunday 31st May

‘The Dharma life does indeed liberate one from the tyranny of self, with all its suffering. But one is liberated to an increasingly rich and subtle awareness from which compassionate activity spontaneously flows’
- Subhuti, A Supra-Personal Force

Please join for the two meditations this week led by:

Subhuti, UK – first meditation
Parami, in English and Spanish – second meditation

First meditation: ...

Read more about Bodhicitta Practice and Order Resources

Satyakirti

A Garland of Red Lotus Flowers

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Fri, 29 May, 2020 - 16:40

A Garland of Red Lotus Flowers

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Fri, 29 May, 2020 - 16:40

As part of our ‘108 Days of Dharma’ programme (https://bit.ly/108Dharma), on each of the 49 days when we are not hosting online events Padmavajra will be releasing 10 minute videos, each of which will contain reflections on short and essential teachings from the great Buddhist masters, helping you to generate a more vivid awareness of the practice of the Bodhisattva Path in...

lizzylaurance

What the Buddha said about Loss | Maitrinita

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Fri, 29 May, 2020 - 16:24

What the Buddha said about Loss | Maitrinita

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Fri, 29 May, 2020 - 16:24

Are you finding it difficult to deal with loss? Almost everyone is having to face loss of some kind right now; whether it’s loss of a loved one, a job or even just a former way of life.

Join this week’s Buddhism and Meditation live-stream on What the Buddha Said about Loss where Maitrinita will be exploring the inevitable pain of loss, but also its potential for renewal.

Includes a led mediation, suitable for all, a Dharma talk and a chat-room Q&A on...

Sadayasihi

Buddhist Action Month 2020: For the Earth 🌍

From Triratna News on Fri, 29 May, 2020 - 11:11

Buddhist Action Month (BAM) - an annual festival of social action overseen by the Network of Buddhist Organisations - has been taking place every June since 2012. This year is no exception, despite the changed circumstances, with sanghas going online to offer opportunities to engage with this year’s theme - “…for the Earth”, where the suggestion is to put this phrase in the title of any event that’s being organised for BAM 2020.

Read more about the theme for this...

Vajrashura

Save the Date - Fundraising Webinar by Future Dharma in partnership with Sikkha

From The Sikkha Project on Fri, 29 May, 2020 - 10:18

Save the Date - Fundraising Webinar by Future Dharma in partnership with Sikkha

From The Sikkha Project on Fri, 29 May, 2020 - 10:18

Dear Friends.

On Friday 12th June 2020, Future Dharma in partnership with Sikkha will be running a Fundraising Webminar entitled Effective Fundraising for Triratna Centres.

This seminar will be focused on helping Triratna Centres and Groups effectively ask for and receive donations in these new online times. It’ll be run by Kusaladevi from FutureDharma, with help...

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