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The Perfection of Wisdom and Dedication - Bodhicaryavatara Chapter 9 & 10

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 28 May, 2020 - 15:58

The Perfection of Wisdom and Dedication - Bodhicaryavatara Chapter 9 & 10

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 28 May, 2020 - 15:58

Teaching Emptiness Respectfully with Happiness Flowing from Clouds of Merit

In his final talk exploring the Bodhicaryavatara, Padmavajra introduces us to Shantideva’s exposition of the Prajnaparamita, the Perfection of Wisdom. Here, Shantideva tells us about the two truths, the conventional and the ultimate, as well as of the true meaning emptiness, which is the cure for the terrible sufferings that we undergo. In doing this he gives us a glimpse of the Bodhisattva “respectfully teaching emptiness … to those who imagine a...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Wisdom is Seeing with the Eye of Appreciation

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 28 May, 2020 - 14:00

Nirvana is described as great bliss, that arises when grasping at self and other has vanished. A stream of uninterrupted creative activity, the Buddha is the supreme example of this. Here Padmavajra offers a deep dive into the Dhammapada, verses 277-279, on impermanence, dukkha and insubstantiality.

From the talk entitled Seeing with Insight - Dhammapada Verses 277 to 279 which is part of the series The Dhammapada - the Buddha’s Way of Truth given at ...

Karmavajra

Death of Dhammacharini Kshantipriya

From Order Connection on Thu, 28 May, 2020 - 09:40

Death of Dhammacharini Kshantipriya

From Order Connection on Thu, 28 May, 2020 - 09:40

Dear Order members,

It is sad to inform you that Dhammacharini Kshantipriya passed away yesterday afternoon; she was 70 years old and living in Ghatkopar, Mumbai.

A few days ago her husband passed away and due to high blood pressure she died yesterday. She was very honest and hardworking and put lots of effort in her going for refuge process and getting ordained into Triratna.

She was ordained 12th March 2016; Jnanasuri was her private preceptor and Karunamaya did her Public ordination ceremony. She was doing Shakyamuni Sadhana...

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Saddhammapradip

Some memories of Dh Shantipriya at retreat center

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Thu, 28 May, 2020 - 02:52

Some memories of Dh Shantipriya at retreat center

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Thu, 28 May, 2020 - 02:52

Dhni. Shantipriya some memories during her Ordination on 12th March 2016 at Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat center.

Saddhammapradip

Tribute to Dhni. Shantipriya

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 27 May, 2020 - 18:24

Tribute to Dhni. Shantipriya

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 27 May, 2020 - 18:24

Dhni. Shantipriya was Ordain at Saddhamma Pradeep retreat center on 12th Mar 2016. Here is small clip of her Name Announcement by Dhammacharini Jnanasuri.

Jinamitra

Death of Vajrasadhu

From Order Connection on Tue, 26 May, 2020 - 16:50

Death of Vajrasadhu

From Order Connection on Tue, 26 May, 2020 - 16:50

Dear Order members,

Vajrasadhu died on the morning of 26th May, after four weeks in hospital following a stroke. He was 74. Though incapacitated, he was able to communicate minimally with his wife Padmavasini. But despite periods where his health seemed to rally slightly, hopes for a positive outcome diminished as time under intensive treatment took its toll.

As John Popper, he was a man of considerable achievement in the world. He was a key figure...

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The Abhayaratna...

Rejoicing in Shantiprabha as he retires from the Trust

From Abhayaratna Trust on Tue, 26 May, 2020 - 12:15

Rejoicing in Shantiprabha as he retires from the Trust

From Abhayaratna Trust on Tue, 26 May, 2020 - 12:15

Shantiprabha, who has been there from the start of the AbhayaratnaTrust, a founder member is retiring and passing on his current role as bookkeeper to Utpalavajri. Taradakini and Mahasraddha have this to say about their time with him as part of the Abhayaratna Trust team.

“Shantiprabha is a very kind man who cares about the welfare of individual Order members. He’s been able to express this repeatedly and admirably in the past 12 years with the Trust. Without him the Trust may...

Karuna

Fundraising for Karuna in lockdown - With Maxo

From Karuna Fundraisers on Mon, 25 May, 2020 - 14:54

Fundraising for Karuna in lockdown - With Maxo

From Karuna Fundraisers on Mon, 25 May, 2020 - 14:54

Maxo’s own life was touched significantly by Covid 19 when he lost two people close to him to the virus during this appeal. He didn’t let that become an obstacle but a fuel to motivate him to raise money to help the Dalit communities in India and Nepal whose situation is dire. He said that “It felt wrong to let the thing that you are fundraising for get in the way of fundraising.. ” It was this fire that meant...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: A State of Pure Happiness

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 25 May, 2020 - 14:00

In answering the question ‘What is Buddhism?’, Sangharakshita identifies higher evolution - the development of higher states of consciousness - with the twelve links in the progressive trend of the Buddha’s teaching of conditioned co-production.

In this excerpt we hear about the unification of all our emotional energies in the state of bliss.

May all beings be well and happy, without fear, without jealousy, may they be full of love, faith and joy. Positive emotion is an essential part of the higher evolution.

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vajratara

The Sangha Response in India

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Sat, 23 May, 2020 - 15:00

The Sangha Response in India

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Sat, 23 May, 2020 - 15:00

Some of you may have heard reports about what is happening in India - the suffering of migrant workers and daily wage earners who are struggling to find food in the lockdown.

What is really impressive is how the Sangha has responded to the challenge. The ordination teams are galvanised and inspired. They are leading the Sangha: guiding and encouraging Order Members, mitras and friends to provide a coordinated and wholehearted response to the immediate practical needs of the people around them. People...

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