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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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What Is Nirvana and Do We Really Want to Get There - Talk 2

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Mon, 15 Mar, 2021 - 00:00
In the second talk in this series, Vajragupta explores the power of ideas to shape us, our lives and world, and even human history. As Buddhism comes to the West, is it taken on in a way that seems to fit with certain prevailing ideas and assumptions in our culture? What ideas and world-views conduce to Enlightenment and the fullest expression of human potential, and what ideas and world-views may hinder? A talk fizzing with ideas to make you think and wonder… Talk given at the Croydon Buddhist Centre, 2021
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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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International Women's Day 2021: Kusaladevi

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

International Women's Day 2021: Kusaladevi

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

I’m Kusaladevi and I was ordained in 2015 at Akashavana retreat centre in Spain. I live in Nottingham in the UK, with my partner Paraga, who is also a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order. I’m the chair at the Buddhist centre in Nottingham, so most of my days are spent preparing, supporting and leading events for the Sangha (Buddhist community), meeting Sangha members and doing various tasks to ensure things run well at the Buddhist Centre. I also...
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International Women's Day 2021: Saddhajala

From Triratna Women on Sun, 14 Mar, 2021 - 13:30

International Women's Day 2021: Saddhajala

From Triratna Women on Sun, 14 Mar, 2021 - 13:30

I was ordained at Akashavana in 2019. I live in Krakow/Poland. I live on my own renting a small flat near the river and our Buddhist Centre. I am working for the Buddhist Centre as a Centre manager so my life is mostly focused around the sangha, working closely with my centre team, creating conditions for the centre to grow, and supporting the women’s wing in Poland. At the moment I am spending quite a bit of my time sitting in...
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International Women's Day 2021: Tarahridaya

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

International Women's Day 2021: Tarahridaya

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

I am Tarahridaya and I was ordained on 23rd January 2005. I live in Pune (Maharashtra) India, with my two children. My son is 24 and my daughter is 21. My son is doing a job and my daughter has recently finished her graduation. My husband is also an order member, call Abhayaraja, we married 28 years ago. We both are working for the Triratna Buddhist movement. At present I am working in the women’s ordination process training team.
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International Women's Day 2021: Sadayasihi

From Triratna Women on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 09:03

International Women's Day 2021: Sadayasihi

From Triratna Women on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 09:03

I’m Sadayasihi. I was ordained in 2016 in Akashavana, Spain and I currently live in a Buddhist community in Dublin, Ireland with two other women. I work full-time for The Buddhist Centre Online and I’m also involved in activities around the Dublin Buddhist Centre. In my spare time I like reading, playing cooperative board games and continuing my attempts to learn the ukulele! I’m looking forward to the day when I can go for a long hike in the Wicklow...
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International Women's Day 2021: Singhashri

From Triratna Women on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 08:59

International Women's Day 2021: Singhashri

From Triratna Women on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 08:59

I was ordained in 2010 while living in San Francisco. In 2012 I moved to the UK and currently live in London with my partner Shraddhasiddhi. I spend my days meditating, teaching mindfulness and the dharma, engaging in friendships with other Order members and mitras across the movement, writing, walking and helping out at the North London Buddhist Centre. I’m also actively engaged in various antiracism activities in and outside the movement.

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International Women's Day 2021: Danasamudra

From Triratna Women on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 08:47

International Women's Day 2021: Danasamudra

From Triratna Women on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 08:47

I was ordained in June 2011 at Akashavana and now live in Worcestershire, United Kingdom, not far from Adhisthana. I have retired from paid work and live alone.  Although I no longer live at Adhisthana I am still the librarian of the Sangharakshita library and am managing to do some library work during the pandemic. In addition I lead a fortnightly Mitra study group and am on the team for the weekly Hereford class. Beyond that I do a lot...

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