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International Women's Day: Saradarshini

From Triratna Women on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 17:38

International Women's Day: Saradarshini

From Triratna Women on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 17:38

I was ordained in 2007 in Golden Bay, Aotearoa New Zealand. I live in a vibrant suburb in Wellington, about half an hour walk to our Buddhist Centre and 45 minutes’ walk into the city. I live with my long-term non-Buddhist partner, we met in 1980!

As Chair of the Wellington Buddhist Centre, I spend most of my days organising Centre activities and meeting people. I meditate and walk and spend time being part of life in...
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How to Inspire Young People as an Order Member, Upcoming Sikkha Seminar

From Order Connection on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 16:49

How to Inspire Young People as an Order Member, Upcoming Sikkha Seminar

From Order Connection on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 16:49

On Saturday 27th March I’m hosting a seminar with the Sikkha project in my role as Young Buddhist Coordinator on How to Inspire Young People as an Order Member. 

It’s aimed at any Order Member who is keen to see more young people getting involved with their Triratna Centre, group or project. It will explore the role of Kalyana Mitrata for the young people’s project and by the end of the seminar, I hope Order members will be more confident about befriending young people,...
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International Women's Day 2021: Bodhikamala

From Triratna Women on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 14:13

International Women's Day 2021: Bodhikamala

From Triratna Women on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 14:13

I’m Bodhikamala. I’m 32 years old and I live in Mexico. I was ordained in 2017 with other 6 beautiful and courageous women. At the moment I live with my husband, also an Order member, inspiring and hardworking, named Ruchiramati, and a lovely dog called Coco.

At the moment, I’m the Chair of Toluca Buddhist Centre; Toluca is a large city located to the west of Mexico City, right in the middle of the country. I love...
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International Women's Day 2021: Vandika

From Triratna Women on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 10:51

International Women's Day 2021: Vandika

From Triratna Women on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 10:51

Hi, my name’s Vandika and I was ordained in 2006 in Dunkeld, Scotland, with many other women from around the world.  I live in Somerset, south west UK and, after many years living alone or in communities, now live with my partner. We both have “Long Covid” after catching the virus a year ago, so we’re supporting each other with that. I work part-time for the Triratna International Order Office, support and care for my elderly mum and try to fit...
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Online Retreat for spanish speakers: El Arte de Enoblecerse

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 09:55

Online Retreat for spanish speakers: El Arte de Enoblecerse

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 09:55

No te pierdas el Retiro Online para Hispano-parlantes sobre las “Cuatro Nobles Verdades del Buda” facilitado por Samamati, Manjugita, Nagapriya y Maitrighosha. Información completa y como inscribirte en este enlace:

https://www.budismo-valencia.com/eventos/retiro-online-arte-ennoblecerse…
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International Women's Day 2021: Shraddhavani

From Triratna Women on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 08:37

International Women's Day 2021: Shraddhavani

From Triratna Women on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 08:37

I was ordained in 2018 at Akashavana, Spain. I live alone in a small apartment in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, which is on the East Coast of the US about 50 miles north of Boston. I’m retired from paying work but for the past few years have been the manager of the Portsmouth Buddhist Center and part of the teaching team there. I also have family living nearby, including a seven-year-old granddaughter. We formed a family “pod” in December, so...
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Feelings and political engagement: an exploration of suffering, populism and tribalism (open to all)

From Shabda Articles on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 07:44

Feelings and political engagement: an exploration of suffering, populism and tribalism (open to all) (pdf version)

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Feelings and political engagement: an exploration of suffering, populism and tribalism

From Shabda Articles on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 07:39

Feelings and political engagement: an exploration of suffering, populism and tribalism

From Shabda Articles on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 07:39

Feelings and political engagement: an exploration of suffering, populism and tribalism

(Open to all)

To begin this essay I’d like to turn to two teachings, the first from the Buddha, the second from the Financial Times.

In the Canki Sutta the Buddha explains that a person preserves truth when they state merely what they believe, but they do not jump to the conclusion, nor do they insist, that what they believe is definitely true and anything else contrary to it, is false.

Over two and a half thousand...
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Dharmabyte: Akshobhya Calls to Patience

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 06:00

Paramabandhu introduces some of the symbolism of Akshobhya - the deep blue Buddha of the Eastern realm, particularly emphasizing patience (ksanti) and how it can help us overcome our own anger.

Excerpted from the talk entitled The Patience of the Deep Blue Akshobhya as part of the series The Symbolic World of the Five Buddha Mandala given at London Buddhist Centre, 2019.

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International Women's Day 2021: Viriyalila

From Triratna Women on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 17:49

International Women's Day 2021: Viriyalila

From Triratna Women on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 17:49

I’m Viriyalila. I was ordained in 2005, and live just north of Boston, Massachusetts (USA). Nine years ago, I embarked on a four-year path of training in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, an aspiration I had kept close to my heart for nearly twenty years. I now have a thriving acupuncture practice located close to my local Buddhist Center.

When the pandemic emerged we were in the throes of opening our new Buddhist Center. I found...

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