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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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International Women's Day 2021: Moksadhi

From Triratna Women on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 14:14

International Women's Day 2021: Moksadhi

From Triratna Women on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 14:14

My name is Moksadhi. I was ordained at Akashavana, Spain in 2019 and l live at Dhanakosa Retreat Centre in the Loch Lomand and Trossachs National Park in Scotland. There are currently 7 of us on the team, living and working here. My working hours are spent mainly in the office but outside that I love to be outdoors - swimming, strolling, running, hiking, drinking tea. I also seem to spend a lot of time with friends on zoom!
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Online Weekend Retreat for People of Colour - Building Community

From London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 11:48

Online Weekend Retreat for People of Colour - Building Community

From London Buddhist Centre on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 11:48

12th - 14th March
Led by Suryagupta and Bodhilila

By cultivating meaningful connections we can have a positive impact on the world. During this weekend retreat we will explore what a spiritual community is and why it’s essential as a context for personal and collective practice. 
We will be celebrating our diversity and our shared commonality through talks, discussions and meditation. There will be music and some ritual too. 
This retreat is suitable for both newcomers and regulars. Do come for the...
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International Women's Day 2021: Parami

From Triratna Women on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 11:27

International Women's Day 2021: Parami

From Triratna Women on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 11:27

Hi, I’m Parami and, in 1980, I was ordained on a weekend retreat by Sangharakshita. I live in Glasgow, Scotland on my own in a flat in a high rise block in a very working class area (back to my roots). I’m lucky that 3 other Dharmacharinis (Order Members) live in the same high rise block and, before lockdown, we meditated together a couple of mornings a week. A friend called it a vertical community. My days are varied with different...
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International Women's Day 2021: Akshobhini

From Triratna Women on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 08:55

International Women's Day 2021: Akshobhini

From Triratna Women on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 08:55

Kia ora, Namaste, my name is Akshobhini, I was ordained 3.5 years ago at Akashavana, Spain. I live in Auckland, New Zealand, where I have lived for the last 10 years. I live with my husband Dh Sujiva and our 8 year old son, Kabir. I am a Dharmacarini (Order member) of British East-African Indian (Gujarati) descent, a mother, and a medical doctor (Paediatrician). I attend a weekly Chapter (Order meeting) and have a creative practice of making malas in...
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International Women's Day 2021: Dhiraprabha

From Triratna Women on Tue, 9 Mar, 2021 - 18:07

International Women's Day 2021: Dhiraprabha

From Triratna Women on Tue, 9 Mar, 2021 - 18:07

I’m Dhiraprabha. In 1983, I lived by the sea in North Norfolk, England, and taught in the local primary school. I loved it, especially the wide open skies, and never wanted to live in a city. Five years later I found myself in East London drawn by the desperate shortage of teachers “just for two years” - but I remained there until I retired in 2019. I was introduced to the London Buddhist Centre by Maitreyi in 1997 and was...
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International Women's Day 2021: Jnanesvari

From Triratna Women on Tue, 9 Mar, 2021 - 12:43

International Women's Day 2021: Jnanesvari

From Triratna Women on Tue, 9 Mar, 2021 - 12:43

I’m Jnanesvari. I was ordained in 2006 in Dunkeld in Scotland. I live in Kilcoole, about 30 km South of Dublin on the coast in Ireland. I live with my two children, aged 9 and 11 and their dad. I work as a project manager in infectious diseases and I also have a small event management company which is mostly used to train doctors and health care professionals. I bring up my kids, teach the dharma a little, play volleyball...
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Newydd! Myfyrdod yn y Gymraeg

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Tue, 9 Mar, 2021 - 11:39

Newydd! Myfyrdod yn y Gymraeg

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Tue, 9 Mar, 2021 - 11:39

Cyfle i ddysgu myfyrio Bwdhaidd trwy gyfrwng yr iaith Gymraeg. 

Croeso cynnes i bawb. 

Cyfle i ymlacio ac ehangu’r meddwl a’r corff. 

Cyfle i ddatblygu ein sgiliau caredigrwydd, pwyll a llawenydd i’r raddfa uchaf! 

Bob pythefnos ar nos Fawrth am 7.15 o’r gloch y nos yn dechrau ar 23/3/2021.

AM DDIM!

Manylion yma: https://cardiffbuddhistcentre.com/events/event/newydd-myfyrdod-yn-y-gymr
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Health of Vijayamuni

From Order Connection on Tue, 9 Mar, 2021 - 11:34

Health of Vijayamuni

From Order Connection on Tue, 9 Mar, 2021 - 11:34

Greetings brothers & sisters,

Some of you may know that Vijayamuni’s health had deteriorated recently due to a secondary tumor in his upper spine. This caused a lot of pain and made walking progressively difficult.
At the beginning of this month he could not walk and was taken to Auckland hospital by his sister, Sue. He was seen immediately by various specialists who then admitted him. He had an MRI and surgery to try and...

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