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Celebrating International Women's Day with Windhorse Publications

From Triratna News on Mon, 8 Mar, 2021 - 08:00

Celebrating International Women's Day with Windhorse Publications

From Triratna News on Mon, 8 Mar, 2021 - 08:00

Vajradevi’s first book Uncontrived Mindfulness: ending suffering through attention, curiosity and wisdom will be published by Windhorse Publications at the end of March. In this short clip for Women’s Day, Dhammamegha interviews Vajradevi about writing, about friendship as a context for learning and teaching, and about being a woman practitioner.

By far the majority of authors published by Windhorse Publications in the past have been men. This year we have Vajradevi’s book, as well as...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Cultivating Mirror-Like Wisdom

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 8 Mar, 2021 - 06:00

Bodhilila introduces the characteristic wisdom of the blue Buddha of the Eastern quarter of the mandala, a wisdom that undistortedly reflects experience just as it is.

Excerpted from the talk entitled Akshobhya and the Mirror-Like Wisdom given at West London Buddhist Centre, 2018.

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Saddhammapradip

Lockdown Repair & Maintenance work

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 6 Mar, 2021 - 19:33

Lockdown Repair & Maintenance work

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 6 Mar, 2021 - 19:33

As second lockdown Dh. Ratnasambhava very creatively use gap for painting of Building of retreat center. In morning leading meditation session of painting team. It really give different favour to work. Work not remain simple painting new Dhammic elements get in. Similarly for other work too.

Saddhammapradip

New moon puja and talk

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 6 Mar, 2021 - 16:35

New moon puja and talk

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 6 Mar, 2021 - 16:35

New moon puja and talk given by Dh Ratnashil on life of Ananda. Present Supriya and her daughter Suvajri. Dh.Nagadhavj and team of Pramod helping with painting of retreat center.

Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: Buddha with a Thousand Faces

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 6 Mar, 2021 - 06:00

Imagine being with the Buddha, imagine the emotional effect of being that close to the Buddha. Bodhinaga draws out stories from the life of the Buddha that point to the importance of imagination as we engage with our aspiration for Enlightenment.

This talk is part of the series entitled Faces of Enlightenment given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2019.

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Bristol seeking a new women's mitra convenor

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 4 Mar, 2021 - 14:30

Bristol seeking a new women's mitra convenor

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Thu, 4 Mar, 2021 - 14:30

Dear all,

The Bristol Buddhist Centre needs a new Women’s Mitra Convenor / Centre team member. We have 63 women Mitras, including 35 who are training for ordination. It’s a vibrant situation, with 17 Dharmacharinis, 8 of whom are actively involved in a women’s mitra convening kula. You will be part of a supportive and effective Centre Team, helping plan and coordinate the many aspects of Centre life. The team are : Chair (Bhadra), Men’s Mitra Convenor (Naravira), and Centre Team member (Khemajoti).

We would...

ECA Safeguarding

Update on Safeguarding in the Anglican Church

From Triratna Safeguarding on Thu, 4 Mar, 2021 - 10:29

Update on Safeguarding in the Anglican Church

From Triratna Safeguarding on Thu, 4 Mar, 2021 - 10:29

In November we reported on IICSA’s public inquiry into failures to Safeguard children in the Church of England and Church in Wales, both part of the Anglican Church worldwide.

This week IICSA has published two brief updates on measures taken (or not taken) by those two Churches in response to recommendations made by IICSA.

Triratna’s ECA Safeguarding officer Munisha was called to testify as part of IICSA’s hearings in May 2020.

NB: IICSA is not investigating cases of child sexual abuse...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: The Characteristics of the Five Buddhas

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 4 Mar, 2021 - 06:00

Taranita discusses the Five Buddhas of the Mandala, their characteristics, how their wisdom may manifest itself in everyday life, and how their features may benefit the Western Buddhist practitioner.

From the talk entitled The Five Buddha Mandala given at Bristol Buddhist Centre, 2007.

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Ksantikara

Sub30 Online Retreat: Taste of Freedom

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 3 Mar, 2021 - 17:24

Sub30 Online Retreat: Taste of Freedom

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Wed, 3 Mar, 2021 - 17:24

Sub30 retreat: The Taste of Freedom
Led by Ksantikara, Aryadasa, Kusaladevi, Prajnahriyadaya & Prajnaketu

12-14 March

Book here

Drawing inspiration from Sangharakshita’s rousing (and much-loved) 1979 lecture, we’ll use our computer screens to meditate together, hear short talks, gather in discussion groups and try some online rituals – with plenty of breaks in-between to save our eyes (& our minds!)

If you’re aged 30 or under, then this retreat is for you – it doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to meditation and Buddhism,...

Vajrashura

Upcoming Online Seminar - How to Attract and Engage Young People

From The Sikkha Project on Wed, 3 Mar, 2021 - 15:51

Upcoming Online Seminar - How to Attract and Engage Young People

From The Sikkha Project on Wed, 3 Mar, 2021 - 15:51

Saturday 24th April 2021 (1.5 hours online seminar):

9.30am UK | 10.30am Central Europe | 2pm Mumbai | 6.30pm Melbourne & Sydney | 8.30pm Auckland

5pm UK | 6pm Central Europe | 9am San Francisco | 11am Mexico City | 12 noon Maine & New York

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Are you involved in teaching at your local Buddhist Centre? Perhaps you’re part of the Centre Team, a Chair or a trustee? Maybe you’re involved in running Young Buddhist events, or would like...

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