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Sources of Inspiration: A Series of Live Conversations with Paramananda and Friends

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 01:07

Sources of Inspiration: A Series of Live Conversations with Paramananda and Friends

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 01:07

Saturdays, 60 minutes
March 13th, 20th, 27th
April 10th, 17th, 24th

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Re-watch the highlights from Triratna Day 2021

Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 11:23

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In the Footsteps of the Buddha: Where the Buddha’s Story Meets Our Own

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 00:55

In the Footsteps of the Buddha: Where the Buddha’s Story Meets Our Own

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 00:55

A Home Retreat from Rivendell Retreat Centre with Mandarava and Nagasiddhi

Seven days of interactive meditation and practice workshops with storytelling

kusaladevi

Home Retreat from Rivendell Retreat Centre - In the Footsteps of the Buddha: Where the Buddha’s Story Meets Our Own

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 09:00

Home Retreat from Rivendell Retreat Centre - In the Footsteps of the Buddha: Where the Buddha’s Story Meets Our Own

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 09:00

In the Footsteps of the Buddha: Where the Buddha’s Story Meets Our Own
A Home Retreat from Rivendell Retreat Centre with Mandarava and Nagasiddhi

Seven days of interactive meditation and practice workshops with storytelling

Friday April 23 – Thursday April 29 2021

First daily session (2 hrs): IE...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Introducing the Five Buddha Mandala

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 06:00

The Tantras (special scriptures of Vajrayana Buddhism) frequently refer to mandalas, circles of symbolic forms. Sangharakshita describes the mandala of the five Buddhas, its use as a symbol of psychological and spiritual integration, and the meaning of its sexual symbolism.

From the talk entitled The Mandala: Tantric Symbol of Integration, part of the series Aspects of Buddhist Psychology given in 1967.

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Centre Team

Sources of Inspiration: A Series of Live Conversations with Paramananda and Friends

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 01:07

Sources of Inspiration: A Series of Live Conversations with Paramananda and Friends

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 01:07

Centre Team

In the Footsteps of the Buddha: Where the Buddha’s Story Meets Our Own

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 00:55

In the Footsteps of the Buddha: Where the Buddha’s Story Meets Our Own

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 - 00:55

A Home Retreat from Rivendell Retreat Centre with Mandarava and Nagasiddhi

Seven days of interactive meditation and practice workshops with storytelling

Vilasavajra

A Pali Canon setting of the Four Reminders

From Shabda Articles on Sun, 28 Feb, 2021 - 23:03

A Pali Canon setting of the Four Reminders

From Shabda Articles on Sun, 28 Feb, 2021 - 23:03

The contemplation of this precious opportunity

Do not long for the past,
Do not yearn for the future.
The past is left behind,
The future is not yet reached.

Instead, clearly see
Each moment as it arises.
Strive to maintain this awareness,
Not faltering or wavering.

Today the effort must be made,
Tomorrow death may come, who knows?
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Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: Thank God It's Empty!

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 27 Feb, 2021 - 06:00

What memories stay with you year after year? Which breath do you wish you could take again? Whose smile is the most beautiful? What is this love that you talk about?

Saraha returns to Birmingham to speak at Sangha Night, having taught the Dharma there previously for over a decade before moving to Ecodharma in Spain a few years ago. In this talk he speaks with his usual passion and inspiration, illuminating many questions for...