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Changing Practice in Times of Crisis - Sailing the Worldly Winds Home Retreat Day 4

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Mon, 6 Apr, 2020 - 12:36

Changing Practice in Times of Crisis - Sailing the Worldly Winds Home Retreat Day 4

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Mon, 6 Apr, 2020 - 12:36

In today’s reflection, Vajragupta suggests we review our practice so far and how we are getting on with Sailing the Worldly Winds. In times of adversity, I am often more able to honestly review my practice - how am I coping with the uncertainty? Based on my response to a crisis, I can often see more clearly which areas of my practice require attention and where I have set up positive conditions and responses within my mind. I...
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Carol Robertson

Living Well in Interesting Times (Facebook Live 4.04.20)

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Mon, 6 Apr, 2020 - 11:07

Living Well in Interesting Times (Facebook Live 4.04.20)

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Mon, 6 Apr, 2020 - 11:07

Prajnanandi explored “living well in interesting times” on Saturday 4th April. In the short talk, Prajnanandi used verses from the Dhammapada to explore three strands of practice; Going for Refuge, Guarding the Senses, Meditation. This was followed by a led mindfulness of breathing meditation
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Padmadaka

Coronavirus Crisis Appeal Update: Thank You for Your Incredible Response!

From Karuna Fundraisers on Mon, 6 Apr, 2020 - 11:05
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Coronavirus Crisis Appeal Update: Thank You for Your Incredible Response!

From Karuna Fundraisers on Mon, 6 Apr, 2020 - 11:05

One week ago today, we asked for your support in our largest appeal ever. Your answer was extraordinary.

In that short time, you have already raised nearly £30,000 to support those most affected by the coronavirus crisis in India and Nepal.

Thank you so much for the donations and for spreading the word.

These donations are already making a difference. In the photo is Varsha, who has participated in one of our women’s leadership and livelihood projects.

She...
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Sadayasihi

How I'm Remembering to Remember - Sailing the Worldly Winds Home Retreat Day 3

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Sun, 5 Apr, 2020 - 14:02
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How I'm Remembering to Remember - Sailing the Worldly Winds Home Retreat Day 3

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Sun, 5 Apr, 2020 - 14:02

In these times, when so much is going on - when there’s a constant flow of information and the situation is seemingly changing by the hour - it can feel hard to maintain one’s practice. It can be hard to not be blown about by the worldly winds. 

I’ve been acutely aware of the extremes of my responses to even the smallest of things these past few days: joy at the sunlight streaming in the window, at exchanging smiles with a stranger...
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kusaladevi

Truthfulness As a Teacher - Sailing the Worldly Winds Home Retreat, Day Two

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Sat, 4 Apr, 2020 - 14:00

Truthfulness As a Teacher - Sailing the Worldly Winds Home Retreat, Day Two

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Sat, 4 Apr, 2020 - 14:00

Truthfulness has always been very important to me. It’s something which I valued long before I came across the Dharma. So I was quite struck when Vajragupta suggested the opportunity to practice truthfulness when the winds of Praise and Blame are blowing. Praise and Blame are the Worldly winds I notice most in my experience, or perhaps the ones I am blown about by most strongly.

So I started to reflect on this - how might truthfulness help me when...
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Sadayasihi

FBA Podcast: Sangha as the Way to the End of Dukkha

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 4 Apr, 2020 - 14:00

Instead of the traditional description of the Fourth Noble Truth - the Eightfold Path - Saccanama  explores Sangha as a means to counter the individualism of our times. What exactly is the true meaning of Sangha? And how can the mysterious ‘third order of consciousness’ or Bodhicitta help us to transcend our preoccupation with ourselves? He looks at three stories from Buddhist tradition that explore the true meaning of Sangha - the Anuruddhas, the Pure Land and the...
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Satyakirti

Bodhicitta - The Highly Potent Elixir of Transformation

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 4 Apr, 2020 - 12:13

Bodhicitta - The Highly Potent Elixir of Transformation

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 4 Apr, 2020 - 12:13

“Taking this image of the human form the Bodhicitta transmutes it into the priceless image of the Jewel of the Conqueror. Grasp tightly this highly potent elixir, known as the Bodhicitta, which must be thoroughly worked.”

In his first talk on Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara, given on a day retreat to the Padmaloka community, Padmavajra speaks of Sangharakshita’s evocation of the Bodhicitta. He goes on to talk about his discovery of the Bodhicarayavatara and what is known of the life of Shantideva. The main...
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Sudaka

Apoyando Suryavana :: Supporting Suryavana

From Suryavana Retreat Centre on Sat, 4 Apr, 2020 - 06:34

Apoyando Suryavana :: Supporting Suryavana

From Suryavana Retreat Centre on Sat, 4 Apr, 2020 - 06:34

Amigos de Suryavana no creo que haga falta explicar la situación que estamos viviendo a nivel internacional. Empresas, instituciones y asociaciones de todo tipo están cerrando y paralizando sus actividades para poder frenar esta pandemia que nos está afectando a todos.

Suryavana es un centro de retiros, por lo tanto, su idiosincrasia es el estar con personas, junto a personas, conviviendo con personas, juntas y en contacto, en estrecha relación durante horas, días. Esto significa que no hay posibilidad de poder realizar...
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Vimalamati

Bodhichitta Practice and Annual digest

From Order Connection on Fri, 3 Apr, 2020 - 20:01

Bodhichitta Practice and Annual digest

From Order Connection on Fri, 3 Apr, 2020 - 20:01

Order and Movement Anniversary Weekend
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April 2020

“At night in darkness thick with clouds a lightning flash gives a moment’s brightness. So, sometime, by the power of the Buddha, the mind of the world might for a moment turn to acts of merit.” (Bodhicaryavatara)

In place of the Order Metta on Sunday mornings you are invited to take up the Bodhichitta practice, which expresses the altruistic dimension of Going for Refuge. In this time of great world affliction, the...
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Paramabandhu

Forthcoming Public Ordination in London, UK

From Order Connection on Fri, 3 Apr, 2020 - 16:57

Forthcoming Public Ordination in London, UK

From Order Connection on Fri, 3 Apr, 2020 - 16:57

Dear Order members,

As his public preceptor, I am delighted to let you know that the public ordination of Gus Miller will take place on Sunday 5th April at 11am UK time. 

As mentioned in an earlier communication, Gus was invited to be ordained last year, along with two other men working for the London Buddhist Centre. As it would have put a great strain on the LBC for all three to be away...

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