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Essential Meditation - Entire Retreat

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 - 00:00

At the beginning of March Satyaraja led a new retreat at Padmaloka, titled 'Essential Meditation'. The aim was to provide people with a foundational toolkit of principles and practical guidance to help them take full ownership of their meditation practice and therefore develop it to the next level.ï»¿ ï»¿ï»¿The retreat covered all areas of working in meditation from posture, balanced effort and working on the hindrances, to access concentration, the dhyanas and insight. ï»¿The talks are by Satyaraja, Dharmadipa and Surata. Some of the meditations were also recorded, which you may like to use for guideded meditation. It was amazing to see the extent to which people's meditation practices were transformed and enriched during the course of the week, just by emphasizing and applying these so called 'basics'. You can download a document containing the various lists mentioned in the talks here: bit.ly/EssentialLists ï»¿

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Padmadaka

Coronavirus: An Urgent Karuna Appeal

From Karuna Fundraisers on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 16:35

Coronavirus: An Urgent Karuna Appeal

From Karuna Fundraisers on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 16:35

The spread of coronavirus represents the global health crisis of our time and, like you, I find myself having to manage an unprecedented and constantly changing situation.

Job insecurity, cancelled plans and, most importantly, concern about our loved ones and those with underlying health conditions means that we are all struggling. I sincerely hope that you are able to access the support you need to stay well and to protect yourself and others during this time.

As I write, India and Nepal have gone...

Maitriyogini

365 Days of Bhante

From Adhisthana on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 14:06

365 Days of Bhante

From Adhisthana on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 14:06

A significant aspect of our work here at Adhisthana is to keep alive the spirit of our founder and teacher, Bhante Urgyen Sangharakshita, in the years after his passing on the 20th October 2018. There are many ways that we do this - by passing on his teachings; providing a context for people to visit his last residence and resting place; preserving and making available his library; and by celebrating his anniversaries.

We would like to bring more of the flavour of...

Paramabandhu

A forthcoming Ordination at the London Buddhist Centre

From Order Connection on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 13:59

A forthcoming Ordination at the London Buddhist Centre

From Order Connection on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 13:59

Dear Order members,

I am delighted to let you know of the forthcoming ordination of Gus Miller.

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 at the same time, Gus kindly volunteered to wait for a year. Sadly, with the outbreak of Covid-19, we have had to...

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Shantavira

Shabda: a message from the compiler

From Order Connection on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 10:35

Shabda: a message from the compiler

From Order Connection on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 10:35

Dear Order members,

Because a member of my community recently had some mild flu symptoms we are currently self-isolating and the Shabda office is closed, which means I am unable to acknowledge contributions or begin work on compilation. Shabda will probably appear a day or two later than usual.

Please continue to submit material before the end-of-month deadline as usual. If there is any further change of plan we will let you know.

With much metta to all,

Shantavira, Shabda compiler.

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Sadayasihi

Triratna Responds to the Coronavirus

From Triratna News on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 09:57

Triratna Responds to the Coronavirus

From Triratna News on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 09:57

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread across the world, how have Triratna Buddhist Centres and team-based right livelihood businesses been responding?

By now most Triratna Buddhist Centres and groups have closed their doors - but many have opened up on the digital universe and invited their sanghas to join them online. Various Triratna Centres across the world are now offering courses classes, pujas, urban retreats and other events online. Now is a great time to try out joining in some of the...

amritamati

From a mountain lockdown

From Akashavana on Thu, 26 Mar, 2020 - 14:17

From a mountain lockdown

From Akashavana on Thu, 26 Mar, 2020 - 14:17

So, here we are two weeks into the lockdown in Spain, four women who have only been living together roughly the same length of time, getting to know each other and luckily finding we laugh a lot…over Spanish practice, which recently involved learning a song which we recorded and sent back to our teacher (or nuestro maestro!)…europop still rules it seems…and also over a number of amusing video clips sent by friends around the coronavirus (sometimes humour is needed to cope with something so...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Keeping Good Company

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 26 Mar, 2020 - 13:00

Here Padmasuri shares stories of friendship between the early Buddhist nuns and the Buddha. Featuring glimpses into the lives of Mahapajapati, Patajara, Dhammadinna, Kisagotami, Mitta, Queen Mallika. Many of these women would have gone forth for friendship, a sort of cradle of friendship, in which the truth teachings would be held and practiced. Just so then, so now.

Exerpted from the talk The Buddha Was a Friend As We Can Be a Friend, the fourth and final in a...

Maitripala

A forthcoming Public Ordination in Melbourne, Australia

From Order Connection on Thu, 26 Mar, 2020 - 09:43

A forthcoming Public Ordination in Melbourne, Australia

From Order Connection on Thu, 26 Mar, 2020 - 09:43

Dear Order Members,

I plan to conduct a Public Ordination for Itir Binay on Saturday 28th March at 6.30 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.

The ceremony will take place at the Three Cords Buddhist community (named by Bhante Sangharakshita) in Melbourne, Australia.

Chittaprabha privately ordained Itir on Thursday 12th March in NSW Australia.

In this extraordinary situation the ceremony will be attended by two Order members from the community. A large number of invited sangha and Order Members will witness the ceremony on Zoom.

We hope...

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Saddhammapradip

25th Mar 1993 Ordinations

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 25 Mar, 2020 - 17:06

25th Mar 1993 Ordinations

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Wed, 25 Mar, 2020 - 17:06

On 25th March 1993 32 order member ordain by Dh Subhuti and Dh Suvajra. Most order member in this were from Buddhanukur community of Mahavihar Dapodi. Most of order member name end with Bhadra (a beautiful one).

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