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Buddhist weddings consultation: England and Wales

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Wed, 4 Nov, 2020 - 13:46

Buddhist weddings consultation: England and Wales

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Wed, 4 Nov, 2020 - 13:46

As Triratna’s Liaison officer, working with other Buddhists for the good of Buddhism in general, I have long been a member of the committee of the Network of Buddhist Organisations UK. As such, on Friday I attended a Law Commission consultation on the future of weddings law in England and Wales: specifically on weddings that are both (in our case) Buddhist and legally binding.

As the Law Commission has said:

“In our consultation paper, we make provisional proposals for a...
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Covid-19 updates for UK

From Triratna Resources on Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 - 13:23

Covid-19 updates
Up-to-date information on Covid restrictions for different parts of
the UK can be found as follows:

For Wales
https://gov.wales/coronavirus-circuit-break-frequently-asked-
questions#section-53267
https://gov.wales/guidance-funerals-covid-19.

For Northern Ireland
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-
regulations-guidance-what-restrictions-mean-you

For Scotland
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-local-
measures/pages/central-belt/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-54661494

For England
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-levels-what-you-

need-to-know

For Wales
https://gov.wales/coronavirus-circuit-break-frequently-asked-
questions#section-53267
https://gov.wales/guidance-funerals-covid-19.

For Northern Ireland
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Ordination at Metta Vihara, Holland

From Triratna News on Mon, 2 Nov, 2020 - 17:58

Ordination at Metta Vihara, Holland

From Triratna News on Mon, 2 Nov, 2020 - 17:58

We are very happy to announce the Public Ordination of ex-Sandra Lanckman from the Ghent Sangha, Belgium, at Metta Vihara, Holland, today November 2nd, 2020.

Sandra becomes Maitrivirya (long second and third ‘i’, long final ‘a’) a Sanskrit name meaning ‘she who has the energy of love’

Tarini was the Private Preceptor and Kulanandi the Public Preceptor.

Sadhu!

Watch the public ordination of Maitrivirya on YouTube
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Ordination at Metta Vihara, Holland

From Order Connection on Mon, 2 Nov, 2020 - 17:57

Ordination at Metta Vihara, Holland

From Order Connection on Mon, 2 Nov, 2020 - 17:57

Dear Friends,

I am very happy to announce the Public Ordination of ex - Sandra Lanckman from the Ghent Sangha, Belgium, at Metta Vihara, Holland, today November 2nd, 2020.

Sandra becomes Maitrivirya (long second and third ‘i’, long final ‘a’) a Sanskrit name meaning ‘she who has the energy of love’

Registered spelling:  Maitrivirya

Tarini was the Private Preceptor and Kulanandi the Public Preceptor

Sadhu!
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Dharmabyte: Hidden Spiritual Treasures

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 2 Nov, 2020 - 06:01

Vidyasakhi introduces Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal, his consort and disciple attributed with recording the story of the Great Guru’s establishing Buddhism in Tibet. Offering her perspective as a literary critic, Vidyasakhi speaks from her heart about the mythical and historical dimensions of this significant bit of Buddhist history.

Excerpted from the key note talk entitled Padmasambhava and the Naga King given on the Padmasambhava Festival Day, Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 2018.

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Dhammachakra Pravartan Day Celebration

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 17:13
  • Dhammachakra Pravartan Day
  • Around Guru Stupa

Dhammachakra Pravartan Day Celebration

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 17:13
On 25th Oct 2020 celebrated Dhammachakra Pravartan Day. On this occasion we have parents of Dh. Ratnasambhava as well family of Dh. Suchandra as guest.
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Bhante Second Death Anniversary Puja

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 16:43
  • Guru Stupa
  • Dh Chandrashil in evening puja around stupa
  • Bhante
  • Guru Stupa
  • Community and Guest

Bhante Second Death Anniversary Puja

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 16:43
Remembering Bhante Sangharakshita on his Second Death Anniversary. Very beautiful decorated Guru Stupa with Victory Flag. Heard Dh. Padmavajra inspiring talk collectively and puja in moon light in evening.
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FBA Podcast: Heart Advice From the Lotus-Born

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 05:00

Padmasambhava is a potent symbol of transformation. Maitreyi shows us how evoke the help, energy and vision we need to change our lives.

Talk given part of the London Buddhist Centre’s Padmasambhava Day Festival, 2019.

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A Safeguarding quiz

From Triratna Safeguarding on Fri, 30 Oct, 2020 - 13:38

Here’s a short Safeguarding quiz from the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission, which is a good guide to Safeguarding requirements and obligations in UK charities too.

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