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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

Kulanandi

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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Sadayasihi

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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Saddhammapradip

Dhammachakra Pravartan Day Celebration

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 17:13

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.

Saddhammapradip

Bhante Second Death Anniversary Puja

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Sat, 31 Oct, 2020 - 16:43

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.

Sadayasihi

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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Munisha

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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Sadayasihi

Bhante Sangharakshita’s Last Days and the Jogi

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Thu, 29 Oct, 2020 - 18:29

Bhante Sangharakshita’s Last Days and the Jogi

From Sangharakshita Memorial Space on Thu, 29 Oct, 2020 - 18:29

In commemoration of the second death anniversary of Urgyen Sangharakshita, Urgyen House is pleased to offer a new video blog. Dharmachari Paramartha recalls Bhante Sangharakshita’s final days and, from the video archive, Bhante recounts a remarkable event in Kalimpong, India.

Urgyen House is a project dedicated to ensuring the long-term preservation of Sangharakshita’s collection of books, letters, papers, thangkas and artefacts as well as the building in which he spent the last years of his life.

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Safeguarding webinars (England)

From Triratna Safeguarding on Thu, 29 Oct, 2020 - 14:37

Safeguarding webinars (England)

From Triratna Safeguarding on Thu, 29 Oct, 2020 - 14:37

Thirtyone:eight, UK specialists in Safeguarding for faith groups, are offering online courses in

Safeguarding Children & Young People
Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Harm

Safeguarding for Trustees
Safeguarding for Coordinators and Designated Leads (Safeguarding officers)
Safer Recruitment

Online DBS checks and Eligibility
Domestic Abuse
Spiritual Abuse

Bookings and information

If you take part, please let us have your feedback.
Email: safeguarding [at] triratna.community

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: Principle of radical transformation

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 29 Oct, 2020 - 05:00

Previously unreleased and, rather famously, given off-the-cuff at the London Buddhist Centre, Sangharakshita gives an enjoyable and stirring evocation of the great Tantric Guru of Tibet.

From the talk entitled Padmasambhava Talk given in 1979.

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