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Buddhist Economics, Part 1 - Pre-Pandemic (The Dharma Toolkit, Episode 33)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Wed, 7 Oct, 2020 - 20:50

We’re back with the first episode in a two-part conversation about what Buddhism has to say to 21st C. economics in the wake of populist political tides, globalization and, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic.

Listen to part 2 of this conversation

Vaddhaka is the author of The Buddha On Wall Street, a Buddhist critique of Neo-Liberal notions of capitalism. Expect a stirring, provocative discussion around the state of western democracies...

Sadayasihi

Sangharakshita's 'Complete Works' Returns to India

From Triratna News on Fri, 9 Oct, 2020 - 09:09

Sangharakshita's 'Complete Works' Returns to India

From Triratna News on Fri, 9 Oct, 2020 - 09:09

In this video, from Urygen House, Vidyadevi introduces the work of the literary executors - and her work as series editor - of Sangharakshita’s Complete Works. Launched in October 2016, the Complete Works includes all Sangharakshita’s previously published work, as well as talks, seminars and writings published for the first time. This collection of twenty-seven volumes will represent the definitive edition of his life’s work.

Here we take a closer look at the latest volume in production - Dr. Ambedkar...

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We're offering another free eBook

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 12 Oct, 2020 - 16:15

We're offering another free eBook

From Windhorse Publications on Mon, 12 Oct, 2020 - 16:15

Those of you who’ve been enjoying the free eBooks we’ve been giving away since March will be pleased to learn that we’re giving away another one. This time it’s the turn of one of Sangharakshita’s classics, The Bodhisattva Ideal.

How can we be happy and at the same time responsive to the suffering of others? It can be done: this is the message of the bodhisattva ideal. The image of the bodhisattva, one who wishes to gain Enlightenment for the sake...

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Get Funding for your Dream Dharma Project

From Future Dharma on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 11:30

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Get Funding for your Dream Dharma Project

From Future Dharma on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 11:30

Did you know that you can apply for small grants of up to £3,000 from FutureDharma?

The grants are for inspirational Triratna Dharma projects and initiatives which have immediate funding needs or smaller local projects which are prevented from establishing themselves due to a lack of local funds.

Some projects we have supported in the past with our small grants are:

Room rental costs for the Clacton-on-sea Mitra group
Travel costs for visiting Order Members to Estonia
Fitting out a new Dharma library at the Cuernavaca Buddhist Centre, Mexico
Decorating the new York

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Dr Ambedkar's Mass Conversion to Buddhism, 1956: Jnanasuri's Story

From Triratna India on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 12:48

Dr Ambedkar's Mass Conversion to Buddhism, 1956: Jnanasuri's Story

From Triratna India on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 12:48

14th October marks the anniversary of the mass conversions into Buddhism led by Dr Ambedkar - a day when hundreds of thousands of ‘untouchable’ people were liberated from the oppression of the Hindu caste system as well as being a significant moment in the revival of Buddhism in India.

In this video Dhammacharini Jnanasuri shares her moving story about being at Dr Ambedkar’s mass conversion to Buddhism in 1956 and how she found her way to the Triratna Buddhist community.
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Maitriveer Nagarjuna: Reflections on Race and Caste

From Triratna India on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 22:12

Maitriveer Nagarjuna: Reflections on Race and Caste

From Triratna India on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 22:12

A special talk to mark the anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar’s conversion to Buddhism on October 14th, 1956, along with hundreds of thousands of so-called ‘Untouchable’ people looking to free themselves from the terrors of the Hindu caste system.

How do we respond to the atrocities associated with caste today? And the everyday prejudices visited systemically on people of colour around the world?

Maitriveer-Nagarjuna’s brilliant, passionate presentation looks at Dr. Ambedkar’s own response to such big, painful questions; connecting his work...

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Death of Dhammachari Shiladipa

From Order Connection on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 16:46

Death of Dhammachari Shiladipa

From Order Connection on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 16:46

Dear Order members,

It is sad to inform you that Dhammachari Shiladipa (Nagpur) passed away yesterday afternoon around 4.30pm. He was 80 years old. Due to old age, he was on bed rest for the last few years.

He was ordained on 25th May 2014 at Saddhamma Pradip Retreat centre, Bhaja. Amoghasiddhi was his private preceptor and Chandrashil conducted his public ordination ceremony.

He was a very polite and humble Order member and had very good relationships with others. He was receptive to his preceptors and...

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Celebrating Dr Ambedkar and his vision for the Dhamma!

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 15:33

Celebrating Dr Ambedkar and his vision for the Dhamma!

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 15:33

Today we celebrate Dr Ambedkar publicly converting Buddhism and formally Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels of Buddhism with hundreds of thousands of his followers. Join us this evening (UK) with the LBC, and on Monday evening (UK) with Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Lokamitra, who moved to India in the 1970s, to help spread the Dhamma, is giving a talk right now! If you can’t tune in, catch up later.

In the midst of all the...

Sadayasihi

Dr Ambedkar's Mass Conversion to Buddhism, 1956: Jnanasuri's Story

From Triratna India on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 12:48

Dr Ambedkar's Mass Conversion to Buddhism, 1956: Jnanasuri's Story

From Triratna India on Wed, 14 Oct, 2020 - 12:48

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Bristol seeking a new Women's Mitra Convenor

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 - 16:33

Bristol seeking a new Women's Mitra Convenor

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 - 16:33

The Bristol Buddhist Centre needs a new Women’s Mitra Convenor/Centre team member from early 2021. We’ve about sixty women Mitras, including 37 who are training for ordination. It’s a vibrant situation, with 17 Dharmacharinis, 7 of whom are actively involved in the women’s mitra convening kula. You will be part of a supportive and effective Centre Team helping plan and coordinate the many aspects of Centre life. The team are, Chair (Bhadra), Men’s Mitra Convenor (Naravira) and Centre Team member (Khemajoti).

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