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Make Your Own Sandals

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Wed, 28 Aug, 2019 - 00:00
Satyajyoti gives a talk on Ksanti, the patient forbearance that is the true antidote to anger and ill-will. She shares Santideva's advice on learning to endure pain and discomfort so we can respond with an attitude of love in difficult circumstances. Exploring common causes of anger and resentment, Satyajyoti also shares her own experience of working with these states and developing ksanti. We don't need to cover the whole earth in leather; like sandals that protect our soles, by practicing ksanti we can meet situations with patience and kindness everywhere we go. Part 6 in the 'Path to Awakening' Sangha night series at Sheffield Buddhist Centre. Points for reflection and discussion: How could practicing ksanti bring more joy to a particular situation in your life? Can hatred ever pacify hatred, or is it true that only love brings peace? Read chapter 6 'Ksanti' of the condensed Bodhicaryavatara (available on the Sangha Night section of the website at the time this talk was uploaded) to accompany this week's talk. Recorded at Sheffield Buddhist Centre 27.08.19
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Three Stage Metta Bhavana

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Wed, 28 Aug, 2019 - 00:00
A lead through of stages, 1, 2 and 5 of the metta bhavana meditation. A helpful simplified practice when introducing the metta bhavana.
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Make Your Own Sandals

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Wed, 28 Aug, 2019 - 00:00
Satyajyoti gives a talk on Ksanti, the patient forbearance that is the true antidote to anger and ill-will. She shares Santideva's advice on learning to endure pain and discomfort so we can respond with an attitude of love in difficult circumstances. Exploring common causes of anger and resentment, Satyajyoti also shares her own experience of working with these states and developing ksanti. We don't need to cover the whole earth in leather; like sandals that protect our soles, by practicing ksanti we can meet situations with patience and kindness everywhere we go. Part 6 in the 'Path to Awakening' Sangha night series at Sheffield Buddhist Centre. Points for reflection and discussion: How could practicing ksanti bring more joy to a particular situation in your life? Can hatred ever pacify hatred, or is it true that only love brings peace? Read chapter 6 'Ksanti' of the condensed Bodhicaryavatara (available on the Sangha Night section of the website at the time this talk was uploaded) to accompany this week's talk. Recorded at Sheffield Buddhist Centre 27.08.19
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Three Stage Metta Bhavana

From Birmingham Buddhist Centre on Wed, 28 Aug, 2019 - 00:00
A lead through of stages, 1, 2 and 5 of the metta bhavana meditation. A helpful simplified practice when introducing the metta bhavana.
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Transforming Self - Ratnaguna (VIDEO)

Transforming Self - Ratnaguna (VIDEO)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Tue, 27 Aug, 2019 - 11:25

A wonderful first talk of the 2019 International Gathering, whose theme is ‘Alchemy of the Dharma’. The utterly delightful Ratnaguna takes us through the true miracle of transforming ourselves via the magic of a practice in which we also learn to let ourselves change. 

This is a beautiful, reflective, funny take on the challenges of the Dharma life. Ratnaguna’s breadth of reference is itself a joy: taking in Greek philosophy, Hans Christian Andersen, and writings on the nearness of death to life...

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Transforming Sangha - Sanghamani (VIDEO)

Transforming Sangha - Sanghamani (VIDEO)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Tue, 27 Aug, 2019 - 11:07

Sanghamani with a great second talk from the 2019 Triratna International Gathering. Her theme on this Alchemy of the Dharma weekend is how we can transform ourselves in order to transform our communities. And she leads with fearlessness in discussing her own work and practice in this regard.

As a fundraiser at the cutting edge of the practice of connection – trying to forge a sense of mutually vital relationship with strangers (who are not necessarily pleased to find you at their...

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Transforming World - Prasadacarin (VIDEO)

Transforming World - Prasadacarin (VIDEO)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Tue, 27 Aug, 2019 - 11:02

In the third and final talk from the 2019 Triratna International Gathering, Prasadacarin explores the theme of ‘transforming world’. Taking ‘everything is burning with the three fires of greed, hatred and delusion’ as his starting point, he poses the question: what are the alternatives to these fires?

The three jewels of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha are a framework that could transform the world and Prasadacarin draws out what each jewel or refuge can offer. 

Building...

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Order Practice Questionnaire – one week to go!

From Order Connection on Mon, 26 Aug, 2019 - 14:00

Order Practice Questionnaire – one week to go!

From Order Connection on Mon, 26 Aug, 2019 - 14:00

We are nearly at the end of the Order Practice Questionnaire. Thank you if you’ve already taken part in it. And if you would still like to – now is the time.  You have until Saturday the 31st of August when the clock strikes midnight.

A quick reminder that you can do the Survey online in English:  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/OrderPractice, or Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Encuesta_sobre_la_Practica_de_la_Orden

The team is looking forward to putting all the information in one place and starting to make sense of it. We hope...

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Dharmabyte: Taking Delight in Tasting Freedom

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 26 Aug, 2019 - 14:00

Just as the mighty ocean has but one taste, the taste of salt, even so the Dharma-vinaya (Buddhism) has but one taste, the taste of Freedom. (from ‘The Udana’). This brilliant and rousing tour-de-force on transcendental freedom is one of Sangharakshita’s best-loved lectures.

The Taste of Freedom lecture was given in 1979.

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radical Dharma: join us at Dhanakosa, change lives

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 26 Aug, 2019 - 12:35

radical Dharma: join us at Dhanakosa, change lives

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Mon, 26 Aug, 2019 - 12:35

The second review date for our team / community recruitment is due at the end of this week (31st August 2019) If anyone is thinking of applying but has not yet done so, now is the time to complete your application or register your interest with Nayaka.

We have 2 roles open to Order Members and GFR Mitras to join us and are able to contribute to the project with either with office or practical skills. 

For Order Members there is also the opportunity to develop retreat leading/teaching skills. 

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