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Reflecting on the Buddha in the Forest

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Fri, 8 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
Dayanandi contemplates the words of the Tiratana Vandana and the qualities of the Buddha that it evokes. She says: "I reflect on the words as they seem to bring out the reality of his Enlightened being for me; what it might be like to really be the Enlightened One."
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Blending like Milk and Water: Sangha In the Buddha's Time

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Fri, 8 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
Vishangka explores the joys and challenges that arise in a spiritual community. He explores several suttas and what we can learn from them. He also relfects on his own personal experience of friendship and sangha in Manchester.
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White Tara

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Fri, 8 Nov, 2019 - 00:00
Samantabhadri shares personal reflections on her connection with, and practice of, the White Tara sadhana. Also she reflects on Bhante's role in her life.
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Dharmabyte: Coming Together in Community

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 7 Nov, 2019 - 14:00

Here Padmavajra discusses the Sangharavastus and the Pratisamvids - a compassion aspect and a wisdom aspect of the Bodhisattva’s aspiration to create community as a condition for Enlightenment.

From the talk Freedom From Polarization given at the Croydon Buddhist Centre in January 2019.

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Dr Ambedkar: Healing the World Through His Vision of Sacred Humanity

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Wed, 6 Nov, 2019 - 20:49

Dr Ambedkar: Healing the World Through His Vision of Sacred Humanity

From India Dhamma Trust: "At the heart of a peaceful Dhamma Revolution" on Wed, 6 Nov, 2019 - 20:49

Amoghasiddhi from India, Vajratara from the India Dhamma Trust and Padmavajra gave three talks celebrating two remarkable men: Dr Ambedkar and Sangharakshita.  Watch the talks here!
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Surrendering to a Greater Beauty: The Fourth Laksana

From Tiratanaloka on Wed, 6 Nov, 2019 - 20:37

Starting with a story from the Rastrapalapariprccha-Sutra, Vajratara draws out the significance of Sangharakshita’s paper on the Fourth Laksana. This is the path of beauty, from contemplation of ugliness to the gateway of liberation called ‘the beautiful’. To be on the path of beauty, we don’t merely enjoy beauty, we have to surrender ourselves to that beauty.  Given on a weekend retreat at Tiratanaloka.

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Death of Dhammachari Saccadhamma

From Order Connection on Wed, 6 Nov, 2019 - 08:50

Death of Dhammachari Saccadhamma

From Order Connection on Wed, 6 Nov, 2019 - 08:50

Dear Order members,

It is very sad to inform you that Dhammachari Saccadhamma (Nagpur) passed away on Monday 4th November 2019 at his home, around 8.00 pm. In his last time he was surrounded by his family members and died peacefully at the age of 74. He has been suffering from liver cirrhosis and other complications from more than 4 to 5 years. Funeral has taken place from his home (Bhilgaon Nagpur) on Tuesday 5 November.

He was ordained in November 1994 by Suvajra and...
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Full timer retreat - Nov 19

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Tue, 5 Nov, 2019 - 19:08
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Full timer retreat - Nov 19

From Saddhamma Pradeep Retreat Center on Tue, 5 Nov, 2019 - 19:08
Full Timer retreat led by Dh. Prajnaditya on Building up Harmony. Around 43 full timer attended it. Mostly Cook’s, Care takers and Wardens from Hostel Project. It was good to hear their experiences.
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Cardiff Buddhist Centre's First Bed and Breakfast Retreat

From Triratna News on Tue, 5 Nov, 2019 - 17:43

Cardiff Buddhist Centre's First Bed and Breakfast Retreat

From Triratna News on Tue, 5 Nov, 2019 - 17:43

The Cardiff Buddhist Centre have just hosted their first Bed and Breakfast retreat on the theme of the Bodhisattva training. A Bed and Breakfast retreat is where one sangha invites people from other Triratna sanghas to come and stay with members of their sangha - who provide them with bed and breakfast - so they can join them on retreat. 

Kamalagita, the Chair of the Cardiff Buddhist Centre writes: “We promised guests a ‘Warm, Welsh Welcome’ (Croeso, Cynnes Cymraeg) and they came from...
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Thank you to Vidusi

From Abhayaratna Trust on Tue, 5 Nov, 2019 - 15:40

Thank you to Vidusi

From Abhayaratna Trust on Tue, 5 Nov, 2019 - 15:40

We are very grateful to Vidusi for her work as an Abhayaratna Trustee over the last 6 years. During this time she has attended regular Trustee meetings in Birmingham and helped make decisions on giving grants to those who have applied, as well as on Trust policy. When asked about her motivation to volunteer as a Trustee, Vidusi said;

“I value the Order very highly and want to do something for those who need an extra bit of help.”

Thank you Vidusi. On behalf...

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