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Dharmabyte: A Collective Inner Sleep

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 1 Aug, 2019 - 14:00

We have a collective inner sleep going on when it comes to climate change. In Buddhist terms we call this ‘avidya’, ignorance, which literally means ‘not seeing’ which brings out the active process of ignoring certain aspects of reality, especially those things we believe to be a threat.

This short talk by Dayajoti serves as an introduction to a guided ‘climate’ meditation which can be listened to here: Consensus Trance – Climate. Given at Bristol Buddhist...
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Order Practice Questionnaire – the countdown begins

From Order Connection on Thu, 1 Aug, 2019 - 11:35

Order Practice Questionnaire – the countdown begins

From Order Connection on Thu, 1 Aug, 2019 - 11:35

Dear fellow Order members, 

Thank you to the many of you who have started or completed the Order Practice Questionnaire. I’ve also been hearing about fruitful conversations taking place at chapters and conventions using the questions for reflection.

We just want to remind you that the Order Practice Questionnaire is only going to be ‘open’ until the end of August. So if you’ve been thinking you’d like to take part in this reflection - now is...
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A New College Website

From Order Connection on Thu, 1 Aug, 2019 - 11:24

A New College Website

From Order Connection on Thu, 1 Aug, 2019 - 11:24

Dear Order Members,

When I first met FWBO/Triratna there were less than 100 Order members. Now there are nearly 2,300. Back then all the ordinations were performed by Bhante and we all knew each other. When he started handing on his responsibilities the College of Public Preceptors had just five members. All but one of these original preceptors have now retired and with another generation of Order members coming forward there are now some 44 College members around the world.

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Making Our Mind Up

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Wed, 31 Jul, 2019 - 01:00
The second step in bringing about the goal of Enlightenment is to firmly decide to do what is needed in order to achieve it. Moksatara draws out how making a commitment can support our spiritual life. She explores how the sevenfold puja can contact our highest values, leading to firm decisions which begin the path to freedom. Part 2 in the 'Path to Awakening' Sangha night series at Sheffield Buddhist Centre. Points for reflection and discussion: Do you resonate with the sevenfold puja? What decisions could you make this week to create conditions for achieving your goal? Read chapters 2 and 3 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 30.07.19
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Making Our Mind Up

From Sheffield Buddhist Centre on Wed, 31 Jul, 2019 - 00:00
The second step in bringing about the goal of Enlightenment is to firmly decide to do what is needed in order to achieve it. Moksatara draws out how making a commitment can support our spiritual life. She explores how the sevenfold puja can contact our highest values, leading to firm decisions which begin the path to freedom. Part 2 in the 'Path to Awakening' Sangha night series at Sheffield Buddhist Centre. Points for reflection and discussion: Do you resonate with the sevenfold puja? What decisions could you make this week to create conditions for achieving your goal? Read chapters 2 and 3 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 30.07.19
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Resignation of Dharmacharini Anilasri

From Order Connection on Tue, 30 Jul, 2019 - 19:22

Resignation of Dharmacharini Anilasri

From Order Connection on Tue, 30 Jul, 2019 - 19:22

Dear Order Members,

I’m writing to let you know that I have accepted the resignation of Dharmacharini Anilasri, as her Public Preceptor, after discussion with her Private Preceptor, Karunadevi. She was formally associated with the Aryaloka Buddhist Centre in New Hampshire, USA. Anilasri now lives in New York with her wife Karunasara. She has not been closely involved with the Triratna Buddhist Community for some years.

Anilasri was ordained on 26th February 2005 during a retreat in northern California. She came into contact with...
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Sadayasihi

Podcast - Concluding thoughts at the end of the ECA, Summer 2019

From Buddhist Centre Features on Tue, 30 Jul, 2019 - 18:42

“To be a chair is not to be a particular kind of person…they are very different. But what they do have in common, is a love of Triratna, a love of the Dharma and a longing to help…”

The 2019 Summer ECA - European Chairs’ Assembly - took place at Padmaloka in the UK.  We are joined by Aryanita from Paris, Vanaraji from Mid-Essex, Jayaraja from Buddhafield and Amritasiddhi from Nagpur, India, all reflecting on how...
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What are you going to go to at the International Gathering?

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Tue, 30 Jul, 2019 - 15:30

The programme is now finalised (see pdf below).

We have a wonderful line-up of events such as …

- Bhante as alchemist: Maitreyabandhu and friends
- Guerrilla Haiku workshop
- Three classical concerts by professional musicians

And much more! See the full list

Indoor bookings available now on a first come first served basis.
Please book here
 

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tig_2019_programme.pdf48.82 KB
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Triratna Chairs assembly Accounts 2017 and 2018

From European Chairs' Assembly on Mon, 29 Jul, 2019 - 21:23

Triratna Chairs Assembly Accounts 2017 and 2018

Here are the annual reports and accounts for the (European) Triratna Chairs Assembly (commonly referred to as the ECA).

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Triratna Chairs Assembly accounts 2018507.84 KB
Triratna Chairs Assembly accounts 2017480.65 KB
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Resignation of Dhammachari Vimaldassi

From Order Connection on Mon, 29 Jul, 2019 - 19:41

Resignation of Dhammachari Vimaldassi

From Order Connection on Mon, 29 Jul, 2019 - 19:41

Dear Order Members,

This is to inform you that the Indian Public Preceptors Kula has received a letter of resignation from Dhammachari Vimaldassi. He states that he has found practising ethics effectively as a dhammachari very difficult and he recognises that he needs to resign from the Order.

He discussed this with his private preceptor, Dh Yashosagar, and his kalyana mitra, Dh Chandrabodhi. I have now talked in detail with Dh Yashosagar about this, we being his private...

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