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The Taste of Freedom

From Cambridge Buddhist Centre on Fri, 30 Aug, 2019 - 00:00
A Sangharakshita classic explored in a talk by Sanghajata. Bhante Sangharakshita gave many talks and some of them have become classics because the teachings in them are so key to the culture and Dharma training in Triartna. This evening Sanghajata will be revisiting these teachings.
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Celebrating Internationality - India (Video)

Celebrating Internationality - India (Video)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 - 19:46

A conversation with two of the most experienced members of the Order in India, the pioneering Amoghasiddhi And Amritasiddhi from Nagpur. Mahamati explores with them the history of Triratna in India - and how a new generation of Indian Buddhists adopted a radical Dharma life in the name of freedom from oppression and liberation for all.

Recorded at Adhisthana in August 2019.

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Photos from the 2019 Triratna International Gathering

Photos from the 2019 Triratna International Gathering

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 - 15:55

A picture paints a thousand words… here are some of the best from the 2019 Triratna International Gathering highlighting Sangha at its best!

With much gratitude to Jeremy Peters (@sanditthiko on Instagram), Sanghadhara, Candradasa and Erika Chalkey for the images.

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Dharmabyte: Uninterrupted Flow of Spontaneous Transcendental States

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 - 14:00

Why did the Buddha compare the The Dharma-Vinaya having the taste of freedom with the great ocean having the taste of salt? It’s about the direct experience of the qualities of enlightenment. The Dharma-vinaya is an uninterrupted spontaneous flow of spiritual and transcendental states. That flow may crystallise into certain teachings, but should not be identified with it.

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...

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The story of Yasa (story telling evening)

The story of Yasa (story telling evening)

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 - 11:36

Lokabandhu hosts this special evening of story-telling from the Pali Canon - the story of Yasa and the golden slippers - brought to life by a young cast, songs and colourful costumes!

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The story of Padmasambhava (Story telling evening) International Gathering 2019

The story of Padmasambhava (Story telling evening) International Gathering 2019

From Triratna International Gathering 2019: Alchemy of the Dharma on Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 - 11:33

The second evening of story-telling at the 2019 Triratna International Gathering was hosted by Jayaraja and friends. Featuring a king, courtiers, demons, galloping horses and the great Guru Padmasambhava himself, prepare yourself for an entertaining precis of how Padmasambhava came to Tibet.

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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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