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Support the Nagaloka Relief Fund

From Triratna India on Thu, 30 Apr, 2020 - 17:50

Support the Nagaloka Relief Fund

From Triratna India on Thu, 30 Apr, 2020 - 17:50

Nagaloka is a Buddhist training and conference centre located in Nagpur, India. It is home to the Nagarjuna Training Institute, which provides a residential training course in Buddhism and social activism. At the moment the Nagaloka team is responding rapidly to the coronavirus outbreak by focusing on reducing human to human transmission and providing people with the basic needs - such as food, napkins, soap, masks - and supporting people in the most vulnerable communities in India.

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Satyakirti

A Bodhisattva's Mindfulness - Bodhicaryavatara Chapter 5

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 30 Apr, 2020 - 15:11

A Bodhisattva's Mindfulness - Bodhicaryavatara Chapter 5

From Padmaloka Retreat Centre on Thu, 30 Apr, 2020 - 15:11

‘One should speak confident, measured words, clear in meaning, delighting the mind, pleasing to the ear, soft and slow, and stemming from love’

In his fifth talk devoted to the Bodhicaryavatara, Padmavajra explores chapter five ‘The Guarding of Total Awareness’. In this chapter Shantideva makes vividly clear the importance of mindfulness and awareness of purpose in the Bodhisattvas life. Shantideva tells us about the centrality and power of the mind and the need for scrupulous attention to every detail of our lives.

His discussion...

Sadayasihi

Dharmabyte: The Human Realm on the Wheel of Life

From Free Buddhist Audio on Thu, 30 Apr, 2020 - 14:00

On the Wheel of Life, the whole person is symbolised by a boat with passengers, the five skandhas. Ratnaprabha focuses especially on our habit energies, and our habitual preferences. Are we ruled by our likes and dislikes? Is there a creative response? How to the five Buddhas fit in?

From the talk Likes and Dislikes given at West London Buddhist Centre, 2017.

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Carol Robertson

Meditating with the Earth & the Sky (facebook live 29.04.20)

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Thu, 30 Apr, 2020 - 10:40

Meditating with the Earth & the Sky (facebook live 29.04.20)

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Thu, 30 Apr, 2020 - 10:40

Meditating with the Earth and the Sky! Short talk and led meditation with Vajragupta, live streamed on Facebook, Wednesday 29th April at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Please help keep Croydon Buddhist Centre online!

Donate at : http://www.buddhistcentrecroydon.org/support-us/4594080060

Sadayasihi

Reflections from Ratnavandana - Being Divine Online Home Retreat: Day 7

From The Community Toolkit for Uncertain Times on Thu, 30 Apr, 2020 - 09:05

As we come towards the end of our Being Divine Online home retreat it is my great pleasure today to share with you some further reflections from Ratnavandana on this theme.

She beautifully evokes where and how she is currently spending this time of lockdown in rural Wales, UK, and shares how the Brahma Viharas have been helping her at this strange and difficult time. What she gives us is her deep confidence in these practices and a...

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What is the Point of Sangha?

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Thu, 30 Apr, 2020 - 00:00

Silabodhi shares some personal reflections on the importance of Sangha and selflessness in spiritual life. Talk given at Manchester Buddhist Centre at the Sangha Day Festival, November 2019.

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Green Tara, my Friend

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Thu, 30 Apr, 2020 - 00:00

Taravandana reflects on the possibilities of developing a friendship with an archetypal Bodhisattva figure, like Green Tara. Talk given at Manchester Buddhist Centre at a day for women training for ordination in December 2019.

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What is the Point of Sangha?

From Manchester Buddhist Centre on Thu, 30 Apr, 2020 - 00:00

Silabodhi shares some personal reflections on the importance of Sangha and selflessness in spiritual life. Talk given at Manchester Buddhist Centre at the Sangha Day Festival, November 2019.

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