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A comment from the Triratna Buddhist Community regarding the Observer article of 16th February 2020

From Adhisthana Kula on Sun, 16 Feb, 2020 - 22:31

A comment from the Triratna Buddhist Community regarding the Observer article of 16th February 2020

From Adhisthana Kula on Sun, 16 Feb, 2020 - 22:31

The Triratna Buddhist Order is committed to acting in accordance with Buddhist ethical guidelines, including those on avoiding sexual misconduct.

We take the reports of our founder Sangharakshita’s sexual relations extremely seriously and have undertaken a great deal of investigation into what took place. We have been transparent about the findings, outlined in detail on our website: Triratna Controversy FAQ

Sangharakshita published his own apology in 2016. Although the police confirmed in...
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Public Preceptor Appointment: Jnanavaca

From College of Public Preceptors on Thu, 13 Feb, 2020 - 16:24
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Public Preceptor Appointment: Jnanavaca

From College of Public Preceptors on Thu, 13 Feb, 2020 - 16:24

Dear friends

The College of Public Preceptors is delighted to announce that Jnanavaca has been appointed as a Public Preceptor. 

Jnanavaca was ordained in 1999 at the Hsuan Tsang Retreat Centre in India by Subhuti, who is both his private and public preceptor. 

For many years Jnanavaca has been living at Samaggavasa, one of the men’s communities above the London Buddhist Centre. He has been very active in the life of that centre, holding a number of responsibilities. He is a kalyana mitra to many and...
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The Door to Liberation - Audio from Three Talks from February UK & Ireland Men's Area Order Weekend OM

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 13 Feb, 2020 - 15:54

Three talks on Renunciation from the Triratna Buddhist Order Men’s UK & Ireland Area Order Weekend held 31st January to 2nd February 2020 at Adhisthana. 

The theme of the weekend was ‘The Door to Liberation’ which explored how Going Forth and renunciation help us towards freedom. Manjuvajra led the weekend and gave the main talk on a subject close to his heart, supported by two shorter talks from Prajnaketu and Amalavajra.

Also available to download from freebuddhistaudio.com when logged-in as...
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The Door to Liberation - Three Talks from February UK & Ireland Men's Area Order Weekend OM

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 13 Feb, 2020 - 15:46

The Door to Liberation - Three Talks from February UK & Ireland Men's Area Order Weekend OM

From Buddhist Centre Features on Thu, 13 Feb, 2020 - 15:46

Three talks on Renunciation from the Triratna Buddhist Order Men’s UK & Ireland Area Order Weekend held 31st January to 2nd February 2020 at Adhisthana. 

The theme of the weekend was ‘The Door to Liberation’ which explored how Going Forth and renunciation help us towards freedom. Manjuvajra led the weekend and gave the main talk on a subject close to his heart, supported by two shorter talks from Prajnaketu and Amalavajra.
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What is the Dharma available in Hebrew

From Hebrew Translation Group on Thu, 13 Feb, 2020 - 11:36
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Very pleased to announce the publication of a Hebrew translation of “What is the Dharma”. אני שמחה לבשר ש”מהי הדרמה” בתרגום לעברית יצא לאור. This is the first Hebrew translation of a Triratna book. May it be of benefit to many people! https://dharmainhebrew.wordpress.com/
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what_is_the_dharma_taster.pdf4.11 MB
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Adhisthana Intensive - course for young women

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Thu, 6 Feb, 2020 - 12:06

Adhisthana Intensive - course for young women

From Triratna Young Buddhists on Thu, 6 Feb, 2020 - 12:06

A 3 month residential course at Adhisthana providing an opportunity to work, live as a community study, and develop friendships.

The course is designed to provide a multi-faceted training, where you will have the opportunity to experience all parts of your life as a spiritual practice. This will include daily work periods, living as a community, deepening friendships, and community living. Study will support this aim, emphasising the mythic dimension, developing positive emotion and supporting the ability to work with our mental...
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The International Order Office is looking for a part-time Order convenor OM

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Sun, 2 Feb, 2020 - 10:44

The International Order Office is looking for a part-time Order convenor OM

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Sun, 2 Feb, 2020 - 10:44


The International Order office is seeking to take on an additional Order convenor with particular responsibility for working on matters relating to care and ethical conduct in the Order.


This person will work with the international Order convenors to help strengthen harmony, trust and confidence in ethical practice in the Order. It also means working with the safeguarding team, the College chair and deputies as well as the Order office and convening networks.


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Shabda February 2020

From Order Connection on Sat, 1 Feb, 2020 - 10:42

Here is the latest edition of Shabda in five digital formats:

  • eBook Shabda .EPUB – read on most other eBook readers (eg Nook or Kobo, etc) and most eReader apps on tablets, smartphones etc.
  • eBook Shabda .MOBI – read on any Kindle, and some eReader apps on tablets, smartphones, etc.
  • PDF Shabda – read with any PDF reader
  • HTML Shabda (zip file) – unzip, and then read with any web browser
  • Print Shabda: Print your own (and your friends’) Shabdas. Save time and postage costs.

Terms and...

File NameSize
ePub (eBook Readers, Smartphones, and Tablets1.43 MB
mobi (Kindles and eReaders)1.21 MB
PDF for digital (Computers and eReaders)1.3 MB
HTML (Web Browsers)187.13 KB
PDF for printing890.22 KB
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Yin Yoga

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Fri, 31 Jan, 2020 - 17:27

Yin Yoga

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Fri, 31 Jan, 2020 - 17:27

An ongoing weekly class beginning Friday February 21st, 2020, 9:15 to 10:30, at our new location at 40 Deer street in Portsmouth, NH!

Yin yoga is a style of yoga where stretches are held for a number of minutes with the intention of creating mild-medium sensation in a target area of the body. The steady stress placed on the target area moves deeper into the muscle tissue, fascia and connective tissue. Brief rests are held in-between poses in order to allow circulation, regeneration...
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Gentle Mindful Yoga

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Fri, 31 Jan, 2020 - 16:50

Gentle Mindful Yoga

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Fri, 31 Jan, 2020 - 16:50

An ongoing weekly class beginning Wednesday February 19th, 2020, 9:15 to 10:30am, at our new location at 40 Deer street in Portsmouth, NH!


This class will start with a breathing practice or a meditation to help facilitate practitioners to draw their focus inward. Internal sight will continue on into gentle movements with guided focus and intention to listen to the internal rhythms of the body. This class is meant for practitioners of any level trying to bring more attention into...

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