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Buddhist Action Month 2015

16 points on Dharmic engagement with climate change, part 2

By Munisha on Wed, 27 May, 2015 - 00:38

16 points on Dharmic engagement with climate change, part 2

By Munisha on Wed, 27 May, 2015 - 00:38

Points 9-16 of the 16-point statement on climate change issued by the US Dharma Teachers’ Climate Collaborative in 2013.

“9. The interconnectedness of inner and outer, the individual and the collective (or institutional): Climate disruption provides an unprecedented opportunity to understand the roots of the problem—which relate to the ways our minds work and how those patterns become embedded in collective and collective/institutional practices and policies. This awareness can open the door to new ways of thinking and responding that will eventually...

Buddhist Action Month 2015

16 points on Dharmic engagement with climate change, part 1

By Munisha on Tue, 26 May, 2015 - 16:25

16 points on Dharmic engagement with climate change, part 1

By Munisha on Tue, 26 May, 2015 - 16:25

In 2013, a group of American Buddhists known as the US Dharma Teachers’ Climate Collaborative issued a 16-point statement on climate change and ways in which Buddhists can engage with it. Here are points 1-8.

“1. Reverence for life: From this point forward climate disruption is the overriding context for all life on earth, including humans. What we humans do will determine what life survives and thrives and in what form and locations.

2. Happiness stems from helping others: Our greatest personal happiness comes when...

Aryaloka Buddhist Center

BAM at Aryaloka

By Shrijnana on Tue, 26 May, 2015 - 14:49

BAM at Aryaloka

By Shrijnana on Tue, 26 May, 2015 - 14:49

Here’s a summary of activities that Aryaloka sangha members will be participating in dring Buddhist Action Month.

BAM Opening Ritual Tuesday, June 2 at 7 PM during Friends Night, led by Lilasiddhi.

Living Simply in June Give something, or a number of things, up for the month, e.g., coffees in cafés, chocolate, cinema, newspapers. Work out how much you save and give it away.

Amnesty International Letter Writing Night Sunday, June 7 at 4 PM at Aryaloka.

Jenness Beach Cleanup with Blue Ocean Society Wednesday, June 10,...

Ipswich Buddhist Centre

Buddhist Action Month in Ipswich

By RCheesley on Fri, 22 May, 2015 - 13:28

Buddhist Action Month in Ipswich

By RCheesley on Fri, 22 May, 2015 - 13:28

The Young Buddhists’ Group are organising several events in and around the Ipswich Buddhist Centre this June, and would love you to join them! All money raised will be going towards the Karuna Trust charity - http://karuna.org

Friday, 5th June - Curry & Quiz Night - 7.30-10pm at Ipswich Buddhist Centre

This is an open invitation to all - if you would like to join in with the quiz please let Jemma know by emailing jemmagates26 [at] hotmail.co.uk...

Buddhist Action Month 2015

Short survey: your Buddhist views on the environment

By Munisha on Fri, 22 May, 2015 - 13:13

Short survey: your Buddhist views on the environment

By Munisha on Fri, 22 May, 2015 - 13:13

Ellie has emailed us, from somewhere on the planet!

She says “I am a student studying religion and would like it if you could please complete a 2-minute survey on Buddhist views concerning the enviroment.

By completing this survey you could really help me out in my research. If you have time, please add anything you feel that people should know about Buddhism and environmental ethics.”

Take the survey.

Buddhist Action Month 2015

Dharmic reasons to take part in BAM: No 4

By Munisha on Fri, 22 May, 2015 - 00:17

Dharmic reasons to take part in BAM: No 4

By Munisha on Fri, 22 May, 2015 - 00:17

Skilful intentions lead to skilful actions

The primary suggestion in the list of suggested actions for BAM is that we, following British Quakers’ Minute 36, commit to becoming a “sustainable, low-carbon community”.

This is an intention rather than a prescription; the start of a journey of exploration rather than a list of rules. The suggestion is that we collectively embark upon a journey, essentially one of ever-increasing awareness, in the faith that over time, specific skilful actions based on...

Buddhist Action Month 2015

Dharmic reasons to take part in BAM: No 3

By Munisha on Thu, 21 May, 2015 - 20:52

Dharmic reasons to take part in BAM: No 3

By Munisha on Thu, 21 May, 2015 - 20:52

Lokabandhu writes in his document Dharmic reasons to take part in BAM: “Although there may be some elements in the Buddhist consciousness that lead us to hold back (teachings on detachment, impermanence, our habit of ‘retreating’ etc), there is much in the Dharma encouraging us to get involved and to act with courage and active compassion. Here’s a selection from the scriptures and also sound-bites from individual Order members.

The Karaniya metta sutta...

Buddhist Action Month 2015

BAM! at Sheffield Buddhist Centre

By Christine on Thu, 21 May, 2015 - 09:57

BAM! at Sheffield Buddhist Centre

By Christine on Thu, 21 May, 2015 - 09:57

The Sheffield Buddhist Centre has been building up towards BAM for the last month and a bit. In addition to the ongoing sangha night theme, “Transforming Self and the World”, sangha members have been invited on a Bluebell Yatra (mindfulness in Nature) and a half-day litter-picking event at a local park (“Love Where You Live”).

BAM will officially launch on May 31st with a day retreat titled, “Stillness, Simplicity and Contentment”. Together in sangha, we’ll motivate our potential to tread more lightly on...

Triratna News

Buddhist Action Month is nearly here. What are you planning?

By Munisha on Wed, 20 May, 2015 - 13:54

Buddhist Action Month is nearly here. What are you planning?

By Munisha on Wed, 20 May, 2015 - 13:54

It’s just one and a half weeks to June and Buddhist Action Month 2015. We know you’ve been planning lots of good things, but we need to know what they are! It’s time for you to tell everyone else what you’re doing, to spread inspiration and good ideas.

Left you can see Nandavajra with his detailed plan of action for Triratna BAM 2015 at a Development Team* meeting a few months ago.

We supplied lots of resources on the ...

Buddhist Action Month 2015

Buddhism and capitalism: new video interview with Vaddhaka

By Munisha on Tue, 19 May, 2015 - 19:27

Buddhism and capitalism: new video interview with Vaddhaka

By Munisha on Tue, 19 May, 2015 - 19:27

Over on Triratna News today we’re featuring a new 32-minute video interview with Vaddhaka, about his book on Buddhism and economics, The Buddha on Wall Street.

You might like to show this video as part of your BAM activities.

+Follow Triratna News.

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