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IC Dharma: The Refuge by Maitripala

By Centre Team on Mon, 31 Aug, 2020 - 18:44

IC Dharma: The Refuge by Maitripala

By Centre Team on Mon, 31 Aug, 2020 - 18:44

Maitripala talking about the Refuge aspect of the Bodhicitta practice, for the International Council 2020 Online.

As well as meeting together and addressing live topics and priorities across Triratna, the International Council meetings also are a context for members to meet together and build community, this year, taking as our Dharma theme the arising of the Bodhicitta, through study and meditation.

The series of talks explore different aspects of the Bodhicitta Practice: the Blue Sky as the context for the practice; Connection with the...

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ICin5 No.3 - Day One, The Blue Sky and Priorities After Covid

By Centre Team on Mon, 31 Aug, 2020 - 02:40

ICin5 No.3 - Day One, The Blue Sky and Priorities After Covid

By Centre Team on Mon, 31 Aug, 2020 - 02:40

The first full day of the online International Council. The blue sky is behind us and all around, and we’re with Aryadrishti and Sravaniya from Canada and the USA. In some ways a sobering, if hopeful, take on what a Dharma community has to offer when faced with deep, systemic suffering.

- The Bodhichitta practice as the backdrop to sorrow.
- What Triratna can do to respond in hard times.
- IC priorities in the wake of Covid-19.

Join us...

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IC Dharma: The Blue Sky by Nagapariya

By Centre Team on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 13:04

IC Dharma: The Blue Sky by Nagapariya

By Centre Team on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 13:04

Nagapriya talking about the blue sky aspect of the Bodhicitta practice, for the International Council 2020 Online.

See the conversation thread below this post for some key words and information for Nagapriya’s input on the Bodhichitta practice.

The series of talks explore...

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IC Dharma: Entering the Mandala of Bodhicitta by Lokeshvara

By akasajoti on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 06:52

IC Dharma: Entering the Mandala of Bodhicitta by Lokeshvara

By akasajoti on Sun, 30 Aug, 2020 - 06:52

In the opening session, Lokeshvara evokes the image of the mandala to dedicate the International Council meeting and set the context for the Dharma Theme over the course of the meeting.

The series of talks that follow will explore...

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Closing the home retreat - Turning Arrows into Flowers

By kusaladevi on Fri, 22 May, 2020 - 12:57

Closing the home retreat - Turning Arrows into Flowers

By kusaladevi on Fri, 22 May, 2020 - 12:57

We’ve come to the end of this home retreat, “Turning Arrows into Flowers”. Find the Post retreat resources here

However you have used the resources this week, we really hope that Training your Mind and having a sense of community online have benefited your Dharma practice at this time. Let us know here how you have found the week, we’d love to hear from you.

Please give now, so that we can offer home retreats and other resources to more...

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Post Retreat Resources - Turning Arrows into Flowers

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 22 May, 2020 - 08:23

Post Retreat Resources - Turning Arrows into Flowers

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 22 May, 2020 - 08:23

We hope you have enjoyed Turning Arrows into Flowers with us this week! 🏹 🌸🌺🌼

A big thanks to Yashobodhi, for providing us with the inspiring Dharma talks and for the live Q+A on Sunday (recording to follow soon!). If you haven’t already had a listen, do check out the podcast where she talks about the Seven Point Mind Training - and beautifully makes a connection between them and the myth of Rumpelstiltskin!

Thanks also to the group of...

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Transference of Merit and Self Surrender- Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 7

By kusaladevi on Thu, 21 May, 2020 - 15:40

Transference of Merit and Self Surrender- Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 7

By kusaladevi on Thu, 21 May, 2020 - 15:40

Coming to the end of the ‘Transforming Arrows into Flowers’ Home retreat, it is always useful to dwell on any benefits you have received from the week. Perhaps you would like to make a few changes to your life – such as less time checking your emails; or ‘doing nothing’ for ten minutes each day. You may wish to write these down and keep them by your bed or on your fridge as a reminder. Telling other people can also...

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Guides to what actually works - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 7

By kusaladevi on Thu, 21 May, 2020 - 08:53

Guides to what actually works - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 7

By kusaladevi on Thu, 21 May, 2020 - 08:53

We’ve come to the end of our week together looking at training the mind to greater happiness using new ways of engaging with our experience in the world. To gather the threads of the practice together Yashobodhi reflects on some key, pithy lojong reminders that capture the great efficacy and delight of this work – and which we can carry with us well beyond these days with confidence.

“Set your goal – make use of every day and night to achieve it!”

Yashobodhi here...

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Sevenfold Puja - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 6

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 20 May, 2020 - 18:08

Sevenfold Puja - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 6

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 20 May, 2020 - 18:08

During this home retreat we have been exploring the bodhicitta - the deep, heartfelt desire for all beings to be free from suffering and to be happy and free. Remembering that we can dedicate our practice to all living beings you may wish to finish your day with a ritual of Transference of Merit and Self-Surrender (the last section in the Sevenfold Puja).

Download the text of the Sevenfold Puja

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Reflections from Akasajoti and Varadhi - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 6

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 20 May, 2020 - 11:01

Reflections from Akasajoti and Varadhi - Turning Arrows into Flowers: Day 6

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 20 May, 2020 - 11:01

Here’s a delightful conversation between friends: Akasajoti, based in London, UK and the recently ordained Varadhi, in Melbourne, Australia!

Akasajoti and Varadhi explore their favourite mind-training slogans – ‘of the two witnesses, hold the principal one’ and ‘liberate yourself by examining and analysing’ – looking at how empowering it can be to bring greater honesty and self-awareness into their lives.

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