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Introduction to Meditation: 4-week course

By viriyalila on Fri, 28 Aug, 2015 - 04:56

Introduction to Meditation: 4-week course

By viriyalila on Fri, 28 Aug, 2015 - 04:56

Meditation is really very simple, and it can prove a greatly helpful tool in anyone’s life if they choose to make it a part of what they do. In this 4-week course, participants will learn the ‘Mindfulness with Breathing’ and ‘Metta Bhavana/Cultivation of Loving Kindness’ meditations. These are traditional Buddhist meditations aimed at calming the mind and improving one’s capacity for kindness for oneself and all living beings. Are you ready to focus, choose wisely, and be creative in your conditions? You do not need to...

Clear Vision Trust

Taravandana - Bringing Out the Best in Us - Friendship in the Spiritual Life

By Amaradaya on Mon, 3 Aug, 2015 - 12:16

Taravandana - Bringing Out the Best in Us - Friendship in the Spiritual Life

By Amaradaya on Mon, 3 Aug, 2015 - 12:16

Taravandana gives a workshop (a talk with pauses for discusssion) for International Women’s Day 2015 at the Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Clear Vision Trust

Singhashri - Misogyny and the Potential of Women in Buddhism

By Amaradaya on Mon, 3 Aug, 2015 - 12:13

Singhashri - Misogyny and the Potential of Women in Buddhism

By Amaradaya on Mon, 3 Aug, 2015 - 12:13

Singhashri gives a talk on the potential of women in Buddhism, and how our practice can help us move from anger to clarity in response to misogyny and sexism. Talk given for International Women’s Day, Manchester Buddhist Centre, 7th March 2015.

Please watch also the introductory talk Munisha gave first in the same series of talks, What is a Woman?

Although Singhashri says that Sangharakshita has suggested that women “are less likely to develop spiritually than men”, she acknowledges that he has never said precisely...

Clear Vision Trust

What is a Woman? - Munisha

By Amaradaya on Mon, 3 Aug, 2015 - 12:10

What is a Woman? - Munisha

By Amaradaya on Mon, 3 Aug, 2015 - 12:10

Munisha’s 28-minute talk for International Women’s Day in March 2015; the first of three public talks given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre for IWD.

The first part is an introduction to women in Buddhism today generally, and UK Buddhism. The main talk, “What is a Woman?”, begins at 8’ 39”.

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

The Art of Kindness

By viriyalila on Wed, 15 Jul, 2015 - 05:40

The Art of Kindness

By viriyalila on Wed, 15 Jul, 2015 - 05:40

Introduction to Loving Kindness meditation workshop
August 22, 12 - 3 pm

Are you interested in moving towards greater kindness? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to respond more positively to the people and situations in your life? In our ‘Development of Loving Kindness’ (Metta Bhavana) meditation workshop we teach a traditional Buddhist practice aimed at opening up to greater kindness, love, empathy and compassion. You do not need to be a Buddhist to practice this!

Offered by donation, $40-20 suggested Pre-register on Eventbrite

For...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

BUDDHISM 101

By viriyalila on Wed, 15 Jul, 2015 - 05:29

BUDDHISM 101

By viriyalila on Wed, 15 Jul, 2015 - 05:29

Introduction to Buddhism: 4-week Course

Thursday evenings, August 6-27th, 7-9 pm

A practical exploration of the core teachings of the Buddha. Topics covered will include:

—The life of the Buddha
—The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
—Ethics
—Meditation
—Buddhist visions of Reality

The course runs for four consecutive Thursdays, the 6th through the 27th August, 7-9 pm. Suitable for all levels of experience. By donation — $80-$40 suggested for the four weeks.

Pre-register on Eventbrite

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Regional Sangha Picnic

By viriyalila on Tue, 14 Jul, 2015 - 20:28

Regional Sangha Picnic

By viriyalila on Tue, 14 Jul, 2015 - 20:28

Sunday, July 19, 11am - 2pm

Come join us for an afternoon in the sun. This year’s summer picnic will be a POTLUCK at Great Island Commons in Newcastle with sangha members from Aryaloka, Portsmouth, Portland, Boston, and New York. Great Island Commons has several picnic areas, a large field for games, walks along the sea shore, a beach, a large playground, and spectacular views. Festivities will begin at 11AM and continue through the afternoon. Bring your friends and family….....

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Simplify To Sustain ::: Family

By viriyalila on Tue, 14 Jul, 2015 - 19:59

Simplify To Sustain ::: Family

By viriyalila on Tue, 14 Jul, 2015 - 19:59

Simplify To Sustain: The Radical Buddhist Approach to Living Happy in Post-Plenty America ::: Family

Friends’ Night | Wednesday, July 15, 7-9 pm

Family relationships, for most of us, are amongst the most important and enduring of our lives - for better or worse! This week we’ll be continuing our look at how to move towards a happy, simple, and sustainable way to live by considering family in a surprising light - that of being alone.

It may seem odd at first, but if we know how...

Centro Budista de Cuernavaca

Taller: Lo Bueno, Lo Bello, Lo Útil

By Nagapriya on Tue, 7 Jul, 2015 - 22:45

Taller: Lo Bueno, Lo Bello, Lo Útil

By Nagapriya on Tue, 7 Jul, 2015 - 22:45

Taller: Lo Bueno, Lo Bello, Lo Útil

Una reflexión sobre la profundidad, la belleza y
la eficacia de la ética budista

25 de julio (11am-2pm)

Con Dharmachari Samamati

La integridad ética no tiene que ver con acatar normas específicas de comportamiento, sino con tomar conciencia del efecto de nuestras acciones y decisiones.

Lejos de suponer un martirio, la ética budista nos abre a un mundo de belleza, paz interior, libertad y provecho.

Cuota: $100

Samamati es Miembro de la Orden Budista Triratna, originario de Nueva Zelanda y actualmente residente en Cambridge,...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Introduction to Meditation: 4-week Course

By viriyalila on Tue, 23 Jun, 2015 - 21:59

Introduction to Meditation: 4-week Course

By viriyalila on Tue, 23 Jun, 2015 - 21:59

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