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Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Four-Week Introduction to Buddhism

By viriyalila on Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 04:11

Four-Week Introduction to Buddhism

By viriyalila on Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 04:11Thursdays in February 5th-26th, 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 5th through the 26th, 7-9 pm. Suitable for all levels of experience. By donation — ($80-$40 suggested for the four weeks).
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Dharmabyte: The Spirit of Cooperative Work

By Rijupatha on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 15:41
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte, entitled “The Spirit of Cooperative Work”, Parami looks at Sangharakshita’s encouragement of cooperative work and Team-Based Right Livelihood businesses, examining the history of these types of businesses in the Triratna Buddhist Community as well as how we can keep the energy and momentum behind them alive.
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Dharmabyte: Four Essential Features of Right Livelihood

By Rijupatha on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 15:20
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In today’s FBA Dharmabyte Sangharakshita lays out the “Four Essential Features of Right Livelihood”, particularly the team-based Right Livelihoods that are a distinct emphasis of the Triratna Buddhist Community. This excerpt is from a lovely 2001 talk by Sangharakshita that is well worth revisiting often, entitled “The Six Distinctive Emphases of the FWBO”.
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Dharmabyte: Medical Work in India as Dhamma Practice

By Rijupatha on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 14:51
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As part of a series on Right Livelihood, today’s FBA Dharmabyte entitled “Medical Work in India as Dhamma Practice” features Karunaprabha, an Indian Order Member, who tells the story of how her medical work in the slums of Pune led to her becoming a Buddhist.
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Giving to the Portsmouth Buddhist Center

By viriyalila on Sun, 4 Jan, 2015 - 01:49

Giving to the Portsmouth Buddhist Center

By viriyalila on Sun, 4 Jan, 2015 - 01:49In 2014 we saw considerable growth and change, and we’re now in a position to expand significantly in 2015. We successfully moved to our new home at 84 Pleasant Street, just a block from Market Square, in the fall of 2013. Since then we’ve invested in a number of improvements to make our space more comfortable, including creation of a kitchen area, a gift shop, shelving for cushions, and installation of a portable air conditioner.

In 2014, the ...
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

The Art of Kindness - Meditation Workshop

By viriyalila on Tue, 30 Dec, 2014 - 15:24

The Art of Kindness - Meditation Workshop

By viriyalila on Tue, 30 Dec, 2014 - 15:24Introduction to Meditation
Sunday, February 8, 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!

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Dharmabyte: Altruistic Activity as Insight Practice

By Rijupatha on Tue, 30 Dec, 2014 - 14:51
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Today’s FBA Dharmabyte entitled “Altruistic Activity as Insight Practice” draws from an evening of discussion with Sangharakshita in which he was asked to discuss whether one could see altruistic activity as a support for insight in light of the illness of the world.
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Contemporary Challenges to the Contemplative Life

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 18:40

Contemporary Challenges to the Contemplative Life

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 18:40Utilizing a teaching that the Buddha passed on to his foster mother and aunt, Mahaprajapati, we will explore the particular challenges presented by the modern world to a life of Dharma practice. Participants will create personal precepts to help engage creatively with these challenges.

Sunday February 22, 10 - 1 pm

Regular meditation session from 10-11am is open to all. Those who wish to stay on for further Dharma study may do so.
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Parinirvana Day

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 18:20

Parinirvana Day

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 18:20Parinirvana Day will be held on Sunday, February 15, 10 - 1 pm at the Portsmouth Buddhist Center. This day, held on the full moon of February, marks the death of the Buddha.

Strange as it may seem, Buddhists celebrate the death of the Buddha. His death came when he was eighty years old and had spent some forty years teaching after his Enlightenment. What is more, the notion that all things are impermanent is central to Buddhist teaching...
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Sutra Sundays

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 17:53

Sutra Sundays

By viriyalila on Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 17:53Each of these micro-retreats will focus on a particular sutta or sutra. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with teachings from the Buddha and his disciples throughout history. A great way to explore the richness of the Buddhist tradition and come away with practical advice to vitalize one’s own practice.

Sunday January 25, 10-1 pm
Sunday March 1, 10-1 pm
Sunday March 29, 10-1 pm

Our usual meditation session from 10-11 am will still be open...

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