Buddhist Action Month is only a month away! For 2017 the theme of this festival of Buddhist social action is ‘Connecting for Change’ - seeking to address the seemingly increasing polarisation, disharmony and divergence within many societies.
Having started in 2012 as an initiative of the UK’s Network of Buddhist OrganisationsBAM is now in its fifth year and increasingly international and pan-Buddhist.
Of course the Triratna Buddhist Community is dedicated to the Bodhisattva Ideal all year round,...
Buddhafield is striving to become a zero waste festival and we need your help. Disposable nappy waste is the biggest single waste item we have to deal with at the end of the festival. We are therefore thrilled to announce, during Buddhist Action Month, that Nappy Ever After (a real nappy company) will attend Buddhafield for the first time this year. You will be able to use washable nappies on your baby/toddler while you are there. Nappy Ever After is...
Triratna’s Sustainable Buddhist Centre certification scheme is growing and growing, and it’s burst out of Britain! The Dutch sanghas in Amsterdam and at Metta Vihara Retreat Centre are among 10 centres certified so far, with two more pending. (See list below.)
Bristol Buddhist Centre, UK, is the latest of these centres, where Kamalamani is the centre’s Sustainability Co-ordinator. She writes: “Triratna’s Sustainable Centre scheme is another way of reminding ourselves at home and in our public centres that...
Report by Adam Dinan about the Sangha hike in Wicklow that was organised by Vajrashura as part Buddhist Action Month as a way of reconnecting with nature and reminding us of why cherishing environmental sustainability is so important:-
On Saturday the 27th of June, a group of approximately 20 intrepid hikers from across Ireland gathered in the small hillside town of Laragh, Co. Wicklow for a much-anticipated Sangha Hike organised as part of Buddhist Action Month. The aim of the event was to allow those involved to...
In Southampton, we are running a sponsored ‘vegan for a week’ event and we would like to invite you to participate!
It takes place the week beginning 29th June, costs £5 to join, and all proceeds go to Green Tara Trust for their work in Nepal.
Participants will receive a handy booklet full of information about going vegan, what veganism means, the link between Buddhism and veganism, as well as lots of great recipes and resources to help you through the week....
All welcome to Southampton Triratna’s screening of PLANETARY
Tues 30th June, 7.30pm, University of Southampton, Highfield, Building 2, Lecture Theatre 1035, £6 suggested donation for tickets.
Email Sarah at theboakster [at] hotmail.com to reserve a place
‘Planetary presents a stunning visual portrait of our Earth, taking us on a journey across continents: from the African savannah to the Himalayas, and from the heart of Tokyo to the view of our fragile planet from orbit. Through intimate interviews...
On Saturday 6th June, bicycle enthusiast and wheel-builder, Donal MacErlaine, hosted a bicycle repair workshop in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, which was followed by a cycle around the park and a picnic in Farmleigh. You can see a selection of photos from the day here.
Donal shares some of his reflections on how cycling fits into the Dharmic life:-
Cycling is the most efficient and ecological form of transport known to us. It has qualities of being sustainable and social, and...
Last Tuesday a team met at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre, and then went out and did a litter pick to improve the local environment. Here are a few photos of their productive day!
In Southampton, we are hosting a range of events to celebrate Buddhist Action Month, drawing on themes of caring for others, sustainability and awakening our money sense. All are welcome!
Thurs 11th June 7.30pm: BAM talks at Sangha Evening - Leading a Simple Life (The Grove Natural Therapy Centre, 22 Grosvenor Road, Southampton)
Mon 15th June 7.30pm: BAM Study Group: ‘Altruism, Actually: Getting out and doing it’ Screening of Mokshini’s talk, followed by discussion (Venue tbc - email...
Birmingham Buddhist Action Month continues with a day retreat on Sunday 7th June. The day is Called Big Picture Dharma: The Wealth Gap and Estonia based Order member Vaddhaka is leading events based on his new book The Buddha on Wall Street: Whats Wrong with Capitalism and What we Can Do About it?
Here is the timetable for the day. Its suitable for anyone who knows the two meditation practices Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana. No charge, donations welcome. Bring...
